International standard for self-verification of reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.

Obtained by Expolanka Freight in Sri Lanka for the first time in 2018.

It is a certification system created by the Development Bank of Japan in April 2011 with the aim of forming a bridge between business operators and financial institutions/investors through the valuation of real estate that gives consideration to the environment and society.

Developed and operated by Ecosystem Conservation Society Japan, JHEP is a quantitative assessment system designed to measure the effectiveness of organization's efforts to conserve and restore the environment biodiversity.

Sagawa Tokyo Logistics Center (STLC), which is owned by a private placement fund managed by SG Assetmax Co., Ltd., became the first logistics facility to obtain JHEP certification. SG Assetmax was recognized for planting numerous trees around the facility and greenifying its roof to sustain the original flora of the surrounding community, thereby both maintaining the natural environment and creating relaxing spaces for employees.

An award for business operators that have significant accomplishments in the creation of a sustainable logistics system through efforts such as the reduction of environmental impact in the area of logistics or productivity of logistics.

Sagawa Express was honored with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award. The award recognized the company's successful initiatives to deliver packages by combining cargo and passenger transport services. In this innovative scheme, Sagawa Express took delivery of packages at its Wakkanai sales office, transported the packages to Wakkanai Station, and then shipped the packages to Horonobe Station using the Soya Line passenger rail service operated by JR Hokkaido. At Horonobe Station, the Teshio Hire Company then delivered the packages throughout Horonobe Town.
The three companies started the business in April 2019. As a result, Sagawa Express expects to reduce the driving time of its truck drivers by about 417 hours annually (34% reduction), while reducing CO₂ emissions by about 3.8 tons (83%) annually. The business has benefited the entire community by providing new sources of income to JR Hokkaido and Teshio Hire Company and by improving the efficiency of the Sagawa Express's business process which has led to the facilitation of its work style reforms. The minister's award recognizes the success of the three-company partnership to reduce the burden on the environment.

The National Convention on the Promotion for 3R is a convention the promotion of understanding and initiatives related to the 3Rs by having people, business operators, and governmental organizations meet at once to share and communicate their initiatives and knowledge. Business sites and other organizations that make a significant contribution to promoting the formation of a recycling-oriented society are awarded.

The initiative for which Sagawa Express received an award this time was the elimination of emissions through the utilization of environmentally friendly packaging (foldable containers) by the SapporoKita Sales Office of Sagawa Express. The company introduced environmentally friendly packaging instead of using packaging cardboard when transporting packages for people being hospitalized or discharged at Hokkaido University Hospital. This created a system that contributes to the creation of a recycling-oriented society in terms of cost, the environment and social contribution by reducing the generation of waste.

The National Convention on the Promotion for 3R is a convention the promotion of understanding and initiatives related to the 3Rs by having people, business operators, and governmental organizations meet at once to share and communicate their initiatives and knowledge. Business sites and other organizations that make a significant contribution to promoting the formation of a recycling-oriented society are awarded.

The initiative for which Sagawa Express received an award this time was the elimination of emissions through the utilization of environmentally friendly packaging (foldable containers) by the SapporoKita Sales Office of Sagawa Express. The company introduced environmentally friendly packaging instead of using packaging cardboard when transporting packages for people being hospitalized or discharged at Hokkaido University Hospital. This created a system that contributes to the creation of a recycling-oriented society in terms of cost, the environment and social contribution by reducing the generation of waste.

A survey evaluating companies engaged in balancing environmental measures with the improvement of management efficiency.

Sagawa Express was ranked first in the transportation category for the fourth year in succession.

Eco Action 21 is an environmental management system (EMS) unique to Japan that was established by the Ministry of the Environment.
It specifies methods for organizations and business operators to voluntarily carry out initiatives aimed at the environment based on the method of continuously improving performance called the "PDCA cycle."

All business sites of SG Motors have obtained the certification. The company implemented initiatives such as (1) reduction of electric power used by switching lighting to LEDs, (2) effective utilization of water resources by implementing systems utilizing rainwater in maintenance plants, and (3) thermal recycling of waste oil generated in vehicle maintenance for utilization as a heat source for heating water used for washing vehicles undergoing maintenance, floor heating in plants and road heating within the premises to recycle resources. (Certification period: November 22, 2019 - November 21, 2021)

SG Moving obtained certification in its head office and the Kitakanto Sales Office. The company engaged in activities matching the content of its business such as (1) collection of environmental impact data according to guidelines, (2) significant reduction of fuel with high CO₂ emissions by improving the efficiency of vehicle assignment utilizing an independently developed vehicle assignment board, and (3) shifting to the use of public transportation by sales personnel. (Certification period: March 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022)

A system for commending corporations such as large enterprises and SMEs practicing particularly excellent health management based on initiatives matching community health issues and health promotion initiatives being promoted by Nippon Kenko Kaigi.

The system certifies and recognizes companies, organizations, and governmental bodies that actively promote welfare activities.

Worker dispatching business operators that not only comply with laws and regulations, but also meet certain standards on supporting the formation of careers and providing a good working environment for dispatched workers, preventing trouble at the locations where workers are dispatched, and providing service that is reassuring for both the dispatched workers and the locations where workers are dispatched are certified as "Excellent Worker Dispatching Businesses."

SG Expert's nearshoring site*, Nagasaki Business Support Center, were certified as "4 Star" by "N-Pika (nickname: Nagasaki kirakira kigyo)," a program to certify companies that create excellent workplaces for all employees.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government created a certification system for companies promoting the prevention of employees from heading home at once in the event of a disaster in Tokyo, pursuant to the "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Measures Concerning Stranded Persons". Companies actively engaged in reducing employees returning home at the same time are certified as "promoting companies" and those that have particularly excellent initiatives or initiatives with large knock-on effects are selected as "model companies."

Since fiscal 2015, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has certified companies implementing excellent initiatives aimed at the promotion of employees' sporting activities and providing support in sports as "Tokyo Sports Promotion Companies."

The Japan Sports Agency certifies companies actively engaged in sport-related initiatives for promoting the health of employees as "Sports Yell Companies" to foster public spirit to play sport by promoting sport among people in the prime of life who tend to lack exercise.

Resilience ratings are given to local government bodies, companies, and other organizations that promote disaster-prevention and mitigation programs. These ratings signify that the organizations are taking a leading role in building a nation and local communities resilient to various types of disasters. The criteria for achieving "3 Star" certification is the obtainment of Resilience Certification and the Japan Resilience Award, as well as selection by National Resilience Promotion Office, Cabinet Secretariat as a model private-sector program.

Sagawa Express was designated a "3 Star" resilience company after receiving the Resilience Award in the energy sector in 2017, followed by an award in the national land conservation and information sector in 2018.

This certification is given to agents that have the highest agent operations rank at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, and have met all requirements in a stringent review from various perspectives such as operational quality, management structure, and operating revenue.

Sagawa Advance obtained HGA on April 1, 2018, to enhance its operational quality and management structure in the insurance sales business.

SMBC Sustainability Assessment Loan: A loan product in which Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation assesses a company's ESG disclosure and initiatives aimed at sustainability based on unique assessment criteria created with the Japan Research Institute, Limited, and provides information aimed at the enhancement of such initiatives.

SG Holdings was assessed to be conducting a high level of corporate management aimed at sustainability in "initiatives to address climate change in business continuity," "initiatives in environmentally friendly products and services," and "consideration for local and global communities" from the perspective of ESG and disclosure.

SMBC Business Continuity Assessment Loan: A financial product in which Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation assesses a company's creation and operation of its Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on unique assessment criteria created with MS&AD InterRisk Research & Consulting, Inc., and provides information aimed at the enhancement of such initiatives.

SG Holdings was recognized for the three following points concerning its Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

In addition to the introduction of a unique Web system as a means of communication in emergencies, satellite mobile phones are installed in 26 major business sites to ensure communication between business sites. Furthermore, disaster PHSs are available in all 650 locations nationwide to ensure multiple means of communication are available.

BCP drills are implemented throughout the entire Group to verify the effectiveness of the BCPs of each Group company. The Group is engaged in efforts to strengthen the ability to respond in the event of a fire including Group coordination.

The condition of BCM initiatives and progress made to address various issues are checked by management in Group Risk Management Meetings held monthly. Ongoing improvements are being made to BCM.

Held every year since 1966 for the purpose of increasing the level of internal newsletters by evaluating and encouraging day-to-day activities with the aim of promoting internal communication activities useful for management.

Sagawa Express received the award for its HIKYAKU Company Newsletter. HIKYAKU was first published in 1974, and continues to be published to communicate management policies to all employees, including Sales Drivers®, who are at the core of the company, and to activate internal communication.

These awards were established in 1995 with the aim of developing and expanding capital markets related to Japan, and award excellent issuers issuing bonds and shares in Japanese capital markets, Japanese issuers making offerings overseas, and underwriting securities companies that handle such issues and offerings.

SG Holdings received the "IPO of the Year" award. It was recognized for being highly regarded among a wide range of investors for its listing being one of the largest IPOs in fiscal 2017, the creation of a governance system and highly transparent management system with the aim of becoming "Asia's Leading Comprehensive Logistics Company," diversification of procurement methods, focus on distribution between businesses, and highly profitable business model.

The Cabinet Secretariat launched the Japan Open Innovation Prize as a way to further encourage open innovation among organizations in Japan. The prize recognizes innovative and original initiatives which can be used as models for future efforts.

Sagawa Express collaborates with CBcloud Co., Ltd., which leverages IT to create new value in the transport industry, and ANA Cargo Inc. to promote automation and efficiency in the transport industry using new IT solutions. Additionally, the companies are striving to solve overarching issues impacting the transport industry, including structural reforms and improving the work environment of drivers at small- and medium-sized transport companies. These collaborative initiatives were highly regarded by the prize committee.