Supporting local disaster countermeasures and disaster risk reduction efforts
We are reinforcing various initiatives to address challenges of local communities by concluding comprehensive agreements with local governments. For local disaster countermeasures, we provide support by offering disaster relief goods and allowing our stores to be used as evacuation sites at times of emergency for evacuees and stranded commuters. For local disaster risk reduction efforts, we cooperate with local communities in implementing disaster drills.
| Contribution to the enhancement of community safety and security | No. of agreements by FY2023 |
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| Total number of agreements | 100 |
| Comprehensive agreement | 39 |
| Watching-over agreement | 11 |
| Disaster risk reduction agreement | 42 |
| Agreement on the environment, etc. | 8 |
Comprehensive Agreements Concluded in FY2023
| Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture | Agui Town, Aichi Prefecture |
| Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture | Ise City, Mie Prefecture |
| Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture | Fuso Town, Aichi Prefecture |
| Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture | Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture | Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture | Kitanagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture | Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture |
※The list above includes agreements on health promotion.
Performing BCP drills to prepare for large-scale disasters
We will improve our framework to quickly establish a minimum level of environments for prescription dispensing and merchandizing at the time of a large-scale disaster. Recently, we have ensured that prefabricated dispensing rooms, temporary tents, and power generators will be available at the time of a disaster. In the future, we will perform drills at physical stores in cooperation with local governments.
Making local contribution by stockpiling disaster relief goods
Together with Fujita Academy, Sugi Pharmacy Co., Ltd. has been engaged in the stockpiling of disaster relief goods at the former Futamura Child Center, Toyoake City, as part of the activities of a joint research seminar under community healthcare cooperation.
Starting a mobile battery rental service at all stores
We have started Charge Spot, a mobile battery rental service, at all stores. At the time of power failure due to an earthquake or other disasters, we will allow our batteries to be used free of charge, thereby contributing to establishing a robust society in areas around our stores.
Installing AEDs at many more stores
Mainly from among stores located in regions whose governments request us to install AEDs, we select stores with frequent visits of senior citizens and other customers and install AEDs there. The number of our stores equipped with AEDs is increasing. As of the end of February 2024, we have installed AEDs at 282 stores (approx. 16.4% of the total), and we will increase the percentage to 20% by the end of FY2025.
Current and Target Percentages of Stores with AEDs
- End of February 2024
- approx. 16.4% of all stores
- End of FY2025
- approx. 20% of all the stores (target)
Receiving refugees from Ukraine
Cooperating with Obu City, Aichi Prefecture, in supporting refugees from Ukraine, we have begun to provide employment support at the Obu Logistics Center of the SUGI Pharmacy Group. Deeply distressed and concerned about the current situation in Ukraine, we sincerely hope that people in the country will regain safe and peaceful lives as soon as possible. In the SUGI Pharmacy Group, we will continue to commit to the health and safety of people in Ukraine and those who have suffered damage.
Giving donations for the damage caused by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Establishing a website where SUGI Points can be redeemed as donations to support the region
The SUGI Pharmacy Group has donated 60 million yen, including SUGI Point donations provided from customers, to help with relief efforts for those affected by the recent earthquake and to contribute to realizing a recovery of the affected areas as soon as possible.
For our SUGI Point donation campaign, which began on January 5, 2024, we received cooperation from many customers. We sincerely pray for the speedy recovery of the affected areas.
Website of the point donation for the Noto Earthquake
Promoting sports and forming associated alliances
SUGI Pharmacy is committed to community contribution through sports by, for example, sponsoring FC Kariya (soccer), Tokyo Great Bears (men’s volleyball), and Victorina Himeji (women’s volleyball).
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[FC Kariya]
![[FC Kariya]](/img/sustainability/img_fc_kariya.jpg)
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[Soccer class by Yoshito Okubo]
![[Soccer class by Yoshito Okubo]](/img/sustainability/img_soccer_class.jpg)
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[Tokyo Great Bears]
![[Tokyo Great Bears]](/img/sustainability/img_tokyo_great_bears.jpg)
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[Volleyball class by Kana Oyama]
![[Volleyball class by Kana Oyama]](/img/sustainability/img_volleyball_class.jpg)
SUGI Pharmacy Official Ambassador “Suugii & Suunya”
Appearing at many public relations activities, such as the SUGI Pharmacy app, social media, and events hosted by the SUGI Pharmacy Group, these ambassadors embody an even more friendly corporate image.
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Date of birth
March 8
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Personality
Studious and knowledgeable
Typical big brother and reliable -
Pastime
Reading / watching sports / strolling / traveling (hot springs, and famous places and historic sites around the world)
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Dream
To be called a doctor by everyone
To build a home with a collection of many books that he loves
To let everyone know about SUGI Pharmacy
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Date of birth
September 1
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Personality
Curious and always energetic
Lovable and friendly -
Pastime
Shopping/window shopping/ dancing/all sports
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Dream
To continue to enjoy daily life
To make the world a happy and healthy place with her dancing
To make more friends of SUGI Pharmacy