Let’s make it happen for SDGs!
The United Nations has adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as common goals for the international community. JRCS is working to solve the social issues covered by the SDGs by sincerely and challengingly tackling the activities of its marine business and other businesses, providing the best solutions to customers, and promoting the development of an environment and work style reforms that will enable the employees who support these activities to grow independently.
10 Key Challenges to Achieve the SDGs
JRCS’s Major Activities for SDGs
01 For Marine Industries and Society
- Providing full support to extend the service life of ships
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Ships are an indispensable part of global transportation. However, we can not turn a blind eye to the fact that they consume a lot of resources and energy to build. JRCS has established an inspection and maintenance plan for each of our equipment and systems on board, and provides full support to repair, retrofit, or replace with recommended parts according to the inspection results. Working to extend the life of ships will make us fulfill the "responsibility to produce" as a manufacturer deeply involved in the ocean.
Regular inspection and maintenance will make ships safer and longer lasting.
- Playing a part in building a supply chain for clean energy
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It is said that there are 800 million people in the world who do not use electricity. As many as 3 billion people use firewood, coal, charcoal, and animal waste for cooking and heating, exposing them to health, safety, and life-threatening risks on a daily basis. By engaging in the construction of ships and equipment for the production and distribution of next-generation clean energy, JRCS will contribute to the realization of a society where all people around the world can use energy safely and securely.
SEP vessels (Building offshore wind power generation facilities)
Self-Elevating Platform (SEP) vessels are used to build wind turbines for offshore wind power generation, an earth-friendly power generation method. During the building process, the legs are lowered to the seabed to keep the hull afloat from the sea surface so that it is not affected by wind and waves. JRCS products, such as the starter panel that controls the jacks, are indispensable for this operation.
Seeking to expand renewable energy, expectations for offshore wind power are rising. Liquefied hydrogen carriers
“SUISO FRONTIER” is the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier. The demonstration experiment has been conducted to build a supply chain for the stable supply of hydrogen, which is attracting attention as a next-generation clean energy. This carrier is equipped with JRCS's switchboard, engine control console, and cargo control console.
The demonstration experiment of marine transportation and loading/unloading of hydrogen by “Suiso Flontier” was successfully completed. The realization of a society where hydrogen can be used is now one step closer. (Photo credits: HySTRA)
Seeking to expand renewable energy, expectations for offshore wind power are rising.
The demonstration experiment of marine transportation and loading/unloading of hydrogen by “Suiso Flontier” was successfully completed. The realization of a society where hydrogen can be used is now one step closer. (Photo credits: HySTRA)
- Digital services to reduce workload for seafarers
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The marine industry is facing serious problems such as a shortage of human resources due to the aging of seafarers and the improvement of the working environment. To solve these problems, JRCS provides the digital service "infoceanus". Our goal is to change the world into a more attractive place, where people working on ships have a sense of fulfillment and a smile on their faces, and where the younger generation is interested in working on ships. We believe that this will lead to making marine transportation sustainable and protecting the world's industries and lifestyles.
infoceanus “command” is an application that uses AI-based image recognition technology to support the safe navigation of ships.
- Helping to build ships that protect the limited marine resources
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The oceans occupy 70% of the earth‘s surface area. Despite the fact that we live on such a “water planet,” we are polluting the oceans with plastic garbage and threatening the ecosystem by overfishing. Putting a stop to these problems and improving the situation cannot be postponed so that we can continue to benefit from the ocean in the future.
JRCS is committed to the conservation of the oceans and marine resources through the delivery of products and after-service support to ships that are responsible for beautifying the oceans and promoting sustainable fishing.Pollution control vessels
A lot of driftwood, household garbage, and seaweeds float in the ocean. Not only do they have a negative impact on the environment and scenery, but they can also get stuck in the screws of ships, causing accidents and breakdowns. Sea surface cleaning vessels collect these floating debris on board to ensure safe navigation and improve the water quality of the sea.
The pollution control vessel, “Dr. KAIYO” recovers oil spilled in accidents. JRCS’s ship integrated onboard LAN system is used on board. Fishing support vessels
Marine ecosystems change both in the short and long term. To conserve and stably use marine resources, the vessel conducts oceanographic observations such as water temperature and currents, resource surveys of major fish species, and forecasts of fishing conditions using fish finders, and provides information to fishermen. In the event of a disaster, seabed surveys are also conducted in the disaster area.
The fishing support vessel, “YOKO MARU” conducts oceanographic research related to fisheries, mainly in the East China Sea.
(Photo credits: Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency)Fishery control vessels
These vessels work day and night at sea to protect valuable fishing grounds and marine resources by providing guidance and cracking down on fish poaching and other illegal activities. In particular, all four of the fishery control vessels operated by Hokkaido, including “HOKUO MARU”, are equipped with JRCS’s main switchboards, group starter panels, and engine control consoles.
This is the third generation of “HOKUO MARU”, a fishery control vessel with Wakkanai Port as its home port. For the fourth generation, we delivered products with original colors based on the Hokkaido flag.
The pollution control vessel, “Dr. KAIYO” recovers oil spilled in accidents. JRCS’s ship integrated onboard LAN system is used on board.
The fishing support vessel, “YOKO MARU” conducts oceanographic research related to fisheries, mainly in the East China Sea.
(Photo credits: Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency)
This is the third generation of “HOKUO MARU”, a fishery control vessel with Wakkanai Port as its home port. For the fourth generation, we delivered products with original colors based on the Hokkaido flag.
- Contributing to the local community
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Founded in 1948 as a company that sold and repaired radio equipment for fishing boats, JRCS has developed its business based in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In particular, we are grateful for the understanding of the local community, which has allowed our manufacturing plant to continue operating without stopping until today. Our commitment to “Sustainable cities and communities” is our way of giving back to the local community. We also believe that it is our duty as a corporate citizen to take the initiative in cooperating in various local activities.
Local cleanup activities
Shimonoseki, where JRCS has its headquarters and factory, is a maritime city surrounded by the sea. As a company that operates its business while benefiting from the sea, JRCS volunteers to clean up beaches. We also conduct activities to protect the rich nature of the area, such as picking up garbage around the Toyoura Office.
Volunteer employees participated in the beach cleanup, including employees who live near the sea and members of the JRCS fishing club. On-site classes and events to promote active listening
“KIKUHO" is a JRCS original character developed based on the concept of “Active Listening". “KIKUHO” is a watchdog who helps employees exercise their listening skills and listen to the opinions of their colleagues. To convey the importance of active listening to the public, “KIKUHO” has visited the nursery school classes and the events organized by Yamaguchi prefecture or Shimonoseki city.
“KIKUHO” conveys the importance of “Active Listening" through storytelling and dancing to an original song. Bell mark collection activities
We are cooperating with the bell mark collection activities conducted by Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd.
The collected bell marks are donated to schools in the local communities and disaster-stricken areas, and are used to purchase school supplies and teaching materials such as school facilities, stationery, and children's books. The collected bell marks are also used for educational assistance activities in developing countries.
Our group CEO, Koichiro Kondo, received the certificate from Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd. Supporting local sports
We have a sponsorship with Junna Watanabe, a wind surfing player based in her hometown in Yamaguchi Prefecture. By supporting her, who continues to take on the challenges of the world's oceans, we will spread the importance of protecting the richness of the oceans.
Junna Watanabe, a windsurfing player, holds up the JRCS logo. She is actively competing in oceans all over the world.
Volunteer employees participated in the beach cleanup, including employees who live near the sea and members of the JRCS fishing club.
“KIKUHO” conveys the importance of “Active Listening" through storytelling and dancing to an original song.
Our group CEO, Koichiro Kondo, received the certificate from Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd.
Junna Watanabe, a windsurfing player, holds up the JRCS logo. She is actively competing in oceans all over the world.
02 For Employees
- Creating a workplace for nurturing people and growing the company
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JRCS has a human resources philosophy of “nurturing people and growing the company”. Manufacturing is based on people, and JRCS's growth depends on its employees. In order to earn the trust of the customers, we must continue striving to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to keep up with changing market circumstances. We have a system that promotes learning opportunities such as “JRCS Juku,” where outside experts serve as lecturers, a self-education program supporting the acquisition of qualifications, a full-time employment system, and an in-house nursery, allowing employees to grow independently while balancing work and private life.
In-house nursery
Kikkho Land, located next to the employee cafeteria, takes care of children between the ages of 0 and 6. We have a variety of programs to promote children's growth, including online English classes and eurhythmics. With dedicated childcare staff on hand, employees can concentrate on their work with peace of mind.
Women are not the only ones who use in-house nursery. There are cases where grandparents take care of their grandchildren as well as male employees. Childcare leave system
JRCS has declared to be a “Yamaguchi Childcare Supporting Company” and strives to create an environment where both genders can work and raise their children at the same time. The rate of female employees taking childcare leave has reached 100% while that of male employees taking childcare leave has also reached a high level.
An increasing number of male employees are taking advantage of the childcare leave system to balance work and housework/childcare in cooperation with their partners. Systems that encourage diverse work styles
10 days of paid leave are granted to all employees the moment they start at JRCS. In addition, we have established systems allowing employees to balance work and private life, such as a system that enables annual paid leave to be taken in one-hour increments, a system for shorter working hours for childcare, and nursing care/childcare leaves.
We have a system that allows employees to balance work and childcare, including the ability to take annual paid leave in one-hour increments. Implementing digital transformation (DX)
All employees in the production department are now provided with tablets, enabling efficient communication with video meeting and chat, as well as attendance management and various internal applications. When issues arise at the production site, they can be immediately shared with the relevant parties within the company to ensure efficient operations.
Digital devices are provided to all employees, including those on the manufacturing floor, enabling employees to quickly resolve issues across departmental boundaries. Secondary job system
All employees, regardless of their employment status, are allowed to work on the side. Employees are expected to improve their work skills at JRCS based on the experience working outside the company, and to grow into individuals who can think and act independently and actively contribute in society. Up to 50,000 yen per person will be provided as a secondary job preparation allowance.
An increasing number of employees are taking on secondary jobs such as customer service and sales at cactus farms.
Women are not the only ones who use in-house nursery. There are cases where grandparents take care of their grandchildren as well as male employees.
An increasing number of male employees are taking advantage of the childcare leave system to balance work and housework/childcare in cooperation with their partners.
We have a system that allows employees to balance work and childcare, including the ability to take annual paid leave in one-hour increments.
Digital devices are provided to all employees, including those on the manufacturing floor, enabling employees to quickly resolve issues across departmental boundaries.
An increasing number of employees are taking on secondary jobs such as customer service and sales at cactus farms.