Nikken regularly pursues clean-up activities in the neighborhood surrounding our headquarters, and similarly volunteers at the Fukuroi Enshu Fireworks Festival, renowned nationwide. We prioritize not only corporate regional contributions, but also individual employee ties with the local community.
Dietary education outreach
We offer site tours and internships to students and teachers of local elementary, junior high, senior high, and special-needs schools. We also dispatch employees as lecturers for comprehensive education classes at local elementary schools.
These activities are part of our role in the food industry supply chain, conveying the joys of eating and the rewards of manufacturing with local children-those who represent the next generation.
Nutritional assistance activities
Nikken is part of the World Food Program (WFP), a UN agency which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in providing global nutritional assistance and emergency relief aid.
Prevention of Global Warming
In 2022, Nikken received the Shizuoka Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Global Warming Prevention Activities in the category of reducing measures for greenhouse gas emissions. This commendation recognizes our implementation of a cogeneration system (in-house power generation) as part of our long-term planning, our disaster readiness activities including a business continuity plan (BCP) and support for local residents, and our factory tours made available to educational institutions.
Examples of Social Contribution Initiatives
Zero Hunger
Nikken supports elimination of hunger, comprehensive access to nutritious food, and sustainable agriculture supporting protection of the global environment.
Delivering health and natural goodness for individuals worldwide
Our business began with the leveraging of previously unused food by-products, enabling production of natural flavors. Today, Nikken supports well-being and natural goodness for individuals worldwide in addition to producing over 1,000 types of products from raw materials at our three global bases.
Contributing to food for people everywhere through our global business
We manufacture natural flavors that are used in processed foods, such as retort pouches and canned goods boasting outstanding shelf life, as well as powdered drinks, and functional ingredients, all of which contribute to food consumed by people through our global business.
Member of the World Food Program (WFP)
Nikken is a member of the World Food Program (WFP) which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. We support the philosophy and activities of the WFP, a UN food aid agency which seeks a world without hunger.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Nikken promotes the creation of a strong infrastructure along with inclusive and sustainable industrialization enabling expansion of technological innovation.
Engaging in new-product R&D and patent applications
In 2017, we began full-scale production using our subcritical water extractor which extracts active components from raw materials under high-temperature, high-pressure conditions. We developed efficient technology for extraction of active components using high-temperature, high-pressure water (subcritical water) as a solvent, and are currently pursuing the research and development of new products along with patent applications.
Established in-house ethics review committee
We established an in-house ethics review committee in 2020 to facilitate clinical studies supporting development of functional ingredients.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Nikken supports inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities.
Conducting regular voluntary monitoring of environmental standards
We comply with laws, regulations, and standards governing noise, vibration, smoke, odors, and wastewater, and pursue initiatives protecting the environment in our factory surroundings.
Preserving the Ugari Cave Tumulus
Nikken continues to help preserve the Ugari Cave Tumulus, ruins dating back 1,300-1,700 years, which are located on our headquarter grounds. These burial grounds are one of the features enjoyed during onsite strolls and plant tours conducted for local students.
Partnerships for the Goals
Nikken strives to energize global partnerships while strengthening the implementation of initiatives toward sustainable development.
Conducting periodic clean-up activities
We conduct regular clean-up activities in the neighborhood surrounding our headquarters as part of our contribution to the local community.
Supporting health through sports, contributing to improved QOL
We offer use of the baseball ground on headquarter premises to local youth groups and interested employees, contributing to health enhancement and improved QOL through sports.
Looking for more ways to innovate
We conduct joint research with national and public universities in Shizuoka Prefecture, striving to realize innovation through development of new technologies and products facilitated by industry-academia partnerships.
Contributing to local communities
Nikken shares compost made from recycled tea leaves with local elementary schools and farms at no cost, and offers use of our corporate parking lot during local school events.
Participating in local festivals and post-event clean-up
We engage in myriad activities as a member of the local Chamber of Commerce, provide support for the Fukuroi Fireworks Festival and other local events, and always volunteer for clean-up duty following such events.
Clean-up activities
Nikken regularly pursues clean-up activities in the neighborhood surrounding our headquarters, and similarly volunteers at the Fukuroi Enshu Fireworks Festival, renowned nationwide. We prioritize not only corporate regional contributions, but also individual employee ties with the local community.
Dietary education outreach
We offer site tours and internships to students and teachers of local elementary, junior high, senior high, and special-needs schools. We also dispatch employees as lecturers for comprehensive education classes at local elementary schools.
These activities are part of our role in the food industry supply chain, conveying the joys of eating and the rewards of manufacturing with local children-those who represent the next generation.
Nutritional assistance activities
Nikken is part of the World Food Program (WFP), a UN agency which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in providing global nutritional assistance and emergency relief aid.
Prevention of Global Warming
In 2022, Nikken received the Shizuoka Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Global Warming Prevention Activities in the category of reducing measures for greenhouse gas emissions. This commendation recognizes our implementation of a cogeneration system (in-house power generation) as part of our long-term planning, our disaster readiness activities including a business continuity plan (BCP) and support for local residents, and our factory tours made available to educational institutions.
Examples of Social Contribution Initiatives
Zero Hunger
Nikken supports elimination of hunger, comprehensive access to nutritious food, and sustainable agriculture supporting protection of the global environment.
Delivering health and natural goodness for individuals worldwide
Our business began with the leveraging of previously unused food by-products, enabling production of natural flavors. Today, Nikken supports well-being and natural goodness for individuals worldwide in addition to producing over 1,000 types of products from raw materials at our three global bases.
Contributing to food for people everywhere through our global business
We manufacture natural flavors that are used in processed foods, such as retort pouches and canned goods boasting outstanding shelf life, as well as powdered drinks, and functional ingredients, all of which contribute to food consumed by people through our global business.
Member of the World Food Program (WFP)
Nikken is a member of the World Food Program (WFP) which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. We support the philosophy and activities of the WFP, a UN food aid agency which seeks a world without hunger.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Nikken promotes the creation of a strong infrastructure along with inclusive and sustainable industrialization enabling expansion of technological innovation.
Engaging in new-product R&D and patent applications
In 2017, we began full-scale production using our subcritical water extractor which extracts active components from raw materials under high-temperature, high-pressure conditions. We developed efficient technology for extraction of active components using high-temperature, high-pressure water (subcritical water) as a solvent, and are currently pursuing the research and development of new products along with patent applications.
Established in-house ethics review committee
We established an in-house ethics review committee in 2020 to facilitate clinical studies supporting development of functional ingredients.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Nikken supports inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities.
Conducting regular voluntary monitoring of environmental standards
We comply with laws, regulations, and standards governing noise, vibration, smoke, odors, and wastewater, and pursue initiatives protecting the environment in our factory surroundings.
Preserving the Ugari Cave Tumulus
Nikken continues to help preserve the Ugari Cave Tumulus, ruins dating back 1,300-1,700 years, which are located on our headquarter grounds. These burial grounds are one of the features enjoyed during onsite strolls and plant tours conducted for local students.
Partnerships for the Goals
Nikken strives to energize global partnerships while strengthening the implementation of initiatives toward sustainable development.
Conducting periodic clean-up activities
We conduct regular clean-up activities in the neighborhood surrounding our headquarters as part of our contribution to the local community.
Supporting health through sports, contributing to improved QOL
We offer use of the baseball ground on headquarter premises to local youth groups and interested employees, contributing to health enhancement and improved QOL through sports.
Looking for more ways to innovate
We conduct joint research with national and public universities in Shizuoka Prefecture, striving to realize innovation through development of new technologies and products facilitated by industry-academia partnerships.
Contributing to local communities
Nikken shares compost made from recycled tea leaves with local elementary schools and farms at no cost, and offers use of our corporate parking lot during local school events.
Participating in local festivals and post-event clean-up
We engage in myriad activities as a member of the local Chamber of Commerce, provide support for the Fukuroi Fireworks Festival and other local events, and always volunteer for clean-up duty following such events.