Contributions to Communities
Contributions to Communities
In-House Nursery
The Sapporo Group has been making efforts to create an environment in which everyone can exhibit their full potential. As one facet of this operation, an in-house nursery opened in April 2017 within the Ebisu Garden Place. The nursery operates on a "consortium-type" model, catering to multiple companies. The nursery is not limited to the Sapporo Group, but also extends its support to childcare-phase employees of tenant companies residing in the Ebisu Garden Place Tower. Simultaneously, it addresses the issue of waiting-list children in the Shibuya ward, allowing local residents to utilize the facility.
Creating a Harmonious Society Together with Local Communities
Sapporo Breweries’ Chiba Brewery, in cooperation with a local support facility for people with disabilities, has outsourced some clerical work and greenery maintenance work on an ongoing basis since 2021. A total of about 120 people visit the brewery each year, and deliver brightness and wellness to the site through activities such as installing handmade benches, replacing planters, and planting seasonal flowers.
These work programs support the employment of people with disabilities and create opportunities for their social participation, and other support measures are also being developed through the purchase of agricultural products. In addition, Sapporo Breweries is actively working to promote understanding of disabilities through exchange meetings between Sapporo Group employees and support facilities and participation in events for people with disabilities. Its Chiba Brewery promotes work practices that make the most of individuals’ characteristics, regardless of whether or not they have disabilities. In recognition of these ongoing efforts, the company was selected as an “Excellent Business Establishment for Employment of Persons with Disabilities in Funabashi City” in FY2024. Together with local community members, Sapporo Breweries will continue to move forward step by step for tomorrow, connecting “Harmony.”
Participation in the “Children's Food Support Box” Project and Donation of Products
POKKA SAPPORO Food & Beverage donated products to 5,000 households through the “Children's Food Support Box” project operated by Save the Children, for the 2024 winter holidays. This support project is an initiative aimed at improving the dietary situation of children by providing food, stationery, and various information to families that are in financial difficulty. Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage donated more than 1,300 boxes of soup products.
Conclusion of the “S-SAP (Shibuya Social Action Partner) Agreement (comprehensive partnership agreement)” with Shibuya Ward
On October 19, 2016, Sapporo Holdings concluded the “S-SAP Agreement (comprehensive partnership agreement)” with close cooperation with Shibuya Ward for the goal of solving regional issues in the local community.
This agreement applies the know-how of private enterprises with the aim of resolving regional issues through collaboration/cooperation of public and private entities.
Sapporo Holdings will cooperate to support eight initiatives including “Support for next-generation upbringing,” “Support for revitalization of Ebisu district,” “Support for sports, health promotion,” “Support for sightseeing and culture,” and “Support for enlightenment activities for realization of a diverse society (diversity).” We will continue to reinforce social contributions as a trusted partner of Shibuya Ward through our business operations.
Shibuya Ward website (S-SAP) (Japanese)
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Activities to Invigorate Hokkaido, Our Birthplace
Hokkaido is special to the Sapporo Group as the birthplace of Sapporo Breweries. Ever since our foundation, we have maintained our relationship with the region over the years and have grown as a company with the nickname, “Beer-san.”
We have been developing various activities to revitalize regional society, with the cooperation of municipalities in Hokkaido and its citizens, under the wish of wanting to “invigorate our homeland Hokkaido.”
City Development Partner Agreement for Sapporo Collaborative Core City Area* in July 2019
In July 2019, the Sapporo Collaborative Core City Area, Sapporo Holdings, Sapporo Breweries, and a total of 15 companies signed a partner agreement. The purpose is to maintain the vitality of the area and contribute to the development of attractive cities through cooperation and collaboration by making effective use of each other's resources, etc.
* In March 2019, the Sapporo Collaborative Core City Area was jointly formed by Sapporo City, Otaru City, Iwamizawa City, Ebetsu City, Chitose City, Eniwa City, Kitahiroshima City, Ishikari City, Tobetsu Town, Shinshinotsu Village, Nanporo Town, and Naganuma Town in order to maintain the vitality of the area and promote attractive city development even in a society with a declining population, low birthrate, and aging society.
Welfare Sponsorship Sapporo Odori Beer Garden
A typical summer event in Sapporo, Sapporo Odori Beer Garden is one of the largest beer gardens in Japan and is held in six sections of Odori Park. Many citizens and domestic and international visitors enjoy the sense of openness here. Since it was first held, the event has continued as the “Welfare Sponsorship Sapporo Odori Beer Garden” with the purpose of donating a portion of the proceeds to welfare organizations.