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Recognized as a 2026 Excellent Health and Productivity Management Organization
(Large Enterprise Category).
Maruzen Chemicals Co., Ltd. has been certified as a 2026 Excellent Health and Productivity Management Organization (Large Enterprise Category) under the Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program jointly implemented by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Nippon Kenko Kaigi. This recognition will be valid for a consecutive 5-year period from FY 2022.
We will continue to work on various measures, considering health and productivity management as essential management challenges.
Maruzen Chemicals Health Management Declaration
Maruzen Chemicals Co., Ltd. is committed to management that prioritizes the health of our employees, aiming to be “an organization where each individual shines with vitality.”
The energy of our employees and the revitalization of our organization are indispensable for continuing our corporate activities and growth.
To ensure that all employees can perform to the best of their abilities, we will promote health and well-being and create a supportive workplace environment.
With the health and vitality of each employee and our vibrant organization as our driving force, we will practice health and productivity management based on our purpose: “Our people, sincerity and the power of chemistry enrich every aspect of our daily lives, bridging Japan and the world.”
March 9, 2026
Maruzen Chemicals Co., Ltd.
President Daisuke Yanagihara
Health Management Promotion System
Health Management Strategy Map
Current efforts to reduce health risks
- Increasing the rate of health checkups (aiming for a 100% checkup rate)
- Conducting stress checks and providing mental healthcare
- Taking measures against passive smoking (no smoking during working hours)
- Promoting the use of annual paid leave (the use of at least 50% of the number of days granted)
- Decreasing in obesity rate
- Implementing walking campaigns
Achievements
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of employees undergoing regular health checkups | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Rate of employees undergoing stress-check tests | 92.1% | 94.0% | 94.0% | 94.2% | 92.5% |
| Rate of paid annual leave taken | 59.0% | 60.7% | 65.7% | 64.6% | 68.7% |
| Average overtime hours | 11 hours/month | 12 hours/month | 13 hours/month | 12 hours/month | 13 hours/month |
| Average length of service | 12.0 years | 12.0 years | 12.5 years | 13.1 years | 12.4 years |
| Rate of employees maintaining the optimal weight (BMI 18.5 to < 25) |
58.4% | 63.0% | 62.5% | 62.2% | 60.3% |
| Rate of employees participating in walking events | 32.2% | 28.6% | 48.6% | 59.8% | 59.0% |
| Presenteeism (Measured by WLQ-J. Higher values are better.) |
95.0% | 94.6% | 94.5% | 94.8% | 94.0% |