● Information of Japan noharm Association- Name: General Incorporated Association Japan noharm Association- Established: February 19, 2020
- Directors of the board:
Naoko KANDA, Chairperson and Representative Director (President & CEO of Tagaya Co., Ltd.)Ryuji(Ron) TSUTSUI, Managing Director (Former CEO of WWF Japan)
Keiji YAMADA, Director (Former Governor of Kyoto Prefecture )Motohide YOSHIKAWA, Director (Ambassador to the United Nations / Specially Appointed
Professor at International Christian University / Visiting Professor at Kanda University of InternationalStudies)
Takeshi KADOKAMI, Director (Food Columnist / Editorial Advisor for Amakara Techo)
Arihiro WADA, Director (Professor at the College of Gastronomy Management, RitsumeikanUniversity)- Address:
Tokyo office:〒160-0022, Shinjuku Kuwabara Building 2F, 6-29-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Kansai office:〒604-8484, 57 Nishinokyo Age-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto● Founding vision of “Japan noharm Association”
Ms.Naoko KANDA, Founder and Chairperson of the board of Directors“The SDGs are the roadmap for solving the critical issues for our planet, ensuring thatchildren can live well with peace of mind. With the belief that it is essential to bring theseideas closer to our daily lives and change our ways of thinking, living and values, weestablished “Japan noharm Association” as a general incorporated association in 2020.
Through business partnerships, we engage in various activities to encourage member
companies and individuals to engage in the SDGs. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there
has been a reassessment of values, social structures. Now there is a demand for sustainability
management that adapts to the vital essentials of society by developing sustainable productsand services. Japan noharm Association aims to support sustainable management and protectcompanies from SDGs washing, striving to realize a sustainable world.
Our goal:
The term "noharm" is derived from "no harm," signifying our goal and commitment toeliminate harms and leaving no one left behind. While the SDGs conclude in 2030, we willcontinue to contemplate what constitutes an ideal society and strive towards its realization.
We aim to achieve a better society to live in peace for centuries with everyone, keeping thefollowing points in mind:▪

Ensure that the SDGs are not a trend nor fashion, but fundamental challenge to sustainour lives on the planet.

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Avoid using the SDGs merely to pursue profits; instead, reinvest them back into society.

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Support engagement in the SDGs, aim the sustainable growth of businesses and society.

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Foster young leaders, and avoid deferring solutions to unpredictable future.

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Promote Japan as a sustainability leader in the world through vigorous initiatives.

● Sustainability Support Services of Japan noharm Association
Sustainable corporate management involves recognition of critical social issues and changes,aligning business with the rising needs, and leads corporate partners for the sustainablegrowth. It is imperative to face the social issues from a broader perspective, and to contributeto the solutions even they take decades ahead. Reassessing current products, services, andemployee engagement are the keys. By positioning “sustainability as a corporate strategy”,
please join us to enhance the value of your company to meet, and exceed the expectations od
stakeholders (shareholders, customers, employees, business partners, local communities andgovernment).
1. Sustainable Business Consulting:
We offer a variety of support services to meet the needs and address the challenges ofcompanies aiming for sustainability business success. Our support includes illustrating thecurrent situation, analysis, and proposals, incorporating case studies of companies that havesuccessfully implemented these practices. We provide tailored programs suitable for eachcompany, with flexible scheduling for both short-term and long-term projects.
Additionally, our services are affordably priced, making it easy for many companies to take on
the challenge, regardless of their size or budget.
➢SX(sustainable transformation) Service:

A plan where senior consultants, with extensive management experience, work exclusively
with your company, providing flexible support tailored to your situation and needs. Based on
thorough hearings, we will offer the best proposals to address your challenges. We aim to
directly connect your company’s sustainable growth with employee pride and job satisfaction.
We have a proven track record of supporting a wide range of companies, from global
companies to mid-sized enterprises.
➢Sustainability Promoting-Support Plan:

Designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. This is our association’s mostrecommended plan, offering individual annual support. With regular follow-ups, companies
can engage in SDGs management continuously and progressively. Flexible plans can becreated within a 12-hour support timeframe.
➢Sustainability Communication:

We analyze and evaluate your SDGs initiatives, provide recommendations, and create
sustainability documents (SDGs initiatives). These documents can be utilized on yourcompany's website, recruitment site, corporate profile brochures, and more.
2. Seminars and Training:"Human capital management," which views hiring and capacity building budgets not as costs
but as indispensable investments for growth, is a change that leads your business for success.
It is crucial for each employee to improve their skills and grow ambitiously through achieving
business goals. To develop leaders capable of promoting sustainable business, we propose
training plans tailored to specific goals and positions.
3. Web Site Development:
To help multiple stakeholders understand the true value and potentials of your company, it isimportant to disclose your sustainability initiatives and ESG data. We assist in creating web
pages editing that present comprehensive corporate significance, including non-financial data,
in an accessible design for stakeholders (customers, employees, shareholders, business
partners, local communities, etc.)● Contact Japan noharm Association:
Please contact us for more information and/or inquiry. We can provide all of our services inEnglish to meet your various needs.
https://noharm.or.jp/contact/