Environmental Management Based on the Principles of the Analects and the Abacus [Interview Article Published]

Integrating the operation of ISO 14001 into daily business activities. Pursuing a balance between profit and public interest, and striving to be a "100-year company" that continues to contribute to society.

This is an interview article introducing the advanced initiatives of Ouei Co., Ltd., which operates a wide range of facilities such as school buildings and dormitories, as well as food service businesses, centered around SDGs and environmental management. It explains the turning point of shifting from traditional management focused solely on "paper, waste, and electricity" to integrating ISO into operations as part of environmental management, prompted by the transition to registration with JICQA. A specific success story is revealed, showcasing how the change to a made-to-order production method in the bento sales business achieved zero manufacturing waste. The article conveys the company's efforts to embody the spirit of "reconciling ethics and profit" (the Analects and the abacus), as advocated by Eiichi Shibusawa, a notable figure from the local area of Kita-ku, Tokyo. Through donations to social welfare councils addressing food loss and collaboration with local businesses, the company is actively practicing regional revitalization and sustainable corporate activities with a sense of urgency. *You can view the full text via the <PDF download> link.*

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