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SUSTAINABILITY

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocated by the United Nations are being tackled by countries around the world, but it is important not only for nations but also for each individual company to address these issues.
At Marusan Co., Ltd., as a generation living in the present, we are working through our business to contribute to the "creation of a rich future that connects to the next generation."

Increasing Farm Productivity and Creating More Employment Opportunities for Lifelong, Secure Work

The eggs produced by Marusan Co., Ltd. are raised on breeding farms. For this reason, the breeding farms are extremely closely linked and hold an important relationship with the company, and the employees working there are very significant to the business.
In order to deliver safe and secure egg products to our customers, the knowledge of the employees, the clean facilities, and the working environment are considered the most crucial elements. By ensuring these elements are in place and striving for continuous improvement, we believe we can further increase productivity. We take on various initiatives and challenges daily.
Currently, with requests from a variety of clients, including exports, the number of employees has increased, and we are working towards ensuring that they can work securely and confidently for life, while adapting to the changing times.

We aim to ensure that our workers can pass their days with vitality, and in a way that is true to their humanity.

At Marusan Co., Ltd., we employ people based on their enthusiasm and skills, regardless of gender, age, race, or ethnicity. We have women and men in leadership positions, hire elderly and continuing employees, accept foreigners, and involve a wide range of people across various roles. Additionally, we have introduced employment forms and leave policies that accommodate women's specific circumstances and male childcare.
In order for people to live their lives fully as human beings every day, it is important to demonstrate fairness, understand individual circumstances, and foster a spirit of mutual aid and support among everyone. We aim to continue being a company that values people.

Achieving self-sufficiency with renewable energy

At the liquid egg factory in Shitaki-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, we have installed solar power generation and are utilizing self-sufficient power through renewable energy. To ensure the future of our planet and its rich resources, we believe that the shift to renewable energy is crucial. At Marusan Co., Ltd., we are making various efforts to reduce the consumption of 'electricity,' an essential and indispensable energy, by promoting the use of renewable energy, LED lighting, and reducing wasteful usage.

"Reducing waste and promoting reuse."

Recycling chicken manure as fertilizer without disposal

Chicken manure is essential for the production of high-quality eggs. However, chicken manure inevitably accumulates. At Marusan Co., Ltd., we do not dispose of this chicken manure. Instead, we ferment it using our fermentation equipment (compost processing) and offer it as a product called fermented chicken manure fertilizer.
By doing so, farmers can reduce their reliance on conventional chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and contribute to a circular agriculture system by utilizing chicken manure fertilizer. Additionally, our fermented chicken manure fertilizer has acquired Organic JAS certification, allowing it to be used in agricultural production with labels such as 'Organic Vegetables.'

Recycling eggshells as a soil conditioner without disposal

At our company, we produce 'liquid eggs' by removing the contents of eggs and delivering them to food manufacturers. During this process, eggshells are produced. Instead of disposing of these eggshells, we dry and crush them to offer them as a product for soil improvement. By recycling eggshells, we contribute to reducing waste.

Reducing waste by changing packaging materials

We ship egg trays for commercial use in cardboard and other paper materials. However, for the product called 'Shrink Egg (for collection),' we ship using plastic trays. These trays are collected, washed, disinfected, and reused as trays. Similarly, trays used for liquid eggs also go through the same process for reuse. As a result, cardboard and other paper materials are no longer discarded at shipping destinations, allowing for the reduction of resource use and promoting the production of new trays. We actively promote efforts to reduce waste and contribute to the global environment.

At Marusan Co., Ltd., we are developing businesses that leverage the characteristics of our operations in order to tackle the challenges within the SDGs and contribute as a business towards their solutions.