FUJITRANS CORPORATION

Towards Achieving Our Sustainability Policy

Modern society faces a complex web of challenges, including environmental issues such as global warming, climate change, and loss of biodiversity, as well as social issues like poverty, disparity, and human rights. Addressing these issues is now an unavoidable task for companies. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocated by the United Nations, provide a shared understanding of these challenges, and act as a compass for driving transformation across societies.

In response to this context, the FUJITRANS Group established its Sustainability Policy in 2021. Rather than merely complying with laws and regulations, we have positioned contributing to social development through our business activities and striving to realize a sustainable society as a key pillar of our management.

One of the most pressing challenges we face is responding to the call for carbon neutrality. As a group operating RO/RO ships, we inevitably emit CO₂ from fuel consumption. Therefore, reducing CO₂ emissions from our business activities is an urgent priority. With the Japanese government declaring its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and society as a whole making a major shift toward decarbonization, we are committed to actively respond to this trend. Accordingly, we have set a milestone target of reducing CO₂ emissions by 25% compared to 2019 levels by 2030.

Currently, we are working to optimize shipping routes to maximize operational efficiency, and we are introducing energy-saving technologies during vessel replacements. Looking ahead to future fuel transitions, we are closely monitoring the trends in technological developments toward the practical application of next-generation zero-emission fuels, and will carefully determine the best methods and timing for their adoption.

A shared challenge across Japan’s logistics industry is the severe labor shortage caused by stricter working hour regulations. Securing personnel, especially seafarers, truck drivers, and on-site staff, is a critical issue that directly impacts the continuity of our group’s business. Logistics, often called “the lifeblood of the economy,” is an essential foundation supporting society. We take pride in this role and are committed to doing everything possible to maintain uninterrupted logistics services.

As one measure, we are actively working to create an environment where each employee can work with both physical and mental well-being, and motivation. We are enhancing employees' engagement by offering regular health checkups, improving mental health care, expanding systems that support flexible working styles, and providing training programs to support skills development.

As part of these efforts, we initially set a goal to obtain by 2030 certification under the Certified KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program. Having achieved this in 2024, we have now raised our target to earning the “Bright 500” certification, awarded to the top 500 certified organizations.

Furthermore, promoting digital transformation (DX) is essential for further improving operational efficiency. In 2024, our group established a DX policy and formed DX working teams within each business unit. By actively introducing digital technologies, we are fundamentally reviewing our business processes and aiming to create new business value.

Under its SDGs policy, “FUJITRANS Sustainability Vision 2050”, the FUJITRANS Group is committed to respond appropriately to society’s changing needs and to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. Through constructive dialogue with all stakeholders, we will continue to promote initiatives to realize a better society.

FUJITRANS CORPORATION Masahiko Tsumoto President