Notice and Info - 31/03/2025The Ritto Plant received the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's award under the FY2024 Factory Greening Award Program.

On February 27, 2025, Starlite's Ritto Plant & Technical Center welcomed people from the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Shiga Prefectural Government and the Ritto municipal office, and had an award ceremony.

Background on the Award and Recognition

Since our Ritto Plant opened in 1961, we have been working to increase the area of green space, plant a variety of trees, maintain and improve the landscape, and manage the green area. As a result, we received the National Award for Greenery Factory in 2022. We believe that this is a tangible expression of the spirit of harmony with nature that our company has cherished since its founding. In addition, in 2024 we have been putting more effort into initiatives to deepen our ties with local communities. For example, we held workshops on observing wildlife at the employee cafeteria Tsudoi to provide opportunities for local elementary school children and employees' family members to learn about biodiversity. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, relationships have become more superficial, but the abundant nature of the Plant has contributed greatly to reconnecting and deepening the relationships with local communities and people. Based on an agreement with Ritto City, we are also working on disaster control measures and disaster management activities and actively involved in community exchange.

Future Prospects

We will continue to promote the creation of an environment in harmony with nature according to the Biodiversity Strategy of Shiga set by Shiga Prefecture. We are also committed to deepening our relationships with local communities and focusing more on initiatives that make society better.