Contributions to SDGs

In September 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted at the UN Summit, outlining 17 goals to be achieved by 2030, such as eradicating poverty, inequality, and injustice, and combating climate change. The SDGs consist of 17 goals and 169 targets to achieve a sustainable world, as well as the pledge to “leave no one behind” in the world. In other words, the SDGs are not simply aspirational goals, but a concrete action plan that calls for all businesses, governments, and local communities around the world to take action together to achieve prosperity for humanity and the planet. In today’s world, companies are expected to formulate frameworks for actively promoting sustainability in the long-term, in order to achieve the SDGs and build a better world.

The SDGs and OBC’s Initiatives

Since our founding, OBC has evolved together with our customers based on the concept of Customer First, while adapting to our customers’ ever-changing business operations and their needs for systems.
We believe that our company was able to progress to this point not only by chasing profit, but also by simultaneously achieving three things: contributing to society, sustainably developing the company, and enabling our employees to pursue their own happiness.
Today, the world faces a variety of challenges, including environmental, social, human rights, and educational issues.
If we can work to resolve these issues, it could be an opportunity for the company to grow as well as prepare for future risks.
We view the SDGs not as end goals, but rather as transit points to ensure that we continue to exist with our customers in the future. Therefore, we will continue to tackle innovation in order to create new value for the global environment and society while growing our business.

8：Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9：INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE

We are developing products and services and conducting R&D on technologies to promote digital transformation (DX) through the digitalization of business operations.

Automating business operations by upgrading business systems
Supporting the diversification of work styles by promoting remote access using the cloud
Integrating with various business services via APIs

We also provide a secure environment that enterprises can use with peace of mind.

Ensuring the highest level of security in the world through Microsoft technology
Building a high-level security system (obtaining the SOC2® Type 2 report)
Conducting internal training on information security

We are reinforcing the following initiatives to ensure our services are provided in a stable manner and to improve customer satisfaction.

Improving convenience by incorporating customer requests into products
Building a full-fledged support system comprising sales and development members
Providing high-quality services through in-house product development

17：PARTNERSHIPS

In areas not covered by the services we provide, we help enterprises address their issues by collaborating with various partners. We have established the following three partner programs.

OBC Alliance Partnership
OBC Accountant Partner System
Bugyo Cloud Connect Partnership

In addition, we strive to expand the software industry by participating in and supporting the following organizations.

Software Association of Japan (SAJ)
IT Coordinators Association (ITCA)

3：GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

OBC has made a Declaration of Health and Productivity Management and is implementing the following initiatives to support employee health.

Early detection and prevention of diseases by covering the costs of gastroscopy, flu vaccinations, optional women’s health exams, etc., for employees
Holding health lectures by occupational physicians
Implementing remote work and staggered shifts to combat the spread of COVID-19

4：QUALITY EDUCATION

We are working on a project that supports schools across Japan, with the aim of contributing to the education of future human resources.

Bugyo School Education Support Project

For our employees, we provide the following educational support to encourage their personal growth.

Conducting regular skills and mindset training
Capacity-building support program (support for the improvement of professional skills)

5：GENDER EQUALITY, 10：EDUCED INEQUALITIES

To entrench diversity in our culture, we are working to create an environment where all people can continue to work with enthusiasm, regardless of factors such as gender, race, and disability.

Promoting the use of childcare leave
Extending the reduced work hour period for parents until their child reaches the sixth grade of elementary school
Creating “Manager’s Guidelines” to ensure understanding of and consideration for working styles that fit the life plans of employees raising children
Promoting the recruitment of people with disabilities and providing support to increase retention (periodic interviews)
Equal hiring and HR systems for men and women

13：CLIMATE ACTION, 15：LIFE ON LAND

Every day, paper-based operations consume large amounts of resources. By providing services that facilitate the digitalization of business operations and by promoting the digitalization of internal operations, we help to reduce resource consumption.
In addition, we are working to reduce CO2 emissions by reducing the use of transportation through remote business meetings, remote customer support, and holding events online, as well as by utilizing virtualization in our cloud services.

16：PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

We build relationships of trust with our stakeholders by complying with laws, regulations, and social norms in our corporate activities and by promoting fair transactions.
We are also working to combat all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.

Appropriately disclosing information through our website, etc., and establishing customer contact points
Preparing and enforcing compliance guidelines (about anti-social forces, the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, etc. to Subcontractors , preventing corruption, etc.)
Complying with the personal information protection policy (Privacy Policy)
Establishing a policy for harassment prevention
Establishing the Internal Control Committee and complying with J-SOX (internal audit)
Establishing an internal whistleblowing system
Reinforcing the management structure for information security and ensuring the reliability of financial reporting (obtaining SOC1® Type 2, SOC2® Type 2 reports)
Complying with Japan’s Corporate Governance Code