Sustainability

As our primary domestic manufacturing facility, we have a fully automated production factory found in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The factory covers a site area of 13,460 square meters. Furthermore, the surrounding area includes approximately 20,000 square meters of employee housing, welfare facilities, and a planned parking lot. Future Technology has reached a location agreement with the city. With a focus on coexistence, we are actively promoting the localization of management, human resource development, and local procurement. As a member of the local community, we are engaged in activities that are deeply rooted in the community.

Breakdown of the number of employees at Izumi Factory (As of mid-October 2021)

Number of employees	67
Kagoshima Prefecture
Izumi-city	52
Akune-city	6
Kagoshima-city	1
Nagashima-Cho	1
Minamata-city, Kumamoto Prefecture	5
Branch office in Tokyo	2
※We have hired a significantly larger number of people than the original plan of thirty individuals and are actively involved in community contribution activities. In addition to Izumi City, we will also concentrate on recruiting in other areas of Kagoshima Prefecture, thereby contributing to job creation within the prefecture.

Number of employees in branch office, Tokyo-11 (As of mid-August 2022)

Future Technology manufactures and develops next-generation services and products with a focus on marketing. We use the latest patented and unique technologies to contribute to the realization of a healthy and sustainable society.

Patent application status (As of August 2022)

Number of applications by overseas country (As of August 2022)

Izumi Factory, situated in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, has achieved ISO9001 and HACCP certification for the manufacturing of non-nicotine cartridges. ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management systems aimed at improving the quality of products and services.

HACCP refers to an international method of managing hygiene to ensure food safety. Having received certification, we are implementing proper quality and hygiene management based on ISO 9001 and HACCP. We will continue to strive to make further contributions to the safety and security of our customers.

[Manufacturing of Non-nicotine Cartridges]

As part of our efforts to contribute to health promotion, we are working on manufacturing and selling non-nicotine cartridges that are friendly to health.

[Promoting Gender Equality by Sharing Responsibilities, Rights, and Opportunities Equally]

To achieve gender equality, we are working to expand workplaces where women can play an active role and supply support for childbirth and childcare. As of December 2021, the number of employees accounts with forty-four men and thirty women.

[Establishment of an Employee Cafeteria and Employee Dormitory]

We have proven a staff cafeteria that can accommodate 80 to 90 employees simultaneously, which enhances employee motivation. The food served is of superior quality, and the prices are reasonable. Furthermore, we strive to enhance employee satisfaction by offering employee dormitories as part of our welfare program.

[Ensure “Fairness and Neutrality” in All Corporate Activities]

When hiring employees, we will set up reasonable standards irrespective of gender, nationality, or disability. Our goal is to create a personnel system that offers fair and unbiased opportunities in education, placement, and work. (As of December 2021, there are 15 Chinese nationals, 1 Filipino national, and 2 individuals with disabilities)

[Basic Policy for Employee Cafeteria]

Our kitchen staff is working on reducing food waste as a fundamental policy.

[Donation of Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer]

We donated alcohol-based hand sanitizer to Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture as a measure to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

[In-house PCR Test Conducted]

During the coronavirus pandemic, we are conducting PCR tests for all employees twice a month to prevent infections.

[Further Strengthening of Corporate Governance]

We will implement compliance education at our company, as well as at our domestic and overseas group companies, with the aim of enhancing and strengthening legal functions in alignment with business development.