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SOMPO Warranty's Health Management Excellence

SOMPO Warranty Co., Ltd., led by CEO Satoko Yamanaka, recently announced its receipt of the prestigious Health Management Excellence Certification 2026 in the small and medium-sized companies category, as well as the Bright 500 award. This dual recognition underscores the company's unwavering dedication to enhancing employee health and welfare.

Health Management Excellence Certification Explained

The Health Management Excellence Certification program, launched by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), acknowledges companies that excel in implementing health management practices tailored to local health challenges and aligned with initiatives promoted by the Japan Health Conference. This year marks the sixth consecutive certification for SOMPO Warranty since its initial recognition in 2021.

In the preceding year, SOMPO Warranty was also honored with the newly established Next Bright 1000 designation, and this year, the company has been elevated to the prestigious Bright 500 category, which recognizes the top 500 firms among those certified.

Key Initiatives and Achievements

SOMPO Warranty aims to cultivate an environment where each employee can thrive both mentally and physically. To achieve this, the company follows a Health Management Strategy Map that employs a PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act). As a result of these efforts, several measurable achievements have emerged:

• - 100% Participation Rate in Health Screenings: The company has maintained a perfect participation rate in regular health check-ups and stress assessments for over four years, ensuring comprehensive awareness of employee health and prompt action when needed.

• - Promotion of Work Style Reform: In a bid to rectify long working hours, the average legally mandated overtime dropped from 31 hours per month in 2021 to about 24 hours per month in 2024, reflecting a reduction of roughly 23%.

Future Commitments

Looking forward, SOMPO Warranty is committed to leveraging its Health Management Strategy Map further, ensuring that health investments contribute to the company's sustainable growth and enhance employee health. The firm will focus on continual execution, evaluation, and improvement of its initiatives. Moreover, the company aims to foster Work-Life Integration, facilitating a harmonious synergy between work and personal life, thereby allowing employees to work effectively and reach their fullest potential.

Conclusion

Through its dedicated health management initiatives, SOMPO Warranty is setting a benchmark in the industry, portraying how corporate responsibility towards employee health can lead to substantial rewards in both professional performance and overall workplace happiness.

For further information, visit our Health Management Declaration to learn more about our commitment to employee wellness.