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GSI's Commitment to Community Support: Food Drive Highlights

In its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, GSI Corporation, headquartered in Sapporo, Japan, recently conducted an internal food drive as part of its efforts related to ISO 14001 and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The food drive took place from January to March 2025 and aimed to support single-parent families facing economic hardships through the initiative titled "Good Rice," managed by the nonprofit organization, Good Neighbors Japan.

Overview of GSI's Food Drive Activities

The food drive was held across GSI’s six locations, including Sapporo, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Sendai. Employees were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, and the response was overwhelming. The drive successfully collected 68 food items this year, contributing to a total of 283 items for the 2024 fiscal year. Key donations included a variety of snacks, instant noodles, retort pouch meals, canned goods, and beverages, showcasing a wide array of support for families in need.

Types of Donated Food Items:

1. Snacks: Potato chips, biscuits, candy, cookies, jelly, and more.
2. Instant Foods: Udon noodles, ramen, miso soup.
3. Retort Foods: Curry and packaged rice.
4. Canned Goods: Sardines, teriyaki chicken, herring flakes, and seaweed.
5. Beverages: Carrot juice, tomato juice, and coffee.
6. Others: Cornflakes and cereals.

Through such initiatives, GSI demonstrates its commitment to helping vulnerable communities, particularly children from single-parent households, while simultaneously abiding by its environmental management goals.

Partnership with Good Neighbors Japan

GSI's collaboration with Good Neighbors Japan aims to tackle child poverty in Japan. By supporting the "Good Rice" project, GSI hopes to facilitate the healthy development and educational opportunities for less fortunate children. The partnership underscores GSI’s belief in the importance of collective action in facing societal challenges.

For more details about Good Neighbors Japan's work, visit their official website.

Future Food Drive Initiatives

Looking ahead, GSI plans to continue its food drive activities with the motto: "For the smiles of children! To prevent global warming!" The company aims to provide ongoing food assistance to struggling single-parent families and will conduct another food drive in June 2025, furthering its mission to support communities in need.

About GSI Corporation

Founded in October 2004, GSI Corporation has cultivated extensive experience and expertise in system development across various sectors including telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, and service industries. By leveraging advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, RPA, and cloud computing, GSI addresses the evolving needs of its clients while ensuring high value-added services that adapt to changing market demands.

GSI has been recognized for its commitment to the SDGs, having been registered as a first-phase SDGs registered company under the Sapporo SDGs Company Registration System and subsequently certified by the Sapporo City’s advanced SDGs enterprise certification system. This recognition highlights GSI's dedication to sustainable corporate practices.

Goals for 2025

For the fiscal year 2025, GSI aims to not only continue its food drive but also implement an "Eco Cap Activity" focused on collecting and recycling plastic bottle caps. This initiative aims to reduce CO₂ emissions and promote responsible resource utilization. The profits from the caps' recycling will be donated to welfare organizations and medical support activities both domestically and internationally. GSI believes this dual focus on environmental conservation and social contribution will help achieve several of the 17 SDGs.

Employee Engagement and Community Collaboration

GSI encourages its employees to contribute to the SDGs through regular reporting and awareness initiatives to foster a sense of participation. The corporation is committed to functioning collaboratively with local communities and established organizations to facilitate long-term sustainability.

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