Commitment to the SDGs
At NEW ART HOLDINGS, we are committed to helping to build a sustainable society by putting people first. We strive to improve quality of life through innovative solutions while minimizing the environmental and social impact of our business activities.
Four key issues we address
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The environment
Energy conservation
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Diversity
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
As lifestyles and ways of working continue to diversify, we are committed to creating workplaces where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We support flexible working arrangements that reflect different life stages and promote diversity regardless of gender, age, nationality or other attributes, fostering an inclusive organization where diverse perspectives create new value.
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Regional revitalization
Supporting the revitalization of regional communities
We contribute to the revitalization of regional communities by supporting recovery efforts in disaster-stricken areas. Following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, our employees volunteered their time and donated relief supplies to assist affected communities.
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Overseas development
Discovering and nurturing jewelry designers
We support emerging jewelry designers from around the world and help bring outstanding designs to a wider audience.
Sustainability Initiatives
Employee welfare
- Empowering women in the workplace
- Around 80% of managerial positions within the NEW ART HOLDINGS Group are held by women. While many of these managers oversee our retail stores, women also occupy approximately half of the managerial positions at our head office, where they play key roles with significant responsibilities. Our subsidiaries likewise have many women serving as executives. We remain committed to fostering a workplace where women can continue to thrive.
- Childcare leave
(Support for employees with children) - Approximately 8% of our female employees are currently on childcare leave. An increasing number of employees return to work following childcare leave and continue to build their careers, reflecting our commitment to providing a supportive and flexible working environment. In April 2024, we extended our reduced working hours program for employees with children until the end of their child’s third year of elementary school and expanded our family care leave program. We will continue to strengthen our support systems to help employees balance their careers with family responsibilities.
- Health management
- The NEW ART HOLDINGS Group requires all employees to undergo an annual health checkup. We also provide comprehensive medical examinations, including full medical checkups and women’s health screenings. In addition, we appoint a female occupational physician and provide employees with the opportunity to receive health consultations every month.
Workplace diversity
- Employment of people with disabilities
- The NEW ART HOLDINGS Group currently employs 14 people with disabilities across a range of departments, including jewelry inventory management, general affairs and administrative support. By recognizing each individual’s abilities and strengths, we strive to create a workplace where everyone can work with confidence and build a long-term career.
- Employment of older workers
- The NEW ART HOLDINGS Group was one of the first companies in Japan to raise its mandatory retirement age to 65. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can continue to contribute regardless of age. We regard the extensive experience and expertise of our senior employees as one of our greatest assets and provide opportunities for those who wish to remain active beyond the age of 65, taking into account their motivation and health. Going forward, we will continue to foster a workplace where employees of all generations can support one another and enjoy long and rewarding careers.
- Employment of international talent
- The NEW ART HOLDINGS Group employs 11 people from the United States, South Korea, China, Vietnam and Mongolia at its operations in Japan, where they contribute across a variety of departments. We also have operations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea, where we work with people from a wide range of national and cultural backgrounds. By embracing diversity, we continue to build an organization that benefits from a global perspective.
- Creating a workplace free from discrimination
- The NEW ART HOLDINGS Group does not make decisions regarding recruitment, job assignments, promotions, compensation or performance evaluations on the basis of gender, age, nationality or disability status. Instead, we value each individual’s abilities, achievements and willingness to take on challenges.
Cultural activities
- Discovering and nurturing jewelry designers
- The NEW ART HOLDINGS Group established the World Jewelry Design Awards, an international competition open to participants from around the world that aims to discover and nurture talented jewelry designers. Through this initiative, we identify outstanding emerging designers, award prizes and support their work. We also bring award-winning designs to market, helping exceptional creations reach a wider audience.
- Karuizawa New Art Museum
- We support the activities of the Karuizawa New Art Museum, which is dedicated to promoting contemporary Japanese art, by helping publicize its exhibitions. The museum also houses a jewelry boutique operated by the NEW ART HOLDINGS Group. Operating a jewelry boutique within an art museum is a rare initiative in Japan.
- NEW ART LAB
- In March 2015, we opened NEW ART LAB on the first floor of our head office as an experimental space for art and jewelry. It provides artists who embrace experimentation with the opportunity to present original works that challenge conventional ideas and offer creative expressions unlike anything else in the world. Through this initiative, we support talented artists in pursuing new creative challenges.
- Supporting arts and cultural activities
- In addition to supporting the visual arts, including painting and sculpture, we support a wide range of artistic and cultural activities, including music and interdisciplinary arts. In fiscal 2016, we co-hosted the New Art Summer Trumpet Duo Concert, held in August, as part of our ongoing commitment to arts and culture.
