Preserving Biodiversity

Glory is engaged in a variety of activities for preserving biodiversity in collaboration with stakeholders such as local communities and incorporated NPOs.

Activities in the Glory Yumesaki Forest

Society receives immense benefits from nature, and therefore efforts to maintain and preserve biodiversity are necessary to enjoy these benefits continuously and far into the future.

Glory clearly recognizes the impact of its business activities on biodiversity and pursues a variety of initiatives to maintain and preserve biodiversity in collaboration with stakeholders, including local communities and NPOs.

Cutting the hinoki cypress

Since 2011, Glory has promoted forest conservation activities in the Glory Yumesaki Forest located in Himeji, Hyogo in collaboration with the forestry cooperative.
From spring to early summer, we thin out hinoki cypress and broadleaf groves (one hectare per year) to allow the undergrowth to return. In addition, we plant 20 trees per year (including mountain cherry and konara oak), to maintain the rich environment of our local village forest.

In fiscal 2024, we held a one-day event with 26 participants (the Group's employees and their families) who enjoyed forest-thinning experience, planting mountain maples, and learning about Japanese rhinoceros beetles.
In fiscal 2024, 26 employees of the Glory Group and their families participated in activities such as a demonstration and hands-on experience of thinning cypress forests, planting Japanese maple saplings, and nature learning sessions about the growth of rhinoceros beetles.

Botanical survey underway in a hinoki cypress grove

We conduct joint botanical and biological surveys with specialists to look into the types and growth status of plant life and scientifically examine the effectiveness of the Glory Yumesaki Forest for preserving biodiversity. During surveys, it was also confirmed that a rare species of woodpecker and frog, listed in the Hyogo Prefectural version of the Local Red Data Book were living in the area. We will continue to conduct this survey periodically in order to confirm the effectiveness of forest conservation as well as to determine what policies are required for future activities.

In fiscal 2021, we held a botanical survey in the area where we conducted tree-planting between fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2021. The survey found that the carbon fixation of this area has risen by 315 tons.

Tracing insects and small animals in a forest

Each autumn, we hold the Kids' Nature Workshop, aiming to pass on the importance of natural environment to the next generation. The workshop offers various programs for children and parents to have fun in nature, observing insects and plants while walking around in the forest.

In fiscal 2024, 53 participants from 18 families (13 from the Glory Group and 5 from 4 partner companies) took part in the event.
On the day, participants enjoyed family nature activities, such as 'forest lantern' making using disposable chopstick waste and nature games.