Coexistence with Local Communities

During a parent-child site tour hosted by the Japan Federation of Construction Contractors (Nikkenren), 28 participants from 12 families, who were chosen by random selection, were given a rare opportunity to visit two of our major construction sites: the Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Power Project and the Kitakyushu Port Quay Construction Project. As part of the site tour, attendees boarded a tender boat to observe marine construction work at close range; an experience that highlighted the immense scale of the construction industry. The event proved to be deeply enriching for all participants, as evidenced by their post-event feedback, including "I was amazed to see the hull (of the offshore installation vessel) afloat on the sea," and "My time in the tour made me want to work in construction in the future."

At the site for development of a new waste treatment facility in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture, we organized "Construction Machines Adventure" four times for local children, welcoming over 200 young enthusiasts. The event featured presentations of the construction process, including an overview of the new waste treatment facility, along with introductions to various heavy vehicles. To make the experience more engaging, we also provided hands-on opportunities for children to directly touch and play with the vehicles. The event gave them a valuable chance to discover the excitement and importance of the construction industry. We remain committed to sharing the appeal of the industry with future generations.

To foster greater awareness and understanding of construction projects and technologies in Ehime Prefecture, we organized a site visit to a hospital construction project currently underway. The visit was arranged for students from a local technical high school, with twenty-three majoring in architecture majors participating. During the tour, they gained firsthand insight into the construction process and explored the dynamic nature of the industry. One student reflected, "The experience added real-world perspective to my interest in architecture."

In partnership with the local fisheries cooperative, we took part in "Yokosuka Umikaze Carnival 2024," held at Umikaze Park in Heisei-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. As part of the program, six POC employees organized a juvenile fish release activity aimed at engaging families and younger generations, while raising awareness about the protection and conservation of marine resources. The event promoted the enjoyment of marine sports, advocated for general marine safety, and contributed to regional revitalization, reinforcing our shared commitment to preserving the rich marine environment in collaboration with local residents.

The Tokyo Bay UMI Project is a collaborative initiative led by the Marine Area Countermeasures Subcommittee of the Tokyo Bay Regeneration Promotion Council, together with participating companies and organizations, aimed at restoring seagrass beds. Starting in FY 3/25, POC has been taking part in public activities such as seed collection in June and seed sorting in July, contributing to the rehabilitation of seagrass beds and the restoration of Tokyo Bay's rich marine ecosystem. We remain committed to advancing our environmental conservation efforts.

We hosted a booth at "Ocean City Yokohama Umi-Haku 2024," where we introduced our "Marine Carbon Neutral" initiatives to children. Through panels and scale models, we showcased our environmental efforts, including blue carbon, and provided hands-on experiences such as assembling miniature offshore wind turbines using a crane operation simulator. The event offered a valuable opportunity to inspire the next generation with the ocean's rich biodiversity and the importance of future energy solutions.

We welcomed seven school teachers from Shinagawa City, Tokyo, as part of the "Private Sector Training for Educators", an annual initiative organized by the Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs. The program offers public school teachers firsthand experience in private-sector workplaces to help enrich classroom education and school management. This year marked our 30th time hosting the initiative. During the two-day training, we provided an overview of our activities, including domestic and international construction projects, personnel systems, and our approach to supporting employees' mental health. The program also featured a guided tour of a construction site aboard a vessel and a visit to the Penta-Ocean Museum.

Our Hong Kong office organized an internship program for students from the Japanese School Hong Kong. On the first day, we introduced our business operations in the region and provided a lecture on technical drawing techniques. The second day featured site visits to the University of Hong Kong and two other projects undertaken by POC, which are the SCL 1121 Project and the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Project, providing participating students with a deeper insights into the local construction industry and POC's contributions. Through similar internship programs, we remain committed to fostering the next generation of talent with a global mindset.

In FY 3/25, we welcomed a total of 243 internship students from 95 schools to our construction sites both in Japan and overseas, branch offices, and the POC Institute of Technology. During their internships, students engaged in a wide range of construction management activities, including site patrols, project meetings, design drawing reviews, and document preparation, gaining practical insights into working in the construction industry. We remain committed to supporting internship programs across our global operations.

POC's Muroran Factory, which operates entirely on renewable energy, was selected as a tour destination for the "Hokkaido Zero Carbon Bus Tour for High School Students" organized by the Hokkaido Prefectural Government. During the visit, we introduced our carbon-neutral initiatives at the manufacturing facility and provided an overview of MOPA (Muroran Offshore Wind Industry Promotion Association) along with our offshore wind power projects. Post-event feedback from participating students included comments such as, "It was exciting to discover zero-carbon efforts I was previously unaware of," and "It gave me a lot to think about," reflecting how the experience deepened their understanding of our diverse sustainability initiatives.

We participated in "Refresh Setouchi," an environmental initiative organized by the Setouchi Uminomichi Network Promotion Council in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. Designed to encourage broad community involvement through coastal cleanup activities that are easily accessible to all, the event aims to protect the natural beauty of the Seto Inland Sea and raise environmental awareness among participants and local residents. A total of 26 POC employees and their children joined local volunteers in a beach cleanup at Edo-tomari Coast. We remain committed to actively engaging in cleanup efforts and contributing to the environmental enhancement of our local communities.

Ten employees from POC Hong Kong took part in "Coastal Cleanup Day 2024," organized by the Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA). Held at Lung Kwu Tan beach, this major event brought together over 240 participants from 16 companies to remove household waste and promote marine environmental protection. Despite the intense heat, our team participated with great enthusiasm, reaffirming the importance of maintaining clean and healthy shorelines.

In FY 3/25, we organized two rounds of environmental beautification and sidewalk cleanup activities in the Koraku area of Bunkyo City. Focusing on the surroundings of our headquarters building and the Iidabashi First Tower Building, POC employees worked together to help maintain a clean local environment. We remain committed to strengthening ties with the local community and will continue supporting a more pleasant urban landscape through regular cleanup initiatives.

The Patimban Port PKG-6 Project, undertaken by a POC-led JV, received the Silver Category Award for the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Program in the Workplace, presented by the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia. This recognition highlights our commitment to protecting the health and well-being of both our employees and local communities near the project site through the implementation of effective prevention and control measures. We remain committed to promoting local health and safety from a global perspective and contribute to sustainable development of society through continued support.

Our "Pier No. 3 at Mitsukojima Transshipment Wharf New Construction Project" received the Technology Award at the Reiwa 5 JSCE (Japan Society of Civil Engineers) Award and the Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award at the 2024 Nikkenren (Japan Federation of Construction Contractors) Award. The project, at the Mitsukojima Transshipment Wharf (the largest raw saltterminal in Japan) was a collaboration among industry, government, and academia to develop and commercialize Japan's first precast pier construction technology using large blocks, achieving both rapid construction and economic efficiency. We addressed the challenge of constructing a large-scale pier (240 meters long and 30 meters wide) in a deep-water location with a depth of 18 meters, completing it safely, with high quality, and economically in a short construction period.
We remain committed to advancing civil engineering technologies that enhance construction productivity.

At the 2024 OCAJI Project Awards presented by the Overseas Construction Association of Japan, Inc., two of our projects-Offshore Marine Center 2 (Singapore) and the Nacala Port Development Phase I & II (Mozambique)-received awards. In the Offshore Marine Center 2 project, the use of digital technology (an example of the digital transformation of construction) aimed at integration of the construction process and collaboration among stakeholders was highly evaluated.
In the Nacala Port Development project, we carried out deepening of the port and implemented quay wall stabilization measures, contributing to the development and revitalization of countries across the Nacala Corridor region. We remain committed to leveraging our proven track record and technical expertise to deliver high-quality social infrastructure projects around the world.