Sustainability

INOAC began promoting operations abroad in the 1950s and established the INOAC International Education and Scholarship Foundation in 1987. The objective of the Foundation is to develop human resources who can play active roles on the world stage by providing excellent students inside and outside Japan with scholarships. More than 420 students have received support so far.
INOAC International Education and Scholarship Foundation WebSite

Through the INOAC Innovation Support Program, we have conducted activities to provide long-term support for cultural activities such as ballets and opera performances. Sponsoring various events not only promotes cultural activities, but also develops closer ties between society and INOAC.

Inoue Rubber Co., Ltd. (IRC) supports the JWBA as an official supplier,
in providing and development to supply and help replacement of wheelchair tires.
JWBF WebSite (Japanese only)

Inoue Rubber Co., Ltd. (IRC) supports young determined athletes who are focused and equipped with a desire to compete at a world-class level. Categories include bicycle, motorcycle, and wheelchair.

At the INOAC Group, we actively utilize urethane foam scraps generated during the manufacturing process at each plant and actively engage with local communities through social contribution activities. At our various sites, we regularly hold workshops for children, such as making urethane stamps, squeezes, and Christmas wreaths using urethane scraps. Through these activities, we provide opportunities to enjoy hands-on manufacturing while learning about the importance of the environment and resource conservation.

INOAC CORPORATION holds an annual classical concert to support young musicians. Through collaboration with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble, the concert provides young musicians with valuable opportunities to perform. As part of our cultural support initiatives, admission is free through an advance lottery system and open to elementary school students and above, making the concert accessible to those who have limited opportunities to experience classical music. The concert offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere, and it has received very positive feedback from attendees every year.

At Hakuba Minami Elementary School in Nagano Prefecture, we conducted a decarbonization project to reduce heating usage and CO₂ emissions by thermally insulating classrooms to keep the rooms warm. Adding a thermal insulation design that did not exist when the elementary school was built, we believe that lessening impact of changes in the outside temperature and improving energy efficiency has helped to reduce heating costs in winter, promote health, and boost motivation for learning. INOAC supported this project and provided Thermax polyisocyanurate foam thermal insulator boards which were used. Sixth graders at Hakuba Minami Elementary School also performed some of the installation work for the thermal insulation themselves. INOAC will continue to actively support similar thermal insulation efforts by providing our products.

At the INOAC Group, we conclude disaster prevention agreements with local municipalities and establish support systems in preparation for large-scale disasters. Our primary form of support is the provision of essential supplies, such as mattresses. When designated evacuation shelters, such as gymnasiums, are opened during a disaster, evacuation spaces often have cold and hard floors, which can place a significant burden on evacuees. By providing mattresses, we help create an environment where as many people as possible can rest safely and reduce both physical and mental stress. We will continue to work closely with local communities to carry out support activities that contribute to disaster preparedness and response.

As the first company to produce urethane foam in Japan, we created an educational manga book for elementary school students titled "Secrets of Urethane" (Gakken Manga: Secrets Series) in collaboration with Gakken Co., Ltd., driven by our desire to help children learn how urethane foam is used in everyday life. Approximately 24,000 copies of the book have been donated to elementary schools, public libraries, and children's centers throughout Japan. In this book, an elementary school student as the main characters learn together with urethane fairies about the manufacturing process of urethane foam, where it is used, what functions it has, and why it possesses such a wide range of properties, making the content easy to understand and engaging for children.
"Secrets of Urethane" (Japanese only)

Since 2020, we have been hosting the "My Free Ideas Contest" for elementary school students, and the contest has been held four times since it began. Each year, we receive many submissions filled with creative and imaginative ideas that often surprise even adults. Past award-winning entries can be viewed here.
Kids' CSR

The INOAC Group supports the creation of environments in which athletes can perform at their best, while also contributing to the development of sports culture and the revitalization of local communities by supporting the activities of community-based sports teams. During the 2024 season, we presented Facet mattress toppers, a flagship product line of our bedding brand "Color Foam" to players of the SoftBank Hawks, a Japanese professional baseball team.

In November 2025, Cyclone "Ditwa" caused large-scale flooding and landslides across various areas of Sri Lanka, affecting many people. As part of its recovery support efforts, INOAC made a donation, and a handover ceremony was held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan on February 20, 2026. At the ceremony, words of appreciation were expressed by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to Japan for the support provided by Japan and our company. We sincerely hope for the safety of those affected and for the swift recovery of the impacted communities.

INOAC GROUP NORTH AMERICA (IGNA) agreed to participate in the educational program Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education. It is beneficial for both students and the company. Participants may have the opportunity to join IGNA after completing an 18-month program, and IGNA may have the opportunity to gain highly skilled workers.

The INOAC Group donates mattresses in the event of an emergency.
We made a donation to shelters in Tohoku, which was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. INOAC (THAILAND) CO., LTD. donated 600 mattresses to the COVID-19 field hospital in Thailand in 2020.
We will continue to provide support in the event of an emergency.

At Kenjou Industrial Co., Ltd. In Taiwan, we organized a traffic safety poster contest for children from families of employees. The contest was held to raise awareness about traffic safety through an activity that fosters children's artistic creativity, and participants entered a total of 60 posters. Cash prizes were awarded to three of them as Awards of Excellence and to another three as runners-up. Since the contest was held during Taiwan's rainy season, it helped to heighten traffic safety awareness in households.

At INOAC Polymer Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. in Sri Lanka, we supported a vaccination program by the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health in the Horana BOI Zone. We offered the parking lots of INOAC Polymer Lanka for use as a COVID-19 vaccination center. Starting with setting up furnishings such as tables, chairs, and supplies needed for the vaccinations, we supported civil servants from the Ministry of Health by giving guidance to vaccine recipients, providing meals, and more.

For many years, INOAC Interior Systems has been a sponsor of the Penrickton Center that supports visually impaired children. The Penrickton Center is a non-profit organization that accommodates children between the ages of one and 12 who are visually impaired and have another additional disability and provides them with daycare and consultation services five days per week. INOAC Interior Systems supports programs designed to encourage their independence in various facets of everyday life. The Penrickton Center assists families, children, and specialists through support services, education, and more.