What is the "DBJ Environment Rating"?

It is a financing program developed by the Japan Policy Investment Bank (DBJ) that uses its proprietary screening system (rating system) to evaluate companies' environmental management performance and select companies with particularly outstanding initiatives. This is a world-first initiative.

How many times has SEED Co., Ltd. acquired the "DBJ Environment Rating"?

This is the fifth consecutive year of acquisition since fiscal year 2021.

What aspects of SEED Co., Ltd. were evaluated in this rating?

The company was evaluated for expanding environmental initiatives through the increase of products certified under the "SEED Ecology Mark" standard and the "BLUE SEED PROJECT," promoting the Carbon Neutral Project led by management, building an integrated internal environmental management system reflecting employee input, and creating mechanisms to drive innovation involving both internal and external stakeholders.

What is the "SEED Ecology Mark"?

It is a mark awarded to products that meet SEED Co., Ltd.'s "Environmental Management" standards, designed to help consumers choose environmentally friendly products. It is a registered trademark of the company.

What kind of activity is the "BLUE SEED PROJECT"?

It is an initiative where collection boxes are installed at eye clinics and contact lens stores to collect and recycle used disposable contact lens blisters, regardless of the manufacturer. The collected materials are recycled into logistics pallets and other products, with profits donated to organizations working to solve the marine plastic pollution problem.

Announcement of Acquisition of "DBJ Environment Rating" by Japan Policy Investment Bank

Published Apr 1, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

SEED Co., Ltd. has received financing based on the "DBJ Environment Rating" for the fifth consecutive year from the Japan Policy Investment Bank.

SEED Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takao Sato), a manufacturer and seller of contact lenses, announced today that it has been recognized for its advanced environmental initiatives and received the "DBJ Environment Rating" from the Japan Policy Investment Bank (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Seiji underground, hereinafter referred to as "DBJ") on March 31, 2026. The company has received financing based on this rating. This marks the fifth consecutive year since fiscal year 2021 that SEED has obtained this rating.

The "DBJ Environment Rating" loan is the world's first financing menu that evaluates a company's environmental management performance using a screening system (rating system) developed by DBJ and selects outstanding companies. In this rating, SEED Co., Ltd. was highly evaluated for the following points:

(1) Expanding environmental initiatives by increasing the number of products certified under the "SEED Ecology Mark" standard, holding cross-regional study sessions for sales representatives within the "BLUE SEED PROJECT," participating in CSR events in a wide range of regions, and installing blister collection boxes at eye clinics. These efforts enhance the company's visibility and contribute to brand value improvement.

(2) Under the "Carbon Neutral Project" led by management, the company is promoting initiatives to reduce environmental impact, such as introducing hybrid air conditioning systems and installing solar panels to expand the use of renewable energy. Furthermore, in considering specific improvement measures, the company is working towards building an integrated internal environmental management system by developing a "Yield Improvement Project" primarily within the Production Technology Division, incorporating employee feedback.

(3) To promote company-wide initiatives for product development, a Product Strategy Meeting has been newly established as a deliberative body to facilitate more concrete discussions within the company. Additionally, to accelerate the development of smart contact lenses with built-in electronic devices, a platform for industry-academia collaboration has been created, fostering mechanisms that drive innovation involving both internal and external stakeholders.

SEED Co., Ltd. will continue to actively engage in environmental conservation efforts and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and carbon neutrality.

SEED Ecology Mark Based on its sustainability philosophy, SEED Co., Ltd. aims to achieve "Environmental Management" and is advancing initiatives to solve environmental issues, including carbon neutrality, as a company. To enable customers to choose environmentally friendly products, SEED has established the "SEED Ecology Mark," which indicates that a product meets the "SEED Ecology Mark Standards" set by the company. This mark is a registered trademark of SEED Co., Ltd. (Registration No. 6782186).

BLUE SEED PROJECT

Collection boxes are installed at eye clinics and contact lens stores that support this initiative. Used disposable contact lens blisters, regardless of manufacturer, are collected. The collected blisters are recycled by a recycling company and manufactured into logistics pallets. All profits are donated to JEAN, a general incorporated association working to solve the marine plastic pollution problem. BLUE SEED PROJECT

SEED Co., Ltd. Company Profile Representative: Takao Sato, President and CEO Headquarters: 2-40-2 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8402 Phone: +81-3-3813-1111 (General) Established: October 9, 1957 Capital: 3.53231 billion yen Business Activities: (1) Contact Lens Business (2) Contact Lens Care Business (3) Other Businesses (Pharmaceuticals, Ophthalmic Medical Devices, etc.) Website: https://www.seed.co.jp SEED Corporate X (Official): https://x.com/SEED_koho SEED Public Relations TikTok (Official): https://www.tiktok.com/@seed_koho SEED YouTube (Official): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOCIN1Lb3yq6T_LiHDB4YVA SEED LinkedIn (Official): https://www.linkedin.com/company/seedcontactlens

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