Why Do Real Estate Companies Collect "Books"? SA, Which Revitalizes Problem Properties, Supports the Independence of People with Disabilities Through "Book Regeneration" in Partnership with Employment Support Facilities!

SA Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Yasuhiro Sakai), which has real estate appraisers on staff and handles the resolution of complex real estate issues, is pleased to announce its participation in the "Job Bon" project, an employment support project for people with disabilities, as part of its SDGs initiative to promote the resolution of social issues. We have also installed a "Book Collection Box (Book Post)" at our head office.

"Book Collection Box" installed at SA Head Office

Background of the Partnership: The Philosophy of "Real Estate Regeneration" and "Book Regeneration" Resonate

Our core business is the "regeneration of real estate," where we breathe new value into "problem properties" that are difficult to trade on the market, such as undivided interests, properties that cannot be redeveloped, and vacant homes, and return them to society as valuable assets.

The "Job Bon" activities, undertaken by Kujira Co., Ltd., our partner, involve collecting, cleaning, and delivering used books to the next readers – the "regeneration of books."

Their initiative to "refine discarded items, create new value, and circulate them in society" deeply resonates with our business philosophy, leading us to decide to participate in this project as a form of social contribution beyond our usual business scope.

Three Social Impacts of This Partnership (Contribution to SDGs)

1. "Support for the Economic Independence" of People with Disabilities

Books collected in the book post at our company are delivered to Kujira Co., Ltd. Those working at the facility are responsible for cleaning the books, data entry, and packing. The revenue generated from their online sales directly becomes their wages.

2. "Promotion of Reuse" Through Effective Resource Utilization

By connecting read books to new readers instead of discarding them, we promote resource circulation and contribute to "Responsible Consumption and Production (SDGs Goal 12)."

3. "Realization of Everyday Social Contribution" as a Company

By installing a collection box at our head office, we have created an environment where each employee can easily participate in solving social issues (SDGs) in their daily lives.

Comment from Yasuhiro Sakai, President and CEO of SA Co., Ltd.

"The SA Group aims to realize a sustainable future by resolving various societal 'negatives' through the dual pillars of 'real estate regeneration' and 'creating a supportive work environment.' Through our partnership with Kujira Co., Ltd., a wonderful cycle has been created where a single book brought in by our employees leads to stable income and job satisfaction for people with disabilities. We will continue to take action to solve social issues from multiple perspectives while leveraging the strengths of our group as real estate specialists."

Information on Book Donations (Items Accepted)

Please bring your read books when you visit our Kioicho Head Office. Donations of even a single book are welcome. Accepted items: Books, comics, magazines, etc., with a "barcode (ISBN)" on the back cover.

Partner Organization and Related Organizations

Employment Continuation Support A Business Office, Kujira Co., Ltd.

An A-type business office that provides support for people with disabilities aiming for general employment and offers fulfilling work.

Official Website: https://kujira-a.co.jp/

General Incorporated Association Working Barrier Free (Job Bon Operator)

Official Website: https://jobbon.net/

About SA Co., Ltd.

A specialized company dealing with problem properties, handling 10,000 consultations and 600 sales transactions annually. We provide integrated services from undivided interests, non-redevelopable properties, leased land/ground rent, vacant homes, estate property organization, to purchase and appraisal.

Company Name: SA Co., Ltd.

Representative: Yasuhiro Sakai, President and CEO (Real Estate Appraiser)

Location: 17F, Kioicho Building, 3-6 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Established: June 28, 2018

Business Activities: Regeneration and effective utilization of problem properties, securitization business, real estate appraisal

Corporate Website: https://sakk.jp/

SDGs Special Page: https://sakk.jp/sdgs/