Contributing to Environmental Conservation with 'Social Contribution Eco-Housing Exclusive Sumairu Kyosai'

Kokumin Kyosai Coop (National Workers' Mutual Aid Federation, Representative Director and Chairperson: Shuichi Uchikoshi) has been making donations to environmental activity organizations since 2008 based on the contract status of the 'Social Contribution Eco-Housing Exclusive Sumairu Kyosai' and annual financial results.

The number of contracts for 'Social Contribution Eco-Housing Exclusive Sumairu Kyosai' (as of end of May 2025) reached 116,709 (approximately 6% increase from the previous period), and a total of 25 million yen was donated in May 2026 to three organizations: the 'Public Interest Incorporated Association National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization', the 'Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Environmental Association', and the 'Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Nature Conservation Society of Japan'.

We will continue to contribute to environmental conservation together with our members and the selected donation organizations.

Overview of the Public Interest Incorporated Association National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization

[Organization Introduction] https://www.green.or.jp/

To promote the national land afforestation movement, it collaborates with prefectural afforestation promotion committees, develops a fundraising system, conducts various fundraising activities, and promotes forest creation through citizen participation via the 'Green Fundraising Project' and 'Green and Water Forest Fund Project'.

[Use of Donations and Relationship with Kokumin Kyosai Coop]

Widely used for citizen activities for forest maintenance and afforestation promotion both domestically and internationally. The association is conducting restoration activities for coastal disaster prevention forests (Iwanuma area, Miyagi Prefecture) damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. With cooperation from the organization, members, and partner groups, a total of 1,600 black pine seedlings (0.32 ha) have been planted, with ongoing thinning and tree care.

(Left) Shuishi Oki, Vice Chairman of the National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization (Right) Masazumi Nakata, Managing Director of Kokumin Kyosai Coop

Overview of the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Environmental Association

[Organization Introduction] https://www.jeas.or.jp/

The association conducts projects related to the dissemination of environmental conservation knowledge and research, aiming to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. It promotes voluntary activities for environmental conservation by various entities including citizens and businesses.

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Used to enhance support for 'Kodomo Eco Club', where 2,489 clubs and 95,859 children nationwide engage in voluntary environmental conservation activities, promote the program, and develop initiatives to consider disaster prevention and mitigation from an environmental perspective (as of end of May 2026).

(Left) Ecomaru, Kodomo Eco Club character (Center left) Ikuyuki Niumi, Chairman of the Japan Environmental Association (Center right) Masazumi Nakata, Managing Director of Kokumin Kyosai Coop (Right) Pit-kun, official character of Kokumin Kyosai Coop

Overview of the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Nature Conservation Society of Japan

[Organization Introduction] https://www.nacsj.or.jp/

With the activity message 'Opening tomorrow with the power of nature,' the society aims for a society where people and nature coexist, where everyone from babies to the elderly can live with smiles surrounded by beautiful and abundant nature. It continues activities to investigate, protect, and utilize nature throughout Japan, from mountains to seas.

[Use of Donations and Relationship with Kokumin Kyosai Coop]

Used for projects to provide lifelong nature experiences to all children regardless of circumstances, including infants and children from diverse families, and for training local nature guardians.

(Left) Tomoko Shimura, Executive Director and Secretary General of the Nature Conservation Society of Japan (Right) Masazumi Nakata, Managing Director of Kokumin Kyosai Coop

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Official Name: National Workers' Mutual Aid Federation

Born in September 1957 as a mutual aid cooperative. 'Kyosai' is a system where 'everyone helps each other to prepare for someone's emergency.' Amid significant changes in our environment such as an aging society with fewer children and large-scale disasters, Kokumin Kyosai Coop continues to walk together with everyone towards 'creating a rich and secure society through mutual aid' based on the concept and system of 'tasukeai'.

◆ History of Kokumin Kyosai Coop's Circle of Mutual Aid: https://www.zenrosai.coop/web/ayumi/

Reference Materials

The 'Social Contribution Eco-Housing Exclusive Sumairu Kyosai' is a plan that offers the same coverage as 'Sumairu Kyosai' for fire and natural disasters, but is available to residents of eco-houses that have installed and are using eco-equipment designated by Kokumin Kyosai Coop, and offers a discount on premiums.

Developed as part of the 50th anniversary commemorative project, it has been implemented since January 2008 with the aim of supporting the spread of eco-homes through premium discounts, and contributing to society together with members by donating to environmental activity organizations based on contract status and annual financial results.

Eligible Eco-Homes (Homes that have installed and are using any of the following eco-equipment)

Transition of Results for 'Social Contribution Eco-Housing Exclusive Sumairu Kyosai'

Since the start of handling in January 2008, the number of contracts has increased year by year along with rising environmental awareness.

As of the end of May 2025, contract numbers increased by approximately 6% from the previous period, reaching 116,709.