Eco-First Program
On February 17, 2022, our group was certified as an “Eco-First Company” under the Ministry of the Environment’s Eco-First Program, which promotes environmental initiatives by corporations.
Our efforts across childcare, human resources, and nursing care, along with our group-wide environmental goals, were recognized as “advanced, unique, and impactful.”
Left: Tokutaro Nakai, Vice Minister of the Environment / Right: LIKE President Yasuhiko Okamoto
LIKE Group’s Eco-First Commitment (overview)
- We will promote environmental education through our business activities and contribute to the development of human resources that support a sustainable society.
- We will focus on reducing our environmental impact through our business activities and act proactively to achieve a circular economy.
- We will reduce CO2 emissions and actively work to create a decarbonized society.
- We will engage in environmentally friendly management and contribute broadly to environmental conservation.
- We will not only contribute to solving social issues but also support companies that are working to solve ESG-related issues.
About the Eco-First Program
Established in 2008 by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, the Eco-First Program certifies companies that make official commitments to the Minister regarding proactive initiatives in environmental conservation—such as climate change response and recycling. Certified companies are recognized as industry leaders in innovative and independent sustainability practices.
DX Certification
DX Certification Program
On April 1, 2021, our group was certified as a DX-Certified Business Operator under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (renewed in April 2025).
Digital transformation strategy
- Update existing services by transitioning from physical to digital while maximizing customer satisfaction, thereby improving corporate value.
- Leverage our scale to become a model case for digital efficiency and accelerate digital transformation across the industry.
- Utilize data obtained from services provided to parents and children, job seekers and staff, and residents and their families to create new services that society needs.
- Use digital technologies to deliver essential services that were previously limited by physical distance or time constraints.
About the DX Certification Program
The DX Certification Program was established under the amended Act on Facilitation of Information Processing in May 2020. Companies that meet the national guidelines and demonstrate exemplary efforts in DX are certified as “DX-Ready” by METI.
Certified companies are considered ready for transformation and are also candidates for further recognition under “DX Brands” (DX-Excellent) and “DX Noteworthy Companies” (DX-Emerging).