09. Quit smoking

Itoki positions smoking prevention as an issue to protect the health of its employees, and has implemented measures such as the introduction of a smoking cessation support program in 2017 and the regular dissemination of the magazine ``Recommended for quitting smoking,'' a support magazine for those aiming to quit smoking. We are continuing our efforts. Starting in 2021, we have rolled out the "3 Days to Quit Smoking" company-wide, aiming for a smoke-free and clean Itoki at all offices. As a result of these ongoing efforts, the smoking rate among all employees has significantly decreased from 32.6% in 2012 to 15.8% in 2022.

To encourage employees who want to quit smoking, we have introduced a "smoking cessation support program," including providing financial assistance for outpatient visits to quit smoking and providing in-house supervisors. In addition, we have introduced new measures such as an online smoking cessation program and a 3-day non-smoking experience that allows people to easily experience quitting smoking, and the organization is fully committed to providing support to help people take the first step toward quitting smoking.

Every month, our health staff disseminates various information and trivia quizzes about tobacco to the entire company in a fun and easy-to-understand way, ``Recommendations for quitting smoking.'' We will continue to provide the latest information as a support magazine for those aiming to quit smoking.

Starting in 2021, the three days from June 1st following World No Tobacco Day on May 31st will be referred to as the "Itoki 3 Days of Quit Smoking", with the aim of making Itoki a cleaner place, and the entire company will work together to realize three smoke-free days. It is working.