Social Contribution

Support for Japanese culture through the Nihon Shodo Bijutsuin (Calligraphic Art Institute) Nisshoten Exhibition (Asia, Japan)

Every year, Sunstar presents the “Sunstar International Award,” the top award, at the Nisshoten Exhibition hosted by the Nihon Shodo Bijutsuin (Calligraphic Art Institute), the most authoritative organization for Japanese calligraphy. In October 2017, the Nihon Shodo Bijutsuin, Sunstar and the Embassy of Japan in Singapore hosted the 70th Nisshoten Exhibition Commemorative Exhibition in Singapore. Over the duration of this exhibition, a range of calligraphy performances and workshops were held throughout Singapore. Sunstar was proud to lend its support for this major event promoting Japanese culture.

Engaging with Local Communities through Cultural Festivals (Japan)

The Tokushima Plant, which produces toothbrushes, cosmetics and other products, has taken part in the Awa-odori Dance Festival under the group name “Sunstar-ren” every August since the plant’s completion in 1987. The event is a chance for workers at the Tokushima Plant, their families and members of the local community to enjoy good times with a program that includes Awa-odori dance lessons for local children. Sunstar-ren also performs its Awa-odori dance at the Takatsuki Festival in Osaka, location of the Takatsuki Plant, which produces oral care products.

In Yamanashi Prefecture, where we have an adhesive and sealant plant and a mouthwash plant, we participated in the prefecture's largest festival, the Shingen-ko Festival. For our 20th participation in 2025, 40 employees, led by the plant manager as captain, portrayed warriors in armor and helmets. We also communicated with local citizens at our exhibition booth.

Employees take part in activities to support local communities (Global)

In the USA, Sunstar began to grow vegetables on the factory grounds to donate to local foodbanks. In Mexico, we are offering support to low-income diabetic patients and their families through the Mexican Diabetes Association which is a non-profit civil association. We are also providing support to improve quality of life through workshops, informative sessions and scientific clinical care. A Thai plant manufacturing metal parts for motorcycles donated helmets to the Labor Department in support of a helmet distribution campaign run by the police station to prevent motorcycle accidents. This initiative raises awareness about wearing helmets while riding and contributes to reducing road accidents.

Supporting families and communities through essential donations (Europe, Americas, Asia)

In Germany, Sunstar Interbros donated over €5,000 worth of oral care products to Hilfe für Osteuropa, and supported Bürgerhilfe Fröhnd and the Oberes Wiesental welfare center.

In Switzerland, a Goods Collection Drive with Cartons du Cœur Romandie gathered essential items for families and single parents. GUM products from the marketing team were also donated.

In Canada, Sunstar held its fifth annual toy drive with the Children’s Foundation of Guelph-Wellington, supporting local families during the holiday season.

In Thailand, we donated used calendars collected from employees to the Educational Technology for The Blind Center Foundation for The Blind in Thailand to support braille education for the visually impaired. Additionally, on Children's Day, wishing for children's happy growth, we continuously donate bicycles, toys, and other items to children in need.

Turning everyday actions into social impact (Europe, Asia)

In Switzerland, we were sorting dental care products for donation via Alaya.
Also the Clothes Collection Drive with Caritas brought the team together to donate warm clothing to those in need.
In addition, colleagues from Audit, Risk, Legal, and Management volunteered at the Mère Sofia soup kitchen in Lausanne—preparing meals for people in need and contributing to community well-being.

In Thailand, we continue our environmental conservation activities through the project “Donating PET Bottles to Be Reused as Monks' Robes.” In 2024, we collected and donated 115kg of PET bottles, plastic labels, and PET caps. While PET bottles take 450 years to decompose, this donation transforms 15 PET bottles into one monk's robe.

Together, these actions reflect Sunstar’s commitment to improving lives and supporting communities—locally and beyond.

Local teams driving sustainability impact (Europe)

In France, CSR is driven locally by employees who identified six key focus areas—mobility, waste, responsible purchasing, social action, logistics, and energy. Through a dedicated CSR working group, they lead initiatives like product donations, logistics optimization, and community volunteering. This hands-on approach ensures Sunstar’s global sustainability commitments are brought to life through local action and employee engagement.

Promoting public health through blood donation (Americas, Asia)

From the Americas to Asia, Sunstar teams continue to support life-saving blood donation initiatives. In 2025, employees in the U.S., Thailand, and Indonesia partnered with local organizations like Vitalant, the Thai Red Cross, and the Indonesian Red Cross, collecting dozens of blood bags and reinforcing our commitment to community well-being and public health.

These efforts directly contribute to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, by improving access to safe blood supplies and supporting healthier communities worldwide.

Girls’ Day 2025 – Inspiring the Next Generation (Europe)

In 2025, toothbrush and interdental brush plant in Germany took part in Girls’ Day, welcoming young women to explore career opportunities in technical fields. Through hands-on activities and mentorship, participants gained valuable insights into production, toolmaking, and quality processes.

The initiative reflects our strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowering young professionals to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated industries.