Sustainability /
Environment
Soracom’s Initiatives
Soracom is fundamentally committed to contributing to the preservation of the global environment and the realization of a sustainable society through our IoT platform. We believe that IoT plays a significant role in helping businesses improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote workstyle innovation. To achieve these goals, we take a multifaceted approach.
Contributing to Operational Efficiency and Environmental Impact Reduction
Contribution Through Business Activities
IoT technology enables real-time monitoring of the operational status of equipment and devices, helping businesses reduce unnecessary energy consumption and minimize waste of resources. For example, early detection of equipment anomalies allows for optimized maintenance, while streamlining production line operations can lead to reduced energy use.
In addition, remote monitoring and control using IoT connectivity helps reduce the need for on-site visits, thereby contributing to lower CO₂ emissions. This not only cuts transportation costs but also reduces the burden on employees and enhances overall productivity.
Contribution Through Our Service Infrastructure
Soracom places great importance on ensuring that its service infrastructure is environmentally responsible.
Active Use of Renewable Energy:
Soracom delivers its services by actively utilizing cloud platforms that promote the use of renewable energy, such as AWS, which has committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Energy-Efficient Server Operations:
By adopting advanced technologies and optimizing data processing, Soracom operates large-scale transactional data infrastructure in a manner that reduces both energy consumption and operational costs, thereby minimizing the power usage of its servers.
Contribution Through SIM Technology
Soracom is also actively engaged in reducing the environmental impact of SIM cards and related technologies.
Plastic Reduction and Optimized Logistics through “EcoSIM”:
Since February 2022, Soracom has offered “EcoSIM” for its domestic "planX3" in Japan. These SIMs are approximately one-quarter the size of a standard credit card and are made from 100% recyclable ABS plastic. The packaging reduces plastic use by 75%, resulting in a reduction of approximately 4 tons of plastic per one million SIM cards.
The smaller size also improves transportation efficiency, contributing to over 2 tons of greenhouse gas emissions reduction per one million SIMs.
Commercial Deployment of Next-Generation “iSIM” Technology:
On October 30, 2024, Soracom commercially launched “iSIM,” a next-generation SIM technology that follows traditional card-type SIMs and eSIMs. iSIM integrates SIM functionality directly into a communication module as a single chip, enabling IoT devices to become smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient. This contributes to environmental impact reduction through streamlined component procurement, logistics, and storage.
Role as a Platform for Building a Sustainable Society
Soracom contributes to the realization of a sustainable society by supporting businesses that are working to solve social and environmental challenges.We believe that leveraging data and improving efficiency through IoT can drive the development of a circular economy and help create a better future.
Recognizing our role as a company committed to sustainability, we focus on strengthening governance in ways that align with the nature and stage of our business, while aiming for sustainable growth together with society.Soracom continues to provide a strong and reliable platform that enables diverse organizations to adopt IoT, helping them reduce environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency.
SORACOM IoT Use Cases for Environmental Sustainability
Internal Initiatives for Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability
Soracom is committed not only to promoting sustainability through its business activities, but also to advancing environmentally conscious practices within the company.
Promoting Paperless Operations:
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Soracom uses cloud-based services for internal workflows such as approval processes, expense reporting, and time management.
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Contracts and invoices are fully digitized to reduce paper use.
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The adoption of a free-address office layout has eliminated personal storage spaces, encouraging paperless work habits.
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All employees are provided with laptops and access to monitors, reducing the need for printed materials in meetings.
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Company policies and manuals are stored in the cloud, ensuring easy access from anywhere.
Encouraging Energy Conservation:
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The office is equipped with energy-efficient LED lighting.
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Flexible dress codes, including "Cool Biz" and "Warm Biz," support appropriate indoor temperature settings and reduce energy usage.
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Lights in unused meeting rooms and restrooms are turned off regularly to avoid unnecessary power consumption.
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Soracom also utilizes cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, which are committed to renewable energy and environmentally responsible operations.
Reducing Waste and Promoting Recycling:
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Waste is sorted according to local recycling regulations.
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The 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—are actively practiced, including the reuse and proper disposal of company equipment such as PCs.