Japan’s demographic problem: how parental rights change everything
imtmphoto / Shutterstock.com Japan’s births fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024, according to health ministry data, marking […]
Trump Tariffs Threaten Japan’s Economy
Although Japan hopes to negotiate an eventual exemption from Trump’s far-reaching 25% tariffs following in the footsteps of the US-Britain […]
Supporting Parents: A Key to Thriving Workplaces
The conversation around parental leave often focuses on maternity leave, but it’s time we give equal attention to paternal leave. […]
Why Businesses Must Go Sustainable: Our New Book is Available Now!
SVL is proud to announce the launch of our book, Too Big To Care: Adopt Sustainable Business Practices or Embrace Defeat — available today.
Happy New Year 2025 from SVL
From all of us at SVL, Happy New Year 2025! Thank you for all your support and encouragement in 2024! We […]
Caring for our Soil: How Regenerative Farming is Vital for Our Climate
Cover Photo: Piyaset / Shutterstock.com The 2018 documentary, The Need to Grow, put the spotlight on the dire state of […]
Driving the shift to sustainable transport
This global transport solutions provider has a track record of innovation and, with its goal to shift towards sustainable transport, we believe this Swedish firm fundamentally aligns with our own core values of working towards a sustainable future.
What Happens When the Yen Hits 200
The yen’s downward spiral against the dollar has continued throughout 2024, so what will the market look like if the […]
Creating a Supportive Environment for Our Employees
We’ve talked before about how our beliefs and core values underpin many of our internal policies—like paternity leave, equal pay or zero tolerance for harassment. In our drive to improve sustainability awareness and adoption in our industry, we believe that firms that do the right thing and help promote positive societal and environmental change will ultimately succeed.
The ‘2024 Problem’ is Here: Overtime Caps to Bring Real Changes to Japan’s Delivery Landscape
The ‘2024 Problem’ will see an unprecedented impact on Japan’s transportation and logistics industries, given the introduction of new overtime limits.