【Branches】

South Korean Branch

1F, 634-3, Sinsa-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, South Korea

Order Center

6-1-1 Takamori, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, within the Isehara Sales Office of Nippon Logistem
TEL 0463-35-9861

【Directly-Operated Stores】

https://www.prgr-golf.com/en/

PRGR TOKYO HUB Golf School & Studio

i Terrace, Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki, 4-5-20,Minami-Nagasaki,Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0052, JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-5982-8809

PRGR AKASAKA

B2 Floor, Orix Akasaka 2-Chome Building, 2-9-11, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, JAPAN
Tel: 0120-562-250 (Toll free number, available only in Japan)

PRGR GINZA

1st Floor, SF Ginza Building, 2-11-15, Nishi-Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-5565-8610

PRGR GINZA EX

3rd Floor, HULIC Ginza 1-chome Gas Lamp Street Building,
1-7-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, JAPAN
Tel: 0120-562-270 (Toll free number, available only in Japan)

PRGR NAGOYA

2nd Floor, Nagoya Tokyo Marine & Nichido Building,
2-20-19, Marunouchi, Nagoya City, Aichi 460-0002, JAPAN
Tel: 0120-562-199 (Toll free number, available only in Japan)

【Management of golf schools】

In accordance with regulations, decisions regarding the Company’s business policies and other important resolutions are made by meetings of the Board of Directors (which are held as required) and at management meetings (which are held once a month).
As to the system of audit, the Company undergoes regular audits by corporate auditors. Improvements are then implemented accordingly in response to any identified issues. We also work to ensure there are no legal defects or loopholes. Furthermore, with respect to the overseas branch office in South Korea, its audits are carried out by accounting auditors who act in an external capacity.

Compliance measures

Compliance training is conducted monthly and status reports sent to the Corporate Compliance Department of Yokohama Rubber. In addition to heightening the overall compliance consciousness of employees, steps are also taken to disseminate information.

The Company complies with the Yokohama Rubber Group CSR Action Guidelines

Occupational safety and health

As part of occupational safety, near-misses are submitted monthly to all employees, and near-misses are developed daily by the person in charge.
In fiscal 2024, three traffic accidents occurred (three property damage accidents); fortunately, none of these accidents was serious.
As one of Progea's own compliance activities, we confirm the "Zero Traffic Accident Campaign" at monthly sales meetings and other meetings.
We also conduct monthly traffic hazard prediction training (KYT) for all employees to ensure traffic safety.
We also attend the ordinary emergency first-aid skill seminars and driver safety seminars conducted by Yokohama Rubber. Workplace environment measurements are conducted regularly at the Hiratsuka Plant.
Additionally, Class 1 Health Officers are assigned by the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Safety and Health Law, and these employees manage the technical matters that pertain to issues of safety.
Concerning the issue of employee overwork, in accordance with the “36 Agreement” regarding overtime and holiday work (drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Standards Act), in addition to reports being made to monthly management meetings, etc., measures have been put in place whereby overwork cases undergo interviews with industrial physicians.
The Company also implements stress checks in accordance with the requirements of Article 66 of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, which has made 10 types of stress check compulsory.
Reports concerning the status of absenteeism due to illness, etc., are also made to management meetings, and appropriate response measures are then undertaken.

Human resources development

New hires are assigned to work sites after undergoing group training (immediately after joining the Company) and a period of individual training at each of the various headquarters (planning, production and sales). Among our sales positions, in working to improve our sales techniques, we have established a system of qualifications for internal fitters^※. Furthermore, employees also participate in golf club sales technician training seminars conducted by the Japan Golf Goods Association.
Everyone working in areas where solvents are used has completed the special training for organic solvents.
We coordinated to participate in the Yokohama Rubber training program, and the PRGR training program has now started.

• Internal Fitters: These are club-selection specialists who can select the best clubs for customers based on the use of 1. Ballistic measurement instruments, 2. Grip-speed measurement equipment and 3. Video-based swing analysis.

Diversity of human resources

We have employed four disabled persons.
We have also re-employed six former employees.

Environmental management

Our environmental activities are conducted in accordance with the environmental policies of the Yokohama Rubber Head Office.

Environmental data

• FY: January to December
• Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated based on the Calculation and Reporting Manual for Greenhouse Gas Emissions jointly published by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan.
• The increase in usage and emissions from 2023 onwards is due to the increase in the number of bases.

Reductions in electrical power usage

We are working to reduce electricity consumption by turning off all lights at lunchtime and turning off lights in unused areas.
Every Wednesday and Friday are designated as regular closing days, and we aim to have at least 50% of employees leave the office by 6:30 p.m.

We are also working to reduce electricity consumption at our five directly managed stores.

• Lighting in unused spaces is turned off outside business hours.
• Depending on the space, air conditioners are turned off and temperature settings established.
• Temperature settings are raised when the golf school is not open; however, the increase was due to the implementation of appropriate ventilation for COVID-19 infection prevention measures.
• Reducing standby power using power strips

Reductions in CO₂ gas emissions

CO₂ emissions were reduced by eliminating transportation from the assembly plant by conducting same-day club assembly and delivery at the event site.

Green procurement measures

In the golf industry, there are no clear standards or regulations with respect to the usage of hazardous substances. At PRGR, as a member of the Yokohama Rubber Group, through reducing the usage of substances that place a burden on the environment, we are working on measures that will lead the industry.
For example, with respect to swing-balance weights and the paints used with golf clubs, etc., some up until now have contained lead. Recognizing the burden placed on the environment by the disposal of such clubs, through a revision of materials and ingredients, etc. used in production, we have been able to greatly reduce our use of lead. Furthermore, with respect to the wax molding dies used when producing golf club heads, we have been proactively working to eliminate their lead content.
In the future as well, with respect to components, production processes and the products themselves, etc., in all areas from the manufacturing of products through to disposal, we shall continue to be proactive in confronting issues so as to reduce the burden placed on the environment.

Credibility with our business partners

In undertaking their business activities in a manner that is fair, the Company’s departments comply with the relevant laws. The duties of the purchasing department are undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the “Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc., to Subcontractors,” while the sales department acts in accordance with the “Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade”. Meanwhile, the planning and development department observes the provisions of the “Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations”.
We comply with the Fair Competition Code for Sporting Goods and ensure that giveaways are provided and labeled properly.

Safety and quality of our products and services

As part of a strategy set out by the Japan Golf Goods Association, by labeling our products with a common seal used as an anti-counterfeit measure for all golf clubs, the Company is working to prevent fraud.
Furthermore, by using a serial number that allows for a warranty of two years after a customer purchase, we are tracking our products from their manufacture through to shipment.
We have established a toll-free telephone number within Japan to handle customer inquiries.

Customer Service Center Tel: 0120-81-5600 (Toll free number, available only in Japan)