Our Strengths
Sustainability DNA
Nagase Viita is committed to researching, developing, and manufacturing materials that enrich society while ensuring quality and safety. We aim to enhance corporate value in alignment with the SDGs by reducing environmental impact in manufacturing. To achieve this, we provide an environment where all employees, with their unique backgrounds and perspectives, can work happily and utilize their skills to the fullest.
Recognition and Awards from External Sources
Rated Platinum by EcoVadis
for three consecutive years (Sustainability Survey)
Click here for the Recognition
page for Nagase Viita
Recognized in the 2026
Outstanding Organizations of
KENKO Investment for Health
An authorized Eco Rail Mark Company, certified by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
Nagase Viita by Numbers
Establishment
Our Journey
1883
Employees
Company Profile
785
Net Sales
Company Profile
34.6 billion yen
(FYE March 2026)
Average Years of Service
Human Resources Data
19.7
New Graduates Turnover
Human Resources Data
(< 3 years)
1/57
Male Employees’
Human Resources Data
Parental Leave Take-up Rate
3.7x
3 (2020) → 11 (2024)
Female Parental Leave: 100%
Job Distribution
Research and Development
R&D Staff: 20%
Waste Recycling
Environmental Performance Data
94%
CO2 Reduction 46%
Environmental Performance Data
71,365t (2018)→38,537t (2024)
Nagase Viita’s
Technologies
Exploring Useful Substances from Nature
Exploring and acquiring new enzymes from natural samples such as soil from across the country.
Manufacturing Utilizing Microorganisms
Using microbiology and cultivation expertise to transform processes from "lab-made" to "factory-manufactured."
Formulation Design Utilizing Ingredients
We conduct prototyping of food and cosmetics to ensure that differences can be felt by people before quantifying product characteristics using instrumental analysis and developing theories about their mechanisms of action.
Functional Verification of Materials with Respect to Living Organisms
By investigating the effects of materials on living organisms, we can ensure their safety and create new value that promotes healthy lifestyles.