​Procurement Policy

Introduction

In order to realize a sustainable society, we have positioned the fulfillment of our social responsibilities, including reducing environmental impact and respecting human rights, as an important management issue.

This policy aims to share our expectations with our business partners and suppliers from the perspective of sustainability and to jointly realize a sustainable society. In addition, we indicate our basic stance on legal compliance, respect for human rights, environmental considerations, fair trade, information management, etc., and ask for positive initiatives.

Sustainability Procurement Policy

We emphasize the following social responsibilities in our dealings with business partners. We expect our suppliers to promote compliance with this policy, not only for themselves, but also for their business partners and the entire upstream supply chain.

1. Minimizing environmental impact

   • We strive to minimize our impact on the environment and conduct product assessments.
   • We work to reduce energy consumption, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and utilize sustainable materials.
   • We will strive to promote recycling through the effective use of resources and the appropriate management of waste.
   • We will promote business activities that take into account the conservation of biodiversity.

2. Respect for Human Rights

   • We will strive to eliminate forced labor and child labor, prevent discrimination, and create an appropriate working environment.
   • Inhumane treatment (abuse, harassment, etc.) of employees is prohibited.
   • We will ensure occupational health and safety, prevent occupational accidents, and manage working hours appropriately.
   • We will provide appropriate wages and allowances, and work on hygienic environment and health management.

3. Adherence to Fair Trade Practices

   • We will strive to conduct ethical business and avoid corruption, bribery, or unfair competition, and build and maintain fair and transparent business relationships.
   • We will prevent abuse of our company's superior position and strive for fair trade.
   • We respect the intellectual property rights of other companies and do not infringe on the rights of other companies, such as using them without permission.
   • Cut off relations with anti-social forces.

4. Ensuring Information Security

   • We will appropriately protect and manage personal information and thoroughly prevent the leakage of confidential information.
   • We take measures against unauthorized access, malware, etc., and strive to protect information assets.
   • We will establish a response system in the event of a security incident.

5. Ensuring Quality and Safety

   • We will ensure high quality and safety in the products and services we provide to our company, and strive to continuously improve them.
   • We confirm that the products and services we provide meet the safety standards set by various laws and regulations, and provide accurate information about their specifications, quality, handling methods, etc.
   • We will strive not to use raw materials and minerals that lead to conflicts and human rights violations.

6. Social Contribution

   • We will work to create sustainable communities by contributing to local communities and creating jobs.

Green Procurement Standards

We have set a greenhouse gas reduction target of 2030 and have been certified by the Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative. In addition, in order to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society, we are promoting the reduction of our own Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. Based on this policy, we aim to minimize our environmental impact and have established the following environmentally friendly procurement standards.

1. Introduction of an environmental management system

   • We will introduce an environmental management system (EMS) such as ISO 14001.

2. Greenhouse Gas Reduction

   • We will promote the calculation, management, and reporting of Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, and work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement.

3. Waste reduction and efficient use of resources

   • We promote recycling and reuse, striving to reduce waste and use resources efficiently.

4. Use of sustainable materials

   • We do not procure that involves deforestation or conversion of natural ecosystems.
   • We use materials produced under sustainable forest management (e.g., FSC and PEFC certifications) and work on responsible resource use.

5. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations

   • We comply with environmental laws and regulations. In particular, when procuring hardware and equipment, we strive to select products with low environmental impact.

6. Control and control of the use of hazardous substances

   • We reduce the use of hazardous chemicals in our products and manufacturing processes and utilize safe alternatives.
   • We will appropriately manage chemical substances and ensure safe handling in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

7. Designing energy-saving products

   • When designing products, we take into account energy-saving performance and strive to improve energy efficiency.
   • We aim to continuously reduce our environmental impact throughout the entire product life cycle.

Audit & Evaluation

The Company will regularly monitor compliance with this policy and the above green procurement standards and take the following measures.

– We may ask you to provide regular reports on your compliance.

– If we determine that improvements are necessary, we may ask you to take corrective action.

Compliance with this policy

We ask that all suppliers understand this policy and strive to comply with it. We ask that you work together to realize sustainable procurement.