調達方針Procurement Policy

Introduction

Recognizing the fulfilment of social responsibilities--including the reduction of environmental impact and the respect for human rights--as a critical management priority, the Company pursues the realization of a sustainable society.

This policy shares the Company's expectations from a sustainability perspective with business partners and suppliers and seeks to achieve a sustainable society together. It also presents our fundamental stance on compliance, human-rights respect, environmental stewardship, fair business practices, and information management, while requesting proactive engagement wherever feasible.

Sustainable Procurement Policy

When conducting business with trading partners, the Company places particular emphasis on the following social responsibilities. Suppliers are expected to foster compliance with this policy not only within their own organizations but also throughout their upstream supply chains

1. Minimization of Environmental Impact

   • Conduct product assessments (environmental impact evaluations) to keep environmental burdens to a minimum.
   • Work to reduce energy consumption, curb greenhouse-gas emissions, and use sustainable materials.
   • Promote recycling through efficient resource use and proper waste management.
   • Advance business activities that show due consideration for biodiversity conservation.

2. Respect for Human Rights

   • Eliminate forced and child labor, prevent discrimination, and provide an appropriate working environment.
   • Prohibit inhumane treatment of employees (abuse, harassment, etc.).
   • Ensure occupational health and safety, prevent industrial accidents, and manage working hours appropriately.
   • Provide fair wages and allowances and maintain hygienic workplaces and sound health-management practices.

3. Observance of Fair-Trade Practices

   • Adhere to ethical business conduct, refraining from corruption, bribery, and unfair competition, and build transparent trading relationships.
   • Avoid abusing any superior bargaining position and pursue fair dealings.
   • Respect the intellectual-property rights of others and refrain from unauthorized use or other infringements.
   • Maintain a complete severance of ties with antisocial forces.

4. Assurance of Information Security

   • Properly protect and manage personal information and prevent the leakage of confidential information.
   • Implement measures against unauthorized access, malware, and other threats to safeguard information assets.
   • Establish response frameworks for security incidents.

5. Assurance of Quality and Safety

   • Deliver products and services of high quality and safety to the Company and strive for their continual improvement.
   • Verify that supplied products and services meet all statutory and regulatory safety standards and provide accurate information on their specifications, quality, handling, etc.
   • Endeavour not to use raw materials or minerals linked to conflict or human-rights violations.

6. Contribution to Society

   • Promote sustainable community building through initiatives such as contributions to local communities and job creation.

Green Procurement Standards

The Company has set a greenhouse-gas reduction target for 2030 and has received certification from the Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative. Having already achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, the Company establishes the following environmentally conscious procurement standards under this policy.

1. Implementation of Environmental Management Systems

   • Introduce an EMS such as ISO 14001.

2. Reduction of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions

   • Measure, manage, and report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and work toward reductions aligned with the Paris Agreement.

3. Waste Reduction and Efficient Use of Resources

   • Promote recycling and reuse to reduce waste and use resources efficiently.

4. Use of Sustainable Materials

   • Refrain from procurement that causes deforestation or converts natural ecosystems.
   • Use materials sourced under sustainable forest management schemes (e.g., FSC or PEFC certification) and practice responsible resource use.

5. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations

   • Comply with all environmental regulations and, when procuring hardware or equipment, select products with low environmental impact.

6. Control and Reduction of Hazardous Substances

   • Minimize the use of hazardous chemicals in products and manufacturing processes and adopt safer alternatives.
   • Manage chemicals properly and handle them safely in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

7. Energy-Efficient Product Design

   • Incorporate energy efficiency into product design and strive to improve energy performance.
   • Aim to reduce environmental impact continuously throughout the entire product life-cycle.

Audits and Assessments

Compliance with this Policy and the above Green Procurement Standards is monitored on a regular basis. The following measures may be taken:

- Periodic reports on compliance status may be requested.

- Where improvements are considered necessary, suppliers may be asked to implement corrective actions.

Compliance with This Policy

Suppliers are requested to understand this Policy and make every effort to comply with it. Cooperation in working together to achieve sustainable procurement is sincerely appreciated.