Participation in External Initiatives
The United Nations Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is a global framework for companies and organizations to act as good members of society and achieve sustainable growth by demonstrating responsible and creative leadership. It is a voluntary initiative to participate. Our company is a signatory to this United Nations Global Compact and was registered in March 2018.
Since our founding in 1899, we have contributed to society through our business activities based on our basic philosophy, and have proactively worked on corporate ethics, the environment, and social contribution from early on. As a member of the global community, we support and practice the 10 principles of the UNGC in the four fields of "human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption" advocated by the United Nations, thereby promoting initiatives for the sustainable society.
The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact
- Human Rights
- Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
- Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
- Labour
- Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
- Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
- Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
- Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
- Environment
- Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
- Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
- Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
- Anti-Corruption
- Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures（TCFD）
This is a task force established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to review climate-related disclosures and the response of financial institutions to climate change at the request of G20.
TCFD recommends that companies disclose "governance," "strategy," "risk management," and "indicators and targets" related to climate-change-related risks and opportunities.
We express our support for TCFD's recommendations in June 2021.
Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance（CLOMA）
It was established in January 2019 as a platform to strengthen collaboration and accelerate innovation among a wide range of stakeholders across industries in order to resolve the issue of marine plastic waste, a new global issue.
We are a member and active member in March 2021.
External Evaluation
Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program
We were certified under the "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (White 500)" in the large-scale corporate division of the certification system established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
This system recognizes companies such as large corporations and SMEs that are practicing particularly excellent health management based on initiatives that are tailored to local health issues and health promotion initiatives promoted by the Japan Health Council.
We have been certified since the first time in 2017 (except for 2020).
Promoting Health and Productivity Management
Sports Yell Company
The Japan Sports Agency has certified companies that actively promote sports activities to promote the health of their employees as Sports Yell Company, with the aim of promoting the implementation of sports for "working generation" and fostering social momentum toward sports.
We were certified as a "Sports Yell Company 2023" and "Bronze" for the 6th consecutive year. In addition, our employees received "+" (positive) certification, with a rate of more than 70% of their employees conducting sports once a week.
Promoting Health and Productivity Management
Nikkei Smart Ｗork Management Survey
The Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey, which has been conducted since 2017, has acquired ★ 4 in fiscal 2022 in order to evaluate companies that are practicing "Smart Work management," which Nikkei Inc. proposes as a way of corporate management to demonstrate competitiveness in a new era.
Membership of the association
We are aware of our role in improving the quality of the environment surrounding pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and health foods in Japan. We belong to many industry associations and promote activities not only as a single company, but throughout the industry as a whole.
Major Member the Industry Associations