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CSR procurement guidelines
As a member of the TOPPAN group, we undertake to provide CSR based on the group's "CSR procurement guidelines."
These guidelines were created in September 2007 from the "Basic Aims of Procurement" and the "CSR Procurement Standards."
Basic procurement policy
As a part of initiatives in Corporate Social Responsibility that are implemented in the Toppan Group, we carry out procurement activities based on the following policy.
We impartially offer opportunities to all suppliers.
We comply with all domestic and overseas legislation and perform fair business dealings based on corporate ethics.
We strictly control the information obtained through our procurement activities.
We give full consideration to impacts on the environment.
We pursue QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) in order to meet the needs of the market.
We implement CSR initiatives throughout the entire supply chain.
CSR procurement standards
Through collaboration with suppliers, we would like to implement CSR initiatives throughout the entire supply chain and aim to raise the corporate value of both companies. Specifically, we consider the supplying company’s meeting the following CSR Procurement Standards to be the basis of business dealings.
1. Basic human rights
(1) The company respects basic human rights.
(2) The company does not carry out unjust discrimination in the treatment and employment of employees.
2. Public order
Compliance with laws
Fair business activities
(3) The company does not carry out inappropriate profit sharing or receipts.
(4) The company does not have dealings with any antisocial individual or group.
(5) The company complies with laws, regulations and government notices applicable to business activities, such as company laws, antitrust laws, subcontracting laws, labour-related legislation and environment-related legislation.
(6) The company complies with laws protecting those who disclose information in the public interest and protects the rights of those who report internally.
(7) The company complies with legislation related to exports and with the laws of the countries and regions in which it operates.
(8) The company does not allow child labor or forced labor.
(9) The company does not infringe intellectual property rights such as patents, copyrights and trademarks.
3. Management and disclosure of information
(10) The company carries out appropriate management of confidential information and personal information obtained through its dealings.
(11) The company strives to make timely and appropriate disclosure of information relating to matters such as the details of business activities, quality and product safety.
4. The environment and safety
(12) The company strives to use raw materials and components with a low impact on the environment.
(13) The company strives to devise processes with a low impact on the environment for manufacturing and processing.
(14) The company carries out appropriate management of chemical substances specified by Toppan.
(15) The company carries out appropriate disposal of industrial waste.
(16) The company strives to prevent work related accidents and create a safe and clean workplace, and also works to ensure the safety of employees in an emergency.
5. Improving quality
(17) The company meets the standards for quality required by Toppan and strives to improve quality.
6. Appropriate pricing
(18) The company provides products or services at a price that is competitive in the market.
7. Stable supply
(19) The company meets stipulated delivery dates and supplies items safely and reliably.
8. Social contributions
(20) The company engages in contributions to society.