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Daicel Group Basic Purchas7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g Policy

To conduct its purchasing activities responsibly, the Daicel Group carefully evaluates quality, pricing, and delivery dates, while also considering social impact in such areas as human rights and the labor force, and environmental impact such as renewable energy promotion and biodiversity conservation. In addition, we have established our views on purchasing in the Daicel Group Basic Purchasing Policy and the Daicel Group Procurement Guidelines, and we seek compliance from our suppliers as we work together toward realizing a 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 society in an effort that extends across the entire supply chain.

The Daicel Group’s Basic Purchasing Policy, and the Procurement Guidelines that we ask our 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers to comply with, are as outlined below.

Daicel Group Basic Purchas7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g Policy

To achieve the goals of its basic philosophy in its purchasing activities, the Daicel Group adheres to the following basic purchasing policies and practices in conformity with its 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 Management Policy, Code of Conduct, and Ethical Standards.

  1. 1Fairn7799908拉斯维加斯登陆s and Rationality of Transactions
    • We shall be fair in providing prospective 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers with opportunities for participating in business transactions. Also, we shall conduct our purchasing activities in an open manner with no regard for previous dealings and with no preference for companies domiciled in Japan.
    • Our overall considerations shall be limited to matters of quality, price, stability of 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply, state of technological development, environmental considerations, and the as7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rance of safety. We shall consider these aspects in a comprehensive manner.
  2. 2Leg7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 Compliance and Confidenti7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ity
    • We shall comply with laws and corporate ethics 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 our bus7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ess operations.
    • We shall strictly protect confidential 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆formation obta7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ed through bus7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ess activities and shall never 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆fr7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ge on the 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆tellectual property rights of third parties.
  3. 3Establish7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g Relationships of Trust
    • We shall strive to establish better partnerships with our 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers in consideration of mutual benefit, trust, and good faith.
  4. 4Adherence to CSR 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆itiatives
    • We shall promote 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 development with our suppliers through our activities for corporate social responsibility and value improvement.

7799908拉斯维加斯登陆vised February 29, 2024

Daicel Group Procurement Guidel7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es

The Daicel Group established the Daicel Group CSR Procurement Guidelines in FY2019/3 based on its Basic Purchasing Policy. We have worked to realize a 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 society by gaining the understanding and sympathy of our suppliers and promoting these guidelines throughout the supply chain.

In February 2024, these guidelines were updated to form the Daicel Group Procurement Guidelines in line with revisions to the Daicel Group Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards. The content was reviewed and revised in order to proactively respond to the demands of a changing society. The new guidelines will be reflected in the Daicel Group’s 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 initiatives, and we will continue to work to achieve a sustainable society throughout the supply chain.

By FY2023/3, the Daicel Group had distributed Certificates of Confirmation to 768 of Daicel’s major 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers (accounting for over 85% of total procurement) for the understanding and penetration of the Daicel Group CSR Procurement Guidelines (Established in June 2018, and revised to the Daicel Group Procurement Guidelines in February 2024), and we received signatures from 678 companies (response rate of 88%).
Since FY2021/3, when we create a contract with new 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers, we make it a rule to ask that they sign the Certificate of Confirmation as well, and 100% of them have done so.
7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 FY2025/3, we plan to distribute Certificates of Confirmation for the revised Daicel Group Procurement Guidel7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es and start request7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g signatures.

Daicel Group Procurement Guidel7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es

  1. 1Compliance wi7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 laws, regulations, and social norms
    • In the course of business activities, we shall comply with laws, regulations, and social norms with regard to 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch matters as business transactions, labor management, environmental preservation, safe operations, and intellectual property, thereby living up to higher standards of corporate ethics and fair business conduct.
    • 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 addition to comply7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 which we operate, we shall also respect the local culture and customs.
    • We shall not provide or receive enterta7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ment or gifts that could be deemed to exceed the scope of sound commercial practice and social norms.
    • We shall comply with the competition laws of each country and region 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 which we operate and shall not 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 any way impede fair, transparent, and free competition.
    • 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 order to prevent fraudulent activities and detect them at an early stage, we shall 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆stitute effective 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ternal and external whistleblow7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g systems.
  2. 2Respect for human rights and the work7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g environment
    • We shall comply with the standards of the International Labour Organization, hire employees who apply of their own free will, and never engage in forced labor, child labor, or other inhumane labor practices, 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch as payment of wages that do not meet statutory minimums and unfair wage reductions.
    • We shall comply with the standards of the International Labour Organization and all applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate, manage working hours as required, and never 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆bject employees to excessively long working hours.
    • We shall respect the diversity of all employees 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 recruitment and employment, elim7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ate discrim7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ation, and strive to provide equal opportunity and fair treatment.
    • We shall elim7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ate all harassment and violence 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 the workplace.
    • In accordance with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we operate, we shall 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pport and respect freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining, and all other employee rights.
    • We shall practice appropriate human rights due diligence throughout the 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply chain in consideration of the risk of adverse human rights impact.
    • When using raw materials containing conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold), cobalt, mica, etc., which may cause social is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch as human rights and environmental problems, we investigate and confirm that there is no child labor or dangerous working conditions at the mining site and endeavor not to use them as raw materials for products.
  3. 3Occupational heal7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 and safety and heal7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 management
    • We shall assess workplace risks and promote safety through appropriate design, technology, and management mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res.
    • We shall identify work that places an undue physical burden on employees, manage work 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 a manner that avoids accidents and illnesses, and cont7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ue to 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆troduce improvements 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆tended to reduce employee workloads.
    • We shall adopt safety mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res to prevent accidents and health problems that could occur as a re7799908拉斯维加斯登陆lt of work with the machinery and equipment adopted by our company.
    • We shall identify work situations involving risks to workers from potentially harmful organisms and chemical 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆bstances as well as noise and foul odors in the workplace and implement the necessary countermea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res.
    • We shall take steps to improve or maintain the physical and mental health of all employees working in our Group while instituting all necessary health and safety mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res for the dormitories, cafeterias, toilets and other facilities provided for the daily use of our employees. We shall respect the privacy of all individual employees and encourage their pur7799908拉斯维加斯登陆it of an appropriate balance between their personal and professional lives.
    • We shall monitor the occurrence of occupational accidents and illnesses and institute necessary countermea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res when indicated.
    • 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 anticipation of earthquakes, typhoons, fires, accidents and other disasters, we shall establish and ma7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ta7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 a disaster response system that 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆cludes emergency evacuation; we shall also strengthen the system through regular tra7799908拉斯维加斯登陆7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g and education.
    • We shall provide employees with tra7799908拉斯维加斯登陆7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g and education with respect to workplace health, safety, and ma7799908拉斯维加斯登陆tenance 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 a language they can understand.
  4. 4Environment7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 considerations
    • In addition to complying with the pollution control laws and regulations of each country and region in which we operate with respect to the air, water, and soil, we shall conserve resources in manufacturing, packaging, and logistics; promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy; reduce waste and GHG emissions; conserve water resources by using water efficiently, reducing water con7799908拉斯维加斯登陆mption, and preventing water pollution; and manage rainwater by preventing contaminated runoff from entering storm sewers and public water 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pplies. We shall take steps to reduce our environmental impact by controlling emissions of pollutants and practicing environment-friendly green procurement.
    • 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 order to protect the environment and conserve biodiversity, which encompasses the management of forests and water resources, we shall focus on production 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆novations offer7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g the benefits of energy efficiency and lower environmental impact while contribut7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g to the emergence of a circular economy.
    • In compliance with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we operate, we shall seek government approval when necessary and shall 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆bmit management reports to the government as required.
    • We shall identify all 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆dustrial waste that is harmful to human health and the environment and shall classify, label, store, manage, move, and dispose of this waste 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 compliance with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 which we operate.
  5. 5Sound bus7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ess management
    • We shall strive to engage 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 sound and transparent bus7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ess management and appropriately disclose corporate 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆formation to stakeholders with the aim of establish7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g s7799908拉斯维加斯登陆cere relationships based on a spirit of mutual 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆terest, respect, and trust.
    • We shall not engage 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 behavior that benefits anti-social forces, engage 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆sider trad7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g, abuse a position of power, or engage 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 behavior that disadvantages our stakeholders. Moreover, we shall cont7799908拉斯维加斯登陆uously and fairly disclose 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆formation to our stakeholders.
    • We shall ma7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ta7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 appropriate and transparent relationships with political entities 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 compliance with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 which we operate and shall not engage 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 bribery or illegal political donations.
  6. 6Product quality, product safety, and value co-c7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ation
    • We shall strive to meet customer requirements with regard to product quality and safety 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 addition to disclos7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g accurate 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆formation about our products and services.
    • Regarding product safety, we shall en7799908拉斯维加斯登陆re product safety from the design stage to meet the safety standards stipulated by the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we operate.
    • Regarding prohibitions and restrictions on the use of chemical 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆bstances in our products, we shall comply with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we operate and shall meet the delivery requirements of our customers. In addition, we shall disclose all required information about the raw materials, parts, and 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆bstances contained in the products produced by our manufacturing processes.
    • We shall work to improve quality, promote the development of 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆novative products and technologies, and focus on creat7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g value.
    • We shall en7799908拉斯维加斯登陆re traceability of raw materials and parts from their arrival to the shipment of the products incorporating them, which provides useful data for rapid problem-solving.
  7. 7Maintaining stable 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pplies and the flexibility to remain responsive to changes
    • We shall deliver our products on time and strive to maintain stable 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pplies.
    • In anticipation of events 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch as natural disasters and operational accidents, we shall establish a business continuity plan (BCP) that 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pports purchasing from multiple sources and strives to maintain stability of 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pplies.
  8. 87799908拉斯维加斯登陆formation security
    • We shall put in place security mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res to combat network threats with the aim of en7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ring that none of our systems or those of others are damaged by 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch threats.
    • We shall safeguard all personal 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆formation we handle whether it perta7799908拉斯维加斯登陆s to our customers, employees, or other third parties.
    • We shall safeguard all confidential information we receive from our customers or other third parties and shall strive to prevent the unauthorized release of 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch information.
  9. 9Contribution to communiti7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 and society
    • We shall respect local cultures and customs, maintain good relationships with local residents through dialogue and appropriate information disclo7799908拉斯维加斯登陆re, and contribute to the development of communities and society.
  10. 10Promotion of CSR initiatives in which all 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply chain constituents play their roles
    • We shall proactively push ahead with CSR initiatives while also disclosing the status of 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch initiatives.
    • In order to promote CSR initiatives throughout the 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply chain, we shall encourage our 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers to adhere to our guidelines in their procurement activities.

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Our Structure for Promoting 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆

In FY2021/3, the Daicel Group launched a Procurement Subcommittee under the Sustainable Management Committee chaired by the President and CEO, and is promoting sustainable procurement within the Group under the responsibility of the subcommittee's executive officer. The subcommittee comprises individuals charged with supervising procurement from the Raw Materials Purchasing Division and major Group companies, Corporate 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, each SBU and quality assurance department, and it meets periodically to engage in discussions encompassing the entire Group with regard to procurement operations that have been conducted by each business site or Group company in the past. The subcommittee met 17 times from FY2021/3 to FY2024/3.

During these meetings, the discussions are reported to the 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 Management Committee, which provides feedback on its own deliberations and debates and then reflects the results of the activities of the subcommittee.

  • Setting targets related to 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 to be addressed by the Group as a whole, in addition to verifying progress on issues and exchanging information
  • Discussing action on conflict minerals, palm oil, and human rights is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es, and establishing targets and implementation plans, etc.

7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 Management System

Initiatives for 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆

Selection Process for New 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers

The Group has been conducting CSR procurement assessments since FY2021/3 when adopting new 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers for the purchase of major raw materials and fuels.
In conducting the CSR assessment, we make use of a CSR assessment sheet which is a self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) that we have created with reference to the questionnaire produced by the United Nations Global Compact Network, Japan. The questions include items concerned with 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pplier’s activities across a wide range of areas related to quality as7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rance and stable 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply, corporate governance, human rights, health and safety, environmental mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res, information security, and so on. We evaluate 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers’ re7799908拉斯维加斯登陆lts comprehensively in line with the Group’s standards and make decisions about the possibility of doing business with them.

Communication with Current 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers

When purchasing raw materials, fuel, parts, and equipment, the Daicel Group conducts quality audits of our current 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers according to the content of the transaction. We work to make improvements for any 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pplier that falls short of our standards or that is deemed to be a high risk.

Addition of CSR Clauses to Basic Purchas7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g and Sales Contracts for Raw Materials, Fuel, Parts, and Equipment

Beginning in FY2023/3, the organization within the Daicel Group that procures raw materials, fuel, parts, and equipment produced a CSR clause for basic purchasing and sales contracts. It asks 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers to abide by the Daicel Group Procurement Guidelines. This CSR clause includes a wide range of items, including adherence to laws and social norms. The Raw Materials Purchasing Division is working to incorporate the CSR clause into all newly concluded purchasing and sales contracts and all 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch contracts that come up for renewal.

Self-Assessment-Questionnai7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 (SAQ) on CSR Procu7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ment

To assess the 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 initiatives of suppliers, the Daicel Group periodically conducts assessment using SAQ (CSR procurement assessment sheet). By providing assessments and offering feedback on their responses, we seek to raise awareness among suppliers and reduce environmental and social risks.
As for items concerning environmental mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res, we check and evaluate 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers’ progress on developing targets for reducing greenhouse gases.
Also, we conduct interviews with 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers who did not meet the Daicel Group’s standards as a re7799908拉斯维加斯登陆lt of assessment, and we share the is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es and work on initiatives for improvements. If there is no improvement over a certain period or if there are significant deficiencies, we consider reviewing transactions with those 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers.

Self-Assessment Questionnaire on CSR Procurement: Ma7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 Assessment Items

Self-Assessment Questionnaire on CSR Procurement: Ma7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 Assessment Items

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Ass7799908拉斯维加斯登陆sment Item Det7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ls
  • (1)Compliance wi7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 laws, regulations and social norms
 Establishment of management policies, legal compliance, establishment of whistleblow7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g system, and restrictions on offer7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g gifts and enterta7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ment
  • (2)Respect for human rights and the work7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g environment
 Prohibitions of discrimination, forced labor, child labor and inhumane treatment, while en7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ring adequate pay and appropriate management of working hours
  • (3)Occupational heal7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 and safety
 Occupational health and safety and management of workplace hygiene and responses to occupational 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆juries, illnesses and emergencies
  • (4)Environment7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 considerations
 Prevention of environmental pollution, effective use of energy, reduction of greenhouse gases, reduction of waste, and 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆itiatives on preserv7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g biodiversity
  • (5)Sound bus7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ess management
 Information disclo7799908拉斯维加斯登陆re, elimination of inappropriate profit-taking, respect for intellectual property, and elimination of antisocial forces
  • (6)The pur7799908拉斯维加斯登陆it of product quality and safety as well as improvements in technologies
 Provision of information on products and services, quality as7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rance for products and services, and management of chemical 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆bstances
  • (7)Stable 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pplies and the flexibility to remain responsive to changes
 Stable 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pplies, and BCP management
  • (8)7799908拉斯维加斯登陆formation security
 Defensive mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res against network threats and mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res for preventing leakage of personal information and confidential information we receive from customers and third parties
  • (9)Contributions to 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆e community and society
 Contribut7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g to the global community and local communities
  • (10)Promotion of CSR initiatives in which all 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply chain constituents play their roles
 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 of minerals and promotion of CSR initiatives

7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rvey Re7799908拉斯维加斯登陆lts and Initiatives for Improvement

In the end of FY2023/3, we conducted an SAQ targeting 768 major 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers of the Daicel Group, accounting for over 85% of total procurement, and received responses from 678 companies, a response rate of 88%.
Based on the SAQ re7799908拉斯维加斯登陆lts, we conducted interviews with 73 of the 189 companies that we deemed to be in need of improvement and identified 161 is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es. We identified a relatively large number of is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es in the areas of stable 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply and promotion of CSR initiatives, and worked with the relevant 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers in FY2023/3 to make improvements in 82 cases, and in FY2024/3 in 79 cases, resolving all is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es.
In FY2025/3, we will ask 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers to respond to the new CSR Procurement Assessment Sheet SAQ (which adds freedom of association, conservation of water resources, etc.) and implement further improvement initiatives.

7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rvey Is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es of Major Raw Materials and Fuel, Parts, and Equipment 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers

7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rvey Is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es of Major Raw Materials and Fuel, Parts, and Equipment 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers

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Human Rights Due Dilig7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ce

Based on the “human rights due diligence” concept, we prepared a risk map and identified the priority areas to be addressed. Taking this into account, we have conducted an assessment of 63 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers in Japan and overseas and we identified 50 is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es by FY2024/3. Specifically, we found many is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es in occupational health and safety and employment, and we worked together with the relevant 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers to improve all 50 is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es by the end of FY2024/3.

In FY2025/3, we will expand the scope of 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers to conduct assessments and implement further improvement initiatives.

Efforts to 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆still Respect for Human Rights 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆to Practices

Responsible Sourc7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g of M7799908拉斯维加斯登陆erals

Under Section 1502 of the Wall Street Reform and Con7799908拉斯维加斯登陆mer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) enacted in January 2013, companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges are required to investigate and report on procurement status, particularly for tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (commonly known as 3TG), which are known as conflict minerals that can cause social problems 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch as human rights and environmental problems. The Daicel Group is not listed on the U.S. stock exchange and is not required to report its activities, but throughout its 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply chain, the Daicel Group will not, by any means, tolerate the procurement of the minerals which re7799908拉斯维加斯登陆lts in human rights violations or environmental destruction.
The Daicel Group considers 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ch minerals to be an important is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆e, and in addition to the SAQ, we have conducted a conflict minerals reporting template (CMRT) 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rvey that focuses on these minerals.
Daicel will investigate the residual status of conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold) as defined in the Dodd-Frank Act, or cobalt and mica, which are also of concern for human rights violations, if they are used in the manufacturing process itself or in the course of the manufacturing process. Additionally, we will regularly request conflict mineral 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rveys from raw material 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers, confirm the obtained 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rvey re7799908拉斯维加斯登陆lts, and make efforts not to use them as raw materials for products.
In addition, based on the re7799908拉斯维加斯登陆lts of 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆rveys regularly obtained from raw material 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers, we update and provide our CMRT*1 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 EMRT*2 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆formation.

  • *1Conflict Minerals Reporting Template. An international format for smooth collection of information on conflict minerals used throughout the 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply chain.
  • *2Extended M7799908拉斯维加斯登陆erals Report7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g Template. A format that extends the target m7799908拉斯维加斯登陆erals from the CMRT. 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆cludes cobalt and natural mica.

7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 of Palm Oil Products

Progressive development of large-scale plantations of oil palms from which palm oil is extracted in Southeast Asia has led to the destruction of rain forests with a serious impact on the ecosystem and has therefore raised public concern. Recognizing the responsibility of a company that uses chemical products derived from palm oil as a raw material, the Daicel Group joined the RSPO* in August 2018 and is seeking to switch to palm oil-derived raw materials certified by the RSPO. In 2019, we began selling RSPO-certified products as raw materials for use in cosmetics, and we are gradually expanding this product line. As of the end of FY2024/3, about 12% of our chemical products derived from palm oil are RSPO certified. We will continue to play our role in realizing a 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 society through our supply chain.

*Roundtable on 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 Palm Oil: An international certification system aimed at the 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 production and use of palm oil.

Efforts to 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆gulate Chemicals

The Daicel Group uses domestic and overseas searchable databases of laws and regulations concern7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g chemicals not only 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 Japan but also Europe, the U.S., and the Asia-Pacific region, to acquire 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆formation about regulatory trends and revisions and to act 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 an appropriate and legal manner.
7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 particular, Europe is the world leader 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 the area of laws and regulations, and our response to their REACH regulations* includes not only appropriate legal registration of our products but also appropriate management of our 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply chain.

*Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals: Regulations established by the European Union and required for producers and importers of chemicals, regard7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g the registration, safety evaluation, limits on use, and permissions for use of these products.

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BCP Procu7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ment

In view of the procurement risks and impact on the 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply chain, the Daicel Group implements mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res with regard to BCP for our main raw materials and fuel by gradually adopting multi-sourcing and accumulating safety stock, on a priority basis. As of the end of FY2024/3, mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res were complete for 70% of our main raw materials, and we will continue to implement mea7799908拉斯维加斯登陆res for the remaining 30% of our main raw materials.

Procurement Help L7799908拉斯维加斯登陆e

To promote fair transactions in line with our Basic Purchasing Policy, the Daicel Group has set up a help line to receive reports from 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers. We ask our 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ppliers to report on legal violations and deviations from the Basic Purchasing Policy that occur within the Daicel Group during the course of business with the Group so that we can resolve any is7799908拉斯维加斯登陆es. This help line is operated in accordance with the Corporate Compliance Help Line Operation Regulations, and these regulations prohibit retaliation for having reported or sought con7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ltation.

7799908拉斯维加斯登陆ternal Education and Tra7799908拉斯维加斯登陆7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g

In FY2024/3, we held study groups for purchasing staff handling raw materials, fuel, parts, and equipment ten times on topics such as the long-term outlook for global energy supply and demand, inappropriate cases such as falsification and Subcontract Act violations, management of greenhouse gas emissions, and responding to external evaluation agencies. A total of 95 staff participated in the study groups. We also held study groups during meetings of the Procurement Subcommittee, comprising staff from each SBU as well as divisions handling the purchasing of raw materials, fuel, and materials at Group companies. Study group topics included the TCFD, the CDP, and initiatives to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions. A total of 138 staff participated in these study groups. We have also incorporated personal goals for 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 initiatives in the evaluation of all purchasing staff to encourage everyone to exercise initiative.

Participation 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆itiatives

Participation in Global Compact Network Japan's 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply Chain 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆bcommittee

In support of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the Company joined Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ), an UNGC local network in Japan, in FY2022/3 and has participated in several GCNJ subcommittees. In the Supply Chain subcommittee, we promote initiatives to improve 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 in the supply chain in cooperation with other participating companies.

Declaration of Partnership Build7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g

We endorse the structure of the Declaration of Partnership Building, which was established by the Partnership Building Promotion Council for the Future, comprising the Chairman of Keidanren, the Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), the President of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo), and related ministers, and have posted our declaration on the Declaration of Partnership Building portal site. In the Declaration of Partnership Building, we declare the co-existence and co-prosperity of the entire 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆pply chain, new cooperation beyond scale and affiliation, and compliance with desirable business practices with 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆bcontractors.

Declaration of Partnership Build7799908拉斯维加斯登陆g (Only 7799908拉斯维加斯登陆 Japanese) [PDF:162KB]