Contact Us Japanese Chinese Font size A A About NAGASE News Business Introduction Investor Relations Sustainability Home Sustainability Sustainability in the NAGASE Group Sustainability in the NAGASE Group Basic Principle Sustainability Basic Policy Structure for Promoting Sustainability Relationships with Stakeholders Relationships with Trade Organizations Basic Principle A sense of values shared within the NAGASE Group Sustainability Basic Policy "Continue to make efforts for solving social and environmental issues through our corporate activities for the sustainable growth of the NAGASE Group and society” is positioned as a common idea throughout the philosophy structure. 1. Business operations with integrity 2. Good relationship with society 3. Consideration for the environment Management Philosophy We recognize our responsibility to society and offer beneficial products and services while maintaining the highest standards of integrity. Through our growth, we will contribute to society and enrich the lives of our employees. Vision To realize a sustainable world where people live with peace of mind, each of us embodies our value proposition, “Identify, Develop and Expand” through daily activities. “Ideal NAGASE” for 2032 (200th anniversary) Business Designer that Creates a Sustainable Future : “Identify, Develop and Expand” – Contribute to the development of sustainable society The NAGASE Vision Strength / Characteristics Maintaining the highest standards of integrity for almost 200 years Working with partners to enable new businesses Driving new technologies with knowledge and experience Staying a step ahead of the market to actively offer solutions Value Proposition We “Identify, Develop and Expand” new business Identify : We discover untapped business opportunities Develop : We convert opportunities into customer value Expand : We deliver solutions to multiple fields and regions Vision for the Future We will contribute to a sustainable world where people live with peace of mind Sustainability Basic Policy The measures for sustainability-related issues lead to the highest standards of integrity that the NAGASE Group pursues as its management philosophy and the world in our vision for the future. We acknowledge that continuing corporate activities that contribute to the solution for social and environmental issues enables sustainable growth, and thus we make proactive efforts by developing a policy for sustainability activities. 1. Integrity in Business Activities We shall conduct our corporate activities in compliance with all applicable national and regional laws and regulations, and in keeping with societal norms and common sense. We shall strive to prevent corruption of all kind and maintain healthy and proper relations with our partners and government entities. We shall strive to to provide safe, high-quality products and services, and seek to maintain and improve the value to our customers and partners. We shall safeguard the benefit to the consumer through maintaining and promoting fair and free competition. We shall strive toward rigorous management and protection of information about our customers and our company. 2. Positive Relations with Society We respect human rights and do not permit any sort of discriminatory conduct. We absolutely refuse to accept infringements of human rights such as forced labor or child labor. We respect the cultures and practices of national and regional societies, and maintain positive relations with society. We shall strive to ensure health, safety, and appropriate communication with our diverse stakeholders. We shall constantly pay detailed attention to sustainability among our suppliers, and shall work to make corrections should there be any doubt to their sustainability. We shall proactively disclose corporate information as appropriate. 3. Consideration for the Environment We shall comply with national and regional environmental regulations. We shall contribute to the maintenance of the global environment, including limiting climate change and preventing contamination, promoting reduction in the environmental footprint of our business activities through suppression of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. We shall, through environmentally-conscious products and services, provide information to our customers about appropriate product usage, recycling, and disposal methods. We shall contribute broadly to society through environmental conservation activities in various countries and regions. We recognize the importance of biodiversity and shall strive to conserve ecosystems. Structure for Promoting Sustainability The NAGASE Group's Sustainability Promotion Committee, with the Representative Director and President at the top, develops the policy for promoting sustainability, establishes and improves the promotion structure, monitors the measures, and raises awareness for the whole NAGASE Group. Relationships with Stakeholders NAGASE Group activities exist thanks to the Group's relationships with its diverse stakeholders, and it is extremely important to listen to the opinions and expectations of these stakeholders. The NAGASE Group proactively incorporates the opinions and demands of its stakeholders in its corporate activities and conducts a variety of initiatives in order to connect these to sustainable societal development and increased corporate value. Relationships with Trade Organizations The Representative Director and President, and Executive Officers serve as the directors of the Japan Foreign Trade Council. As the members of our Environment Protection Committee, we take part in the activities of the Committee and engage in the promotion of the activities. 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