Sustainability management
The Sangetsu Group views ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) activities as the very embodiment of its corporate philosophy and is working together with various stakeholders to advance initiatives aimed at realizing a sustainable society.
Sangetsu Group’s Basic CSR Policy
A company is a public entity acting within society that seeks to earn profit through sound business activities and offer returns to support vigorous development and society as a whole. With this understanding, the Sangetsu Group works to enrich living environments and contribute to society by providing products and services of value.
We will uphold the following five principles as it pursues its business activities regardless of location: demonstrating respect for basic human rights; complying with the letter and spirit of all laws, regulations and international rules; and taking action to realize sustainable development on its own initiative, guided by its social conscience.
1. To Remain a Trusted Company
We will enhance the brand value of the Sangetsu Group and earn customer satisfaction and trust by developing and providing creative, high-quality designs, for comfortable and rich living spaces, and products and services, with due consideration for safety and the protection of personal information and customer data.
2. To Fulfill our Corporate Social Responsibility
We will communicate with various constituencies in society, including customers, business partners, shareholders and investors, residents of local communities, and employees, and disclose corporate information in an appropriate and fair manner. Also, we will engage in activities that benefit society as an upstanding corporate citizen.
Furthermore, we will comply with laws, regulations and other rules, engage in fair, transparent and free competition, conduct business appropriately, and maintain sound and normal relations with political representatives and governments. At the same time, we will avoid any involvement with antisocial forces or groups that pose a threat to the order, safety or security of civil society.
3. To Provide a Lively Workplace for Employees
We will respect the diversity, personality and individuality of employees. Also, we will properly manage a personnel system that allows each employee to demonstrate their abilities and play a lead role in corporate management while securing a safe, healthy and pleasant working environment.
4. To Protect the Global Environment
We will be proactive and lead the way with the awareness that efforts to address global environmental issues constitute an essential element of the existence and activities of any company.
5. To Earn Society’s Trust and Support
Our top management will lead by example, fully aware of its responsibility to realize the spirit of this charter and ensure that it is thoroughly understood company-wide. It will also constantly monitor feedback from both inside and outside the company to establish an effective corporate system and ensure thorough compliance.
In the event of a violation of this charter, the executive manager will demonstrate personal responsibility in the eyes of the company and the public for taking the initiative in resolving issues and will endeavor to determine their cause and prevent recurrence. The executive manager will also fulfill the duties of promptly disclosing accurate information to the public and of accountability, clarifying the authority and responsibility with regard to the issue, while implementing rigorous measures including those related to the executive office.
Sustainability management System
The elements of the Company’s sustainability strategy mainly include the Long-term Vision, Medium-term Business Plan, materiality, and risk management. For the implementation of each element, the relevant departments responsible conduct PDCA cycles.
In addition, progress and issues related to initiatives are primarily discussed at Management Meetings attended by Executive Officers, with follow-up conducted across the company.
Furthermore, for materiality, which is particularly important in sustainability measures, we regularly report to the ESG Committee and report on risk management to the Company-wide Risk Management Committee. We have established a system to deepen discussions and receive feedback through each committee.
Through these activities, we continuously improve our initiatives and processes, thereby enhancing their effectiveness.
Sustainability Management Structure
Participation in the Global Compact
In support for the principles in the United Nations Global Compact, the Sangetsu Group became a signatory member in January 2022. We will act as a good member of society and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by working on the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the four areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. We also participate in subcommittee activities conducted by the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ), a local network of the United Nations Global Compact, and collected information is utilized for promoting corporate initiatives. Since the signing of the agreement, Executive Officers have participated in GCNJ’s “Association for the Management of Tomorrow (AKK)” next-generation management development program to learn about sustainability management, as well as build up networks with top management from different industries as part of efforts for resolving social issues. From FY2024, one employee has been dispatched to GCNJ, and is involved in management of the secretariat.
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