The Topy Industries Group is developing a wide variety of businesses globally, and will build diverse supply chains. In order to smoothly promote global business activities, we believe that it is important for the players in the supply chain to work together to protect the environment and respect human rights. In order to fulfil our social responsibility with regard to various issues in the supply chain, we have established a "Supply Chain Management Policy" and will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
In addition, the Topy Industries Group aims to have not only our company but also our suppliers understand our efforts and develop together.

Initiatives Expected/Requested of Suppliers

compliance

Legal compliance

Comply with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions where you conduct business activities. In addition, we will develop systems such as policies for thorough compliance, management systems, reporting systems, and education.

Eradication of relationships with anti-social forces

Eliminate relationships with anti-social forces and groups that threaten the order and safety of civil society, and never have any relationships with them.

Compliance with competition laws

We will comply with the competition laws of the countries and regions in which we operate, and will not engage in private monopolies or unfair trade restrictions (cartels, bid rigging, etc.).

anti-corruption

Do not give, receive, or provide entertainment, gifts, or benefits beyond the scope of socially accepted norms to customers, suppliers, or other business partners for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining improper benefits or unfair preferential treatment. .

Management and protection of confidential and personal information

Confidential information such as personal information and trade secrets of customers and employees will be obtained by legitimate means, used only within the scope of the purpose of use, and strictly managed and protected. In addition, we will take defensive measures against threats such as cyberattacks and strengthen security so that our company and customers do not suffer any damage.

Export control

Regarding the export of parts and products regulated by laws and regulations and the provision of technology, we will follow the appropriate export procedures in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.

Intellectual property protection

In addition to protecting the intellectual property rights owned by the company or belonging to the company, we will not illegally obtain or illegally use the intellectual property of third parties, or illegally copy software or books.

responsible sourcing

Strive to prevent transactions and procurement that lead to problems such as child labor and other human rights violations, labor issues, terrorist financing, money laundering, illegal transactions, involvement in conflicts, and environmental destruction, and consider society and the environment. engage in appropriate and responsible procurement activities.

Human rights/labor

Respect for Human Rights and Prohibition of Discrimination

Respect diverse values and basic human rights, and do not engage in all irrational discrimination based on birth, nationality, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender, age, body, hobbies, educational background, sexual orientation/gender identity, etc.

Elimination of abuse and harassment

We will not engage in behavior that harms individual dignity or creates an unpleasant work environment, such as physical or mental abuse, sexual harassment, or inhumane treatment through verbal abuse.

Prohibition of child labor

Do not employ children under the minimum working age.

Prohibition of forced labor

Employ all employees of their own free will and do not use forced, bonded or exploitative prison labor, slavery, human trafficking, etc.

Compliance with wages and legal benefits

We will pay wages that comply with laws and regulations regarding minimum wages and premium wages, and provide welfare benefits required by law. In addition, we will not unfairly reduce wages.

Compliance with working hours

Comply with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions where you conduct business activities regarding employee working hours, holidays, and vacations.

Communication with Employees

Employees are allowed to freely associate and exercise their right to collective bargaining.

Development of human resources

Provide equal growth opportunities to all employees so that they can demonstrate their abilities and play an active role.

Safe and healthy working environment

We will give top priority to ensuring the safety and health of our employees at work, strive to prevent accidents and disasters, and provide a safe, hygienic and healthy working environment. In addition, we will create an atmosphere and raise awareness that it is easy to report occupational injuries and accidents without overlooking occupational accidents.

Dealing with Conflict Minerals*

We aim not to use conflict minerals in raw materials, strive to understand the situation and respond appropriately, and if the use is found, we will strive to avoid using it.

*Conflict minerals: Minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) that are mined in the Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries and used as a source of funds for armed groups

Environment

Environmental management

We will build a system to promote a wide range of environmental activities, set our own environmental policies and targets, and promote legal and appropriate efforts to achieve them while striving for continuous improvement.

Global warming countermeasures

Strive to understand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all business activities, and make effective use of energy.

Environmental pollution prevention

In addition to preventing the occurrence of pollution such as air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise, vibration, and odors, we will work to properly manage and reduce emissions of chemical substances that are harmful to people and the environment, and conserve the living environment and the natural environment. strive to

Measures for energy conservation, etc.

We will promote energy conservation and waste reduction throughout our business activities, and work to reduce the environmental impact and improve the efficiency of our business activities.

green procurement

When procuring materials, we will work to procure raw materials and secondary materials that reduce environmental impact, and promote 3R activities (reduce, reuse, recycle).

Conservation of water resources

We will work to sustainably conserve water resources by reducing water consumption through water conservation and wastewater reuse, and by properly managing wastewater treatment and wastewater quality.

Building a society that coexists with nature

Based on the recognition that biodiversity is the premise for the continuation of corporate activities, we will work to realize a sustainable society where people and nature coexist.

Community

Contribution to local communities

Through participation and implementation of various social contribution activities, we will build ties with the local community and strive to contribute to the sustainable development of the community and society.

Respect for the rights of indigenous peoples

Conduct business activities that respect the land rights, cultures, customs, and religions of indigenous peoples, respect the rights of indigenous peoples' traditional knowledge and genetic resources, and refrain from unilaterally exploiting their interests.

Risk management

Formulation and regular review of a business continuity plan (=BCP: Business Continuity Plan)

Evaluate and analyze the risks associated with your company's business activities, and promote risk reduction through the formulation and regular review of a Business Continuity Plan (=BCP).

Response in the event of a disaster

In the event of a disaster, the first priority is to protect the lives of employees and local residents. In the event of prolonged suspension or suspension of business activities, we will endeavor to restore production as soon as possible, and will notify the Group of the status of alternative production and securing inventory.

Safety/Quality

Providing products and services that meet consumer and customer needs

Understand the needs of consumers and customers and provide useful products and services to society.

Ensuring the safety of products and services

We provide products and services that meet the safety laws and regulations stipulated in each country and region.

Ensuring the quality of products and services

Build and operate a system to ensure quality.

Information disclosure

Timely and appropriate disclosure of information on management/financial status, labor, health and safety, environment/social activities, etc. to stakeholders. In addition, when receiving administrative guidance based on violations of laws and regulations, etc., we will promptly contact you. Actively disclose information on environmental considerations related to business activities and the status of environmental conservation efforts.

Activity development of this initiative

Communicate the content of this policy to suppliers and business partners, and disseminate the content of this policy to your employees and cooperating business partners. In addition, efforts will be made to understand the implementation status and to improve and provide guidance.

Confirmation of activity status, etc.

  • Conduct questionnaires, interviews, etc. in order to understand the status of activities related to this policy.
  • If it is determined that improvement and support are necessary, we will investigate the cause and provide guidance and support for recurrence prevention as necessary.
  • If there is a serious violation, if sufficient measures are not implemented despite requests for correction, or if it is judged that correction and improvement are difficult even with continuous guidance and support, the transaction concerned Review your dealings with the other party.