Sustainability
Yazaki Group Sustainability
The Yazaki Group has harnessed strengths cultivated over more than eight decades to manifest its Corporate Policy of being “A Corporation in Step with the World” and “A Corporation Needed by Society.” In doing so, we have developed a business of connecting cars, people’s lives, and society. Aiming to contribute to the development of a sustainable society, we will continue to practice sustainability management with a long-term and broad perspective.
Message from the President
Sustainability Policy
Based on the CSR policy established in 2013, the Yazaki Group has been working toward its implementation by advancing initiatives aimed at striking a balance between the development of a sustainable society and the enhancement of corporate value. However, in light of the need for more proactive corporate action in addition to changes in the social environment, we revised and updated our existing CSR policy, leading to the establishment of the Sustainability Policy in August 2024.
Sustainability Story
We have compiled the reasons why the Yazaki Group is committed to sustainability, along with its mindset and activities, into a "Sustainability Story".
Value Creation Process
The Yazaki Group has harnessed strengths cultivated over more than eight decades to manifest its Corporate Policy of being “A Corporation in Step with the World” and “A Corporation Needed by Society.” In doing so, we have developed a business of connecting cars, people’s lives, and society. Building on our Sustainability Policy and Sustainability Story as a foundation, we will continue to provide new value to stakeholders and communities and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society .
Stakeholder Engagement
The business of the Yazaki Group, which operates in 46 countries and regions around the world, is constituted within the framework of relationships with the various stakeholders. Through constructive dialogue, we are building links of trust with these stakeholders and are working to satisfy their expectations and requests.
| Aims of dialogue | Opportunities for dialogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Customers |
Identifying customer needs The value expected by customers |
Website Sales initiatives Customer satisfaction surveys CSR survey response |
| Local and global communities |
Solving issues faced by local communities through business development Timely and proper disclosure of corporate information Ensuring transparency of business management |
Yazaki Summer Camp Support to develop the next generation Stakeholder meetings Activities to contribute to local communities |
| Global environment |
Solving environmental issues toensure that the |
Environmental education Biodiversity conservation efforts |
| Employees |
Earning trust of employees through honest and open dialogue Creating a working environment where employees can maximize their ability |
Labor Affairs ReviewCommittee Employee satisfaction surveys Various training systems Intranet Various roundtable discussions |
| Business partners |
Coexistence and co-prosperity Maintaining a fair, equitable and transparent relationship Conducting responsible procurement |
Global Suppliers Conventions Yaei-kai Business partner briefings
Distribution of Supplier CSR Guidelines and |
Priority Issues for the Promotion of Sustainability
The Yazaki Group regards CSR as a management issue and believes it is important that it ascertains and manages the impact of the external environment on the company and the impact of its business activities on society in order to further promote initiatives concerning CSR. Accordingly, we have identified 23 items across six priority issue areas in terms of the promotion of sustainability that should be addressed on a priority basis.
In addition we have clarified connections between the priority issues and the SDGs in relation to achieving the SDGs.
Sustainability-related policies
Sustainability-related guidelines
Sustainability Report 2024
Since fiscal year 2002, the Yazaki Group has continuously published a CSR Report* to disclose information about company activities aimed at achieving a sustainable society and raise awareness among its employees. Since fiscal year 2023, this report has been issued as the Sustainability Report. This report outlines the Yazaki Group’s initiatives and outcomes from the past year, guided by our Sustainability Policy, established in August 2024, and aligned the priority sustainability issues reviewed in 2023. Additionally, based on the Sustainability Story developed in August 2024, the report explains in clear terms why and how the Yazaki Group is dedicated to sustainability. We hope this report will help to deepen understanding of the Yazaki Group’s sustainability efforts.
* Published as an Environmental Report in 2002 and as a Social & Environmental Report between 2003 and 2016
CSR Communication Book
The Yazaki Group publishes the CSR Communication Book to supplement the annual Sustainability Report by communicating to as many stakeholders as possible the information centered on the Group’s philosophy, values, and related businesses and initiatives as expressed in its CSR initiatives.
