Sustainability Policy
The Yazaki Group achieves the Corporate Policy "A Corporation in Step with the World" and "A Corporation Needed by Society" through living up to the trust and expectations of society.
We believe that achieving sustainable business growth will provide long-term value to all stakeholders.
To achieve this, based on our Fundamental Management Policy and this Sustainability Policy, we will always listen to the voices of our stakeholders while developing business activities that focus on Monozukuri*¹ and Kotozukuri*² and we strive to enhance corporate governance which is the foundation of our business. We carry out these initiatives with the values of the Yazaki Spirit, “Fortitude”, ”Service Mind” and ”Foresight”. By doing so, we aim to achieve sustainable development for our group and society as a whole, while mapping all the relevant risks and opportunities.
We will also ask our business partners to agree with this policy and act together with us.
Customers
We provide the value expected by the customers through safe, secure, environment friendly, high-quality products and services which are created from our combined approach of Monozukuri and Kotozukuri.
We are committed to providing products and services that meet relevant laws and standards regarding safety, quality and environment while responding to customer needs.
We provide necessary information about our products and services from the customer's perspective.
We will properly manage and protect information assets, including confidential information of individual customers and companies that we come to know in the course of our business.
We take preventive measures against diverse risks and conduct risk management to our business. In the event of an emergency, we take actions to protect the lives of our employees and local residents and ensure business continuity as top priority.
Local and Global Communities
Through our worldwide business activities, we contribute to create employment, enrich the economy of local communities and facilitate a prosperous society.
We respect the culture, customs, history of each country and region, and comply with rules such as related laws in all business activities.
In business activities that cross national and regional boundaries, we comply with the laws and regulations related to import and export, and perform appropriate management and necessary procedures.
We protect and leverage the intellectual property rights derived from our R&D and respect the legitimate intellectual property rights of others.
We disclose corporate information timely and properly and establish a dialogue with stakeholders to enhance the transparency of our business management.
We build and value relationship with the stakeholders with integrity and transparency, without exception. We will also not offer or receive entertainment, gifts, or money to stakeholders for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining undue benefits or preferential treatment.
Global Environment
Based on the Yazaki Global Environment Charter, we promote activities and initiatives, such as realizing carbon neutrality and promoting a circular economy, to ensure that the global environment is protected for the next generation.
Business Partners
We develop products and services that contribute to resolving sustainability issues and strive to prosperously co-exist with our business partners throughout the supply chain network and encourage them to do the same.
We maintain a fair, equitable and transparent relationship with our business partners and conduct transactions with integrity.
We comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region in order to maintain fair competition.
We recognize social issues such as human rights and environment, and commit to conducting responsible procurement.
Employees
We earn the trust of employees through honest and open dialogue, while respecting their right to freely associate or not associate, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions where we operate.
We respect and accept diversity including nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, birthplace, educational background, relative, religion, and employment status of our employees. We provide fair opportunities and eliminate discrimination in order to create a better working environment where employees can maximize their abilities.
Based on The Yazaki Group Human Rights Policy, we respect human rights, which are fundamental rights that every human is born with, and do not tolerate any violations of those rights.
Additionally, we do not engage in forced or child labor.
We comply with labor laws and regulations of each country and region, including provisions for wages and working hours, and also provide fair working conditions to all employees and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
We pursue Hitozukuri*³, which is the base of Monozukuri and Kotozukuri, and support the enhancement of employees' skills and creativity, and contribute to the career development, well-being and quality of life for the employees.
*¹ Monozukuri:
Providing high-quality, highly functional and reliable products, by our accumulated experience and wisdom while utilizing the latest technology.
*² Kotozukuri:
Providing products and services that not only meet the demands of customers, but also are enriched with added value such as innovative ideas, stories, and experiences that evoke new experiences and emotions.
*³ Hitozukuri:
Developing employees who understand their roles and responsibilities and can take pride and spirit of challenge in their activities, behavior and work.
Approved by the Board of Directors meeting held on August 27, 2024