To Our Suppliers

1.Transaction Methods

To promote the procurement activities stated above, in principle, we use electronic trading systems.

2.Ordering

In addition to the use of electronic trading systems, we require written declarations of intent to be submitted as a requirement to initiate transactions. Please understand that oral promises and unofficial orders in the body of an e-mail will not be accepted.

3.Corporate Governance

To ensure corporate governance, we firmly refuse any approaches to our employees to collect information on other companies, or to place or receive orders.

Evaluation Criteria for Business Partners and Suppliers

We have established our evaluation criteria for business partners and suppliers based on the Basic Policy on Procurement. Thank you for your understanding and dedicated efforts in advance.

1.Transaction Security

Healthy management and an ability to conduct sustainable transactions

2.Consideration for the Environment

Proactive consideration for environmental issues

3.Information Security

Strict management and protection of personal information from customers, third parties, and the company itself
Systems to strictly manage and protect information obtained through business activities and no information leakages to third parties without permission
Protection against threats and risks to their networks, including computer viruses, and measures to prevent the spread of their effects
Protection against threats and risks, and measures to prevent the spread of their effects

4.Fair Competition

No bribery of any kind, including inappropriately disbursing cash, either to or from employees or organizations
Compliance with laws pertaining to fair trade, including the Antimonopoly Act and the Subcontract Act
Compliance with laws and regulations, internal and external norms, and ethical standards

5.Assurance of Quality and Safety

Provision of products that meet legal safety criteria
Efforts to maintain quality at safe and exceptional levels and to constantly improve technology
Provision of accurate information on products and services

6.Competitiveness and On-Time Delivery

Effort to offer a market competitive price
Strict compliance with delivery dates

7.Occupational Safety and Health

Provision of safe and healthy work environment for employees in accordance with international standards and laws and regulations
Provision of proper support for work-related injuries, appropriate information and training on health and safety to employees
Compliance with laws prohibiting underage employment
No forced, binding, or slave labor and guarantees that employees can freely discontinue employment after giving reasonably advanced notice
Considerations towards employees' human rights and discrimination issues
Working hours that are in compliance with laws and regulations and are not excessive
Reasonable working hours according to occupation, job description, and the labor situation in the country in which work is conducted

8.Fair Pay

Employee understanding of employment conditions and provision of fair and reasonable salary payments and terms
Guaranteed legal minimum wage for the country in which work is conducted

9.Freedom of Association

Respect for legal right to associate or not to associate freely and the right to collective bargaining

10.Social Contribution

Active contributions to society

Unless otherwise specified, English-language documents are prepared solely for the convenience of non-Japanese speakers. If there is any inconsistency between the English-language documents and the Japanese-language documents, the Japanese-language documents will prevail.