CSROur Fundamental Way
of Thinking Regarding CSR
We will contribute to realizing a sustainable society by working on three priority themes: the Environment, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Contribution.
The History and Themes of Our CSR Activities
Our work on pollution problems at our Fujisawa Plant in the early 1970s taught us to undertake environmental conservation as an issue crucial to the sustainability of our operations. A particular characteristic of special glass manufacturers is the consumption of large amounts of energy and resources, and the emission of carbon dioxide. Accordingly, environmental conservation continues to be an issue of the upmost importance for our Group. At the same time, we have engaged in contribution to the community mainly by assisting with the education of local human resources and through active involvement in employment of the disabled.
Based on this historical background, and in order to further advance our CSR activities, the Management Committee in which our top management participates has established a “way of thinking” that forms the foundation of these activities, which we have set forth in our CSR priority themes.
Our Fundamental Way of Thinking Regarding CSR
CSR is a key area in our corporate activities and cannot exist separate from our Corporate Philosophy Structure. Accordingly, we carry out our CSR activities in accordance with the intention of our Corporate Philosophy Structure and, through the implementation of CSR activities, we aim to raise our corporate value and realize a sustainable society. We have established both of these approaches as our fundamental way of thinking in regard to CSR.
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| We promote CSR with our Corporate Philosophy Structure as the basic principles. Through our CSR activities we will raise our corporate value and realize a sustainable society. |
Three Priority Themes
We have established the Environment, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Contribution as the three priority themes (those with the Materiality) of our CSR. These themes have a strong association with the priority issues that we have focused on so far (environmental conservation, community contribution, employment of the disabled). We have reconfirmed the background and importance of these three themes and have clarified the future direction for scaling up our initiatives on a broader scale. In addition, we will place emphasis on these themes, as we believe they are directly linked to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Materiality Determination Process
- STEP1 Narrow down from social perspective
- STEP2 Assess from business activity perspective
- STEP3 Executives verify suitability
- STEP4 Materiality determined
Three Priority Themes Defined
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Environment
Environmental conservation is a duty for a company like ours whose operations incur a high environmental burden, so we advocate “consideration for the environment” and “efficient manufacturing processes lead to environment-friendly manufacturing.” Furthermore, we maintain the attitude that it is unthinkable for our operational activities not to include environmental conservation activities.
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Diversity and Inclusion
The basis of our thinking on Diversity and Inclusion is that the integrated strength of personnel with diverse backgrounds and values—whether in terms of gender, race, or so on—is the driving force behind corporate growth. Of course, employment of the disabled is also included in this theme. At the same time, we will do our utmost for all these employees by providing personnel training and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for them.
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Community Contribution
A good relationship with the community is essential for sustainable business. Therefore, we believe it is important to engage with local communities to gain their trust and appreciation. We will continue to actively participate in local activities, and also provide support for the disadvantaged and for human resource development in the communities we serve.
The Basic Policy of Our Priority Themes
In order to further clarify the direction of our CSR activities, we have determined a basic policy for each of our priority themes. Furthermore, we have identified corporate governance as the foundation of the core elements of our CSR and are positioning and developing it within the framework of our CSR.
Three Priority Themes
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Environment
- Consideration for the environment
- Reduction of the environmental burden caused by our operations
- Conservation of the global environment and the realization of a recycling-oriented society
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Diversity and Inclusion
- A work environment in which diverse personnel can flourish
- Health and safety activities based on health and productivity management
- Continuous development of human resources
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Community Contribution
- Community-based activities
- Sustainable activities
- Activities that contribute to community development
Corporate Governance
Enhancing corporate governance to support the core elements of our CSR
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Strengthening of Corporate Governance
- Ensure transparency of management.
- Reinforce the functions of our Board of Directors.
- Strengthen our compliance management.
- Risk management
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Improvement of Information Disclosure
- Promote communication with stakeholders.
- Fair and timely disclosure
We have put into writing our way of thinking on CSR and what our three priority themes are. We are actively pursuing CSR activities focused on divisions central to each priority theme, i.e., the Environment Division, Human Resources Division, Administrative Division, and Fundamental Technology Division. Through activities like these, we are contributing to the realization of a sustainable society and the improvement of our corporate value.
CSR Committee
Companies today strive for sustainable growth through corporate activities that solve an increasing number of problems related to things like climate change, human capital, and human rights. They also face growing pressure from society at large to contribute to solving social problems and disclose information in their business. That is why in January 2023, we formed the CSR Committee, a cross-organizational body to comprehensively deliberate on CSR direction and activities and advise company management on these, mobilize CSR activities, and ensure that information is disclosed appropriately.
Centered on our three priority themes of Environment, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Contribution, the CSR Committee takes on a wide range of sustainability issues such as ESG and the SDGs in order to raise our corporate value and contribute to the sustainable development of society.
To ensure greater practicality in pursuing the three priority themes, the CSR Committee comprises a working team for each one.
