SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
We have established a policy and guidelines to guide our efforts to incorporate sustainability into our business activities.
Sustainable Business Strategy
We established the Sustainable Business Strategy to bridge our long-term vision with our policy on stakeholder engagement.
KOKUYO Group Environmental Policy
Building a sustainable society will require the creation of a decarbonized and recycling-oriented society that can coexist with nature. The KOKUYO Group Environmental Policy sets out specific actions to that end.
KOKUYO Group Code of Conduct
After we started expanding globally, it became apparent that we needed to define a set of common behavioral standards while giving leeway to local differences, such as cultural differences, differences in values, and differences in legal interpretations. To that end, we established the KOKUYO Group Code of Conduct.
KOKUYO Group Safety and Health Basic Policy
KOKUYO believes that creation of a safe, secure and pleasant working environment, safety measures in times of disaster and other measures are the foundations for employees to work vigorously and demonstrate their full abilities. To that end, we established the KOKUYO Group Safety and Health Basic Policy. We have signed up to the Valuable 500 to support diversity and the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace.
KOKUYO Health and Productivity Management Declaration
We support employee health and productivity on the belief that the key to employee well-being is to encourage employees to take an interest in their health and engage positively at work.
Our commitment is enshrined in the KOKUYO Health and Productivity Management Declaration, which is aligned with the Sustainable Business Strategy.
KOKUYO Group Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
The KOKUYO Group Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy was established on January 1, 2025, in line with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Guidelines for the Prevention of Bribery of Foreign Public Officials.
Circular Economy Policy: SUTENAI CIRCLE
We created the Circular Economy Policy as an updated version of the eco-batsu initiative, which we have continued since 2008. The policy is designed to support closed-loop recycling and reduce recycling speed by reinforcing the areas of use, collection, and recycling. Through communication with users and the venous industry, we will shift to truly circular products and roll out maintenance and collection services for circulation.
KOKUYO Group Sustainable Procurement Policy
The KOKUYO Group Sustainable Procurement Policy enshrines our commitment to ensuring that our procurement activities contribute to a sustainable planet and society. Under this policy, we communicate our belief in co-creation with empathy to our supply chain partners, work to build mutual trust with them, and continue working with them to fulfill our collective social responsibility to support development of society.
KOKUYO Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines
To ensure that our supply chain contributes to a sustainable planet and society, we established the KOKUYO Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines. Based on the Sustainable Procurement Policy, these guidelines clarify the requirements and expectations for both KOKUYO and our suppliers.
Declaration on Building Partnerships
We declare our commitment to building new partnerships with suppliers for specified purposes, in which we collaborate and further our mutual interests with our supply-chain partners. These partnerships will facilitate supply-chain transactions and create value, contributing to a more sustainable world.
Policy on Multistakeholder Processes
As part of our commitment to creating a self-directed, collaborative society, we create value together with a diverse range of stakeholders, including employees, supply chain partners, and investors.
KOKUYO Group Policy on Timber Procurement
In 2011, we released the KOKUYO Group Policy on Timber Procurement to enshrine our commitment to sustainable use of forest resources.
KOKUYO Group Paper and Timber Procurement Standards
We recognize the roles played by forests such as in curbing global warming and promoting biodiversity. Accordingly, we have established the KOKUYO Group Paper and Timber Procurement Standards. We are aiming with these standards for development in harmony with forest resources in the future while taking into consideration legality, transparency and sustainability in relation to the procurement of materials.
KOKUYO Quality Pledge
The KOKUYO Quality Pledge enshrines our commitment to quality. In line with this pledge, we will satisfy customers and earn their trust by delivering products and services that enrich work, learning, and living. We will also manage risks effectively and ensure the accuracy of information about our products and services.
