Sustainability ESG Management: Social Issues / Local Society
Basic Approach
We aim to be a company that is needed and trusted by the community and society by contributing, through our corporate activities, to the creation of a safe and secure society in all regions. We believe that this will not only improve our brand image, but will also lead to increasing our corporate value as we enhance our human capital by good corporate citizenship, as defined in our Code of Conduct.
Please refer to the Company’s website (below) for the Code of Conduct.
https://www.ikont.co.jp/eg/sustainability/management-promo.html
Specific Initiatives
The entire Group, not only domestic but also overseas sites, has been deeply involved in community activities. In addition to organizing local cleanup drives and participating in neighborhood events, we have also been contributing to local communities in Japan and other countries through various initiatives over the years, including making donations at overseas locations. In this way, we have built strong relationships with local communities.
Sponsor of the Mino Stage of the Tour of Japan
NIPPON THOMPSON is a sponsor of the Mino Stage of the Tour of Japan held in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture every year with the aim of helping local revitalization. The “Tour of Japan” is the largest international bicycle road race held in Japan where top athletes from around the world participate.
The “Mino Stage” is a 139.4 km 6 circuit course that passes the clear waters of the Nagara River, reaches a mountain point of 192 m, goes by the Mino-Washi Museum after a parade through the “Udatsu Wall Historical District,” which is an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Every year, many people attend to cheer on the riders.
Donating to victims of heavy rains in Gifu
NIPPON THOMPSON has provided support for victims of disasters living around the Company. In July of 2018, rivers overflowed due to heavy rains in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, causing flood damage to many houses. Many vehicles and furniture were damaged along with infrastructure facilities such as water and sewerage systems, roads, bridges, and public facilities, which greatly affected people’s lives.
To help with recovery efforts, the Company made financial contributions to neighboring areas. It is our genuine desire for all victims to fully recover.
Years of participating in blood drives
NIPPON THOMPSON has actively participated in blood drives for people needing blood transfusions for medical treatments and surgeries. Through posters at Company eating areas, employees are encouraged to participate in blood drives every year, and many show understanding and give support.
At the 2018 Gatherings to Thank Blood Donors held in Gifu Prefecture, the Gifu Factory complex, which is our main production site, received a Certificate of Commendation from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in recognition of the efforts we have been making over the years. We will continue giving proactive support to such blood drives as part of our social contribution activities.
Continuing cleanup activities near factories
NIPPON THOMPSON regularly performs cleaning activities around our factories. As part of the training for new employees, every year, we remove garbage and perform cleaning in the areas around our factories in cooperation with neighbors to help maintain the environment.
In addition to our environmental activities, we will continue making efforts to maintain coexistence with the local community through such cleanup activities.
Hanami and showroom tours
In the spring, we hold gatherings for cherry blossom viewing (hanami) and showroom tours for fulltime employees, contracted employees, part-time workers and their families at the Gifu Factory complex. These are opportunities for developing new relationships in an environment that differs from daily work, and help everyone to deepen their understanding of NIPPON THOMPSON.
The Company will continue engaging in activities that contribute to the local area as a Company that shows consideration for all related parties including employees and their families.
Dialogue with Our Stakeholders
As our business grows globally, we believe that to earn the trust of the international community, not only the Group but also our entire supply chain must take responsible actions to meet the demands of society.
| Major stakeholders | Major channels of dialogue |
|---|---|
| Customers | ●Daily sales activities (all year) ●Exhibitions, private shows (occasionally) ●Factory tours (as needed) ●Agency general meetings (once a year) ●Technical seminars, exchange meetings (as needed) ●Website (all year) |
| Shareholders and investors | ●General Meeting of Shareholders (once a year) ●Presentation meeting for financial results (twice a year) ●IR/SR meetings (about 100 meetings a year) ●Various publications (securities, integrated, and business reports, etc.) ●Website (all year) |
| Business partners | ●Purchasing policy briefings (once a year) ●Purchase partner quality and environmental audits (as needed) ●Green purchasing surveys (as needed) ●CSR purchasing guidelines compliance surveys (as needed) |
| Employees | ●Personnel evaluations and MBO interviews (four times a year) ●Self-report interviews (once per year) ● Stress check diagnosis (once a year) ●Labor and management consultations (as needed) ●Internal newsletter (as needed) ●Various consultation desks (as needed) |
| Local communities | ●Neighborhood cleanup drives (about twice a year at numerous sites in Japan and overseas) ●Donations to nearby organizations (at numerous sites in Japan and overseas, as needed) ●Facilitating company visits by students, business briefing events (as needed) ●Facilitating factory tours for local residents (as needed) |
