Our company has the mission to "grow into a suggestion-giving company" and we aim to form a team that can give suggestions and take spontaneous action being conscious of "going from half to full steps."
As a corporation and as employees, we positively fulfill our responsibilities to society through corporate management and a range of activities, and we work with a sense of pride to achieve trust through our implication of each activity.
CSR activities are the very philosophy of our corporate management. We stand on our stakeholders positions when conducting corporate activities.
CSR approach
Through the practice of CSR, we seek to embody our company's philosophy. We believe that to rise the general level of CSR activities means not only to improve our ability, but also to approach our vision.
Our company is positioned on two wheels, one is CSR as a social organization, and the other is CSR by each single employee to promote our CSR activities.
Organization's CSR -CSR activities promotion following our business activities-
Our company bases its management's core on CSR, and for us its promotion following our business activities is something we regard as most important.
Our company's midterm plan represents our vision for the future, which basically requires setting policies and implementation plans to achieve it.
When presenting the vision of our midterm plan, we set clear midterm plan targets, looking not only at our business challenges but also at CSR focus points.
We take action with the aim of achieving these targets, and CSR activities are developed in the center of the management cycle through which the results of our achievements are evaluated.
CSR focus points included in the achievement of our midterm plan targets are linked to our responses to social demands and also promote the further application of our company's corporate philosophy.
CSR and Framework to Decide Midterm Management Plan
CSR Management Circle
Global Human Rights Policy
Basic Approach to Respect Human Rights
Advancing human rights and
responsible labor practices
We will foster an inclusive culture in which all Bridgestone entities and locations adopt and apply ethical labor practices, build trust with our teammates, and model our respect for diversity and human rights.
In 2018 the Bridgestone Group issued its "Global Human Rights Policy".
This policy establishes the standards and actions that Asahi Carbon as a member of the Bridgestone Group must observe in conducting business activities with respect for human rights and diversity in our community.
The policy was revised in May 2022 to demonstrate a stronger commitment to respect human rights set by international standards.
The policy defines human rights practices in five specific focus areas: respect for diversity and inclusion, prohibition of discrimination and harassment, focus on workplace safety and health, commitment to responsible labor practices and protection of free speech and association.
These focus areas are closely related to the Bridgestone Group "Code of Conduct" and "Global Sustainable Procurement Policy" and are addressed in all daily business affairs.
Human Rights Due Diligence Initiatives
For information on the Bridgestone Group's human rights due diligence initiatives, please refer to the Sustainability page of the Bridgestone corporate website below.
https://www.bridgestone.com/responsibilities/social/human_rights/index.html
CSR purchasing policy
We implement the followings to continue fair and impartial transactions with our business partners and to maintain coexistence and mutual prosperity.
*The Bridgestone Group's efforts to realize a sustainable supply chain will bring long-term environmental, social and economic benefits to stakeholders.
This activity is based on the "Global Sustainable Procurement Policy" formulated in 2018. In order to improve the environment, society and economy in the long term, we work with our business partners to contribute to immediately realize a sustainable supply chain.
A request to our partners
We believe in going forward with CSR activities in mutual cooperation with all our partners.
Below is a resume of our CSR evaluation items and standards. These are the standards we have as goals and we consider them to be the basis for mutual development with our partners.
| CSR compliance | Standards | Detailed examples |
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| General (Human rights, compliance, information management) |
Respect for human rights |
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| Compliance with laws and regulations Thorough information management |
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| Environment | Compliance with environmental laws and regulations |
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| Safety and disaster prevention | Assurance of safe working environments |
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| Substantial management of employees' health |
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| Prevention of fires and other disasters |
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| Quality | Assurance of required specifications, efforts to improve quality | |
| Delivery (supply) | Steady supply |
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| Management | Clear mid- and long-term management policies | |
| Clarification of standards for selecting suppliers |
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| Finance | Maintenance of a sound financial condition | |
| Technology | Active investment for technology development | |
| Swift and accurate response to customers' demands |
Flow of business with new partners
Selection of new business partners:
