Sustainability of
NIHON PLAST

Basic Policy

Based on the management principles of “Always create products we can be proud of, serve customers, and contribute to society” and “Always create a bright and youthful corporate culture to improve the prosperity of the company”, Nihon Plast Group aims to listen to all stakeholders and contribute to the development of a sustainable society through the manufacture of safe, comfortable, and environmentally friendly parts.
We encourage our suppliers to agree with this policy and act together with us.

Sustainability Promotion System

Identification of Materiality

Based on ISO 26000, Nihon Plast Group mapped 37 core issues by prioritizing “importance to stakeholders” and “importance to Nihon Plast Group” as “High/Middle/Basic” respectively. Based on the results of this analysis, items with high priority in both the horizontal and vertical axes were identified as CSR priorities.

Long-term Vision of our initiative

ESG	SDGs	No.	Materiality	Long-term Vision
Environment		1.	Contribution to local environment through our business	Contribution to a low-carbon society	FY2048 Achieve carbon-neutrality
Contribution to a sound material-cycle society	FY2048 Reduce total waste emissions by 50% (compared to FY2019) Achieve an in-house recycling ratio of at least 45% FY2048 Reduce water resource use by 10% (compared to FY2012)
Contribution to environmental preservation and a society in harmony with nature	Advancement of activities to promote harmony with nature and preservation of ecosystems in collaboration with local communities, administration, NPOs, etc.
Development of environmentally-friendly products	Adoption of light-weight specifications Total elimination of raw materials containing environmentally harmful substances Expanded use of biodegradable and biomass raw materials
Society		2	Achieve development and growth alongside local communities	Promotion of community contribution activities	Promote a strong relationship with local communities
	3	Promotion of diversity in human resources	Achieve a work environment and organizational climate where people of all genders, ages, nationalities, disabilities, experiences, and values, as well as other invisible differences, can actively participate	FY2030 Ratio of women in management positions 10% or higher
FY2030 Ratio of employment of persons with disabilities 3% or higher
	4	Respect for human rights and prohibition of discrimination	Achieve a comfortable and rewarding workplace where basic human rights are respected, diverse values of individuals are accepted, and discrimination does not happen	Zero commuting accidents and accidents accompanied by lost worktime
FY2030 Ratio of male employees taking childcare leave 50% or higher
FY2030 Ratio of taking paid leave 85% or higher
FY2030 Total working hours 1830 hours per person per year or less
FY2030 Raito of re-employment after mandatory retirement 85% or higher
	5	Promotion of CSR throughout supply chain	Build a sustainable supply chain that takes into account the environment and human rights	FY2030 Collaborative agreement rate 100%
	6	Prohibition of corruption and bribery	All employees will comply with laws and regulations, conduct appropriate activities based on high ethical standards, and achieve fair and responsible development of business with the added value they produce driving our competitive edge	Zero corruption and bribery
Governance		7	Emphasis on efficacy and transparency	Maintain fairness and transparency in management, ensure legality of operations, and achieve quick decision-making and execution of business	Zero major governance violations

Contribution to Achievement of the SDGs

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are common global goals to be achieved by 2030, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.
Nihon Plast will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through our business activities and ESG initiatives.

SDGs Initiatives

In order to contribute to the global environment, international and local communities, and to pursue our corporate responsibility, we have set the following as our goals among the 17 SDGs and will promote our efforts.

11 goals that we have set as targets in the 17 SDGs goals

3. Good Health and Welfare for all
5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequality
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder
Engagement

The Nihon Plast Group will communicate with a wide range of stakeholders through various opportunities to build mutual understanding and trust.

Nihon Plast Group Stakeholders

Basic Stance

Customers	We aim to enhance customer trust and satisfaction by providing safe, secure, comfortable, and high-quality products and services.
Employees	We will create a workplace where each and every employee can work with enthusiasm and fulfillment, and maximize their abilities, to achieve corporate growth and improve the lives of our employees.
Business Partners	We will promote CSR-oriented procurement activities through mutual cooperation based on fair and equitable transactions with suppliers.
Shareholders and Investors	We will disclose information to shareholders and investors in a timely and appropriate manner. We will strive to increase corporate value through sustainable growth and aim for highly transparent management.
Local Communities	We will contribute to the development of local communities and coexist with them through our business activities.