Communication with Stakeholders

Basic Policy
Communication with Stakeholders
Dialogue with the Labor Union

Basic Policy

Under its ESG Charter, which declares that ‘we fulfill our corporate responsibility by empowering individual employees to put our corporate philosophy into practice through serious, forward-looking efforts,’ Kaneka Group, aspires as a good corporate citizen to a sustainable future in partnership with all its stakeholders.
We will work to build relationships of trust with stakeholders through active information disclosure and communication with the aim of realizing this sustainable society.

Communication with Stakeholders

Stakeholder	Policy	Communication	Initiatives
Customers	We provide quality products and service value to customers to contribute to the health of society as a whole. We ensure product safety and make thoroughgoing disclosures.	Communication with customers through sales and marketing Information posting on websites and social media Exhibitions Quality assurance/customer support	Product responsibility Exhibition information
Society	We conduct business activities rooted in the local community, promoting social contributions and community engagement. We contribute to creating a healthy community and society through ensuring the safety of plant operations and disclosing information.	Interaction with local residents/participation in local events/dialogue Fostering youth development/hosting plant visits Supporting disaster reconstruction Participation in initiatives	Participation in initiatives Social contribution activities
Shareholders and Investors	Recognizing the importance of our corporate stance and brand value, we provide appropriate returns and timely disclosure to shareholders. Aiming for a healthy company and healthy society, we will increase the level of trust in the Group overall.	Opinion exchange with investors/analysts, holding of business and results briefings Timely and appropriate information disclosure on the corporate website General Meeting of Shareholders	IR information
Employees	Bearing in mind Kaneka Group employees and their family members, we maintain healthy work environments by providing job satisfaction, appropriate treatment and remuneration, and safe working conditions. We also give consideration to diversity.	Communication between employees Employee health consultations Labor-management dialogue Penetration of internal whistleblowing system	Human resources
Vendors	We conduct fair transactions with suppliers and contractors focusing on compliance and build relationships that aim to be mutually beneficial while offering equal opportunities to do business.	Regular questionnaire surveys and dialogue with vendors Cooperation, coprosperity and coexistence with vendors Quality improvement in logistics operations Appropriate information disclosure Internal whistleblowing system	CSR procurement
The Environment	We strive to reduce environmental impact in raw material procurement, manufacturing, transport and other processes. In addition, though the development of cutting-edge materials and unique technologies, we contribute to the health of the global environment and fulfill our social responsibilities.	Initiatives on global environment protection/resource conservation/environmental impact reduction Promotion of environmental impact reduction in raw material procurement Cleaning activities/local forest conservation/environmental conservation activities Appropriate information disclosure	Environment

Dialogue with the Labor Union

We have established joint labor-management objectives and concluded a collective agreement with the Kaneka Labor Union.
Based on mutual trust, and in accordance with the standards, institutions, and procedures for discussion set forth in the collective agreement, we engage in constructive dialogue on issues such as the understanding and penetration of management measures and the improvement of working conditions.
The themes of the central labor-management dialogue in fiscal 2023 include resolving issues related to safety and health, reforming work styles including reducing total actual working hours, and confirming that all employees meet the standard livelihood amount confirmed by labor and management (held 15 times). At workplaces and workplaces labor and management also continue to engage in dialogue aimed at creating healthy, easy-to-work-in, and rewarding workplace environments.
The Health and Safety Committee, which meets once a month at each workplace, includes representatives of the labor union.
Kaneka employs a union shop system, and all regular employees except those in executive positions are members of the Kaneka Labor Union.
As of March 31, 2024, the union had 2,886 members.
The labor-management meetings are mainly held at the center, workplaces, and workplaces to (1) broadly exchange opinions on various issues for the realization of joint labor-management goals and (2) negotiate on systems, working conditions, and their operation.