CSR Procurement
CSR Procurement
Responsible Procurement Initiatives
In all procurement activities within the framework of our business operations, we undertake responsible procurement and management of raw materials and other resources. Our Basic Procurement Policy requires the general manager of each business division to put in place and take charge of an appropriate system to manage procurement, including that of mineral raw materials, with the cooperation of business partners.
Additionally, as part of sustainable raw material procurement that takes due account of the environment and human rights, we have acquired a Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) supply chain certification for a portion of our palm oil procurement.
Green Procurement Based on Basic Procurement Policy
Based on the Basic Procurement Policy, Kaneka Group declared its commitment to pursue green procurement, aiming to reduce the burden on the environment. Based on this commitment, we have established the Green Procurement Standards.
In FY2024, we revised our list of target substances to reflect the addition of regulated substances under the POPs Convention(*1), Chemical Substances Control Law(*2), and EU REACH Regulation(*3). We also revised the Green Procurement Standards accordingly. Recognizing that green procurement initiatives are one of the most important elements of our environmental protection activities, we will continue to work actively with our business partners going forward.
*1POPs Convention: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
*2Chemical Substances Control Law: Act on the evaluation of chemical substances and regulation of their manufacture, etc.
*3EU REACH Regulation: Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals.
Procurement Initiatives
The Procurement Division is responsible for sourcing machinery, equipment, and construction services for the new annex at the Tomatoh Manufacturing Site, as well as for major investment and maintenance projects at various sites. We accurately track information on constantly changing market conditions and procurement environments, and we consider and execute strategic procurement accordingly.
We are developing new business partners in Japan and overseas while also strengthening relationships with existing partners. We also work to build partnerships that co-create mutual value through ongoing communication with our business partners.
We began revising our requirements for suppliers to achieve responsible supply chain management as part of our CSR procurement efforts.
Initiatives for Logistics Safety
In FY2024, we developed an annual plan for environmental, safety and health matters in logistics safety initiatives and are working with transport companies to implement it.
We hold monthly Safety Meetings to share information and have established a new Liquid Chlorine Accident Response Manual for transporting poisonous and deleterious substances. We also continue activities to further strengthen our initial response capabilities in emergencies, including conducting transport abnormality notification drills with transport companies that simulate logistics disruptions during nights and holidays.
At logistics sites, we began safety initiatives using new sensing technologies. Representative examples include installing dashcams, warehouse management cameras, and forklifts with automatic braking systems to prevent logistics incidents before they occur.
We will continue working with transport companies to further improve safety management and systematically advance digital transformation and AI initiatives, working toward safer and more secure logistics operations.
Three-company joint leak drill
Forklift with automatic rear braking
Declaration of Partnership Building
Based on the belief that it is important to actively work on strengthening the supply chain, Kaneka endorses the aims of the Council on Promoting Partnership Building for Cultivating the Future advanced by the Cabinet Office and other related ministries and agencies. We announced our Declaration of Partnership Building in October 2022. The aim is to build new partnerships by promoting cooperation, coexistence, and coprosperity with business partners in the supply chain and other business operators seeking to create value.
CHECK & ACT
Kaneka Group continues to engage in procurement activities based on the Green Procurement Standards.
