The Group conducts its business activities based on our Basic Policy on Sustainability to “Aim to combine contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through our business activities with enhancing our corporate value.” In our procurement activities, we have established a Basic Purchasing Policy and CSR Procurement Guidelines, and we work to fulfill social responsibilities across the entire supply chain and achieve sustainable procurement. The Group believes that the understanding and cooperation of our business partners are essential, and we place importance on conducting assessments and maintaining ongoing dialogue to build a responsible supply chain.
OSAKA SODA Group has established the following policies with regard to its purchasing activities.
1．Compliance with laws and regulations
OSAKA SODA Group complies with Japanese and overseas laws and social norms in its purchasing activities.
2．Human rights and labor
OSAKA SODA Group promotes purchases from business partners that respect human rights and do not engage in unfair discrimination, forced labor, child labor, or other human rights violations.
3．Environment, quality, and safety
With corporate social responsibility in mind, OSAKA SODA Group promotes purchases from business partners that take environmental preservation, quality assurance, and occupational safety into consideration.
4．Fair and impartial transactions
OSAKA SODA Group strives for fair, impartial, and transparent transactions, and builds relationships of trust with our business partners.
5．Managing information
OSAKA SODA Group appropriately manages important matters and information obtained through transactions and strives to maintain confidentiality.
6．Cutting off ties with antisocial forces
OSAKA SODA Group will cut off any relations with antisocial forces and organizations.
OSAKA SODA Group has set a Basic Policy on Sustainability of “aiming to combine contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through our business activities with enhancing our corporate value” and conducted business activities.
In our purchasing activities, we fulfill our social responsibility throughout the supply chain and strive for sustainable procurement. We believe that the understanding and cooperation of our business partners are essential to realize these goals.
We have compiled CSR Procurement Guidelines, which we would like everyone to work on together with OSAKA SODA Group. We ask for everyone’s understanding and action regarding these guidelines.
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CSR Procurement Guidelines
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We conducted an assessment using the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) developed by the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ), targeting domestic raw material providers. The latest survey results are as follows.
Survey Overview
- Survey period: Questionnaire sent and responses requested in May 2024
- Survey content: CSR Procurement Self-Assessment Questionnaire
- Number of companies surveyed: 87
- Number of respondents: 58
- Response rate: 67%
In the FY2024 survey, the results of the questionnaire showed an overall average score across Japan at 87.4%. All categories scored above 80%, and no significant risk cases were identified.
The Group will continue working to identify and mitigate supply chain risks by conducting regular assessments and improving response rates. Furthermore, by confirming supplier initiatives through the survey and maintaining continuous dialogue, we will strengthen relationships and support progress toward sustainable procurement.
The Supplier Hotline is a dedicated channel for our suppliers to report any concerns regarding potential or actual violations of laws, regulations, fraudulent activities, or unethical conduct involving our corporate group.
This initiative aims to ensure transparency and fairness in our business relationships and to foster stronger mutual trust.
If you become aware of any misconduct or suspected violations by our group during the course of business, we encourage you to report it through this hotline.
We will not any disadvantage individual or organization that makes a report because of the report itself.
Please note that reports intended to defame individuals or submitted with dishonest intent will not be accepted.
To submit a report, please use the dedicated form available through the Supplier Hotline.