Sustainability | Sustainability

Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were unanimously adopted at a UN Summit in September 2015. The SDGs, to be achieved by 2030, build on the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted in 2000 with the aim of realizing a better global society, and aim to achieve 17 international goals and 169 targets (232 indicators) related to poverty, inequality, education, the environment, and other issues not only in emerging countries but also in developed countries and all countries and regions.
Based on the ideas set forth in the Corporate Philosophy (Corporate Mind in Mind), the Suncall Group considers provision of products and services that meet customer needs, creation of new products through development, and execution of sound business activities to be the basis of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and promotes activities with the aim of achieving this throughout the Group.

The Suncall Group was one of the first companies to introduce environmentally friendly production lines (lead-free fluidized bed heat treatment equipment and pickling line washing). It has been involved in the creation and production of parts for EVs and has also developed products in the medical field (participation in the development and production of walking assistance robots) and in improving the local environment (a bamboo charcoal production method that reduces CO₂ emissions as a measure against bamboo damage).

Through these business activities, we hope to contribute to the 17 goals of the SDGs.

At the same time, through ISO 14001 promotion activities, we continuously assess and manage the various impacts and risks that the Suncall Group’s business activities pose to the global environment and human society, and disclose information as appropriate.

In addition to this, we aim to contribute to the SDGs through the Suncall Group’s technologies, products, and services, as well as through various partnerships.

Support for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Suncall Group
supports the
Sustainable
Development Goals
(SDGs).

Sustainability Management

The promotion of sustainability management based on the Suncall Group Corporate Philosophy will allow us to continue to create new value by taking on the challenge of solving social issues so that we can be an irreplaceable presence for our customers and society.
Within the framework of sustainability management, we will pursue sustainable growth and contribution to the environment and society through our business, restructuring our business portfolio and strengthening our business management.

Suncall Group Basic Policy for Sustainability Promotion

In accordance with our Fundamental Philosophy, we have established the Suncall Group Basic Policy for Sustainability Promotionand take systematic action as an organization to make sustainability one of our management issues.

We will contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by identifying materiality (key issues) that the Group must resolve on a priority basis, incorporating them into a management plan, and working to resolve them through each of our business activities.

Suncall Group Basic Policy for Sustainability Promotion

Global Environment: We will contribute to the reduction of environmental impact through the development and manufacture of environmentally friendly products.
We will reduce the environmental impact of our business activities.
Society: We will promote business activities that take into consideration the human rights of all stakeholders related to our business activities.
We will build a strong relationship of trust by fully listening to the voices of society and reflecting them in our business activities.
We will develop and apply technologies to solve problems and win the trust of our customers.
We will strive to keep our partners up-to-date on the latest developments and ensure that they understand our approach to sustainability, and aim to build a sustainable value chain through fair and stable business dealings.
We will provide products and services that support safe living environments.
Company Employees: We will respect each person’s human rights, individuality, and work style.
We will strive to develop human resources who can think and act on their own initiative by promoting fair evaluation of abilities and becoming a company in which employees feel a sense of pride.
We will aim to create a work environment in which each individual can maximize their abilities.
Corporate Management: We will strive to enhance IR activities and disclose appropriate information to our shareholders.
We will comply with laws, regulations, and social norms, and strive to work appropriately with our stakeholders.

Sustainability Promotion System

The Sustainability Committee, chaired by the President and Executive Officer and composed of management members including Directors, has formulated the Suncall Group Basic Policy for Sustainability Promotion and is working to resolve materiality (key issues).

The basic policies, including materiality, discussed by the Sustainability Committee are developed into issues for each department to resolve after approval by the Management Conference and the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

Management Conference

Sustainability Committee

Committee Chair: President and Executive Officer
Members: Directors, Executive Officers, General Managers, Division Managers
Agenda: Review and promotion of sustainability policies and measures

Concept of Materiality (Key Issues)

Materiality (Key Issues)

To promote sustainability management more effectively, we identify targets for focused investment of management resources from among various social issues with a long-term perspective.

Suncall Group Materiality			Our Approach
BiodiversityBusiness continuity	Materiality that leads to value creation	Responding to climate change	Resource recycling and environmentally friendly manufacturing Solving problems through the development and application of technologies Contribution to carbon neutrality by developing and providing EV products and bamboo charcoal applied productsAdoption of production lines that reduce environmental impact
		Contributing to a secure social life	Reducing risk in the event of automobile accidents through our products Promoting communication with society and coexisting with local communities Promoting business activities that take into consideration the human rights of all stakeholders
		Contributing to an aging society	Contributing to the age of 100 years of life through walking assistance robots, etc.
	Materiality for the foundation of business continuity	Promoting a diverse workforce	Providing an environment in which a diverse workforce can thrive (Diversity and Inclusion) Aiming to obtain the Kurumin certification by the end of FY2022
		Respect for human rights	Improving the labor environment in each country Fostering human resources with flexible ideas and high levels of knowledge and skills Creating an optimal and rewarding work environment
		Putting into practice corporate management that supports sustainable growth	Enhancing corporate governance Thoroughly managing compliance and risk

Suncall Group Sustainability Implementation Plan

ESG Classifi- cation	Suncall Group Materiality			Our Approach	FY2022 Implementation Plan
E Environment	Global Environment	Materiality that leads to value creation	Responding to climate change	Resource recycling and environmentally friendly manufacturing	Target: Planned reduction of CO₂ emissions with a view to achieving carbon neutrality in 2050 1. Resource and energy conservation 1) Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions Waste reduction: Practicing the six principles (cease, correct, stop, reduce, collect, change) Introducing renewable energy Upgrading to devices with the greatest energy-saving performance Retrofitting buildings to save energy (heat shielding, ventilation, etc.) Introducing eco-cars (HVs, PHVs, BEVs) 2) Promotion of continual improvement that leads to resource conservation Reducing main materials, sub-materials, and consumables through cost improvement activities, increasing facility operating rates, improving production methods, etc. Reducing process loss by promoting quality improvement activities 2. Waste reduction 1) Improvement of the waste-to-social circulation ratio Promoting 3R activities (including conversion to valuable resources) Reducing waste generation Reuse of parts, etc. Recycling into raw materials
				Solving problems through the development and application of technologies (Society and Customers) Contribution to carbon neutrality by developing and providing EV products and bamboo charcoal applied products Adoption of production lines that reduce environmental impact	Developing and mass-producing high-performance products for EVs
					Developing and providing applied products made from bamboo charcoal produced by clean process from abandoned bamboo groves
					Entering new markets and expanding orders for electrification-related products such as industrial equipment and power generation systems
					Developing and expanding sales of environmentally friendly products
S Society	Society		Contributing to a secure social life	Reducing risk in the event of automobile accidents through our products	Developing and supplying products that contribute to the functional improvement of automobile preventive safety and collision safety
				Promoting communication with society and coexisting with local communities	Coexisting with community, society, and partnerships 1) Implementation and participation in various environmental events Implementing a beautification campaign around the factory Implementing public relations activities for environmental preservation Participating in regional councils, liaison meetings, etc. Participating in community disaster prevention activities
				Promoting business activities that take into consideration the human rights of all stakeholders	Deepening understanding of international norms and laws, regulations, and philosophies in each country related to human rights among officers and employees within the supply chain Developing a human rights policy Establishing a system through dialogue with experts, etc. Demonstrating commitment internally and externally
			Contributing to an aging society	Contributing to the age of 100 years of life through walking assistance robots, etc.	Support for the desire to walk, not only from the hardware side, but also from the service and software side
G Governance	Company Employee	Materiality for the foundation of business continuity	Promoting a diverse workforce	Providing an environment in which a diverse workforce can thrive	Promoting diverse human resources to management positions Establishing a personnel system that makes it easy for anyone to take on the challenge of management positions Conducting leadership training for women
			Promoting a diverse workforce	Aiming to obtain the Kurumin certification by the end of FY2022	Maintaining an employment system that supports career advancement while raising children Creating a workplace environment that facilitates employees, regardless of gender, to take childcare leave Establishing childcare support systems that exceed Kurumin certification standards Implementing public relations activities, etc. to promote the use of childcare leave
			Respect for human rights	Improving the labor environment in each country	Deepening understanding of international norms and laws, regulations, and philosophies in each country related to human rights among officers and employees within the Group Establishing a system through dialogue with experts, etc. Demonstrating commitment internally and externally
				Fostering human resources with flexible ideas and high levels of knowledge and skills	Developing employees who can work globally Developing human resources through industry-academia-government collaboration Expanding language education Conducting management skills training for mid-level employees and above
				Creating an optimal and rewarding work environment	Pursuing the ideal way to work Reviewing personnel system Stimulating two-way communication Promoting the provision of a safe and optimal work environment that takes into consideration the health of employees
	Corporate Management		Putting into practice corporate management that supports sustainable growth	Enhancing corporate governance	Conducting each operation in accordance with the corporate governance code compliance policy 1) Enhancement of IR activities Holding online briefings for individual investors Expanding information dissemination, such as news releases 2) Management of progress and promotion of achieving the medium-term management plan
	Corporate Management			Thoroughly managing compliance and risk	Establishing and operating a compliance system Revising Hotline Rules and expanding global response Implementing compliance questionnaire and corrective actions Implementing compliance training Establishing an internal information management system Establishing and operating a risk management system Organizing a risk map Determining measures to be taken to address priority issues