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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, by contributing to the environment and society through our business and strengthening our corporate governance.

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

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
Materiality that leads to value creation	E	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 products Adoption of production lines that reduce environmental impact
	S	Contributing to a secure social life	Improving mobility safety through product contributions Enhancing social infrastructure by expanding communications-related business Promoting communication with society and coexisting with local communities Promoting business activities that take into consideration the human rights of all stakeholders
	S	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	G	Promoting human capital management	Improving employee engagement Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Developing challenge-ready human resources
		Putting into practice corporate management that supports sustainable growth	Enhancing corporate governance
			Improving safety and quality
			Thoroughly managing compliance and risk
			Ensuring information security and cyber security compliance

Suncall Group Sustainability Implementation Plan

Suncall Group Materiarity				Our Approach	Implementation Plan
Materiality that leads to value creation	E Environment	Global Environment	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 Adopting systematization and paperless 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 3. Environmentally conscious procurement Adopting products (fixtures and sub-materials) with Eco Mark certification (Starting in FY2025; 5% increase in adoption over FY2024, with similar increases thereafter)
				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	Aiming to enhance the ultimate energy management technology in electric powertrains Developing and mass-producing high-performance products for EVs Expanding applications to motorcycles by promoting current sensor development Expanding applications to motorcycles by promoting the development of current sensors Saving energy in electric vehicles by reducing the weight and power consumption of existing current sensor products Refining our EV technology by supplying electric components to Formula E Saving energy in electric vehicles through mass production of busbars (at Hirose, Kikuchi, US, and other domestic and overseas bases) Reducing vehicle weight by expanding our lineup of long, flexible busbars Energy savings through development and expanded sales of magnet wire (a product that improves the efficiency of EV motors) Energy savings through mass production of LED elements for automotive headlights Commencement of consideration for adoption of green steel (CO₂-free material) Continued promotion of renewable energy utilization (in addition to promoting the introduction of existing solar power generation, commencement of verification for the introduction of perovskite, a next-generation solar cell)
					Developing and providing applied products made from bamboo charcoal produced by clean process from abandoned bamboo groves Development of screen ink (bamboo charcoal for paint) Capacitors Development of superheated steam boilers (CO₂)
					Entering new markets and expanding orders for electrification-related products such as industrial equipment and power generation systems Current Sensor for Inverters
	S Society	Society	Contributing to a secure social life	Improving mobility safety through product contributions	Developing and supplying products that contribute to the functional improvement of automobile preventive safety and collision safety EV brake-related products (anti-roll, brake units (including ABS)) EV power relay-related products
				Enhancing social infrastructure by expanding communications-related business	Contributing to the convenience of the network society through the expansion of our communications-related business (optical communication connectors, optical communication adapters)
				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	To deepen the understanding among officers and employees regarding international norms, national laws, and philosophies related to human rights
			Contributing to an aging society	Contributing to extended healthy life expectancy through walking assistance robots, etc.	Orthobot: Supporting the desire to walk not only through hardware but also through service and software solutions Expanding sales of EMS-related products
Materiality for the foundation of business continuity	G Governance	Company Employee	Promoting human capital managemen	Improving employee engagement	Developing action plans by all departments and continuously reviewing work environments Encouraging employees to take paid leave Performing multifaceted evaluations of managers
				Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	Providing an environment in which a diverse workforce can thrive Conducting training on women’s participation Improving workplace environments to achieve the next-generation action plan
				Developing challenge-ready human resources	Establishing positions to train future management candidates Introducing goal management to promote change and transformation
		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
				Improving safety and quality	Safty 1) Reducing Group occupational accidents to zero 2) Reducing Group fire incidents to zero Quality 1) Enhancing the quality assurance system Adopting customer satisfaction initiatives Undertaking activities that incorporate the IATF 16949 structure 2) Maintaining and improving global quality 3) Strengthening quality-related training 4) Passing on skills and know-how
				Thoroughly managing compliance and risk	Establishing and operating a compliance system Revising Hotline Rules and expanding global response Implementing compliance training Establishing and operating a risk management system Organizing and updating risk maps Determining measures to be taken to address priority issues
				Response to Information Security and Cybersecurity	1) Strengthening the Management System for Confidential Information 2) Strengthening incident and accident response systems for information security and cybersecurity 3) Implementation of education on information security and cybersecurity