Toward the Realization of a Sustainable Society and Environment
Sustainability Basic Policy
The TECHNO ASSOCIE Group has developed its business with an emphasis on ties with all stakeholders, based on its Corporate Principles and Business Policy "Heart-to-Heart Bonds."
We will continuously aim to contribute to the sustainable development of society and improve our corporate value as a value-creating company that meticulously responds to social issues and customer needs.
We will actively promote initiatives to realize a sustainable society from the perspectives of "society," "environment," and "corporate governance."
CSR Sustainability Promotion System
The Sustainability Management Committee will take the lead in promoting sustainability and CSR activities across the company.
CSR Material Issues
Material issues 2025
TECHNO ASSOCIE will strengthen its corporate sustainability initiatives in order to contribute to solving social issues through its business activities and to realize medium-to long-term enhancement of corporate value. As part of this effort, the "CSR Priority Issues" that are addressed on an important and priority basis are as follows.
Quality and the Environment
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Continued certification of the Quality Management System (ISO9001) Continue certification of environmental management systems (ISO14001) |
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| Environmental Commitments |
Control on hazardous substances : Storage, Usage, Disposal Control on Chemical Substances contained in products Control on Clean Water and Discharged Water Sales of environmentally-friendly products/Sales ratio of environmentally-friendly products 25% or more Reduction of waste and recycling/final landfill rate of waste 1.0% or less |
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Disclosure of Greenhouse Gases emission and setting target on the reduction of Greenhouse Gases emission Reduction of CO2 emissions: CO2 emissions per unit of sales 1.74 tons or less |
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Initiatives regarding Social Issues
| Supply Chain Management | Implementation of CSR Questionnaires and initiatives to eliminate risk on CSR activities. |
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| Diversity and Inclusion |
Disclosure of invesstment on human capital Promotion of Womenʼs Participation and Advancement, appointment of foreign executives, etc. Promotion of employment of people with disabilities. Continue to develop human resources who can work globally |
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| Work-life Balance | Establishment and promotion of a lively workplace and a work-life balance |
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| Initiatives for Human Rights | Initiatives for Human Rights (Conducting human rights due diligence.) |
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| Occupational Safety and Health | Realization of safety in the working environment through activities which aim to reduce the risk of accident. |
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Zero occupational accidents (injuries) and reduction of material damage accidents in forklifts and company cars Promotion of safety activities by top management and continued implementation of safety patrols |
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| Social contribution | Maintenance on policy and system for community contribution activities. |
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Governance
| Compliance | Obedience to laws regarding security of products |
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| Initiatives to promote proper dealings with contractors |
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| Implementation of compliance training |
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| Enhancement of the awareness of the whistleblower system established to receive internal and external reports |
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| Risk Management | Enhancing Business Continuity (Strengthening Resilience) |
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Measures for cybersecurity Continue to implement information security education Preparation of manuals for major disaster and infectious disease. Continued implementation of security export control education |
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Evaluation of the Company's Efforts
EcoVadis
Our group has been undergoing sustainability assessments by Eco-Vadis*, an independent external organization, since 2020, and we're
continuously using these evaluations for improvement.
In the 2024 sustainability ratings, TECHNO ASSOCIE was awarded the Commitment Badge in recognition of our commitment to sustainability across the world and all industries. This signifies our Group’s steady progress in driving sustainability initiatives.
We take this rating seriously and consider it encouragement to further strengthen our commitment to CSR initiatives. We will continue to strive for continuous improvement, aiming to grow as a company that earns even greater trust from our stakeholders and contributes to the sustainable development of society.
* EcoVadis is an international assessment organization for corporate sustainability. The evaluation methods conform to international CSR standards such as the United Nations Global Compact, Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) and ISO 26000.
* Please note that the evaluation results for 2025 are currently under review.
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