Denka Group CSR Basic Policies

Denka's CSR Management

Denka Group CSR Basic Policies

Denka established the Denka Group CSR Basic Policies, which are designed to provide underlying principles with regard to the practice of The Denka Value, a corporate philosophy serving as a cornerstone for all of its business activities from the perspective of addressing ESG issues.
We believe that contributing to a sustainable society is an integral part of our corporate activities and is essential to fulfilling our corporate social responsibilities.
With this in mind, we have identified CSR materiality issues through stakeholder dialogue, specifying areas of focus in terms of CSR activities for all Group members.
Taking a forward-looking approach, we are also working in tandem with our business partners to contribute to SDGs and other initiatives aimed at addressing issues the whole of humanity is now confronting.
Furthermore, we recognize that strict compliance is a prerequisite for continued business operations. Accordingly, we will strive to develop an effective governance system, strictly complying with laws, regulations and international rules in the course of operations while maintaining a strong moral compass. Taking the aforementioned factors into account, we will practice the ten principles described below in furtherance of our efforts to fulfill our responsibilities as a corporate citizen.

E Environment	Environmental preservation and protection	We will proactively facilitate the use of clean energy, take on the development of eco-friendly products and technologies, and promote energy-saving and resource-recycling measures. By doing so, we will help preserve and protect the global environment.
S Social	Value creation via manufacturing	Through the pursuit of innovation, we will deliver products, services and solutions capable of supporting sustainable economic growth and helping resolve issues society is now confronting.
	Prioritization of safety	We will steadfastly abide by our policy of placing the utmost priority on occupational safety, employee health, facility security and disaster prevention in all aspects of our business activities. In this way, we will create a workplace free of accidents and disasters.
	Relationships of trust with customers	We will commit ourselves to delivering products with superior quality while providing sufficient product information to ensure customer satisfaction. We will also remain sincere in customer relations, thereby maintaining relationships of trust with customers.
	Diversity and work-life balance	Respecting the diversity, personalities and unique qualities of all those working for the Denka Group, we will strive to help them determine optimal working styles to ensure they realize their full potential. At the same time, we will create a vibrant workplace, promote employee health and realize a safety-oriented corporate culture.
	Respect for human rights	We respect the human rights of all people while striving to raise human rights awareness and helping to eradicate all kinds of human rights infringement.
	Information disclosure and stakeholder dialogue	We will disclose corporate information in a proactive, effective and fair manner, thereby maintaining constructive dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders.
	Social contribution	As a good corporate citizen, we will proactively play a positive role in society to contribute to sound and sustainable social development.
G Governance	Fair business conduct	We will engage in fair and free competition, appropriate dealings and responsible procurement while maintaining sound relationships with political bodies and administrative agencies.
G Governance	Risk Management	In addition to remaining apprised of risks that may affect our corporate activities, we will implement thoroughgoing and organized crisis management measures to secure resilience against natural disasters, terrorism cyberattacks and other events that cause serious threats to our operations.