Fujikura Group CSR Activities of International Partnership Introduction and Utilization of International Initiatives and Guidelines The Fujikura Group regards it as the Group's corporate social responsibility (CSR) to make the creation of a sustainable society and the sustainable development of the Group compatible. Based on this recognition, we are fostering a range of CSR activities in line with the Group's philosophy, basic policies and action guidelines on CSR. We are accelerating our global business activities in more than 20 countries and regions toward the achievement of the highly ambitious targets set in the Group's 2015 Mid-Term Business Plan. In the process, we are receiving more expectations and requests from society and stakeholders regarding our CSR activities. In our effort to firmly meet these expectations and requests, which are increasing in depth and complexity, we are proactively introducing the relevant international initiatives and guidelines. The Fujikura Group is mainly fostering the introduction and use of the following international initiatives and guidelines in the globalization of its business. Sustainability Reporting Guidelines of the GRI ISO 26000: Guidance on Social Responsibility by the ISO The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, etc. Status of Introduction and Utilization The following shows the status of introduction and utilization of the initiatives and guidelines. Initiatives/Guidelines Status of Utilization Introduction to CSR Activities Used as the CSR Report Creation Criteria Inclusion of a Comparison Table in the Report Introduction and Utilization on the Intranet Creation of a Yearly Report Sustainability Reporting Guidelines of the GRI ○ ○ ISO 26000: Guidance on Social Responsibility by the ISO ○ ○ ○ ○ The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact ○ ○ ○ ○ United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ○ ○ OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises ○ ○ ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy ○ ○ Version 1.0 of the International Integrated Reporting Framework, IIRC ○ ○ UK Stewardship Code, Financial Reporting Council ○ Japan's Stewardship Code, Financial Services Agency ○ Japan's Corporate Governance Code, Tokyo Stock Exchange and Financial Services Agency ○ ○ FTSE4Good Index Series, London Stock Exchange ○ Revised EICC Code of Conduct (v.5.0), Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) ○ ○ Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the Sendai Declaration ○ Gender equality-related ideas and measures implemented in the EU ○ United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) ○ United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) (seven principles) ○ Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women, United ○ Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2012, Japanese Ministry of the Environment ○ ○ Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) (Non-governmental organization) ○ ○ United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21) ○ United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ○ OECD Environmental Outlook to 2050 ○ BLUE Map Scenario, International Energy Agency (IEA) ○ United Nations Millennium Ecosystem Assessment ○ Convention on Biological Biodiversity, United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED, Earth Summit) ○ National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan 2012-2020National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan 2012-2020 ○ Global Risks Report 2015, World Economic Forum ○ GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard, World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development ○ UN "SDGs" ○ ○ OECD "BEPS" ○ Activities to Help Establish an International Framework Fujikura became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) on September 3, 2013, expressing support for the universal and international principles advocated by the United Nations on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. By participating in the UNGC activities, the company is helping the United Nations build up an international framework beyond national and regional boundaries. Under the leadership of the United Nations and the Global Compact Network Japan (GC-NJ), the Fujikura Group is conducting activities for the establishment of the framework. [Main Activities] In CSR supply chain management activities, the Fujikura group held partners' meetings for suppliers in Japan, China, and Thailand. In the meetings, we requested efforts toward CSR from participating businesses based on the UN Global Compact's 10 principles that stress the importance of "human rights" and "corruption prevention" and asked for cooperation with the Fujikura group's CSR activities. On September 26th of 2015, the "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" (Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]* 17 goals, 169 targets) was adopted at the United Nations summit held at the UN for international topics that nations, local governments, business, and groups must address. Given CSR promotions, the Fujikura group implemented campaigns for dissemination as well as making it clear which of the 17 goals and 169 targets set as development goals were "things we have already done," "things we will address," and "things outside our scope for involvement." Using a matrix approach, we set which fields and themes (priority topics) we would actively become involved in, and are promoting efforts for conquering the 2030 topics in collaboration with society internationally.*SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals. Activities Supporting the UN Global Compact Following a decision made by its CSR Committee (Management Committee) in July 2013, Fujikura Ltd. announced its support to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), which outlines the universal and international principles on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. Subsequently, on September 3, 2013, the company became a signatory to the UNGC and also joined the Global Compact Network Japan (GC-NJ). The UNGC, which is based on the Ten Principles, provides a global framework for companies and other organizations to act as good corporate citizens for the creation of a sustainable society by displaying leadership in a responsible manner. Fujikura is conducting activities under this framework. Speech by Director Campaign poster to be posted by every September [Awareness-Raising Activities Conducted to Steadily Implement the UNGC] Actor Description of the Activity President of Fujikura The president explains the significance of the UNGC in the following speeches: - Speeches made in educational seminars for new employees - Speeches addressed to employees of Fujikura and other Group companies - Speeches addressed to suppliers CSR Committee The CSR Committee is working to raise employees' awareness through the following: - Educational seminars for new employees - CSR education provided to employees -Awareness-raising campaign held every September - Dispatch of information to employees on the intranet - Creation of a comparison table between the Ten Principles and the Group's activities Procurement department At the partners' meeting held by the procurement department, participating suppliers are briefed on the UNGC. - The president and director in charge formulate explanations about the UNGC in the meeting. [Group policy and main activities corresponding to 10 principles] The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact The Fujikura Group's Policy and Guidelines Corresponding to Each Principle Major Activities Human Rights Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and -Fujikura Group CSR Activity Guidelines (14)We respect the rights of all people and never allow human rights violation, including forced labor and child labor. -Personal Affairs-Basic Principles -Establishment of Human Rights Principles -Creation of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 Statement -World human rights day campaign held in December -Human rights weekly campaign held in December -Employment of people with disabilities, Promotion of appointment of foreign employees -Promotion of women's success in the group -Promotion of health and productivity management by the group -In-house human resource development training -Promoting the creation of a comfortable working environment -No overtime day conducted every week -Sports aid for people with intellectual disabilities -Promote conflict mineral investigation Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. -Criteria for the management of employees' health and safety for ethical considerations -Fujikura Group Management of adequate working hours activity policy -Fujikura Group Harassment Prevention Policy -Fujikura Group's Employee Wellness Initives -Fujikura Group Conflict Minerals Policy Labour Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; -Criteria for the management of employees' health and safety for ethical considerations -Labor-management talks emphasizing adequate consultation -Basic philosophy promotion activities of personnel policy -Safety and health management and ethical considerations -Promotion of Fujikura Group CSR Basic Principles and action guidelines -Introducing Fujikura Group CSR Basic Principles etc. in company intra -Performing forced light-off after 7 p.m. -Request CSR efforts to business partners -Survey on the ratio of female managers in group companies -Promotion system for appointing foreign employees -Human resource development at overseas field skills development school -Implemented CSR questionnaire on suppliers Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; -Criteria for the management of employees' health and safety for ethical considerations Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and -Criteria for the management of employees' health and safety for ethical considerations Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. -Criteria for the management of employees' health and safety for ethical considerations -Fujikura Group CSR Activity Guidelines (12)We aim to create a comfortable workplace, where all employees can fully demonstrate their initiatives and creativity, without discrimination. (13)We work on providing employees with opportunities equally and do all we can to assist them in maintaining their work-life balance. Environment Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; -Fujikura Group Global Environment Charter -Fujikura Group Environmental Management Action Guidelines -The Fujikura Group's Policy on Managing Chemical Substances used in Products -Promoting targets through group environmental management guidelines -Management of chemical substances and VOC management -Light down in groups -"Environmental-Site Working Group" activity -Biogarden "Fujikura Kiba Millennial Woods" opened to the area -Biotope briefing held twice a year -Environmental survey of suppliers and request for improvement -Audit and impact assessment of group bases -Participated in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area Expansion Professional -Promotion of green spot biotope at business office Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and -Regulation of Managing Chemical Substances used in Products -The Fujikura Group's guidelines on biodiversity conservation -Fujikura's guidelines on SOCs -Long-term vision for Biodiversity "Roadmap 2030" -Fujikura Group Environmental Challenge 2050(Four Challenges) Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. -Fujikura Group Environmental Management Action Guidelines -Guideline for Expanding Environmentally Friendly Products -Certification and registration of green products and green mind products -Development and promotion of environmentally friendly products -Promote management of chemical substances contained in products Anti-Corruption Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. -Fujikura Group CSR Activity Guidelines (1)We conduct corporate activities sincerely, complying with all relevant laws and regulations in the various counties and regions we operate in good faith. We conduct ourselves with a sense of ethics and social decency, recognizing ourselves as members of society. -The Fujikura Group Anti-Corruption Policy -Fujikura Code of Conduct -Establish group anti-corruption policy -Compliance essential training, e-learning implemented -Anti-corruption policy on intra-company intranet Initiatives of SDGs Fujikura Group Initiative to SDGs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) clarifies global priority issues and what should be done for 2030 and as a common goal or target for all humanity, all organizations and people who can participate. It is an international behavior on a global scale trying to cooperate in each position. Unlike the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), SDGs expect creativity and innovation power to solve problems, not only in the country but also in companies. In addition, SDGs covers a wide range of issues related to corporate activities such as climate change and environmental degradation, so we can work together with corporate management strategies. *SDGs（Sustainable Development Goals） The following can be considered as the merit that a company can enjoy. 1. Potential for future business opportunities 2. To deal with issues related to corporate activities such as climate change, we can collaborate with management issues of companies 3. It will lead to the stability of society and expansion of the market necessary for the continuous development of the company 4. Companies can expect evaluation and support of stakeholders such as customers and employees through integration of SDGs and management issues Relationship between the formulation of "SDGs" and the Fujikura Group At the United Nations Summit held at the United Nations Headquarters on September 26, 2015, 17 targets and 169 targets for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) were adopted. SDGs are international issues addressed by nations, municipalities, companies, organizations and individuals to participate in during the 15 years from 2016 to 2030, and humanitarian efforts. In developing the SDGs, not only the delegates of each country but also groups, companies and individuals participate. Among them, the United Nations Global Compact played its central role. As a member of the United Nations Global Compact, the Group participated in the activities of formulating SDGs by providing the results of examination on "Goals and targets that can be addressed as a company. Toward the formulation of the UN SDGs Following the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ending in 2015, the post-2015 Development Agenda "Sustainable Development Objectives (SDGs) " was decided, the Group watched the trend from the United Nations Summit in September 2015 and started considering future efforts. SDG Compass, the guidelines for promoting SDGs The Fujikura Group uses SDG Compass as a guideline for promoting efforts towards SDGs. SDG Compass is a handbook "SDGs Corporate Behavioral Guidelines" that clearly shows the process of how company should use SDGs while proceeding. SDG Compass was created with the collaboration of the United Nations Global Compact, the Global Reporting Initiative(GRI), and the World Business Council (WBCSD). In addition, SDG Compass shows the process of how enterprises align SDGs with management strategy and contribute to SDGs as five steps. Concept of Corporate Responsibility of SDG Compass SDG Compass seeks corporations to comply with relevant laws regardless of size, type of business, and location in which they operate, to maintain the minimum standards established internationally and respect the universal authority. This way of thinking is similar to the concept of the CSR philosophy and basic policy stipulated by the Group. In addition, the Group is engaged in international activities such as the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations' Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD 'Multinational Corporate Behavior Guidelines', ILO' Three-Party Declaration on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy Principles' Guidelines and Initiatives are the basis of CSR promotion, so we also follow the way that SDG Compass is pursuing in the way we proceed. How to Proceed with the Fujikura Group To promote SDGs efforts, the Group utilizes the five steps (Figure 1) of SDG Compass and is working on each step in order. [Five steps on SDG Compass] Step 1: Understand SDGs Step 2: Determine priority issues Step 3: Set a goal Step 4: Integrating management Step 5: Reporting and communication [Figure 1] 5 Steps of SDG Compass Fujikura Group Initiatives The efforts to determine the "priority issues" of the SDGs were decided through the following three analyzes: (1)Relationship of SDGs and the Fujikura group's "materiality", and "2020 Medium-term CSR Priority Measures" The Fujikura group's CSR committee confirmed the relationship of the "4 fields of emphasis (materiality)" set down in the Fujikura Group CSR Principles and the SDGs 17 goals. It was confirmed that each field of the "4 materialities" connected to any of the SDGs 17 goals. Also, the correlation between the 12 mid-term goal themes of the Fujikura group's "CSR Priority Measures" ending in 2020 and the SDGs' 17 goals was confirmed. The result was confirmation of many thematic relations and of the possibility of contributions toward SDGs. [Figure 2] Interrelationship among four CSR materialities, SDGs 17 goals, 20 medium-term CSR priority measures (2) "Matrix analysis" and "Analysis of high values" of 17 SDG goals. The Fujikura group decided "priority topics" for topics to address first from the 17 SDG goals using materiality and matrix methods along with the SDG Compass guidelines. The CSR committee used a "averaged matrix analysis" (Fig. 4) to analyze average points distributions for the 17 SDG goals. Goals were listed on the two axes of "societal interest" and "relevance to Fujikura business," and rated in four tiers. Furthermore, analysis was also implemented to evaluate significance based on total ratings for items rated "extremely high" or "high" by any committee members. Matrix analysis (3) Supply Chain Mapping Analysis Determining SDG Priority Issues In order to decide "priority issues" from the 17 SDGs, we comprehensively analyzed and evaluated using the following three methods: (1) "Matrix Analysis"; (2) “High (Important) Number Analysis”, with those that the committee members considered to have a high degree of interest / influence; and (3) "Supply Chain SDGs Mapping Analysis". As a result, we selected the following six items as Priority SDG Issues. This also corresponds to the 2020 Medium-term CSR Priority Measures, as well as "Integrate into Management" of step 4 of the SDG Compass, which is the guideline for SDGs. Our priority SDG issues are the six goals as follows. [Status of Main Efforts for the 6th Heading] GOAL 5 Gender Equality "Diversity" Pledge Employment of Diverse Personnel Acquisition of "Eruboshi" for Promotion of Advancement of Women Promotion of Employment of People with Disabilities GOAL 6 Clean Water and Sanitation Setting Improvement Goals for Water Use Content Survey for Water Risks GOAL 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth Joined the "Iku-Boss" Business Alliance Tele-working Trials "Kurumin" Qualification for Child Care Supporting Business Qualification for the "White 500" Excellent Corporation for Health Management 2017 GOAL 13 Climate Action CO2 Total Emissions Reduction (domestic and overseas) GOAL 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Participation of All Employees in Management Philosophy MVCV Training Development for Overseas Groups GOAL 17 Partnerships for the Goals Implementation of Partners' Meetings Promotion of Partner CSR Activities Sophistication Activities Discussion and promotion of understanding of SDGs in administrator dialogues Explanation of SDGs during new employee training Display of SDG campaign posters Creation of an explanatory blog for the dissemination of SDGs through the company Posting of the SDGs logo on each CSR poster Participation in SDGs extra-company events, etc. Response to the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction "Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction” Four Priority Actions Response Table of Our Group FY2016 1. Understanding disaster risk Do not forget the experiences of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Thailand floods in 2011 ◎ On March 11 every year, send a top message regarding disaster reduction to all group employees ◎ Continue to send information on expected damages for the Nankai megathrust earthquakes and earthquakes immediately below the capital city ◎ 2. Disaster risk management governance Establishment of Fujikura Group disaster preparedness guidelines ◎ Group risk management ◎ Creation of business continuity plan BCP and BCM for all groups ○ 3. Investment for strengthening disaster prevention Earthquake resistant structuring for domestic group bases (completed) ◎ Preparation of headquarters function maintenance system for disasters (completed) ◎ "Disaster Card" that employees always carry, emergency contact network, safety confirmation system (completed) ◎ Installation of stairs evacuation equipment for wheelchair employees (completed) ◎ Thailand flood countermeasure (waterproof wall installation, relocation of power supply equipment to a high location, factory relocation etc. completed) ◎ 4. Strengthen preparation for effective response and reconstruction Training of management council members, group disaster prevention drills, disaster prevention drills at each base ◎ Tsunami target area bases implement tsunami countermeasures each year ◎ Reconstruction of group companies afflicted by the Kumamoto earthquake (May 2016) ◎ *◎:Done, Continuation ○:Expanding [Cooperation with Society] Collaborate with Koto Ward (Tokyo) to release our multi-story parking lot in the event of a disaster (security agreement) Stockpiling emergency supplies to be offered to local communities in the event of a disaster Maintain, and share disaster prevention network with regional administration, etc. Next>>
