Fujikura Group is promoting medium- to long-term value creation based on Corporate Philosophy MVCV, "Contributing to customer value creation and society through "Tsunagu" Technology™."
Fujikura Group 's CSR Philosophy, Basic Principle, and Activity Guidelines
Fujikura Group CSR Philosophy
Fujikura Group believes that the corporate social responsibilities the Group should follow are comprised of activities required for sustainable corporate management and activities for the establishment of a sustainable society, based on Fujikura Group's Corporate Philosophy (MVCV).
Fujikura Group CSR Basic Principles
Fujikura Group aims to become a company that is desired and expected to grow and develop by "society," and to be a bridge to a prosperous future for people, society, and the global environment through "Tsunagu" Technology™. To this end, we have established four priority areas to fulfill our social responsibility in all aspects of our corporate activities, comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region, international rules and their spirit, and each Fujikura employee is aware of their role as a member of "society" and acts with social conscience.
[Four Focus Areas]
- Sincere corporate activities
- Concern for the environment
- Respect for people
- In harmony with society
Fujikura Group Activity Guideline
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1. Sincere Corporate Activities
- (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.
- (2) We work on maintaining and improving customer satisfaction by providing useful, safe and high-quality products and solutions from the viewpoint of customers.
- (3) We conduct fair and transparent transactions in free and open competition.
- (4) We maintain a healthy and normal relationship with politics, governments, citizens and various organizations.
- (5) We manage and protect thoroughly information related to the Fujikura Group and its customers.
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2.Consideration of the Environment
- (6) We set voluntary management standards and work on maintaining and improving them, while complying with environmental regulations of the various countries and regions we operate in.
- (7) We promote reducing our environmental burden in all business activities ranging from developing, designing, procuring, manufacturing, constructing to selling, distributing and disposing products, aiming to develop a sustainable society in harmony with the global environment.
- (8) We promote environmentally friendly technological innovations and manufacture environmentally friendly products, while providing customers with information on appropriate ways of use, recycling and disposal of products.
- (9) We contribute to society widely, actively participating in environmental preservation activities in the various countries and regions we operate in.
- (10) We work on preserving the ecosystems, recognizing the importance of biodiversity in the global environment.
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3.Respect for Human Beings
- (11) We secure the safety of all people involved in corporate activities of the Fujikura Group to maintain and improve the working environment.
- (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.
- (14) We respect the rights of all people and never allow human rights violation, including forced labor and child labor.
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4.In Harmony with Society
- (15) We make social contribution actively, respecting the cultures and customs of the various countries and regions we operate in.
- (16) We work on maintaining and developing healthy relationship with all stakeholders by broadly communicating with them.
- (17) We disclose corporate information actively on a timely and appropriate basis.
Sustainability Management System
Fujikura Group has established a Sustainability Promotion committee (hereinafter referred to as "the committee"), chaired by Director, President and CEO, to report, discuss, and share information on important matters related to sustainability.
This committee, comprised of executive directors and Executive Officer, reports, discusses, and shares information on medium- to long-term sustainability strategy and material issues. It also shares sustainability requirements from customer, institutional investors, ESG rating agencies, etc., and considers countermeasures.
Furthermore, climate change governance is overseen globally by the Global Environment committee (the chairperson of the committee Environmental Officer), which is the environmental aspects subcommittee of this committee. Regarding human rights initiatives, a Human Rights Working Group has been established to promote them.
The sustainability strategy and measures discussed by this committee are reported to and submitted for discussion by Board of Directors' Meeting and Executive Management Council.
Materiality within Fujikura Group
In 2021, Fujikura Group established a system of materiality that added F (Financial and Future Potential) to ESG (Environmental, Social, and governance), and compiled key measures and achievement targets into "Sustainability Goals 2025," which have been used as guideline for management and business operations.
Five years have passed since its establishment, and in order to reflect environmental changes, shifts in management policy, and expectations from stakeholder, we have been discussing revision to the "Fujikura Group Materiality" within the Sustainability Promotion committee, in order to clarify the materiality not only in the CSR area but also in business itself. Subsequently, after approval by Board of Directors' Meeting, revision was completed in May 2026.
Five years have passed since its establishment, and in order to reflect environmental changes, shifts in management policy, and expectations from stakeholder, we have been discussing revision to the "Fujikura Group Materiality" within the Sustainability Promotion committee, in order to clarify the materiality not only in the CSR area but also in business itself. Subsequently, after approval by Board of Directors' Meeting, revision was completed in May 2026.
At Fujikura Group, we define materiality as an issue that should be addressed with the highest priority allocation of management resources, from a medium- to long-term perspective looking ahead to society in 2035, with the realization and implementation of MVCV (Minimum Viable Values and Utilities) in mind. We organize materiality along two axes: business activities that contribute to solving social issues (business materiality) and the foundation that supports sustainable growth (foundation materiality). We position foundation materiality as supporting business materiality, and that the two are interconnected and should be addressed together.
With the achievement of the SDGs by 2030 in jeopardy and the reduction of GHG emissions becoming an urgent global issue, we have established "the development of a digital society" and "the realization of carbon neutrality" as the pillars of Fujikura business materiality, in order to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through "Tsunagu" Technology™. In addition, we have established "management foundation," "Manufacturing excellence," "human resource strengths," and "social responsibilities," which are essential for business continuity, as the pillars of our foundational materiality.
Through our efforts to address identified material issues, we aim to maximize corporate value and contribute to customer value creation and society through "Tsunagu" Technology™.
Materiality Identification Method
In reviewing our materiality, we identified the ideal long-term state and challenges for growth from each business units and major group companies, taking into account changes in the social environment and business environment surrounding Fujikura group. We also considered international sustainability issues and guideline such as the SDGs, GRI, and SASB, as well as requests from ESG rating agencies.
Based on this, we evaluate key issues from both the perspective of their impact on society and the environment, and their impact on Fujikura Group business. After discussions within the Sustainability Promotion committee and exchanges of opinions with outside directors, these issues are approval by Board of Directors' Meeting.
Materiality Identification Process
①Based on changes in society and the environment as well as the results of Sustainability Targets 2025, we identified the medium- to long-term ideal state and issues related to growth for each business unit and major Group company. Through deliberations with relevant management layers, we then created a list of issues that have a serious impact on business.
②We extracted requirements and created a long list of parameters relevant to the sectors in which Fujikura operates. For this process, we referenced international sustainability frameworks and guidelines such as the SDGs, GRI, and SASB, and ESG rating agencies such as the DJSI.
③Based on the lists detailed in 1 and 2, we then created a list of issues (materiality) that are important to the medium- to long-term growth of the Fujikura Group (see the Materiality Map shown to the right). From there, executive directors and corporate officers deliberated on issues during FY2025 Sustainability Promotion Committee meetings. In addition to issues focused on from a management perspective, we also evaluated correlation between each issue and what we should aim to achieve.
④We held discussions with independent outside directors. Our focus was on whether the identified materiality adequately reflected issues related to the Group's medium- to long-term growth. The list was then approved by the Board of Directors.
⑤We plan to formulate KGI and KPI for identified materiality during FY2026. Each year, the progress reports and reviews will be conducted at Sustainability Promotion Committee meetings to increase effectiveness.
Fujikura Group Approach and Vision for Materiality
This table organizes each material issue. In addition to background information and specific initiatives, the table also indicates our vision for 2035 and factors that are critical to achievement.
We will continuously conduct detailed status checks on the progress for each initiative to link efforts to the realization of our vision for 2035 and medium- to long-term value creation.
For information on the concept and formulation process of Sustainability Goal 2025, which was positioned as an initiative to be implemented by fiscal year 2025, please refer to this page.