CSR Foundation
Our Commitment to CSR: History and Key Themes
In the early 1970s, addressing pollution issues at our Fujisawa Plant (which closed in 2015) taught us the critical importance of environmental conservation for sustaining our business. As a glass manufacturer, we use significant amounts of energy and natural resources, which leads to carbon emissions. As such, environmental protection remains one of our Group’s most pressing priorities. Alongside this, we have made community contributions, focusing on local education initiatives and active efforts to employ individuals with disabilities.
Based on this history, the Management Committee, with participation from top leadership, established guiding principles for our CSR activities. These principles reflect our commitment to advancing our corporate social responsibility efforts and are central to the themes we prioritize.
Our Approach to CSR
CSR is integral to our overall business strategy and cannot be separated from our Corporate Philosophy. Guided by this, our CSR activities are aligned with our core values and philosophy.
Through these efforts, we seek to enhance our corporate value and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society. These principles shape our entire approach to CSR.
How We Implement CSR
Our Corporate Philosophy Structure serves as the foundation for our CSR initiatives. By driving CSR through this lens, we aim to raise our corporate value while contributing to a more sustainable world.
CSR Committee
In today’s business environment, companies are increasingly expected to address global challenges such as climate change, developing a skilled workforce, and human rights. They must also engage in social problem-solving while maintaining transparency in their operations. To meet these demands, we established the CSR Committee in January 2023. This cross-functional body advises management on CSR strategy, guides the implementation of initiatives, and ensures timely and accurate information disclosure.
The CSR Committee is focused on three key areas: the environment, diversity & inclusion, and community. By addressing these themes, we tackle a broad range of sustainability challenges, including ESG and SDGs, helping us increase corporate value while contributing to the long-term sustainability of society.
To ensure effective implementation, the CSR Committee is supported by dedicated working groups for each of the three focus areas.