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Approach to Sustainability
- Achieving a sustainable future for our world with light – Social and environmental values creation
- Basic policy on corporate governance
- Basic approach to corporate ethics and compliance
- Basic Policy of Sustainability
- Fundamental CSR policy
- Key matters to be addressed and targets (Materiality)
- Promotion structure
- Organization of Sustainability Management Committee
- Relationships with stakeholders
Achieving a sustainable future for our world with light – Social and environmental values creation
As a company that makes use of light to create value for society and the environment, we will continue endeavoring to achieve our vision for the future based on the management philosophy of the Hamamatsu Photonics Group.
We work to foster a world where harmony, collaboration, and co-creation can be achieved through photonics technology, recognizing the positive and negative impacts of our existence on society and the environment.
We strive to always be a reputable and trustworthy company while upholding high ethical standards among all employees.
In order to achieve this, we have identified material issues and goals to be addressed (Materiality). We remain committed to challenging ourselves to reach our vision for the future.
Basic policy on corporate governance
Under our management philosophy, we have established this basic policy with a view to realize the ideal corporate governance based on the resolution of our board of directors. This policy is designed to enable the Hamamatsu Photonics Group to achieve sustainable growth, enhance enterprise value in the long-term and to enable our shareholders to hold our shares with continued confidence.
Basic policy on corporate governance [153 KB/PDF]
（As amended in March 24, 2023）
Basic approach to corporate ethics and compliance
On the basis of the basic policy on corporate governance, we are aware of the Corporate Social Responsibility and will strictly abide by laws and regulations. In addition, each employee acts with a high ethical outlook and a spirit of pursuit in the unknown and unexplored.
Basic approach to corporate ethics and compliance [72 KB/PDF]
Basic Policy of Sustainability
Since our founding in 1953, we have consistently pursued "light" and have made it our basic philosophy to contribute to society and the development of science and technology through world-class manufacturing using optical technology. Aiming to grow as a company that is sound and trusted, we will maintain a high awareness of sustainability and promote business together with all stakeholders.
1. We will strictly adhere to corporate ethics, comply with relevant laws and regulations, international rules, and the spirit thereof, and respect human rights.
2. We will conduct ecologically-sound and sustainable business activities, considering and contributing to the environment.
3. We will respect our employees, support their development, and provide a pleasant and safe work environment.
4. We will provide safe and high-quality products and services.
5. We will conduct fair transactions, appropriately manage information, and prevent unauthorized access, information leakage, and unauthorized use.
（Resolution of the Board of Directors on October 22, 2021）
Fundamental CSR policy
Corporate activities are based on each employee’s behavior. Each employee must pursue the unknown and unexplored through improving themselves everyday through their work, absorbing new knowledge and the accurate communication of information with having responsibilities, duties and recognition. In addition, we must respect human rights and strictly abide by all relevant laws and international rules in letter and spirit. Moreover, we have to cultivate a corporate culture in which every employee acts ethically as a member of society.
In order for our country to survive in the world, it is important to acquire knowledge and establish new industries by pursuing the unknown and unexplored for mankind.
We have established this policy with a view to contribute to society and human welfare by creating new industries through maintaining a high ethical outlook each employee has and leveraging photonics technology.In addition, we aim to grow and develop as a strong and trusted company.
- We will cultivate a corporate culture in which every employee acts ethically as a member of society.
- We will actively pursue new frontiers of photonics technology, with the aim of creating new industries.
- We will strictly abide by all relevant laws, regulations and conventions, be they local, national, or international, in letter and in spirit.
- We will share appropriate, accurate information to our stakeholders in a timely manner.
- We will contribute to society and human welfare by offering safe, high-quality photonic products and related services.
- We will ensure that our business activities respect the value of human rights.
- We will provide our employees with a safe and comfortable working environment, as well as resources for continual growth.
- We will strive to develop ecologically-sound, sustainable business activities.
- We will conduct fair transactions and appropriate management of information, and prevent unauthorized access or use of information and information leakage.
- We will continue to serve as a philanthropic partner within our local communities.
Key matters to be addressed and targets (Materiality)
We have analyzed and rated the significance of risks and opportunities related to various sustainability issues, including the impact on our business activities, value chain and stakeholders. We have also considered the effect of future social and environmental changes on our business. The Board of Executive Officers and the Board of Directors discussed and decided on the following eight themes to address these important issues and goals.
Creating social and environmental values throughout our business
| 1 | Product/Technology | Contributing to the enhancement of social and environmental values with light-powered innovation |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Highly Profitable Management | Contributing to the realization of a stable and prosperous economy and society through sustainable, highly profitable management |
| 3 | Quality | Contributing to customers’ value by providing superior safety, quality, and service |
Strengthening our business base/Meeting CSR and fulfilling expectations
| 4 | Environment | Promote earth-friendly business practices that coexist in harmony with our planet |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Human Rights & Labor | Creating a happier employment system and workplace |
| 6 | Diversity | Developing human resources to support the group's growth and contribution to society |
| 7 | Corporate Governance | Promote governance and management that ensures stability and growth in value creation |
| 8 | Supply Chain | Establish a stable supply system and responsible supply chain for products |
Materiality identification process
Promotion structure
Officer in charge of sustainability
Ken Nozaki（Managing Executive Officer, Chief of Global Management and Planning General Headquarters）
Organization
We established the “Sustainability Management Committee” in October 2021.
This Committee promotes a company-wide response under the leadership of the officer in charge as the chairperson. The status of the activities of each committee under the Sustainability Management Committee is reported to the Board of Directors, and the intentions of the Board of Directors are reflected in the activities of each committee.
Organization of Sustainability Management Committee
Relationships with stakeholders
We view cooperation with stakeholders as a vital undertaking that contributes to the further enhancement of our corporate value. We actively engage in communication and dialogue on our corporate activities in order to build relationships of trust with our varied stakeholders.
| Stakeholders | Initiatives and communication | details |
|---|---|---|
| Customers | Routine sales activities; provision of safe and secure products; customer support including after-sales support; provision of product information; information exchange at PHOTON FAIR, exhibitions, etc.; e-mail newsletter distribution | Products Quality control Contact us |
| Shareholders | General Meeting of Shareholders; financial results briefings; IR-DAY (business briefing); PHOTON FAIR; distribution of profits; communication of information through investor web pages, integrated reports, shareholder bulletins, etc.; individual meetings with institutional investors | Investors |
| Employees | Communication of information on internal websites/intranet; labor-management discussions; personnel evaluation interviews; questionnaire-based surveys; in-house newsletters; work style reform; messages from the president; PHOTON FAIR | Respect for human rights and diversity Acquisition and development of human resources |
| Business partners | Routine procurement activities; CSR surveys; fair business dealings; PHOTON FAIR | Supply chain Material procurement Responsible Minerals Sourcing |
| Local communities | Contribution to society through our business and products; social contribution activities; information exchanges and dialogues with economic and industry bodies; PHOTON FAIR | Social contribution |
| Global Environment | Climate change mitigation activities; prevention of pollution; proper management of chemical substances; conservation of biodiversity | Environment |
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