CSR summary
Kojundo Chemical Laboratory CSR Policy
Kojundo Chemical Laboratory Co., Ltd. conducts business activities with social common sense based on high moral and ethical standards, and has established the following CSR policy so that all stakeholders can accept our business activities and products with confidence, and we are committed to business continuity activities with compliance with laws and social norms, environmental consideration, and supply responsibility.
Business Activities
- We develop and provide products and services needed by society with full consideration for safety, earning the trust of our customers.
- We reduce the environmental impact of our business activities and work on environmental conservation.
- We engage in fair, transparent, and free corporate competition while maintaining healthy relationships with politics, government, related businesses, and customers.
- We take measures to eliminate anti-social forces.
Humanitarian Activities
- We understand human diversity, respect the dignity and human rights of all people, and aim for a workplace free from discrimination.
- We ensure the safety and health of employees in the workplace and strive to create a work environment where each individual can fully demonstrate their abilities.
Social Contribution Activities
- We value harmony with local communities both domestically and internationally, and engage in social contribution activities.
- We actively communicate with society and strive for appropriate disclosure of corporate information.
Main Initiatives
Environmental Activities
We have obtained ISO14001 certification at all our factories and conduct environmental improvement activities within our environmental management system.
Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions
To reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which are said to be a cause of global warming, we are working company-wide to reduce CO2 emissions.
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- Improving efficiency of manufacturing equipment
- Inverter-controlled operation of cooling water systems
- Switching to LED lighting and promoting the introduction of energy-saving products
Waste reduction
We are working to reduce waste with the motto of Reduce (reducing waste generation), Reuse, and Recycle.
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- Recycling of waste materials
- Improving product yield
Social Contribution Activities
As a social contribution activity, we promote and advance science education to help children, who will lead the next generation, learn about the world of chemistry.
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- Operating a blog siteOpens in a new window. about chemistry
- Cooperation and support for chemistry experiments at educational institutions
- Supporting academic society activities
- Development of chemistry education products
Comfortable Work Environment
To create a workplace where all employees can work comfortably, we promote "improving employee satisfaction" and strive to enhance work-life balance and occupational health and safety.
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- Activities to promote taking paid leave
- Improvement proposal activities
- Safety and health patrols, 5S activities
- Support system for obtaining professional certifications; support system for obtaining a Master of Management of Technology (MOT) degree.
Thorough Compliance
To ensure thorough compliance, we have established a compliance promotion system within the company. When there are issues or challenges, they are reported to the management meeting, and we have a system to discuss countermeasures.
Conflict Minerals Policy
Minerals (gold, tin, tantalum, tungsten) produced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its neighboring countries may become a source of funding for armed groups engaged in inhumane acts, and are said to cause tribal conflicts, human rights abuses, and environmental destruction.
We will work with our suppliers to promote responsible mineral sourcing.