Responsible supply chain

Supply Chain Management Policy

We conduct business in accordance with the NAGASE Group Supply Chain Management Policy.

the NAGASE Group management philosophy is to contribute to society by maintaining the highest standards of integrity in our business activities. In order to apply this philosophy now and in the future and realize sustainable business growth, the NAGASE Group strives to fulfill our responsibilities across the supply chain.
All the NAGASE Group executives and employees will make every effort to fulfill their responsibilities across the supply chain in compliance with this Supply Chain Management Policy (this “Policy”). Furthermore, the NAGASE Group will share this Policy with our business partners in the supply chain and engage in ongoing dialogues to ensure their understanding and compliance.

Security trade control

To conduct fair trade in compliance with laws and regulations as a member of the international community, we have established security trade control regulations and organizations. We promote strict operation by monitoring amendments to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, other laws, and export control status. Furthermore, we make continuous improvements through in-house education and training and annual operational checks of export controls. In addition, under the policies of the NAGASE Group, we comply with laws and regulations and are also strongly aware of and implement security trade control, such as prohibiting transactions for military use and military-related matters.

Addressing responsible minerals procurement

We have established a policy for responsible mineral procurement and are thoroughly managing our operations based on this policy. We work with our suppliers to avoid complicity in armed conflicts and human rights violations concerning the minerals used in our products.

Responsible minerals procurement policy

We are committed to conducting sound corporate activities with a strong awareness of our corporate social responsibility, aiming to realize a sustainable society. We will promote initiatives for responsible raw material procurement that take into consideration human rights, the environment, and ethics.

We avoid human rights abuses involving child labor, financing of terrorism, money laundering, illicit trade, collaboration in conflicts, and environmental destruction in conflict and high-risk areas. Accordingly, we conduct risk management for the supply chain of minerals, such as tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold (so-called 3TG conflict minerals), cobalt and mica (minerals with high risk of human rights violations). We will strive to avoid providing products that use conflict minerals and other materials in conflict areas and high-risk areas.