Sustainable Procurement

Stable Procurement of Raw Materials

We use a variety of naturally derived materials including starch. Therefore, our products are affected by fluctuations in harvest volume due to climate change and fluctuations in market prices due to changes in the supply-demand balance.
To secure the volume necessary for manufacturing, we procure starch, the main raw material, from various crops and locations. This helps to minimize the impact on procurement prices due to the market changes. In addition, we work to cooperate with our suppliers to ensure sustainable procurement activities and maintain a stable supply chain.

Sustainable Procurement Policy

At Nagase Viita, we believe that by consistently delivering safe, and reliable products of high quality to customers, we can earn public trust and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society. Beginning from this belief, we work with our business partners to ensure socially responsible procurement throughout the supply chain.
Needless to say, this is not something that we can achieve on our own. We will continue to promote procurement activities that fulfill our social responsibilities throughout the supply chain in collaboration with our business partners.

1. Delivering safe products of high quality

We refine our in-house techniques to meet shifting market expectations, and contribute to the wellness of people around the world by providing unique and carefully refined materials, technologies, and information in an appropriate manner.

2. Legal compliance

We engage in fair and appropriate procurement activity that respects national and local laws and regulations.
We do not enter into relations of any kind with anti-social forces or related groups and refuse to offer any payments or other benefits to such groups.

3. Human rights

We respect basic human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or forced labor in our procurement activities, and we support the framework of international human rights standards.

4. Environment

We show respect for the environment through action to prevent pollution and other initiatives to ensure that our procurement activity is friendly to our global environment.

5. Mutual understanding and collaboration with business partners

We build systems for collaboration with business partners to reduce procurement-related risk and drive continuous improvement.

Establishment of Supplier Guidelines

Nagase Viita aims to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society through our business activities, based on our Purpose: Respect life, and embrace the well-being of people and the planet. To achieve this, it is crucial to actively engage with our suppliers, share our goals, and collaborate to address the issue while fostering a cooperative relationship built on mutual trust.
As part of this, we have now formulated the Supplier Guidelines as a set of guidelines that we ask our suppliers to follow. These guidelines have been formulated based on the Nagase Viita Human Rights Policy and our Sustainable Procurement Policy. We request all suppliers to understand the purpose of these policies and guidelines, and ensure their dissemination within their organization, and adhere to their provisions.

Supplier Guidelines

1. Provision of Safe Products of High Quality

Ensuring safety and quality

Deliver products and services that meet the safety standards stipulated by related laws and regulations and the raw material receiving standards of Nagase Viita.

2. Legal Compliance

(1) Legal Compliance
Comply with the laws, regulations, and rules of the applicable country or region, and comply with all relevant laws and regulations.

(2) Prevention of Corruption
Refrain from all forms of misconduct, including bribery, corruption, and embezzlement.

(3) Eradication of Relationships with Antisocial Forces
Do not conduct business with antisocial forces or related organizations.

3. Respect for Human Rights

(1) Prohibition against Child Labor and Forced Labor
You shall refrain from engaging in forced labor, child labor, slavery, human trafficking, and similar practices.

(2) Prohibition against Human Rights Abuses
Eliminate other human rights abuses and acts that promote human rights abuses, and prohibit harsh and inhumane treatment and discrimination.

(3) Promotion of Occupational Health and Safety
Manage and maintain the safety and mental and physical health of employees, and endeavor to ensure a safe work environment.

4. Environmental Friendliness

(1) Procurement of Raw Materials
Ensure traceability of raw materials and procure with due consideration for resource conservation.

(2) Environmental Conservation
Remain conscientious of our natural environment, and strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and eradicate deforestation.

(3) Prevention of Pollution and Waste Reduction
Strive to prevent air, water and soil pollution in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and work to reduce waste and dispose properly.