Chori has formulated the Chori Group CSR Procurement Policy in order to promote efforts to strengthen supply chain management, which serves as one of its material issues.

The Chori Group has established the Chori Group CSR Procurement Policy and strives to build a sustainable supply chain by promoting CSR throughout it. Through this policy, we communicate our approach to suppliers and other business partners, expecting them to understand and implement the items specified below.

Chori has stipulated its Operational Rules Regarding CSR-Based Procurement in accordance with the Chori Group CSR Procurement Policy. To promote procurement activities that focus on matters such as corporate ethics, legal compliance, safety, disaster prevention, environmental conservation, product safety, quality assurance, human rights, and working conditions pursuant to the operational rules, Chori conducts a CSR-based procurement survey once every two years, in principle, to periodically check the status of the CSR-based promotion activities of each supplier. In the fiscal 2023 survey, we received responses from 90% of participating companies in Japan and overseas. Of these companies, 1.5% responded that suppliers did not meet the CSR-based procurement standards. Therefore, we will work with the sales departments to monitor the non-conforming items more closely and seek improvement as necessary.

As a global company, the Chori Group recognizes and respects the different values and cultures of people around the world. In addition to complying with the laws and regulations of each country and region in which we operate, we strive to fulfill our responsibility to respect the rights of all stakeholders by supporting and respecting international norms, such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights, and the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

With the objective of maintaining peace and security around the world, Chori has formulated its Internal Regulations on Compliance with Export-Related Regulations and Regulations on Fair Reporting and Management of Imports and Exports. We undertake strict export controls to prevent countries in possession of weapons of mass destruction and conventional weapons from getting access to the highly sophisticated equipment and technology of developed countries.

In accordance with product safety management regulations, Chori establishes a product safety inspection committee whenever a product is launched, sold, or used externally for the first time.