Toyo Sugar Refining Group is conducting the following initiatives based on its corporate philosophy.
Toyo Sugar Refining Group’s Fundamental Policy on Sustainability
Under the Toyo Sugar Refining Group’s corporate philosophy and based on the principle of coexistence and co-prosperity, we will work to solve social issues including human rights and global environmental issues through social activities. We will also promote better dietary lifestyles and improved health and beauty of all people as well as contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Sustainability Promotion Framework
We established the Sustainability Promotion Committee in April 2021 to examine and promote initiatives for sustainability related issues.
The Sustainability Promotion Committee is chaired by the Executive Officer in charge and consists of members from each business division, including group companies, who are appointed by the President. The committee formulates policies on the sustainability related initiatives and carries out awareness activities and education. Important matters are deliberated by the Sustainability Promotion Committee and then resolved by the Board of Directors.
Major issues at Toyo Sugar Refining Group
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Initiatives for Supply Chain Management
We aim to responsibly procure raw materials through the promotion of business activities that respect human rights and the environment.
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Promote procurement with consideration for human rights
⇒ Check how human rights (eliminate child labor and forced labor, etc.) are protected by our suppliers
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Promote transactions with consideration for the environment
⇒ Check and inspect the environmental considerations given by our suppliers, etc.
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Initiatives for the environment
We will work to solve global environmental issues through the promotion of reducing our environmental impact and conserving the natural environment.
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Reduce the waste loss
⇒ Promote paperless
- Promote green procurement and green purchase
- Use equipment with low environmental impact
- Switch to RSPO-certified palm oil as a functional raw material
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Consideration for the environment
⇒ Introduction of Casual Every Day to give the best choice of attire at work and Introduction of a waste compacting machine at Chiba plant
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Initiatives for society
We will contribute to the realization of a vibrant society in which people can live a healthy, happy life through the promotion of work-life balance and health management and contributions to local communities and society, etc.
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Promote diverse work styles
⇒ Introduction of flextime system and work-from-home system
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Encourage employees to maintain and enhance their health
⇒ Implement stress checks
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Make donations to welfare facilities, etc. through food banks
⇒ Donations of own products, etc. to food banks, donations of used stamps and PET bottle caps to authorized NPO corporation
- Cooperate and participate in urban planning aimed at preventing disasters and crime
- Participate in a local community clean-up activities
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Implement various training
⇒ Implement anti-harassment training by external lecturer and childcare leave seminar
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Initiatives for governance
We will conduct corporate activities with enhanced governance and compliance and high ethical standards to fulfill the company’s social responsibility.
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- Ensure shareholders’ rights and equality
- Secure appropriate information disclosure and transparency
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Thoroughly implement compliance
⇒ Implement e-learning and group training
- Eliminate harassment
- Respond to information security as an organization
