Sustainability

What is the "Environmental Policy" of the KBG Group?
"To contribute to a sustainable living environment, we aim to achieve harmony with the global environment across all of our group's business activities."

1. 1. We will establish an Environmental Management System based on ISO 14001, and work to operate and continuously improve it within our business activities.
2. 2. We will actively promote the proposal and provision of safe products with low environmental impact, as well as services that contribute to reducing environmental impact.
3. 3. We will comply with environment-related laws and regulations relevant to our business activities, as well as customer requirements to which we agree, and provide necessary information.
4. 4. The Environmental Policy will be disclosed as necessary.

As a procurement policy based on our Environmental Policy, we have established the "KBG Group Green Procurement Guidelines."

KBG Group Green Procurement Guidelines

Article 1: Compliance with Laws and Regulations

1. 1) We comply with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions where we operate.
2. 2) In conducting our business, we comply with contracts entered into with the parties involved (customers, business partners, etc.).
3. 3) We will continuously implement initiatives to prevent misconduct and improve compliance awareness among employees.
   
   

Article 2: Sincere and Fair Business Activities

1. 1) We comply with laws that protect a fair business environment, such as the Antimonopoly Act, Subcontract Act, Unfair Competition Prevention Act, and anti-bribery regulations.
2. 2) We comply with international norms and relevant national laws regarding the prevention of corruption, and maintain sound and transparent relationships with government agencies and public officials of each country.
3. 3) We will sever all relations with groups or individuals who pursue economic interests through violence, threats, or fraudulent methods, as well as with other organized crime groups, and will take a firm stand against any demands.
4. 4) We do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.
5. 5) We always look at issues from the customer's perspective, provide the information customers need accurately and fairly, and offer safe, high-quality products and services that are environmentally conscious.
6. 6) We will conduct appropriate export control and procedures regarding the export of technologies and goods regulated by laws and regulations.
7. 7) In accordance with our established information security guidelines, we ensure thorough, appropriate, and secure information management for all data, including information provided by business partners, internal information, confidential information, and personal information.
   
   

Article 3: Personnel Policy

1. 1) We respect the human rights, individuality, character, and privacy of our employees as individuals.
2. 2) We evaluate each and every employee fairly, treat them equitably including equality of employment opportunities, respect diversity, and strictly prohibit any unfair discrimination based on these factors.
3. 3) We comply with laws and regulations regarding labor protection and rights in the countries and regions where we operate, and handle dialogues and consultations with individual employees or their representatives in good faith.
4. 4) We strictly prohibit and never engage in child labor or forced labor.
   
   

Article 4: Health and Safety Policy

1. 1) We place the highest priority on the safety and health of our employees in the workplace. Furthermore, we strive to prevent occupational injuries, illnesses, disabilities, and fatalities among our employees.
2. 2) We consider the physical and mental health as well as the work-life balance of our employees, and strive to create an environment where they can perform their duties fruitfully.
3. 3) We do not tolerate any unfair speech, conduct, or behavior that hinders a comfortable working environment. In addition, employees are prohibited from engaging in any form of harassment, both inside and outside the workplace.
   
   

Article 5: Quality Policy

1. 1) We establish, appropriately maintain, and operate a quality management system, and continuously strive to improve overall quality, including operational quality.
2. 2) Under our motto 'Stability of quality is the source of customer trust and the primary service to our customers,' we endeavor to provide products and services that meet the quality and safety standards based on customer requirements.
   
   

Article 6: Environmental Policy

1. 1) We establish an environmental management system and engage in continuous improvement activities regarding environmental aspects to achieve the continuity and development of our business.
2. 2) In accordance with requests from society and our customers, we will actively promote the provision of products and services with low environmental impact.
3. 3) In accordance with requests from customers, we will provide the necessary information regarding the environmental aspects of our products and services (such as the presence or absence of restricted chemical substances based on various laws and regulations).

Based on our CSR Policy, we promote initiatives that contribute to the development of society, in addition to corporate activities such as legal compliance, environmental conservation, and respect for human rights.

As part of these efforts, we conduct research support activities through industry-academic collaboration with university laboratories. While receiving advice and guidance from researchers regarding technical issues and product development, we work to enhance our technical capabilities and create new value. In the field of cutting-edge technology that is advancing rapidly day by day, research activities that transcend the boundaries between industry and academia hold great significance, and outcomes leading to the development of future society are expected.