Sustainability
Society | Relationship with Suppliers
We have set up the basic CSR procurement policy and Fuji supplier CSR guidelines, and share with our suppliers our vision and policy for contributing to a thriving society through sustained efforts in creating new value. We commit to fair, transparent, and equitable procurement activities with due consideration of the impact on the earth's environment, and work throughout our supply chain toward realizing a sustainable society.
Fuji Group Procurement CSR Policy
As a global company, we promote procurement activities in line with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the RBA Code of Conduct,
taking into consideration the requests of our stakeholders from all perspectives.
- Build relationships with our suppliers as good partners based on mutual trust underlining fair, transparent, and equitable business practices.
- Comply with laws, regulations, rules and social norms, and actively work to achieve the SDGs.
- Commit to our trading basics that meet the Q (quality), C (cost), D (delivery time), S (service), and S (speed) requirements of Fuji.
Fuji supplier CSR guidelines
| Legal compliance and respect for international norms | Corporate activities based on legal compliance and ethics Export trade control SDGs |
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| Human rights and labor | Prohibition of forced labor Prohibition of child employment Appropriate wage and working hour management Respect for human rights and elimination of discrimination |
| Occupational health and safety | Safe and healthy working environment and human resource development Emergency preparedness Health and safety-conscious work environment |
| Environment | Environmental management practices Conservation of the global and local environment |
| Fair trade and ethics | Prohibition of gifts and inappropriate entertainment Protection of intellectual property Responsible sourcing of minerals |
| Quality and safety | Provision of superior quality |
| Information disclosure and information security | Defense against cyber attacks Management and protection of confidential information Appropriate information disclosure |
| BCP (business continuity plan) | Establishment of a stable supply system Preliminary BCP measures BCP education |
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Conducting surveys on CSR activities
To further promote CSR activities at suppliers, we conduct surveys on CSR activities.
・In fiscal 2023, the top 90% of 88 suppliers in terms of transaction volume were surveyed.
・In fiscal 2024, the top 95% of 126 suppliers in terms of transaction volume were surveyed and onsite audits were conducted at two companies.
・In fiscal 2025, the top 95% of 145 suppliers in terms of transaction volume were surveyed and onsite audits were conducted at four companies.
・In fiscal 2026, the top 95% of 133 suppliers in terms of transaction volume were surveyed and onsite audits were conducted at five companies.
In addition to checking the current status of our suppliers, we will conduct onsite audits as necessary based on the survey results,
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Agreement to the "Supplier code of conduct and agreement"
Starting in fiscal 2026, we have requested that our suppliers understand the following policies through the "Supplier code of conduct and agreement".
・Fuji Supplier CSR Guidelines
・Fuji Group Human Rights Policy
・Fuji Group Ethics and Compliance Policy
・Support the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact (human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption)
・Responsible sourcing of minerals to prevent conflict minerals (3TG) from financing armed groups
We will promote responsible procurement in our supply chain.Initiatives to promote sustainability transformation (SX) procurement
Relationship with the Fuso-kai association
Note: Cooperative association: Established in 1960 as "Fuji-kai", renamed "Fuso-kai" in 2011,
as of February 2025: 158 member companiesPresentation of Letter of Appreciation (March 2025)
SMT pick and place machines, "NXT series" has been on the market for over 20 years.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the bonds and trust we have built through overcoming difficulties together.
In recognition of the flexible and swift response to production fluctuations caused by changes in market conditions
and the turmoil of the pandemic, and for the support in maintaining a stable supply system over the long term,
we presented letters of appreciation to all member companies of Fuso-kai in March 2025.
Strengthening BCP in the supply chain - In recent years, there has been an increasing trend in natural disasters and emergencies that have a significant impact on our business environment,
such as earthquakes, heavy rains, and international unrest.
Against this backdrop, as part of our efforts to enhance the safety and business continuity of the entire supply chain,
we have introduced a "safety confirmation system" for the supply chain starting in March 2025.
When a disaster occurs,
・Our procurement department confirms the safety of our supplier representatives.
・Gain real-time visibility into the status of suppliers' factories and other facilities affected by disasters. - This will enable us to quickly identify risks in the supply chain and promptly coordinate and provide support for recovery.
- We will work with all related companies to build a sustainable and resilient supply chain and improve disaster response capabilities.
Distributing the SDGs newsletter
To promote contribution to the SDGs through our procurement activities, we distribute newsletters detailing the initiatives being implemented around us.
We are working with our suppliers toward social contribution.
Example:
SDGs News -9- Eliminating conflict minerals contributes to the achievement of SDGs 8 and 16.
We will not use 3TG (tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold) minerals mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
and nine neighboring countries that are sources of funding for armed forces.
SDGs News -12- April 2023 Carbon neutral briefing presentation and Q&A
SDGs News -14- Fuji Participates in Model Project for Promoting Decarbonization Throughout the Value Chain Initiative from the Ministry of the Environment
SDGs News -15- Risks to be aware of: "Human rights due diligence" and "responsible mineral procurement"
SDGs News -16- What is a decarbonization advisor and SBT? The Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program-
Toward environmental conservation
We promote green procurement by procuring environmentally friendly products from suppliers who are actively involved in environmental conservation.
In addition, we are providing inner trays free of charge to suppliers who wish to use them
to reduce the amount of packaging materials that are disposed of in an effort to become carbon neutral.
(Total number of inner trays distributed as of March 2025: 27,023)
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Promoting green transformation
Starting from raising awareness,
we work with our suppliers to understand the Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 standards
and calculate their emissions in order to reduce CO₂ emissions throughout the entire supply chain.Study session for supply chains
January 2023: 50 participants (13 companies) Carbon neutral briefing session
April 2023: 37 participants (17 companies) Carbon neutral briefing session / financial institution subsidy information session
March 2024: 147 participants (129 companies) "Model Project for Promoting Decarbonization Throughout the Value Chain Initiative" from the Ministry of the Environment report meeting -
Promoting digital transformation
We are actively promoting use of digital platforms, and are working to share information with suppliers, improve operational efficiency, and go paperless through the use of Web based EDI services.
Declaration of partnership building
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We hereby declare that we will focus on the following initiatives to build new partnerships with our suppliers in the supply chain and business partners seeking value creation by enhancing cooperation, coexistence, and co-prosperity with them.
１．Coexistence and co-prosperity throughout the supply chain and new collaborations beyond business scales or connections.
We work to increase value of the entire supply chain by encouraging our direct suppliers to guide their business partners (from "Tier N" to "Tier N+1"). In addition, we aim to build coexistence and co-prosperity relationships with our suppliers through collaborations beyond existing business relationships, business scales, and other boundaries.
To maintain business continuity in the event of disasters or promote sustainability transformation, we also support our suppliers by providing advice when they formulate their business continuity plan or calculate their carbon dioxide emissions.
(Specific items)
a. Promotion of mutual use of data in compliance with the Law on Book and Record Keeping through Electronic Methods by maintaining and improving web electronic data interchange (web EDI)
b. Commitment to carbon neutrality throughout the supply chain
c. Recommendation for being in the "Health and productivity" program
２．Compliance with promotion standards
We comply with the desirable business practices between parent companies and subcontractors
(the promotion standards under the Act on the Promotion of Subcontracting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises),
and proactively work to correct business practices and commercial practices
that hinder us from building partnerships with our suppliers.
① Pricing methods
We do not make unreasonable cost reduction requests.
We determine transaction prices through consultations with subcontractors at least once a year,
as well as through sufficient discussions to ensure that the transaction prices include the appropriate profit for subcontractors and their working conditions can be improved.
The decision is made after the actions set forth in the Guidelines for Price Negotiations to Appropriate Pass Through Labor Cost are appropriately taken.
In the event that there is an increase in raw material costs or energy costs,
we strive to ensure that the full amount of the cost increase will be appropriately passed on.
Contract terms and conditions, including the determination of the transaction consideration,
are clearly stated and delivered in writing or otherwise.
② Mold management and other costs
Mold transactions are conducted based on the basic concept and principles of mold transactions and the memorandum on handling of molds set forth in the report from the Council for the Promotion of Appropriate Mold Management.
We promote the disposal of unnecessary molds, and do not request subcontractors to store molds free of charge.
③ Bills and other payment conditions
In principle, subcontract proceeds are paid in cash.
④ Intellectual property and know-how
Transactions are conducted in accordance with the basic viewpoints set forth in the guidelines for intellectual property transactions and the model contracts.
We do not seek to conclude unilateral nondisclosure agreements,
disclose subcontractors' know-how or transfer their intellectual property rights free of charge by taking advantage of
our position in the transaction.
⑤ Burdens resulting from workstyle reforms or other changes
To ensure that suppliers are able to respond to workstyle reforms,
we do not impose short delivery times or sudden specification changes on subcontractors without incurring appropriate cost burdens.
In the event of a disaster or other emergency cases,
we do not impose a one-sided burden on subcontractors in terms of transactions,
and we give consideration to maintaining business relationships as much as possible when the business resumes.
３．Other (optional)
a. We have already submitted a declaration of voluntary activities with regard to the White Logistics Movement.
b. We have participated in the fiscal 2023 Supply Chain Decarbonization Promotion Model Project supported by the Ministry of Environment launched by the Ministry of the Environment.
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