We promote sustainable procurement throughout the entire supply chain based on our Purpose & Values, a philosophy shared across the Group. This supply-chain-wide initiative shaped by respect for human rights will satisfy the preconditions we are required to meet to fulfill our social responsibilities and support a sustainable society.

In recent years, there has been increasing social interest and demand for corporate initiatives regarding human rights, occupational safety and health, and the environment. Recognizing the need for more specific and broader responses through supply chain management, we revised the contents of the TOPPAN Group CSR Procurement Guidelines (established in 2007, revised to the second edition in 2014) in January 2022 and changed their name to the TOPPAN Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines. Communicating these guidelines throughout the supply chain, we drive a cycle of implementing the guidelines, auditing compliance, and rectifying issues by working together with our business partners to further promote sustainable procurement activities.

The Sustainable Procurement Guidelines

The TOPPAN Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines consist of the Basic Procurement Policy, which is to be observed by every department responsible for procurement or involved in operations linked to products and services, and the Sustainable Procurement Standards, which are to be satisfied by our business partners.

The Sustainable Procurement Standards comprise nine sections: “legal compliance and respect for internationally recognized standards,” “human rights and labor,” “health and safety,” “environment,” “fair business and ethics,” “quality and safety,” “information security,” “business continuity planning,” and “establishing a management system.”

We strive for co-prosperity with business partners through sustainable procurement. Based on the TOPPAN Group Human Rights Policy, the TOPPAN Group Environmental Policy, and the Declaration of Partnership Building, we respect human rights throughout the supply chain, conserve biodiversity, maintain good business practices with business partners, and provide the partners with advice and suggestions on their business continuity planning.