Basic CSR Policy
To Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Ltd. and its group of companies (the MKK Group), the term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means increasing enterprise value by maintaining and improving solid and favorable relations with all stakeholders through the realization of the motto that the MKK Group has steadfastly adhered to since its foundation : Our mission is to provide high quality products and facilities created using sound technologies based on the principles of manufacturing excellence and through uncompromising quality control.
Basic approach to CSR
The MKK Group recognizes that the business activities of the MKK Group have an impact on the global environment and local communities and as such conducts its activities in line with the following CSR approach: Strict observance of business ethics and full compliance with relevant laws and regulations; Increasing customer satisfaction; Environmental consideration; Ensuring safety; Disclosure of information; and contributing to society.
Strict observance of business ethics and full compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Alongside the strict adherence to internal rules and social norms, including laws and regulations, the MKK group is committed to the establishment and strengthening of a compliance-based management system that respects local cultures, customs and human rights, and operates with the highest of ethical standards.
Increasing customer satisfaction
The MKK Group builds its business on the idea of operating with the customer's perspective in mind. We will continue to work under this ideal and will strive to improve our manufacturing in order to bolster quality and safety while lowering product and facility costs.
Keeping the environment in mind
In order to minimize the impact on the environment from its corporate activities, the MKK group strives for sustainable development by not only improving efficiency in resource utilization and energy consumption, but also by continuing to develop products and facilities that have a reduced environmental impact, largely by focusing on the entire life cycle of the product, from manufacturing and construction to disposal.
Ensuring safety
The MKK Group is committed to raising safety awareness among its employees and improving the safety and security of the working environment.
Disclosure of information
In addition to the company's basic investor relations (IR) and other information, The MKK Group discloses details of its hiring activities as well as product information in an appropriate and timely manner.
Contributing to society
The MKK Group is committed to the effective use of its resources and vigorously contributing to society through a wide range of activities.
Procurement policy
Our group conducts procurement activities based on the following principles.
Adherence to Legal Requirements & Socially Accepted Norms
The Company conducts its procurement activities with utmost integrity, adhering to legal requirements and socially accepted norms and in conformity with the Mitsubishi Kakoki Group Code of Conduct and the Mitsubishi Kakoki Group Compliance Standard of Behavior drawn up by the Company to form the backbone of its compliance program. The Company prioritizes information about suppliers obtained through the procurement process as vital to the Company's interests and would never disclose such information without the supplier's consent.
Fair & Transparent Transactions
The Company offers all existing and prospective suppliers a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the procurement bidding process. At each purchasing bid, the Company elects to deal with the supplier it deems to offer the best deal in terms of quality, price competitiveness, certainty of delivery date, business stability and other factors.
Building Partnerships
The Company seeks to establish long-term partnerships based on a relationship of mutual trust and through which both the Company and supplier can become more competitive and enjoy greater prosperity.
Environmental Concern
The Company endeavors to procure raw materials, parts and products which are safe and have a low environmental impact in its efforts to be a people- and environment-friendly company.
Environmental policy
Our group is contributing to the preservation of the environment by designing, manufacturing, and installing equipment for industrial use and the improvement of the environment. Recognizing that environmental conservation is one of the most important issues facing mankind today, we will continue to work to reduce our environmental impact on a companywide basis while contributing to the realization of an economically sustainable society.
- Being aware of the environmental impact of its activities, products and services, our group will work to prevent environmental pollution and to improve its environmental management systems.
- Our group strictly observes applicable environmental protection laws, regulations and ordinances, as well as other agreements and requirements pertaining to its business activities, products and services.
- Our group will promote efforts aimed at the preservation of the environment, including measures aimed at mitigating climate change and the effective use of sustainable resources through the use of its products and services.
- To achieve the goals of this policy, our group sets companywide goals, with each division working toward environmental improvements. These objectives and targets are periodically reassessed and revised as necessary.
Examples of social contribution activities
Implementation of activities to preserve forests
We endorse "Kanagawa 50-Year Scheme for Forest Restoration" set by Kanagawa Prefecture and have been supporting the activities for passing an abundance of natural blessings in forests to the next generation as a partner in forest restoration since April 2023.
The forest we have supported was named "The Mitsubishi Kakoki Forest We Make Together," based on ideas submitted by our employees. We are planning to engage in various activities for forest preservation from now on.
Participate in Wakkanai city environmental beautification campaign
Our company participated in "Sakanoshita Coast Clean Operation", a part of the environmental beautification campaign "Cleanup Wakkanai" in Wakkanai.
Our company built and helps operate a raw garbage intermediate treatment facility in Wakkanai City.
Donation activities in Thailand
We engage in various activities in the Kingdom of Thailand in cooperation with our consolidated subsidiary MKK Asia, which is a local corporation. This year, we planted mangroves in the Bangpu Nature Education Center.
During a certain period in past, nature in this area was violently destroyed by cutting down mangroves to produce charcoal, overfishing, etc. Currently it is a natural environment center with restrictions where various protection activities take place. All employees of our local corporation planted seedlings of 500 mangroves.
Blood donation activities
For over 20 years, Kawasaki Plant has been holding a blood donation campaign, in which many employees participate, during the occupational health week in October every year.
In 2021, our company received a certificate of commendation from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for our significant contribution to the blood donation project of Kanagawa Prefecture, like we were commended by the Mayor of Kawasaki City, as a contributor to Kawasaki City Blood Project in 2010.