POLICY

Fujimoto Chemicals Co., Ltd. requires all its suppliers and business partners, including those supplying raw materials for its pharmaceutical products and other products procured through trading company activities, to comply with national and local laws, rules, and regulations while respecting internationally recognized codes of conduct and adhering to each of the following standards in this Code of Conduct. In addition, suppliers shall also encourage their next-tier suppliers to comply with this Code of Conduct and accordingly obtain necessary information for compliance. If this Code of Conduct is not in line with national and local laws and regulations, the stricter standards should be applied.

• Labor and Human Rights
  • Prohibition of Forced Labor

    The free will of all workers shall be respected. Workers shall not perform forced or compulsory labor, including bonded (including debt bondage) or indentured labor as well as involuntary or exploitative prison labor. Terms and conditions of employment shall be provided in advance in a language that the worker understands. All work must be voluntary, and workers shall have the freedom to leave work or terminate their employment at any time. The identity documents or immigration documents of workers such as government-issued identifications, passports, or work permits shall not be retained, destroyed, concealed, or confiscated unless required by law. Workers shall not be required to pay any employment placement fees or other fees related to their recruitment. If the worker is found to have paid such fees, the fees shall be refunded to the worker.

  • Prohibition of Child Labor

    Children under the minimum working age of 15 (or under the age for completing compulsory education or the national minimum age for employment, whichever is higher) shall not be employed at any stage of manufacturing. In addition, workers under 18 years old (young workers) shall not engage in night shifts, overtime work, or other work that threatens their health and safety.

  • Appropriate Working Hours

    The weekly working hours must not exceed the maximum set by the local law. A workweek shall not exceed 60 hours per week, including overtime, except in case of emergencies or other crises. Workers shall be entitled to at least one day off per week.

  • Fair Wages, Benefits, and Welfare

    Remuneration that complies with all applicable wage laws, including those related to minimum wage, overtime, and legally mandated benefits, must be paid to the worker without delay upon presentation of pay slips. No unjustifiable wage deductions shall be made.

  • Humane Treatment

    The human rights of workers shall be respected and there shall be no unpleasant or inhumane treatment, including sexual harassment, sexual abuse, corporal punishment, mental or physical oppression, or verbal abuse, nor shall there be any threat of such treatment. Measures shall be taken to prevent and respond to inhumane behavior.

  • Non-Discrimination

    Any employment practice (including hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, access to training, etc.) shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, religion, political views, union membership, marital status, or any other grounds unrelated to work. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to allow workers perform their religious practices.

  • Worker Rights

    The rights of workers to freedom of association, union membership or non-membership, collective bargaining, and peaceful assembly shall be respected in accordance with local laws and regulations. Efforts shall be made to ensure that workers can communicate openly with management without fear of discrimination, retaliation, intimidation or harassment, and employees shall not be unlawfully terminated.

  • Handling of Conflict Minerals

    Policies shall be observed to provide reasonable assurance that the use of conflict minerals (tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold) in products does not directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups that are perpetrators of serious human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries.

• Occupational Safety
  • Safety in the Workplace

    The workplace environment and working conditions must be assessed accordingly in order to ensure the safety of workers. Preventive and mitigating measures shall be taken through appropriate technical and administrative means in response to the potential dangers or hazards (e.g., chemical, electrical and other energy sources, fire, vehicle, and fall hazards). Workers shall be provided with appropriate and proper health and safety information and training as well as any necessary protective equipment with respect to the risks associated with these hazards. Appropriate measures and proper considerations shall also be taken to minimize occupational health and safety risks for expectant and nursing mothers, which include assignment of duties and provision of reasonable accommodations.

  • Accident Prevention and Emergency Preparedness

    Risks associated with potential emergencies, disasters and accidents shall be identified and assessed. Corresponding response measures shall be prepared and necessary drills shall be conducted. In addition, facility safety inspections shall be conducted, evacuation routes shall be secured, and disaster prevention equipment must be installed and maintained. Emergency measures and response procedures must be implemented to minimize the impact of emergencies. The measures and procedures shall focus on minimizing damage to life, environment, and property.

  • Prevention of Occupational Injury and Illness

    Measures shall be taken to encourage reports from workers, classify and record occupational injury and illness cases, investigate cases and implement preventive actions. Workers shall be provided with medical examinations in accordance with local regulations.

  • Management of Physically Demanding Work

    Physically demanding work which may involve tasks that require manual handling of materials, heavy or repetitive lifting, prolonged standing, heavy assembly work, as well as tasks that may pose health risks, including mental health, shall be identified and managed. Measures shall be taken to prevent occupational injury and illness.

  • Machine and Equipment Safety Measures

    The machine and equipment safety must be assessed and measures such as physical guards, interlocks, and barriers must be taken to prevent workplace accidents.

  • Health and Safety of Facility

    Facilities provided for workers such as dormitories, cafeterias, and restrooms must be maintained to be clean and safe and provided with appropriate emergency exits, hot water for bathing and showering, adequate lighting and ventilation, separately secured facilities for personal items and valuables storage, and accessible personal space with adequate size.

• Environmental Conservation
  • Compliance with Environmental Regulations

    All required environmental permits, approvals, notifications, and reports shall be completed, kept up-to-date, and observed to adhere to the operational and reporting requirements in accordance with local regulations.

  • Resource and Energy Saving

    The use of natural resources such as water, fossil fuels, minerals, and virgin forest products shall be kept to a minimum in all business processes, and efforts shall be made to conserve resources and energy through practices such as modifications in production, maintenance, and equipment processes, materials substitution, reuse, conservation, and recycling.

  • Wastewater Management

    All wastewater shall be monitored, controlled and treated accordingly prior to disposal to prevent the discharge of pollutants into the environment.

  • Air Emission Management

    Air emissions associated with volatile organic chemicals, aerosols, corrosives, particulates, greenhouse gases, ozone-depleting substances, and by-products of combustion operations shall be characterized, routinely monitored, controlled, and treated prior to discharge to reduce the amount of hazardous substances released into the atmosphere.

  • Proper Disposal of Solid Waste

    (Non-hazardous) solid waste shall be identified, managed, reduced, and properly disposed of as well as recycled.

  • Hazardous Substances Management

    Chemicals that are harmful to humans or the environment shall be identified, labelled and managed to ensure that they are properly handled, stored, used, recycled, reused, and disposed of. Efforts should also be made to reduce their use, switch to less hazardous substances, and prevent leakages.

  • Materials Management

    Hazardous substances in products and manufacturing shall be identified, and all applicable laws and regulations must be respected.

• Ethics
  • Prohibition of Corruption and Bribery

    Policies shall be observed to prohibit all forms of corrupt practices, including bribery, corruption, extortion, and embezzlement.

  • Prohibition of Anti-Competitive Behavior

    Bribes or other means of obtaining undue or improper advantage shall not be promised, offered, permitted, or accepted. This includes promising, offering, permitting, or accepting anything of value, either directly or indirectly through a third party to obtain or retain business or to obtain any other improper advantage. In addition, implementation procedures shall be established and monitoring shall be conducted to ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations.

  • Information Disclosure

    All business transactions shall be conducted transparently, and information and records relating to business activities, including management and financial situations, shall be properly disclosed and free from unauthorized tampering. Information on labor, health and safety, environmental practices, business activities, structure, financial condition, and performance shall be disclosed in accordance with applicable regulations and prevailing industry practices.

  • Appropriate Provision of Product Information

    Accurate product and service information shall be provided to customers and consumers.

  • Early Detection and Prevention of Fraud

    Measures to protect whistleblowers shall be adopted to ensure that workers can report acts of fraud without fear of retaliation.

  • Protection of Intellectual Property

    Intellectual property rights shall be respected. Technology and know-how transfer shall be done in a manner that protects intellectual property rights, and customer and supplier information must be safeguarded.

  • Protection of Personal Information

    Collecting, storing, processing, transferring, and sharing of personal information of all stakeholders involved in the business activities such as customers, business partners, consumers, and workers shall be done in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements regarding privacy and information security.

The corporate philosophy of Fujimoto Chemicals is “we are a global company which contributes to people’s quality of life in the basis of fine chemicals.” Guided by this philosophy, we aim to contribute to society by remaining sensitive to social environmental changes, adapting accordingly, and maintaining safe and stable operations. Additionally, we are committed to further strengthening our CSR initiatives.
To achieve these goals, we have formulated a "Human Rights Policy" aimed at upholding and promoting the fundamental rights inherent to all individuals from birth, ensuring their realization throughout our corporate activities.

• Basic Principles

  We adhere to the International Bill of Human Rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights) and the declarations of the International Labor Organization (ILO Declaration). We respect the human rights outlined in these documents and fulfill our responsibility to uphold human rights by implementing initiatives based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We are a signatory to the UN Global Compact and support its 10 principles, including those related to human rights and labor.

• Execution of Human Rights Responsibilities

  We do not engage in any form of discrimination based on employment status, age, gender, origin, ancestry, nationality, disability, religion, creed, or marital status. We also prohibit all forms of harassment, including power harassment and sexual harassment. We respect fundamental labor rights, such as freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, and prohibit forced labor and child labor. We strive to prevent human rights violations and take appropriate action if our business activities have a negative impact on human rights.

• Scope

  This policy applies to all our executives and employees. We also expect our business partners, including those in the supply chain, and other stakeholders to adhere to the principles outlined in this Human Rights Policy and promote respect for human rights.

• Compliance with Laws and Regulations

  We comply with the laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate. In cases where there is a conflict between local laws and regulations and internationally recognized human rights norms, we prioritize the respect of international human rights norms.

• Human Rights Due Diligence

  We establish and continuously implement mechanisms for human rights due diligence. We identify and address any adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities and work to prevent and mitigate them.

• Remediation

  In cases where our business activities are found to have negatively impacted human rights, or where our involvement through business partners or other parties is identified, we take prompt and appropriate remedial measures.

• Engagement and Consultation

  We actively engage in dialogue and consultation with stakeholders and seek input from independent external experts throughout the implementation of this policy.

• Training and Development

  We provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to all executives and employees to ensure the effective integration and implementation of this policy across all our business operations.

• Transparency and Reporting

  We commit to transparency by regularly reporting on our efforts to uphold human rights and the progress of our human rights due diligence activities.

• Accountability

  We designate responsible individuals who oversee the implementation of this policy and ensure accountability and compliance within our organization.

The corporate philosophy of Fujimoto Chemicals is “we are a global company which contributes to people’s quality of life in the basis of fine chemicals.” Guided by this philosophy, we aim to contribute to society by remaining sensitive to social and environmental changes, adapting accordingly, and maintaining safe and stable operations. Additionally, we are committed to further strengthening our CSR initiatives.
To achieve these goals, we have formulated a "Sustainable Procurement Policy.” With the support and cooperation of all our suppliers, we will conduct procurement activities that consider social and environmental aspects, aiming to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

• Scope

  This policy applies to all our executives and employees. In our purchasing and procurement activities, our primary focus is on building mutual trust with our suppliers. We conduct these activities sincerely and fairly, without providing undue convenience or making unreasonable demands. We are also committed to ensuring that our suppliers and other stakeholders understand and adhere to this policy and actively support our initiatives for sustainable procurement.

• Quality Assurance

  We procure raw materials prioritizing quality, security, and safety in accordance with our quality policy.

• Fairness and Impartiality

  Our supplier selection is based on comprehensive evaluation considering aspects such as quality, pricing, delivery timelines, terms and conditions, technical expertise, service capabilities, cooperation levels, stable procurement practices, and CSR commitments. We generally provide fair opportunities for competitive quotations from two or more suppliers.

• Compliance and Ethics

  Our procurement activities adhere to company rules and regulations, societal norms, and relevant legal and ethical standards. We maintain impartiality and avoid personal interest with any supplier.

• Collaboration with Stakeholders

  We aim to foster mutual understanding and trust with our stakeholders, including suppliers, through effective communication, contributing to the sustainable development of society.

• Respect for Human Rights

  We vehemently oppose forced labor, child labor, discrimination, and inhumane treatment. Upholding basic human rights, we promote procurement practices that prioritize labor conditions, health, and safety.

• Environmental Responsibility

  We comply with all relevant laws and regulations and practice procurement activities that align with the values of "people, society, companies, and nature." Our aim is to sustain business operations that benefit society and preserve the global environment.

• Information Security

  We strictly manage confidential information and personal information related to procurement activities in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.