GS Yuasa Corporation
Sustainability Activities in 2022
CONTENTS
CSR Promotion
President's Message ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 02 |
CSR Policy and Code of Conduct ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 04 |
CSR Promotion Framework ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 09 |
Materiality ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 12 |
Activities | |
Developing Fair, Transparent, and Sound Business, and Anti-Corruption ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 18 |
Respect for Human Rights ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 25 |
Conservation and Improvement of Adequate Working Environment ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 32 |
Fulfillment of Our Responsibilities to Provide Safe and Secure Products and Services ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 54 |
Global Environmental Conservation ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 61 |
Building Better Relationships with Local Communities ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 84 |
Ensuring Social Responsibility within Our Supply Chain ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 89 |
External Evaluation ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ | 94 |
Editorial Policy
Editorial Policy ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 97
Reference Data
Reference Data ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 98
Every year, the GS YUASA Group announces its views toward CSR and the status of related initiatives on its GS YUASA websites. This PDF file has been prepared to allow readers to refer to the information released in the 2022 fiscal year through the contents of the "Sustainability Activities" website, of the sites of our.
Sustainability Activities of GS Yuasa Corporation in 2022 (Web version)
President's Message
President's Message
Become an energy device company that continually creates
new value
As the first in Japan to successfully manufacture lead-acid batteries, and first
worldwide in achieving mass production of lithium-ion batteries for electric
vehicles, our high level of technological expertise is demonstrated by products
that deliver stable performance even in extreme and highly demanding
environments, such as in deep sea research submersibles, aircraft, space
satellites, etc. We are also meeting the expectations of our stakeholders through engagement in next-generation vehicle
development, the renewable energy sector, and infrastructure applications. I am confident that these efforts are the result of
practicing our corporate philosophy of being committed to people, society and the global environment through the innovation and
growth of our employees and business entities.
In May 2017, we formulated as the President's Policy the GS Yuasa CSR Policy and Code of Conduct, which clarifies this
corporate philosophy, and in April 2018 we signed the U.N. Global Compact (UNGC), which aligns with our own CSR policies and
values. Our business companies have set up a CSR Committee to put into practice the Ten Principles the UNGC asks of
companies in the four areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment, and Anti-Corruption, as well as the sustainable development
goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations and our CSR policies. We are working to contribute to a sustainable society through
our business activities.
Markets and the societies continually change together with the times, and efforts aimed at solving social issues on an
international, global scale, including sustainable development goals (SDGs) and carbon neutrality, are intensifying. We believe
that our technologies and products are highly suitable to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by addressing
climate change and building a stable social infrastructure.
In the future too, as an energy device company, we will continue to take on innovative challenges in monozukuri as well as in
kotozukuri that drives energy management technologies, and will strive to contribute to the realization of a world, environment,
and society where people worldwide can live in greater abundance and peace of mind.
President
GS Yuasa Corporation
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Sustainability Activities of GS Yuasa Corporation in 2022 (Web version)
The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact
< Human Rights >
Principle 1 Businesses should support and
respect the protection of
internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2 make sure that they are not
complicit in human rights abuses.
< Environment >
Principle 7 Businesses should support a
precautionary approach to
environmental challenges;
Principle 8 undertake initiatives to promote
greater environmental
responsibility; and
Principle 9 encourage the development and
diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
< Labour >
Principle 3 Businesses should uphold the
freedom of association and the
effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4 the elimination of all forms of
forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5 the effective abolition of child
labour; and
Principle 6 the elimination of discrimination in
respect of employment and
occupation.
< Anti-Corruption >
Principle 10 Businesses should work against
corruption in all its forms,
including extortion and bribery.
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Sustainability Activities of GS Yuasa Corporation in 2022 (Web version)
CSR Policy and Code of Conduct
The GS YUASA CSR Policy and Code of Conduct, formulated in May 2017 as the President's Policy, have become the foundation of the
Group's CSR activities. In the GS Yuasa Group, we carry out business in accordance with the CSR Policy and Code of Conduct in order to ensure the sustainable development of society and business.
CSR Policy
Besides legal compliance, we respect international norms, guidelines, and initiatives related to social responsibility, work on
sustainable development of our business through developing energy storage technologies, and contribute to people, society,
and global environment.
1. Developing Fair, Transparent, and Sound Business, and Anti-Corruption
GS YUASA conducts a transparent business policy which aims to earn the trust of customers, business partners,
shareholders, and of local communities as a top priority. And to adhere to laws and regulations of each country and region. Furthermore, we address to prevent any kind of corruption, will not tolerate any illegal political contribution,
bribery of public officials, and will not have relationships with personnel or organizations of organized crime.
2. Respect for Human Rights
GS YUASA will respect all human rights and fundamental labor rights, and will not tolerate any forced labor or child labor. We will also respect diversity, without any discrimination being tolerated.
3. Conservation and Improvement of Adequate Working Environment
GS YUASA will provide safe and comfortable working environments for employees. Proper management will be provided in order to promote mid to long-term development of human resources.
4. Fulfillment of Our Responsibilities to Provide Safe and Secure Products and Services
GS YUASA ensures the safety and quality of products/services to the end of their lifecycle throughout
manufacturing. Furthermore, GS YUASA honest provides clear safety information for all products/services.
5. Global Environmental Conservation
GS YUASA addresses to prevent pollution, and to mitigate climate change, and to establish a sound material-cycle
society through using sustainable resources.
6. Building Better Relationships with Local Communities
GS YUASA will contribute to sound and sustainable development of local communities through building better relationships with their local communities.
7. Ensuring Social Responsibility within Our Supply Chain
GS YUASA will promote actions to ensure social responsibility within our supply chain.
Date : May 1, 2017
GS Yuasa Corporation
President Osamu Murao
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