Sustainability
Society
We strive to evolve in response to social issues and build a sustainable future. We fulfill our responsibilities to society through cooperation with local communities and collaboration with stakeholders, and share the joy of growing together. We also place importance on employee welfare and career development, and strive to improve the workplace atmosphere to ensure employee happiness and job satisfaction.
Materiality and Goals for 2026
Improving product safety and comfort
Medium- to long-term challenges/goals
- Target number of major product issues *: 0
2026 Initiative Goals
- Continued operation of the certification system for determining whether or not new products can be produced
- Further quality improvement by strengthening quality gates in the development and manufacturing processes
* Number of legal violations, customer line stoppages, and market complaints
Ensuring occupational safety and health
Medium- to long-term challenges/goals
- Number of work-related accidents (including those resulting in time off work) - Target: 0
2026 Initiative Goals
- Promoting activities to spread awareness of the three declarations of safety, disaster prevention, the environment, and quality
- Strengthening the internal audit system
Continued promotion of safety, disaster prevention, and environmental risk reduction activities - All locations Archem Group participated
Continued operation of the Global Safety, Disaster Prevention and Environment Conference - Implementation of safety, disaster prevention and environmental activity guidelines
Promoting continuous improvement activities
Responsible Sourcing
Medium- to long-term challenges/goals
- Zero trouble due to strengthened governance
- Strengthening efforts to address social issues
2026 Initiative Goals
- Conduct thorough audits when hiring new raw material suppliers
- 100% implementation of improvement plans and guidance during audits
- Conflict Minerals Risk Management
Respect for diverse work styles
Medium- to long-term challenges/goals
- Achieving an action plan based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace and the Act on Promotion of Measures to Support the Development of the Next Generation will lead to the realization of a more favorable working environment for women, working generations, and child-rearing generations.
2026 Initiative Goals
- Obtaining and maintaining certification as a "childcare support company"
- Implementation of career development support training for women (at least once a year)
- Management of annual holiday working hours for hard-working and child-rearing generations (less than 10.5 hours per person)
- Promoting the acquisition of childcare leave and time off by male workers (annual acquisition rate of 50% or more)
Strengthening recruitment and training of personnel
Medium- to long-term challenges/goals
- Creating and developing globally competent talent
2026 Initiative Goals
- Strengthening knowledge and awareness through inter-office exchanges, selecting next-generation overseas talent candidates, and launching training programs.
- Through practical work and business trips, we aim to increase work experience with NS and business partners, creating highly skilled personnel who can immediately contribute to future profits.
Promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Medium- to long-term challenges/goals
- Promoting the creation of a workplace where diverse personalities and careers coexist.
2026 Initiative Goals
- Maintaining the employment rate for persons with disabilities through the implementation of the annual plan (achieving the legally mandated employment rate)
- Creating a company environment where young and senior employees can work with motivation.
