Basic Views on Sustainability
01Basic Views
In the “Nisso Group Charter of Corporate Behavior ,” which sets forth the code of conduct to be observed by officers and employees, we state our commitment not only to compliance with laws and regulations but also to upholding high ethical standards, prohibiting discrimination, respecting diversity, guaranteeing freedom of association, and prohibiting forced labor and child labor. To embody this spirit and serve as the daily standard of conduct, we have established the “Nisso Group Employee Code of Conduct .”
Furthermore, the Nisso Group recognizes that respecting human rights in our daily activities is fundamental to our business. We support international standards on human rights, including the principles on human rights and labor of the United Nations Global Compact, and established the “Policy on Human Rights and Labor ” to promote management that respects people. To strengthen compliance awareness as a cornerstone of corporate management, we formulated the “Nisso Group Ethics Policy ” in October 2023. We will continue to comply with the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact—covering “human rights,” l”abor,” the “environment,” and “anti-corruption”—and proactively promote sustainability initiatives.
02Process for Identifying Key Issues
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STEP1Extraction of Materiality (Key Issues)
Based on the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards, the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), and the United Nations Global Compact, we have extracted social issues that are highly relevant to Nisso Group’s business.
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STEP2Evaluation of Importance from the Perspective of NISSO HOLDINGS and Our Stakeholders
Based on Step 1, we selected social issues of high importance from both the stakeholder and business perspectives, and identified the issues to be prioritized.
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STEP3Confirmation by the Sustainability Council
The Sustainability Council exchanged opinions on the issues in Step 2 and selected the materiality (key issues).
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STEP4Discussions and Decisions by Management
The materiality selected was determined through the exchange of opinions with management through the Board of Directors.
Mapping of Key Issues
Importance to stakeholders
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03Main Sustainability Activities
1Participation in the United Nations Global Compact
In October 2023, NISSO HOLDINGS joined the United Nations Global Compact, a global initiative to achieve sustainable growth in the international community.
Until now, NISSO CORPORATION has been participating since March 2019, but it is important for the Nisso Group to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by supporting and putting into practice the 10 principles of the UNGC, which consists of the four areas of "Human Rights・Labor・Environment・Anti-corruption" advocated by the United Nations, and we have reiterated our participation with the aim of accelerating these activities.
10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact
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Human Rights
- Principle 1 ： Support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
Principle 2 ： Ensure that business practices are not complicit in human rights abuses
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Labor
- Principle 3 ： Uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
Principle 4 ： Eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labor
Principle 5 ： Abolish child labor
Principle 6 ： Eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation
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Environment
- Principle 7 ： Adopt a precautionary approach to environmental challenges
Principle 8 ： Conduct environmentally responsible activities
Principle 9 ： Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
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Anti-corruption
- Principle 10 ： Fight corruption in all its forms including extortion and bribery
2RBA Initiatives
Many of NISSO HOLDINGS’ clients are members of or aligned with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), which promotes CSR in global supply chains.
NISSO HOLDINGS supports and complies with the RBA Code of Conduct, aiming to be a company that can provide human resources dispatching and related services with confidence.
Specifically, in the Profit Division, which manages direct employees, we established a “CSR Council” chaired by the head of the Profit Division. The Council monitors and identifies issues based on management systems for labor, safety and health, environment, and ethics, formulates measures to address them, and submits resolutions to the “Board of Directors.”
We have also established “CSR Procurement Guidelines” for Tier 1 suppliers. In addition to basic quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) requirements, these stipulate the CSR requirements demanded by the international community. We work to build a responsible supply chain by conducting compliance checks, hearings, and providing support for improvements.
3Toward the Selection of Key Issues
In accordance with our founding philosophy of “Nurturing and Bringing Out the Best in People", the Nisso Group aims to create a workplace where working people can work and grow with a sense of satisfaction, as well as to provide services that can contribute to our growth as a company. In order to enhance the corporate value of the Nisso Group, we will respect laws and social rules, and conduct CSR activities aimed at realizing a sustainable society.