Supply Chain Management
Approach to Procurement Activity
To promote sustainable coexistence and co-prosperity with the entire supply chain, we request all of our suppliers, who are our important business partners, to promote fair and equitable transactions, environmental considerations, anti-corruption, and enhancement of information security by complying with the "Japan Post Group CSR Procurement Guidelines," based on our policy "Concept of Procurement Activity."
【Concept of Procurement Activity】
The company will act in accordance with the following concepts in procurement activities for contracts for goods and services.
1 Open, fair, and appropriate procurement
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- Open the door widely to all potential suppliers in line with the principle of non-discrimination between any supplier and provide fair entry opportunities to suppliers.
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- Select suppliers based on a comprehensive and appropriate evaluation of quality, price, delivery time, technology, and business conditions.
2 Compliance with laws, regulations, and social standards
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- Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and social norms, and implement procurement activities in good faith.
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- In the course of procurement activities, block relationships with antisocial forces that threaten the order and safety of civil society.
3 Environmental considerations
Implement procurement activities that take into consideration global and regional environmental conservation and the effective use of resources.
4 Building Trusting relationships
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- Aim to build strong relationships of trust with our business partners through good communication, and to develop together with them.
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- Manage information appropriately on suppliers obtained through procurement activities.
5 Compliance with the United Nations Global Compact
Engage in CSR procurement activities in line with the ten principles in the four areas (human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption) set forth in the United Nations Global Compact.
In these efforts, require our suppliers to address the following items.
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- Compliance with laws and regulations
- (2)
- Compliance with the United Nations Global Compact
Outsourced Management Initiatives
In accordance with the outsourcing management regulations, etc., we have established an appropriate outsourcing management system for contracts subject to management when outsourcing part or all of our operations to external parties. When selecting contractors, we use a checklist to examine the appropriateness of contracted operations, performance systems, existence of relationships with antisocial forces (anti-corruption), and information security systems.
In addition, we conduct appropriate periodic audits, including monitoring to inspect contractors depending on the outsourcing risk and providing guidance for improvement as necessary.
Initiatives to Strengthen Supply Chain Management
In procuring goods and services necessary for business, we have established strict standards for measures against bribery and other forms of corruption. We also work to familiarize our employees with the "Japan Post Group CSR Procurement Guidelines" which include anti-corruption content. Moreover, we have implemented measures to strengthen supply chain management, such as including sustainability clauses for human rights, labor conditions, environmental conservation, and other issues into our contracts with suppliers.
