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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- The Group opens the door widely to suppliers and offers fair entry opportunities.
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- The Group selects suppliers based on a comprehensive and appropriate evaluation of quality, price, delivery periods, technology, business conditions, and other factors.
2 Compliance with laws, regulations and social standards
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- The Group complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and social standards, and conducts procurement in good faith.
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- In its procurement, the Group forms no relationship with anti-social forces that pose a threat to the order and safety of civil society.
3 Respect for human rights
The Group strives, in partnership with its suppliers, to build a supply chain that respects human rights.
4 Environmental considerations
The Group carries out procurement with consideration for global and local environmental preservation and the effective use of resources.
5 Building trusting relationships
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- Through effective communication with suppliers, the Group builds strong trust and strives for mutual prosperity.
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- The Group appropriately manages information about suppliers that it obtains through procurement activities.
6 Request to suppliers (Compliance with the UN Global Compact)
The Group supports the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact regarding the four areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption, and promotes CSR procurement. We expect suppliers to understand these principles and ask for their proactive cooperation.
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.
