Social activities
Joining the UN Global Compact (GC)
In order for the Company to support the universal principles regarding human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption proposed by the United Nations, the Company expressed its intention to join the United Nations Global Compact and was formally registered as one of signatory companies on March 2, 2011.
Guided in this decision by our Corporate Philosophy, Group Creed and Mission Statement, in addition to supporting the "10 Principles of the GC" regarding these "human rights", "labor", "environment", and "anti-corruption" put forth by the Global Compact we have also chosen the Sustainable Development Goals as the backbone criteria for our CSR activities. As a global corporation and conscientious corporate citizens, it is our duty to contribute across all corporate fronts towards the realization of a sustainable society on a global basis.
Ten principles of the UN Global Compact (GC)
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.
Labor
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 labor;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labor; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
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.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
While the wording may vary slightly, the 10 principles listed above can, for the most part, also be found in the Kuroda Group Code of Conduct. Meaning that, even before the Company formally joined the UN Global Compact, we had already enforced these 10 principles through the establishment of and compliance with our own code of conduct.
Annual Reports
Community Contribution Activities
With the cooperation of the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement - International, Japan (OISCA Japan), we have engaged in various environmental contribution activities, such as agricultural and tree-planting experiences, in Aichi, Kagawa, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto prefectures, as well as in Thailand. Through these initiatives, we have deepened our awareness of environmental issues.
Sports promotion activities
As part of activities which contribute to the local community, we hold regular Basketball Clinics (technical guidance) for students of elementary school age and older in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward where Kuroda Group Co., Ltd. is located in order to help promote interest in sports in the ward.
Community Engagement
Komura-Tech Co., Ltd.'s Yokohama Plant conducts a cleanup of the plant premises and the adjacent roads every Monday. Additionally, with the cooperation of the Shinagawa CSR Promotion Council, we carry out beautification activities, such as planting rapeseed and cosmos seeds along the embankments of the Katsushima Canal.
Relief activities for large-scale disasters
The Kuroda Group has been actively providing support to disaster-affected areas and individuals in response to natural disasters occurring in the countries and regions where it operates.