The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is a voluntary initiative by companies and organizations to participate in the development of a global framework for sustainable growth.
We will continue our efforts to realize the 10 principles in the four areas of “Human Rights,” “Labour,” “Environment,” and “Anti-Corruption”. The Company has been a signatory to the UNGC since 2022.

By signing the UNGC, we are clearly expressing our corporate stance and our management philosophy of contributing to healthcare through the development and marketing of cutting-edge, superior medical devices.

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.

Labour

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 labour;

Principle 5

the effective abolition of child labour; 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.

Certificate of Signature of the United Nations Global Compact

For more information about the UN Global Compact, please visit
Global Compact Network Japan　https://www.ungcjn.org/
United Nations Global Compact Headquarters WEB site (English)
https://www.unglobalcompact.org/

We consider addressing climate change as one of our materiality, and we endorsed the TCFD* recommendations and joined the TCFD Consortium, which consists of companies and financial institutions that support the TCFD recommendations, in March 2022. Please see below for information disclosure based on the TCFD recommendations.

Environment

We take part in projects where CDP is working with global institutional investors to require companies to disclose their strategies on climate change and their greenhouse gas emissions.
In February 2024, we were recognized by CDP with a score level “B-” rating (Management) as a company that manages risks and impacts from environmental issues.
Carbon Disclosure Project　https://www.cdp.net/en/scores