Kurita Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines

Kurita Group engages in procurement activities in accordance with the "Kurita Group Procurement Policy." We have established the following "Kurita Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines," which outline the points to be practiced by all business partners based on this Policy (hereinafter, "these Guidelines").

We would ask you to agree to the purposes and contents, and proactively promote your initiatives.
If you are a trading company or an agent, we also would be grateful if you could further implement them to your suppliers.

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    Respect for basic human rights

    We ask that, in your business activities, you respect basic human rights, and in addition, eliminate discrimination based on sex, nationality, religion, race or disability, etc., and do not engage in forced labor.
  • (2)

    Occupational health and safety

    You are requested to strive to realize and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy working environment.
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    Preservation of the global environment

    You are requested to minimize adverse effects on society, environment, resources, and public safety and health, which are brought about by your business activities, namely, manufacturing, production, construction, and other processes.
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    Compliance with laws, regulations and social norms

    You are expected to confirm and comply with laws, regulations, rules, and norms related to fair and equal transactions in your business activities.
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    Safety and stability of products and services

    In your business activities, you are requested to comply with laws and regulations concerning product safety, and provide products and services of high quality, as well as provide adequate information.
  • (2)

    Information management

    In your business activities, you are requested to comply with laws and regulations concerning product safety, and provide products and services of high quality, as well as provide adequate information.
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    Anti-social forces

    The Company ensures that it will uncompromisingly maintain a resolute attitude against antisocial forces that pose a threat to the order and safety of civil society and take a resolute stance and never comply with unreasonable demands from such forces.