Supply Chain

The group, as a responsible member of the global supply chain, has identified the “supply chain” as a material issue and is working to strengthen supply chain management. Our goal is to achieve both a stable supply of raw materials and products and responsible procurement at an even higher level. We recognize the need to address social, human rights, and environmental issues, not only within the group but throughout the supply chain in order to realize “responsible procurement.” In June 2024, we formulated the Japan Pulp & Paper Group’s Approach to Sustainable Procurement. We plan to conduct assessments and monitor the supply chain based on this approach.

We are strengthening our relationships of trust with suppliers to ensure a stable supply of raw materials and products. In addition, we share our stance on human rights and environmental issues with suppliers and are promoting responsible procurement by considering social and environmental risks when procuring raw materials and products.

We believe that respect for human rights should be the standard of conduct for all individuals and conducts our business activities based on the Japan Pulp & Paper Group Human Rights Policy. This policy outlines our commitment to respecting the human rights of all individuals involved in our business and our intent to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
The Japan Pulp & Paper Group Human Rights Policy applies to all executives and employees (including contract, temporary, and part-time workers), and we seek the support of all business partners, including customers and other companies within the supply chain.
In January 2023, we signed the United Nations Global Compact. We are promoting initiatives in line with the 10 principles of the compact in the four areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. We issue newsletters through the OVOL Sustainability Promotion Meetings, distribute a compliance handbook, and provide training on business and human rights to group executives and employees. Going forward, we will continue to conduct human rights due diligence to identify human rights risks and address issues for both the group as well as suppliers and other companies. We will also establish a grievance mechanism to help remedy human rights violations.