Enacted March 10, 2023 Version 1
Revised April 1, 2025 Version 2
Contents
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１．Matsuda Sangyo Group’s Philosophy |
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２．Sustainability Policy |
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３．Supplier Communication (the Group’s Basic Policy) |
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４．Whistleblowing System |
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５．Supplier Code of Conduct (RBA Code of Conduct) |
１．Matsuda Sangyo Group’s Philosophy
Corporate Philosophy
Making effective use of the limited earth resources and contributing to society through business
Purpose
Our purpose is to practice our corporate philosophy and continue to be a company which customers and society always need.
２．Sustainability Policy
Basic policy
The Matsuda Sangyo Group aims to work on the realization of a sustainable environment, society, and economy while enhancing its corporate value, by putting into practice its corporate philosophy of “making effective use of the limited earth resources and contributing to society through business,” based on strong relationships of trust with the customers (clients and business partners*), employees, and society (shareholders, investors, local communities) that are its important stakeholders.
*Business partners: Suppliers, subcontractors, financial institutions
Vision
The Matsuda Sangyo Group aims “to be a company that continuously evolves and adapts to social changes, and which customers and society always need,” and with the mission of making effective use of resources and securing sustainable resources, will strive to provide high added value that contributes to resolving the problems and issues faced by customers and society.
３．Supplier Communication (the Group’s Basic Policy)
The Matsuda Sangyo Group will build relationships of trust with our procurement partners, position coexistence and mutual prosperity as our foundation, and work to promote and continuously improve responsible procurement activities toward the realization of a sustainable environment and society with the cooperation of our procurement partners.
◆Legal and ethical compliance
We conduct procurement activities in compliance with the relevant domestic and foreign laws and social norms, the Matsuda Sangyo Group Global Code of Conduct, and the RBA Code of Conduct. If there are any contradictions between these laws and norms, we comply with the most stringent standard.
With regard to the minerals contained in Matsuda Sangyo Group’s products, we have established an investigation system for the minerals used intentionally in the materials and products we procure and ensure that they are not related to any human rights infringement, conflicts, or environmental destruction. The procurement of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium) is carried out in accordance with our Group’s Policy for Responsible Management of Precious Metals.
We fulfill our contract obligations with our business partners, and appropriately manage the confidential matters and personal information related to our procurement transactions.
◆Fair trade
In addition to quality, price, and delivery times, we also evaluate technological capabilities, proposal capabilities, and sustainability initiatives appropriately, and select fair and transparent business partners.
We do not give or receive gifts or entertainment to and from our business partners and government officials in Japan and abroad, beyond what is required by law and appropriate social customs.
We do not conduct transactions or impose unreasonable demands or obligations based on the use of our dominant position.
◆Consideration for human rights, labor, and environment
We respect international standards related to human rights and conduct procurement activities in consideration of labor and the environment.
We engage in procurement activities that contribute to reducing the environmental burden on the Earth by promoting the use of products that do not contain chemical substances restricted by domestic or foreign laws or industry norms, as well as green procurement that contributes to reducing environmental burden.
We thoroughly manage the food material supply chain, and conduct procurement activities that contribute to preventing water, soil, and air pollution as well as to protecting ecosystems.
◆Securing safe and reliable raw materials and products
We procure raw materials and products that fulfill our requirements in the aspects of quality, safety, delivery times, and service.
We prioritize the safe procurement of raw materials and products, including during unforeseen circumstances such as disasters, and conduct procurement activities at fair prices based on economic rationality.
◆Cooperation with business partners
We require our business partners to meet the same standards on respect for human rights, ensuring health and safety, environmental protection, and ethical conduct, with the aim of building a sustainable supply chain.
We cooperate with our business partners to conduct due diligence, identify risks, and address them.
４．Whistleblowing System
With the aim of earning society's trust and enhancing our corporate value through voluntary efforts to clean up corporate misconduct, the Matsuda Sangyo Group has established reporting contact points (external reporting contact points) on the Company's website to receive reports and support consultations from business partners and the local community regarding misconduct or questions concerning violations or laws or rules and regulations by Group officers or employees. The Group actively encourages such reports and consultations.
In response to reports from business partners and the local community, the Group will conduct investigations, implement remedial measures, and prevent recurrence in accordance with our internal regulations.
５．Supplier Code of Conduct (RBA Code of Conduct)
Matsuda Sangyo Group supports the Code of Conduct established by the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), operates our business in accordance with this code, and requests that our business partners comply with it.
The Supplier Code of Conduct in the Matsuda Sangyo Group Supplier Guidelines sets out requirements for labor, health and safety, environment, ethics, and management systems that comply with the RBA code of conduct.
The RBA requires compliance not only with local laws, but also with the RBA Code of Conduct when the requirements and standards of this code are more stringent than local laws. This ensures that a certain management level is maintained regardless of the existence or standards of laws or labor practices in the country or region in which the business partner is located.
The page linked below sets out the RBA Code of Conduct (Japanese translation) as a code of conduct for suppliers. However, as the original RBA Code of Conduct is published in English, the English version will take precedence in the event of any discrepancies between the English and Japanese versions.
RBA Code of Conduct (RBA website)：
https://www.responsiblebusiness.org/code-of-conduct/
