Notice Regarding the Enactment of "SMS Sustainable Procurement Policy" and "SMS Supplier Code of Conduct"
SMS Co., Ltd. has established a Sustainable Procurement Policy and a Supplier Code of Conduct to promote human rights, environmental conservation, and compliance across its entire supply chain.
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SMS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masaki Takabata; TSE Prime; hereinafter "the Company") announces that it has enacted the "SMS Sustainable Procurement Policy" and the "SMS Supplier Code of Conduct".
Toward realizing its mission of "improving people's quality of life and continuously contributing to society by building information infrastructure suited for an aging society," the Company group believes that initiatives for a sustainable society across the entire supply chain are indispensable. We aim to realize a sustainable supply chain with the understanding and cooperation of all our suppliers.
The main items of the newly enacted "Sustainable Procurement Policy" and "Supplier Code of Conduct" are as follows:
■ SMS Sustainable Procurement Policy
1. Legal Compliance
We will comply with domestic and international laws, regulations, and social norms, and conduct fair transactions with high ethical standards (including the prohibition of all forms of corruption such as bribery).
2. Fair Selection of Suppliers
We will select suppliers reasonably and appropriately, eliminating decisions based on personal arbitrary motives. Our basic principle is to do business with suppliers that have stable management, social credibility, and high ethical standards.
3. Respect for Human Rights
Based on the "SMS Human Rights Policy," we will respect human rights throughout the supply chain and conduct purchasing activities that eliminate all human rights violations, including forced labor, child labor, discrimination, and harassment.
4. Environmental Conservation
Based on the "SMS Environmental Policy," we will work to reduce environmental impact across the entire supply chain to realize a circular economy, and promote the procurement of environmentally friendly products and services.
5. Maintenance of Information Security
We will strive to appropriately protect and manage confidential and personal information related to purchasing activities.
■ SMS Supplier Code of Conduct
1. Legal Compliance
Comply with the laws, regulations, and social norms of the countries and regions where business activities are conducted.
2. Fair Trade and Ethics
Conduct fair business activities with social credibility, good sense, and high ethical standards. Do not engage in any form of corruption, such as bribery, embezzlement, or extortion. Do not offer or receive inappropriate benefits. Comply with competition laws such as the Antimonopoly Act, and engage in fair and free competition. Respect and do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. Have no relations with anti-social forces that threaten the order and safety of civil society.
3. Human Rights and Labor
Respect international human rights standards and do not engage in any form of forced labor, child labor, or human trafficking. Do not discriminate in employment or treatment based on nationality, race, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc. Prohibit all forms of harassment, whether mental or physical, including power harassment and sexual harassment. Comply with statutory minimum wages, manage working hours appropriately, and ensure a safe and hygienic workplace environment considering employees' health. Respect employees' rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining, as well as the right not to participate, in accordance with the laws of each country.
4. Environment
Comply with the environmental laws and regulations of the countries and regions where business activities are conducted. Autonomously engage in activities to reduce environmental impact toward realizing a circular society, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing waste, and effectively utilizing water resources. Strive to monitor your own greenhouse gas emissions and cooperate with data provision requests from our Company.
5. Quality, Safety, and Stable Supply
Supply goods and services requested by our Company economically, stably, continuously, and without delay. Ensure the quality and safety of provided products and services, meeting the standards required by our Company. In the event of a significant accident or problem, disclose information timely and appropriately, and respond sincerely to resolve it.
6. Information Security
Appropriately manage and protect confidential and personal information acquired through business, and take measures to prevent information leakage and unauthorized use.
7. Supply Chain Initiatives
Promote understanding and compliance with this Code of Conduct to your own suppliers.
Toward realizing its mission of "improving people's quality of life and continuously contributing to society by building information infrastructure suited for an aging society," the Company group believes that initiatives for a sustainable society across the entire supply chain are indispensable. We aim to realize a sustainable supply chain with the understanding and cooperation of all our suppliers.
The main items of the newly enacted "Sustainable Procurement Policy" and "Supplier Code of Conduct" are as follows:
■ SMS Sustainable Procurement Policy
1. Legal Compliance
We will comply with domestic and international laws, regulations, and social norms, and conduct fair transactions with high ethical standards (including the prohibition of all forms of corruption such as bribery).
2. Fair Selection of Suppliers
We will select suppliers reasonably and appropriately, eliminating decisions based on personal arbitrary motives. Our basic principle is to do business with suppliers that have stable management, social credibility, and high ethical standards.
3. Respect for Human Rights
Based on the "SMS Human Rights Policy," we will respect human rights throughout the supply chain and conduct purchasing activities that eliminate all human rights violations, including forced labor, child labor, discrimination, and harassment.
4. Environmental Conservation
Based on the "SMS Environmental Policy," we will work to reduce environmental impact across the entire supply chain to realize a circular economy, and promote the procurement of environmentally friendly products and services.
5. Maintenance of Information Security
We will strive to appropriately protect and manage confidential and personal information related to purchasing activities.
■ SMS Supplier Code of Conduct
1. Legal Compliance
Comply with the laws, regulations, and social norms of the countries and regions where business activities are conducted.
2. Fair Trade and Ethics
Conduct fair business activities with social credibility, good sense, and high ethical standards. Do not engage in any form of corruption, such as bribery, embezzlement, or extortion. Do not offer or receive inappropriate benefits. Comply with competition laws such as the Antimonopoly Act, and engage in fair and free competition. Respect and do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. Have no relations with anti-social forces that threaten the order and safety of civil society.
3. Human Rights and Labor
Respect international human rights standards and do not engage in any form of forced labor, child labor, or human trafficking. Do not discriminate in employment or treatment based on nationality, race, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc. Prohibit all forms of harassment, whether mental or physical, including power harassment and sexual harassment. Comply with statutory minimum wages, manage working hours appropriately, and ensure a safe and hygienic workplace environment considering employees' health. Respect employees' rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining, as well as the right not to participate, in accordance with the laws of each country.
4. Environment
Comply with the environmental laws and regulations of the countries and regions where business activities are conducted. Autonomously engage in activities to reduce environmental impact toward realizing a circular society, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing waste, and effectively utilizing water resources. Strive to monitor your own greenhouse gas emissions and cooperate with data provision requests from our Company.
5. Quality, Safety, and Stable Supply
Supply goods and services requested by our Company economically, stably, continuously, and without delay. Ensure the quality and safety of provided products and services, meeting the standards required by our Company. In the event of a significant accident or problem, disclose information timely and appropriately, and respond sincerely to resolve it.
6. Information Security
Appropriately manage and protect confidential and personal information acquired through business, and take measures to prevent information leakage and unauthorized use.
7. Supply Chain Initiatives
Promote understanding and compliance with this Code of Conduct to your own suppliers.