The group is strengthening its relationships of trust with suppliers to ensure a stable supply of raw materials and products. In addition, we share the Japan Pulp & Paper Group’s Approach to Sustainable Procurement with suppliers and are promoting responsible procurement by considering social and environmental supply chain risks when procuring raw materials and products.
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To ensure that Approach to Sustainable Procurement initiatives are being implemented properly in the supply chain, we check the status of the initiatives at business partners using the Self-Assessment Questionnaire for CSR Procurement. When improvements are required at a partner company, we will communicate closely with the company and support them in making the improvements.
Surveyed: Main business partners in top 80% of parent company suppliers by value Valid response rate: 100%
Main surveyed items: Corporate governance, human rights, labor, environment, fair corporate activities, information security, supply chain, local communities