Sojitz Group CSR Report 2009 [PDF : 4.1MB]

The Sojitz Group’s CSR
—Making the Sojitz Group Statement a Reality
As a member of society, the Sojitz Group aims to continue creating the “new sources of wealth” noted in the Sojitz
Group Statement. Creating “new sources of wealth” means contributing to raising living standards for people around
the world while respecting diverse cultures and values and in harmony with society and the environment.
Sojitz Group Statement
The Sojitz Group produces new sources of wealth
by connecting the world’s economies, cultures and
people in a spirit of integrity.
Sojitz Group CSR Policy
We will strive to do business in harmony with
society and the environment, consistently honoring
the Sojitz Group Statement.
The Sojitz Group’s Basic Approach to CSR
Making the Group Statement a Reality
Sojitz Group business activities
Corporate governance structure
supporting business activities
The Sojitz Group’s CSR (corporate social
responsibility) refers to activities undertaken to
make the Group Statement a reality. We
believe it is important for all of us to practice
CSR in a natural way in all our activities.
Practice of CSR by everyone
at the Sojitz Group
Sojitz Group Compliance Code of Conduct
1. Business Activities in Consideration of Corporate Social Responsibility
(1) Sojitz, as a member of international society and as a good
corporate citizen, must actively contribute to the achievement
of a sustainable society with due consideration for the spirit
of cooperation and harmony in international business
activities and corporate social responsibility.
(2) Sojitz will hand over a rich and bright future on the earth to
the next generation, by continuously conducting our activities
for the preservation of the global environment, and by
actively engaging in the resolution of issues of poverty and
violations of human rights.
(3) Sojitz must respect the spirit of fairness in every occasion of
business activities, and oppose any discriminatory practices or
treatment against, inter alia, race, nationality, religion or sex.
(In the above, “Sojitz” refers to the Sojitz Group.)
To ensure that CSR is practiced in our daily activities, Article 1
of the Sojitz Group Compliance Code of Conduct sets out
regulations for Business Activities in Consideration of Corporate
Social Responsibility, which are known and observed
throughout the Sojitz Group.
CSR Committee
The CSR Committee reports directly to the president & CEO and its
activities are reported to the Management Committee. The CSR Committee
makes recommendations pertaining to CSR to management, draws
up basic policies and a framework for promoting CSR, and discusses
issues such as community-based social contribution activities and others.
Committee Chairman
Members
Secretariat
CSR Committee Members (as of July 2009)
Senior Managing Executive Officer, Public Relations Department
Executive Vice President (Corporate Management)
Executive Vice President (Business Group)
Managing Executive Officer, Corporate Planning Department
Executive Officer, Human Resources & General Affairs Department
CSR & Environment Team, Public Relations Department
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