Sustainability

Policy

Multi-Stakeholder Policy

JFE Holdings, Inc. believes that in corporate management, it is important to achieve sustainable growth not only with shareholders but also with employees, business partners, customers, creditors, local communities, and other diverse stakeholders, and we will work in appropriate cooperation with multiple stakeholders. Based on this, we will take the following measures to return profits to our employees and give consideration to our business partners from the viewpoint that the appropriate distribution of profits and achievements generated by enhancing our ability to make proposals and communicate as a trading company to our multi-stakeholders will enhance our corporate value over the medium to long term and ultimately lead to sustainable economic development. JFE Shoji Group will take the following measures to return profits to employees and pay due consideration to business partners.

Multi-Stakeholder Policy
  • 1. giving back to employees

      In order to survive the fierce global competition and achieve sustainable growth in the future, we believe that it is important to maximize the added value that each employee proactively takes on new and creative work, as well as to improve labor productivity in an increasingly complex and diverse business environment. As an investment in human resources for this purpose, in accordance with the JFE Group Basic Policy on Human Resource Management, we will raise wages in an appropriate manner based on the earnings and results generated, and will actively engage in education and training to secure and develop diverse human resources, aiming for a sustainable return to our employees. (Individual items)

      (Individual items)
      Specifically, we have positioned the promotion of DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion) as one of our important management issues, and are promoting initiatives to maximize the abilities of each employee with diverse backgrounds, including gender, nationality, values, and different lifestyles. With regard to employee education and training, we are creating opportunities for employees to grow by creating a nurturing environment that includes regular training by job level for each qualification system, various skill-up training programs to support employee growth such as trade practice, accounting, and finance, and specialized knowledge acquisition through outside training.
      Regarding wage increases, we recognize the importance of improving working conditions and motivation, including appropriate wage levels and a rewarding workplace.
      Based on this recognition, in addition to annual regular salary increases, we raise wages through labor-management negotiations and have introduced a performance-linked lump-sum bonus system in which bonus levels are determined according to company performance from the perspective of returning company performance to employees. In addition, wages reflect evaluations of the abilities demonstrated by individuals in the performance of their duties and the degree to which they have achieved their goals. We will continue to implement sustainable returns to our employees and work toward the further growth of the company.

  • 2. consideration for business partners

      We will continue our efforts to comply with the contents of the Declaration of Partnership Building.
      In the event that the Partnership Building Declaration is no longer posted on the portal site, we will voluntarily withdraw the publication of the multi-stakeholder policy.

    • URL of the Declaration of Partnership Building [ https://www.biz-partnership.jp/declaration/123555-09-00-tokyo.pdf]
      In addition, with regard to business relationships with tax-exempt entities, we will work to establish appropriate relationships by referring to the government's publicly announced policy on tax-exempt entities and their business partners' compliance with the invoice system, etc. We will also confirm the status of our efforts with regard to these items.

    • We will continue to make steady efforts in these areas while confirming the status of our efforts.

    The above

    April 11, 2023
    Norifumi Soboi President and Representative Director JFE Shoji Trade Corporation

JFE Group Human Rights Basic Policy

The JFE Shoji Group is committed to respecting human rights through its business activities worldwide in accordance with the "JFE Group Basic Policy on Human Rights".
Click here for the JFE Group Basic Policy on Human Rights (link will take you to the JFE Holdings website).

Basic Policy on Sustainability in the Supply Chain

The JFE Shoji Group aims to be a company with a strong presence that can achieve sustainable development and growth together with its customers, the JFE Group, and all other stakeholders. The JFE Shoji Group believes that ensuring sustainability in the supply chain is an important issue in order to achieve this goal, and has established the "Basic Policy for Sustainability in the Supply Chain," which serves as a policy for addressing human rights, labor issues, the global environment, etc. The JFE Shoji Group is committed to providing its suppliers and other business partners with the basic policies and guidelines to ensure the sustainability of its supply chain. The JFE Shoji Group is committed to working with its suppliers and other business partners to build a more sustainable supply chain by seeking their understanding of and cooperation in complying with the Basic Policy.

Basic Policy on Sustainability in the Supply Chain
  • 1. respect for human rights
    • We recognize the diverse values of individuals and respect and protect the human rights of each individual in accordance with international norms.
    • Prohibit inhumane treatment, including various types of harassment and abuse, including corporal punishment.
  • 2. prohibition of discrimination
    • We respect each person as an individual and do not discriminate in any way in our corporate activities.
  • 3. prohibition of forced labor and child labor
    • We do not use child labor or forced labor in any country or region.
  • 4. improvement of working environment
    • We will promote a safe and healthy working environment that is rewarding for all employees.
  • 5. respect for fundamental rights at work
    • Respect the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining in accordance with the laws and regulations of each country and collective bargaining agreements.
    • Comply with minimum wages, overtime limits, etc. as stipulated by laws and regulations.
  • (6) Ensure fair trade and anti-corruption
    • We will comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and social norms of the countries and regions in which we operate, and ensure fair trade and anti-corruption practices.
  • 7. consideration for the global environment
    • We will give due consideration to resource conservation and environmental preservation, and continuously promote business activities in harmony with the environment.
  • 8. information disclosure
    • Disclose information regarding the above in a timely and appropriate manner.

November 2020
JFE Shoji Trade Corporation

United Nations Global Compact

In April 2021, JFE Shoji Trade Corporation signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and joined the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ) as a full member ahead of other JFE Group companies in order to further promote sustainability management.

The UNGC is a global framework for companies and organizations to act as good corporate citizens and achieve sustainable growth by demonstrating responsible and creative leadership. The top management of the companies and organizations that sign the UNGC are committed to the 10 principles in the four areas of human rights protection, elimination of unfair labor practices, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.

In conjunction with signing the UNGC, we joined the GCNJ, one of the local networks around the world that promotes the Global Compact activities in Japan. As a platform for sustainable development, GCNJ promotes dialogue and learning through its subcommittee activities as well as through cooperation among GCNJ members and with external organizations, and also promotes practices in active collaboration.

The JFE Group will share the latest global trends in ESG and the activities of other member companies obtained through participation in GCNJ, while contributing to the further promotion of ESG activities throughout the Group.

Environmental Policy

The JFE Shoji Group is committed to the preservation of the global environment and the development of a recycling-oriented society.

Environmental Policy
  • Basic Philosophy

    The JFE Shoji Group recognizes that environmental problems are important issues common to all humankind and, as a responsible corporate citizen, strives to preserve the global environment and contribute to society.

  • Corporate Action Policies

    JFE Shoji Group is a trading company group engaged in domestic sales and import/export of various products such as steel, raw materials, equipment and materials, chemicals and fuels, electronics, and foods, as well as other businesses.

    • Compliance with environmental laws and regulations

      We will comply with environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards in all of our activities.

    • Address climate change issues

      Strive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to address climate change issues.

    • Consideration for the natural environment

      We will give consideration to the impact of our business activities on natural ecosystems, strive to prevent pollution, and work to conserve biodiversity.

    • Contribution to the realization of a recycling-oriented society

      Contribute to the realization of a recycling-oriented society by promoting the effective use and recycling of resources and the handling of environmentally friendly products and activities.

    • Promotion and continuous improvement of environmental management

      To achieve this environmental policy, we will set environmental targets and promote environmental management by all employees. In addition, we will periodically review our environmental targets, revise them as necessary, and strive to continuously improve our environmental management system to enhance our environmental performance.

    • Dissemination and disclosure of environmental policy

      We will notify all employees of this environmental policy and educate them so that they all understand and act accordingly. In addition, this environmental policy will be made public outside the company.

Health and Safety Management Policy

Safety and health" is the basis of our corporate activities, and the JFE Shoji Group is actively engaged in safety and health activities under the motto "Safety First" to create a workplace where employees can work in a safe and comfortable environment.

Health and Safety Management Policy
  • Health and Safety Management Policy
    • Slogan

      We aim to build a "completely accident-free structure" through the participation of all employees.

    • Basic Philosophy

      Safety takes precedence over everything else.

    • Activity Policy

      Eradication of unsafe work that can lead to serious accidents
      (Eradicate accidents caused by contact with moving objects, suspended loads, and transport vehicles, and by falls from high places.)

Quality Policy

The JFE Shoji Group is committed to continuous quality improvement activities under the motto "Quality Philosophy" in order to meet the expectations and needs of our customers.

Quality Philosophy

The JFE Shoji Group will continue to provide products that satisfy the quality requirements of our customers in order to earn their trust at all times.

Health Declaration

JFE Shoji Trade presented its Health Declaration in 2017, and is working to create a workplace environment where employees can work with vitality.

JFE Shoji Health Declaration

  • JFE Shoji Trade Corporation believes that the health of its employees and their families will lead to the further development of the company, and therefore, we will strive to maintain and promote good health and actively work to create a workplace environment in which employees can work with vitality.

    JFE Shoji Trade Corporation
    Norifumi Soboi, President

    ＜JFE Group Health Declaration

    1. Based on the recognition that the safety and health of each and every employee is indispensable to the realization of our corporate philosophy, we will realize a workplace where all employees can work with vitality and enthusiasm.
    2. The company and the health insurance association will work together to promote all efforts to maintain and improve the mental and physical health of employees and their families.
    3. We will foster an awareness that safety and health are the highest priorities, and build a culture of health in which each and every employee practices activities independently.
    Priority Measures

    • Workplace health

      Building a safe and rewarding workplace

      • Promotion of work efficiency and prevention of long working hours
      • Further activation of interactive communication in the workplace
      • Further expansion and improvement of systems to support employees and their families in balancing health and work

    • Mental health

      Preventing the occurrence of mental illness

      • Stress checks and steady improvement of the workplace environment based on the results of stress checks
      • Raise awareness of self-care through mental health education
      • Thorough line care by managers and supervisors
      • Improvement of mental health counseling system

    • Physical health

      Early detection of illnesses of employees and their families and
      prevention of serious illnesses

      • Ensure that employees receive health checkups and appropriate health guidance.
      • Improve the rate of spousal health checkups
      • Activate health promotion activities in cooperation with health insurance societies.
      • Improvement of lifestyle based on analysis and utilization of health checkup data

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