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Procurement Policy
The Nittetsu Mining Group engages in fair, equitable trade and works with suppliers to establish sustainable supply chains that factor in elements of social responsibility, including human rights, labor practices, and the environment.
- Observing laws, regulations, and social norms
We observe relevant laws, regulations, and social norms, and engage in business based on a high sense of morality and socially accepted ideas. - Fair and equitable trade
We select suppliers fairly and equitably based on comprehensive assessments of quality, cost, delivery schedules, and consistency of supply in addition to other factors such as their efforts toward sustainability. - Respecting human rights
We comply with the Nittetsu Mining Group's Human Rights Policy, respect fundamental human rights, and promote procurement activities that factor in working environments as well as safety and health. - Consideration for the environment
We comply with the Nittetsu Mining Group's Environmental Policy, reduce the impact of our business activities on the global environment to the extent possible, and promote procurement activities toward achieving a sound material-cycle society. - Proper management of information
We properly manage and protect the confidential and personal information we obtain in the course of operations.
Policy for Responsible Mineral Procurement
The Nittetsu Mining Group views efforts toward responsible mineral procurement as its corporate social responsibility. Accordingly, we comply with applicable laws and regulations in addition to striving for mineral procurement that does not promote conflict and involves no forced labor, child labor, or other human rights violations; pollution; corruption; or the like in line with the guidance for mineral procurement published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
