Supply Chain Procurement Questionnaire Results and Objectives

The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in four core areas form the foundation of the various policies of the Group, and we conduct a procurement questionnaire as an assessment focused primarily on how our suppliers are addressing these principles. (The questionnaire targets companies ranking highest in product purchasing value and companies ranking highest in transaction value for consumables and similar supplies.)

     We ask participating suppliers to watch a video explaining our Group’s ESG initiatives as well as the purpose of our policies, including the Human Rights Policy, Procurement Policy, and Procurement Guidelines, and we also exchange opinions through the questionnaire system. In addition, the Group holds briefings and individual explanatory sessions for relevant departments including the Merchandise Department, which handles procurement. Through this series of training sessions, we deepen understanding of sustainable procurement within the Company.

     In FY2024, we started video viewings, questionnaires, and stakeholder meetings about initiatives to respect human rights for cooperating delivery partners, and in FY2025, we expanded the participants to our cooperating construction and repair partners as well. By expanding the scope of assessments, we aim to reduce risk across the entire value chain and help resolve social issues.

In the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (an assessment that evaluates companies based on their efforts to actively collaborate with suppliers in addressing climate change issues, with reference to their responses to the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire), the Joshin Group was given the highest rating of Supplier Engagement Leader for the first time in 2024.