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Chugai values active stakeholder engagement. We share our activities for fulfilling our mission with society as a whole, and are striving to further enhance that effort through dialogue with stakeholders.
For the convenience of investors and other stakeholders, we have organized the details of Chugai’s activities into the categories of E (Environmental), S (Social) and G (Governance) to make them easy to reference.
Environmental
1Environment
As a healthcare company, Chugai is engaged in many scientific and specialized activities, and has a considerable role to play in protecting the environment, which we regard as an important foundation underpinning all of our business activities. Accordingly, we have set priority items and mid- to long-term targets, not only to promote the sustainable growth of our business, but also to protect the environment of the communities where we operate, and the planet as a whole. We are working toward these targets as a company-wide endeavor.
Climate Change Countermeasures
- Reducing GHG emissions, Reducing Energy Consumption, Power-Saving Measures, Discontinuation of Use of and Conversion from Fluorocarbons, Introduction of Eco-friendly Cars (Climate Change Countermeasures)
- Environment (Performance Data)
- Global Warming Action Plan (Externally published report) (Japanese only)
- Environmental Performance Data Independent Verification Report (Climate Change Countermeasures)
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verification Statement (Climate Change Countermeasures)
Use of Renewable/Recycled Resources
Protection of Biodiversity
Environmental Management System
- Response to Climate Change (Cooperation with External Organizations): Chugai is participating in The Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations of Japan’s action plan, Commitment to a Low-Carbon Society, through the Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association. Chugai also supports the “Japan Climate Action Summit Declaration” announced by the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI), which aims to be at the front line of Japan’s efforts in the global push for decarbonization. Chugai joined JCI as a founding member on July 6, 2018.
- Basic Approach and Policy
- System to Facilitate Action, Support System
- Mid-Term Environmental Goals, Health and Safety Goals, and Initiatives by Theme (Goals and Initiatives)
- Education, Communication and Environmental Accounting
Chemical Substance Management
Water Risks
- Monitoring of Water Consumption and Wastewater: As the water supply risk is small, Chugai monitors its water consumption and wastewater generated.
- Water Pollution Prevention and Associated Measures (Prevention of Air, Water and Soil Pollution)
- Annual Water Consumption and Wastewater (Performance Data)
Social
2Sustainable Healthcare
As a result of advances in life science and digital technologies, the challenges in healthcare are becoming more sophisticated, diverse and complex. At the same time, growth and aging of populations are expected to put serious financial strains on healthcare systems. To realize its goal of “advanced and sustainable healthcare,” Chugai will pursue continuous innovation and further develop its business activities to help build the mechanisms for achieving that goal while sharing value with its various stakeholders.
Creation of Innovative Drugs and Services
Solutions for Patients
Fair Marketing
Fair Pricing
Adverse Event Management
3Supply Chain Management
Supply chains are becoming increasingly important against the backdrop of technological advances, changes in the social structure, and rising expectations and requirements for pharmaceutical companies. At Chugai, in addition to optimizing purchasing and building sound relationships with business partners, we are promoting the evolution of our supply chain management by conducting comprehensive supplier evaluations that include aspects such as the natural environment, work environment and human rights in order to solve social issues in cooperation with suppliers.
Supply Chain Management
- Initiatives for Building Fair, Transparent Relationships, Purchasing Policy, Chugai Ethical Purchasing Standards, Our Initiatives (Working with Business Partners)
- Chugai Group Supplier Code of Conduct [PDF546KB | Supplementary Materials for ESG Related Information]
- Evolving Supply Chain Management [PDF5.6MB | Annual Report 2018 P. 80]
4Human Rights
Chugai believes that a culture of respect for human rights is a cornerstone for a company to be recognized as a member of society and to earn trust. Therefore, we declare our respect for human rights in the Chugai Group Code of Conduct.
To address human rights issues, which are taking on greater significance as a social issue, Chugai believes that initiatives throughout the entire supply chain as well as within the Chugai Group are important. As such, we have reinforced our measures for respecting human rights, including formulation of the Chugai Group Human Rights Statement and educational activities.
Human Rights
- Chugai Group Human Rights Statement (Human Rights)
- Initiatives Based on High Moral and Ethical Standards (Initiatives and Performance)
- Chugai Group Code of Conduct & Human Rights Training (Engagement with Employees)
- Creating a Corporate Culture of Respect for Self and Others (Human Rights)
- Creating Workplaces Free from Harassment (Human Rights)
- Human Rights [PDF5.6MB | Annual Report 2018 P. 90]
Safety of Clinical Trial Subjects
Improvement of Occupational Health and Safety
Respect for Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
- We respect the basic human rights of freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
Payment of Minimum Wage
- We comply with labor laws and regulations, and pay employees at least the legal minimum wage.
5Social Contribution
Contribution to society is an important part of the Chugai Group Code of Conduct (CCC). We recognize our role and responsibility as a good corporate citizen, and engage in social contribution activities while maintaining partnerships with communities and society. We also encourage and support the social contribution activities of individual employees.
Social Contribution Activities
Improvement of Access to Healthcare
Governance
6Corporate Governance
Chugai manages its business with a focus on innovation to achieve its mission, based on its unique business model. Chugai is a member of the Roche Group while maintaining its managerial autonomy and independence as a separate listed company. Recognizing the importance of its role in increasing corporate value, Chugai continuously examines and improves corporate governance by both creating systems and mechanisms for corporate governance, and raising its effectiveness.
Corporate Governance
- Mission Statement and Chugai Group Code of Conduct
- Sustainability Promotion Approach
- Corporate Governance
- Basic Corporate Governance Policy [PDF153KB]
- Corporate Governance Report [PDF484KB]
- The Resolutions Concerning the Internal Control System by the Board of Directors [PDF111KB]
- Officer Remuneration (Corporate Governance)
- Relationship with Roche and Ensuring the Rights and Equal Treatment of Shareholders (Corporate Governance)
- Introduction of Outside Perspectives (Corporate Governance)
- Directors & Officers (Corporate Governance)
- Organization
Disclosure and Dialogue
7Ethics and Compliance
In keeping with its basic philosophy, whereby corporate ethics take priority over profit, Chugai places paramount importance on respect for life and strives for fair and transparent corporate activities based on high ethical standards, along with a commitment to scientific excellence. We view compliance as not only complying with laws, but also meeting expectations from society. Therefore, we are enhancing compliance training for employees, conducting monitoring surveys and implementing compliance risk mitigation measures to achieve a higher level of compliance.
Ethics and Compliance
Code of Conduct
Fair Transactions
- Anti-Corruption and Bribery Measures: The Chugai Group understands that corruption and bribery are serious risk factors that can lead to a significant loss of trust in the company. Therefore, Chugai Pharmaceutical and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries work to prevent corruption and bribery in accordance with the Chugai Group Code of Conduct and the Chugai Ethical Purchasing Standards, starting with the Anti-Bribery Policy, which was established for the purpose of preventing bribery and conducting business activities appropriately.
- Anti-Bribery Policy [PDF546KB | Supplementary Materials for ESG Related Information]
- Chugai Ethical Purchasing Standards (Working with Business Partners)
8Human Resources
Chugai prioritizes human resource management based on the view that human resources are the most vital asset for implementing the Company’s management strategy and driving innovation. Through our efforts to strengthen talent management (selecting the best people for each role), incorporate diverse values and expertise by promoting diversity and inclusion, and create work environments that accommodate various work styles, we will endeavor to establish an organizational culture where employees can realize their full potential and continuously generate innovation while supporting one another.
