Sustainability
Management

Message from the Officer in Charge of Sustainability

JATCO’s corporate purpose, “Driving the possibilities of mobility with technology and passion,” embodies our belief that mobility does more than simply enable the movement of people and goods. It creates new encounters and experiences within an infinitely expanding space, opening up possibilities for each and every individual. We believe that by driving the possibilities of mobility and enabling everyone to move freely as they wish, people will be inspired, their interactions will be filled with energy and excitement, and the world will become freer and more prosperous. With a strong commitment to "Driving the possibilities of mobility with technology and passion," JATCO engages in business activities aimed at realizing such a future.

Four years ago, around the same time that we established our Corporate Purpose, we positioned sustainability at the core of our corporate activities and defined our vision for each of the 18 materialities (key issues). We have continued to deepen and explore them. Currently, we are promoting activities in line with a roadmap that we created for achieving the targets we have set. The progress of these activities is monitored by the executive committee, which is composed of the heads of each division, and the results are reflected in this Sustainability Report, forming the foundation of our information disclosure. In this way, our sustainability activities are currently gaining recognition both inside and outside the company. (The 18 materialities are shown in bold text below.)

However, the environment around us is changing rapidly, with many headwinds such as climate change and the worsening of social issues. It is precisely in such times that a shift from self-interest to altruism is required, and we strongly feel that achieving both economic value and social value is essential for companies. We will further strengthen our activities from this perspective.

For more than 10 years, JATCO has promoted social contribution activities and contributed to community development at all our global locations. Our goal is to gain the approval of our local communities and for them to think, "We’re glad JATCO is here in our community." Going forward, we will further expand the scope of our activities and take on the challenge of achieving both the resolution of social issues on regional, national, and global scales and the creation of economic value.

Specifically, we will of course contribute to addressing environmental issues such as the promotion of decarbonization, building a circular economy, the pursuit of energy efficiency, and air, water, and soil conservation. Furthermore, besides the contribution to vehicle electrification, we will also seek solutions that expand mobility, with the aim of addressing social issues such as responding to an aging society and eliminating mobility disparities, and we will connect these efforts to new business opportunities.

At the same time, as the foundation for these initiatives, we will continue to focus on career development and diversity & inclusion for our human capital. In terms of manufacturing, we will thoroughly pursue quality that brings trust, sustainable and responsible sourcing, and occupational safety and health. Furthermore, to strengthen our corporate foundation, we will deepen governance, regulatory compliance, and other compliance, disaster countermeasures (physical hazards), and information security, enhancing our fundamental ability to improve competitiveness and resolve social issues.

Regarding human rights, last year, we articulated our commitment to respecting the human rights of all stakeholders and established and declared our Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Guidelines.

As we advance these activities, we will actively solicit the diverse opinions of our stakeholders and reflect them in our business activities, further enhancing stakeholder engagement.

The business environment is changing rapidly, and we expect to face diverse and complex challenges going forward. However, we will not cease our efforts to dig deeper and explore wider. Ultimately, we will aim to create a team and corporate culture in which all employees naturally engage in activities that integrate the resolution of social issues with the creation of economic value, and proactively develop them on their own initiative, going beyond the mere concept of “sustainability” as just a label.

Head of Corporate Planning Division
Senior Vice President
Takashi Sakagami

Basic Sustainability Policy

1

Overcoming of social issues

Guided by our corporate purpose, “Driving the possibilities of mobility with technology and passion,” JATCO regards sustainability as fundamental to business management and strives to contribute to economic growth and help overcome societal issues through all business activities and other undertakings.

2

Provision of unique value

By providing unique value through innovative technologies, JATCO contributes to societal advancement brought about by clean, safe, comfortable, yet exciting mobility.

3

Dialogue with society

In communication with all stakeholders, including customers, employees, business partners, and local communities, JATCO seeks to realize a sustainable society.

4

Voluntary initiatives by employees

JATCO advances and raises the level of corporate sustainability activities by ensuring every employee is aware of and voluntarily engages in sustainability.

Materialities (key issues)

To align stakeholder concerns with the direction of our growth, JATCO has identified 18 key sustainability issues (materialities) in five categories that we should prioritize. These key issues are discussed in the executive committee and incorporated into business activities, ensuring progress on initiatives, leading to the creation of corporate value.

Materialities (key issues) and our vision

We have established a vision for each materiality aimed at the creation of medium to long-term corporate value.