GS YUASA Sustainability Sustainability
Initiatives

We contribute to the sustainable development of people, society,
and the global environment through initiatives that address various sustainability issues.

Valuing People

Respect for Human Rights

We position respect for the inherent and universal rights of all people at the very core of our business activities. We believe that respect for human rights is an essential foundation for achieving sustainable growth and a sustainable society.

Major KPIs (FY2023 results)
Achievement ratio of human rights training plan
100%
Harassment incident response ratio
100%

Creating Work Environments Where Diverse Human Resources Can Play Active Roles

We respect diversity and undertake initiatives to realize workplace environments where employees can perform their duties flexibly and with enthusiasm. We also promote the creation of comfortable workplaces where the physical and mental health of our employees is highly valued. We furthermore focus on developing autonomous-minded human resources capable of thinking independently and acting on their own initiative.

Major KPIs (FY2023 results)
Achievement ratio of autonomous-minded human resource development plan
100%
Number of serious occupational accidents
None

Jointly Creating a Sustainable Society

Providing Safety and Peace of Mind

We seek to understand the true needs of customers through communication with customers and to provide safe and reliable products and services so that we can grow along with customers.

Major KPIs (FY2023 results)
Number of serious product accidents
None
Achievement ratio of operational management standards for product maintenance service systems
100%

Building Supply Chains Linked to a Sustainable Future

We take action in collaboration with suppliers to solve various social and environmental issues. With trust and collaborative creation as the foundation, we build robust partnerships in order to achieve sustainable growth by suppliers and a sustainable society.

Major KPIs (FY2023 results)
Achievement ratio of responsible mineral survey
100%
Achievement ratio of supplier CSR issues improvement plan
100%

Growing with Society Based on Ethical Management

We conduct ourselves in compliance with the laws and ordinances and based on ethical decisions. We additionally faithfully fulfill our promises to society and undertake highly transparent business activities. We see ethical management as the basis for coexisting with society while achieving long-term corporate growth and a sustainable society.

Major KPIs (FY2023 results)
Number of significant compliance violations
None
Achievement rate of compliance training plan
100%

Contributing to Local Development

As member of society, we strive to deepen our understanding of local communities and to build relationships based on trust with them. By investing management resources and specialized skills, we seek to contribute to solving the issues of local communities and to develop with them.

Major Activities
Support for Activities of the Yakushima Environmental and Cultural Foundation
Support for "Kokoro no Gekijo"

Preserving a Beautiful Global Environment for the Future

Handing Down Abundant Nature and Resources to the Next Generation

We are aware of the impacts on the environment from the use of hazardous substances and high resource consumption, and not only do we strive to prevent pollution, we also address a wide range of environmental issues. In addition, we focus on providing product that contribute to solving environmental issues. By engaging in business that coexists with nature, we seek to minimize environmental risks, create new business opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth.

Major KPIs (FY2023 results)
Ratio of reduction of CO2 emissions (compared with FY 2018)
13.7%
Sales ratio of environmentally considered products
38.7%
Ratio of reduction of water use (compared with FY 2018)
15.3%
Ratio of recycled lead used as lead raw materials in lead-acid batteries
65.7%

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