regards its partners as family members and companions.
We are also committed to the shared growth of all our partners. Since 2009, we have been signing special mutual growth contracts with all our long-term partners. Internally, we have also created a special mutual growth committee to promote this principle through a variety of support programs that help our partners thrive. For example, we provide various funding support programs to help them with financial stability. We also help companies optimize their systems with technological and workplace safety support. We regularly share management knowledge that helps them improve their operations and product quality.
We work on exchanges and support for technology, quality, finance, education, training, and management in general that are related to mutual growth.
implements a green purchasing policy.
is leading green purchasing, minimizing all environmental impacts on product manufacturing by preferentially purchasing certified eco-friendly materials, equipment, and high-efficiency environmental improvement facilities.
Furthermore, we oppose use of conflict minerals mined unethically in troubled regions that destroy the environment and violate human rights, and we strive to maintain a responsible material procurement system by evaluating partners so they would take part in social responsibility.