Successful contribution to sustainable development of the global environment and the society requires both environmental commitment and business management that focuses on stakeholders.
The DOWA group is committed to deliver value to all stakeholders through business activities, while being a global company that is trusted by both local people and people all over the world.
The Dowa group communicates with our stakeholders, including our customers, shareholders, investors, partners, local communities and employees in many ways at our offices and business units.
| Main stakeholders | Our Responsibility | Opportunities | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customers | All customers who use the products and services offered by the DOWA group | *Ensuring quality and safety of our products and services *Pursuit of customer Satisfaction (CS) *Protection of customer information |
*Various seminars and exhibits *Plant visits *Various PR activities on environment *Disclosure of information on our website |
Shareholders and investors
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Individual or institutional investors including our shareholders | *Maximization of corporate values *Dividends *Disclosure of information and dialogue |
*General shareholders’ meeting *Results briefing and periodic presentations to investors *Preparation of annual reports and business reports *Disclosure of information on our website |
| Partners | All partners who collaborate with us for provision of the products and services offered by the DOWA group | *Selection of procurement sources based on fair and unbiased basis *Support for green procurement and environmental management |
*Various seminars and exhibits *Plant visits *Quality and environment audit *Corporate ethics contacts |
| Local communities | People in local communities who we interact with through our offices and main business activities | *Environment conservation activities *Contribution to regional development through support for cultural sports activities *Educational activities *Disclosure of information and dialogue |
*Plant visits by local people *Participation in local groups *Hosting, participation in and support for local events *Risk communication |
| Employees (including their family members) | Employees who work in the DOWA group and their family members | *Proper evaluation and treatment *Ensuring diversified human resources *Promotion of work/life balance *Ensuring safety and health of workplace *Human development *Respect for human rights |
*Management meeting *Management-labor interviews *Environmental education *In-house newsletters *Ecological events for family members of employees |
The DOWA group coordinates and cooperates with central and local governments and the industrial community to improve and resolve social concerns while engaging business activities.
Participation in various international organizations and consortiums
The DOWA group has been participating in the UN Global Compact (UN GC) since March 2009. The DOWA group is committed to implementing the GC’s ten principles in four areas of the Global Compact of human rights, labor, environment and anti corruption towards sustainable development of society.
Global Compact Japan Network: http://www.ungcjn.org
Evaluation from society
The DOWA group is recognized as follows from mass media and relevant groups.
[Main awards received in 2010]
PPLi
ECO-SYSTEM Sanyo
| May 2010 National Safety Award for ZERO Accident from Indonesian Government | PPLi |
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| June 2010 Award for Distinguished Service in Environmental Conservation, Ministry of Environment | Hirokazu Yoshikawa, Chairman of DOWA HD, |
| June 2010 Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Award for Distinguished Service in Community Renovation | DOWA HD |
| June 2010 Excellent Company Award, National Federation of Industrial Waste Management Associations | Eco-system Sanyo |
| July 2010 Labor Bureau Chief’s Award for Excellence, Akita Prefecture | DOWA Semiconductor Akita |
| March 2011 Japan Mining Industry Association Award, Japan Mining Industry Association | Akita Zinc |
The DOWA group‘s various activities contribute to local communities and together we grow as members of society. Each company of the DOWA group actively participates in activities that are rooted in each community, including: sponsorship for tree planting festivals, afforestation, visits to plants and promotion of sports.
Unekura Mining engaged in treatment of discharged water from mines at Misaki-cho, Okayama Prefecture welcomes visitors to its plant.
In December 2010, 45 seventh graders from Sakuhara Junior High School visited our plant as part of its field trip. Students visited water treatment facilities and observed manufacturing process of our eco-friendly products, Kofuku bricks that are made from disposed soil. We also offered an experiment class for students to gain better understanding of importance of water. Later we received a report from students of Sakuhara Junior High School on their impressions on the visit. The report was written by hand wholeheartedly, stating that they were surprised with experiments and learned the importance of water. We will continue to promote such corporate social responsibility types of activities that are rooted in local communities.
