azbil Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines

11.Compliance with laws and regulations / Respecting international standards

It is necessary not only to comply with the applicable laws and regulations of one’s own country and the countries and regions where business is conducted, but also to respect international standards of conduct.

Supplementary Explanations

In recent years, countries have been establishing and introducing a variety of legal regulations and policies related to the environment, human rights, and bribery. It is necessary to understand and comply with these. There are cases when a portion of these laws and regulations are applicable not just in their own countries, but outside them as well. Additionally, with the globalization of the supply chain and the market, it is expected that we will comply with laws and regulations, as well as international standards of conduct, not only at our own company but throughout our supply chain.

1.Climate change (GHG, energy)
2.Pollution and resources (air, wastewater, hazardous waste, waste reduction, raw materials, etc.)
3.Water security and risk
4.Biodiversity
5.Environmental management
6.Labor practices
7.Health and safety
8.Human rights
9.Contributions to the local community
10.Quality, customers
11.Compliance with laws and regulations / Respecting international standards
12.Observance of fairness in commercial transactions
13.Management system construction
14.Appropriate information disclosure
15. Information security
16.Drafting and preparation of business continuity plans