Environmental and social initiatives

ISO Environmental Policy Environmental Vision

OZAX CORPORATION recognizes that global environmental conservation is one of the highest priority issues on a global scale in the 21st Century. With this in mind, we actively develop activities with environmental consideration.

Environmental Guidelines

OZAX CORPORATION stipulates here the following environmental guidelines shown below in order for us to work toward global environmental conservation as a trading company specializing in paper products and commodities for living.

1. 1)　Efforts for Environment-Friendly Products
   In order to make contributions to build an environmentally sustainable society, we strive to promote and expand the handling of products with sufficient consideration toward environmental conservation and natural resource preservation.
2. 2)　Promotion of Resource-Saving, Energy-Saving, and Recycling Activities
   We strive to reduce the usage of resources and energy by their efficient use, while preventing environmental pollution by reducing waste and promoting recycling.
3. 3)　Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations and other similar matters
   We comply with the environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances established by the national and local governments, including other related requirements that we voluntarily accept.
4. 4)　Continuous Promotion of Environment Conservation Activities
   Setting environmental purposes and goals, we continuously strive to improve our environment management system for further enhancement.
5. 5)　Publicizing and Dissemination of the Environmental Policy
   We widely disseminate our environmental policy to all employees and staff working for our company, along with publicizing our policy outside of the company.

April 1 , 2024

OZAX CORPORATION
Toshimitsu Ozaki

What is FSC^® Forest Certification?

FSC^® was established in 1994 as a membership-based non-profitable organization having 1,127 members in 90 nations across the world. In accordance with the standards of FSC, independent third-party institutions certified by FSC evaluate the activities and other related matters of organizations that manage forests.
The forest areas certified by FSC have currently reached 200,781,613 ha across the globe (as of January 2019).
The forest certification can be interpreted as a new effort to “protect the forest while using wood.”
The FSC forest certification system consists of two systems.

Environmental Guidelines

OZAX CORPORATION stipulates here the following environmental guidelines shown below in order for us to work toward global environmental conservation as a trading company specializing in paper products and commodities for living.

1. 1)　Certification of Forest Management (Forest Management - FM Certification)
   The FM certification targets forest management, which certifies that forest management is properly implemented in an environmental sense, serving social interest, and that forests are properly managed.
2. 2)　Certification of Management for Processing and Logistics Processes (Chain of Custody - CoC Certification)
   The CoC certification targets processing and logistics, which certifies whether wood cut down from a certified forest is properly managed without being mixed with other wooden materials also during the phases of processing and logistics.
   The expression “Chain of Custody” means a “cycle of management.” This is an uninterrupted path from the forest until products reach the consumers, which includes all phases of production, processing, and logistics.

We consider respect for human rights to be fundamental to all of our business activities and express the following policy.

1. 1) Child labor and forced labor
   We do not tolerate child labor, forced labor, or other unfair labor practices in any of our business activities.
2. 2) Discrimination and harassment
   We will respect the human rights and personality of individuals and create a work environment in which fair treatment is provided by eliminating all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, language, disability, etc.
   In the event that a violation of human rights is discovered, we will promptly take appropriate action to prevent its recurrence, while protecting the privacy of those involved.
3. 3) Freedom of association
   We will respect the fundamental rights of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Based on our corporate philosophy of “Through the creation of new values, we make contributions to creating a prosperous future.” Orchid Group promotes procurement activities that take into account social responsibilities such as human rights, environmental conservation, and contributions to local communities in our supply chain in order to deliver valuable services.
Together with the Orchid Group's business partners, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society where people can be happy.

1. 1.Expectations for our business partners
   Orchid Group expects its business partners to understand and practice each item of the “Orchid Group Sustainable Procurement Policy”.
   In addition, we will work together with our suppliers to ensure that the intent of this policy permeates the entire supply chain, and we will work with our suppliers to promote sustainable procurement throughout the supply chain.
2. 2.Compliance with Laws and Regulations and Respect for International Standards of Conduct
   We will comply with the laws and regulations of each country, social norms, and international codes of conduct, and conduct sensible activities that are trusted by society.
   In accordance with the “Basic policy on the development of an internal control system” of Orchid Group, we will establish and operate a code of conduct for compliance and governance, as well as internal controls to realize the code of conduct.
3. 3.Respect for Human Rights
   In accordance with Orchid Group's “Human Rights Policy,” we will put this concept into practice and implement human rights initiatives together with our business partners.
4. 4.Environmental Preservation
   In accordance with Orchid Group's “ISO Environmental Policy,” we will strive to promote environmentally friendly products, resource conservation, energy conservation, and recycling activities, and will actively promote environmental conservation activities.
5. 5.Safety and security of products and services
   We will promote procurement activities aiming to ensure high quality and safety based on the optimum level of quality, cost, and supply.