Nikon's Sustainability
- Process for Identifying CSR Priority Issues
- Nikon and the SDGs
- Sustainability Promotion System
- Nikon Code of Conduct
- Participation in International Initiatives
The Nikon Group's corporate social responsibility (CSR) is making Nikon's corporate philosophy of "Trustworthiness and Creativity" a reality through its business activities and contributing to the sustainable development of society.
In order to practice this approach in management, we create unique products and services with our proven technologies and brand, taking the Medium-Term Management Plan and CSR priority issues as the foundation. Our aim is to contribute to the sustainability of society, including the resolution of social issues and the achievement of the SDGs, through the social value provided by these products and services.
The Nikon Group identifies CSR priority issues to focus on, in order to ensure the efficient, steady implementation of sustainability measures.
We have established targets for each priority issue, and we are promoting and managing sustainability activities throughout the entire Group.
In January 2021, the Nikon Group revised its CSR priority issues, identifying 12 priority issues in four areas.
Process for Identifying CSR Priority Issues
Significant social issues were identified from the GRI Standards, ISO 26000, the United Nations Global Compact, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other standards. A total of 34 issues of particular relevance to the Nikon Group were then extracted, on the basis of analyses of the Group's value chain and management vision.
To identify priority issue candidates, the Nikon Group assessed the relative importance of the identified social issues based on the degree of impact on society (economic, social, and environmental impact) and the degree of impact on stakeholders (impact on stakeholder evaluations and decision-making). These assessments were performed through examinations of the issues that ESG ratings institutions prioritize, through communication with NGOs and other internal and external stakeholders, and through benchmarking with respect to other enterprises that have already brought CSR to a particularly high level.
Through a process of discussion among management, 12 priority issue candidates were identified and goals for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031 (What Nikon Intends to Achieve) were determined in relation to these issues, which were finalized by decision of the Executive Committee.
The new priority issues were explained to each department head. They were notified to incorporate the priority issues relevant to their department into the setting of department targets for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, and each department then set and are now working toward those targets.
Nikon and the SDGs
The Nikon Group has announced what Nikon needs to do and goals for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031. In line with these, we will be promoting sustainability activities that will contribute toward the realization of the SDGs by 2030.
| Area | CSR Priority Issues | Relevant SDGs |
|---|---|---|
| Business Activity | Creating social value through core technologies |
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| Ensuring trustworthiness by maintaining and increasing quality | ||
| Area | CSR Priority Issues | Relevant SDGs |
| Environment | Promoting a decarbonized society | |
| Promoting resource circulation | ||
| Preventing pollution and conserving ecosystems | ||
| Area | CSR Priority Issues | Relevant SDGs |
| Society / Labor | Strengthening supply chain management | |
| Respecting human rights | ||
| Diversity and inclusion | ||
| Employees' health and safety | ||
| Area | CSR Priority Issues | Relevant SDGs |
| Governance | Thorough compliance | |
| Strengthening corporate governance | - | |
| Strengthening risk management | - |
Sustainability Promotion System
The Nikon Group has established the CSR Committee with the president as the chair and members including members of the Executive Committee in order to manage, deliberate, and perform decision-making in relation to sustainability activities overall.
In addition, as the Nikon Group operates its business globally, it is important to maintain uniform and consistent sustainability initiatives across the Group, taking into account the characteristics of each region, including culture, customs and language. To achieve this goal, we have established regional CSR committees in each of the regions where we operate with members including Group company presidents. We have also appointed CSR coordinators at each company to ensure collaboration.
Nikon Code of Conduct
The Nikon Group has established the Nikon Code of Conduct, which embodies Nikon's basic approach to CSR and lays down standards for employees to follow in their actions based on this approach.
Participation in International Initiatives
The Nikon Group aims to enhance and maximize the efficiency and efficacy of its initiatives by working together with various groups through involvement in international initiatives.
Nikon became a signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC) in 2007. We respect the ten principles covering the four areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
With the aim of enhancing the overall level of CSR both within the Nikon Group and in the supply chain, Nikon joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in May 2018.
Nikon also participated in a variety of environmental initiatives to address the issue of global warming, which is receiving particular attention.
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- *See the Promoting a Decarbonized Society page for the environmental initiatives in which we participate.
Nikon Sustainability Report
For more details, please see the Nikon Sustainability Report.
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Our Approach to Sustainability
- Nikon's Sustainability
- Nikon Code of Conduct
Sustainability Promotion System
- Nikon Group's Sustainability Promotion System
- Participation in International Initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement
- Approach to Communication
- Engagement with Employees
- Engagement with Shareholders and Investors
- External Evaluation
Sustainability Priority Issues
- Selection of CSR Priority Issues
- Nikon's CSR Priority Issues and the SDGs
- PDCA Cycle Implementation Framework
- CSR Priority Issues – Targets and Results
External Evaluation
As a business enterprise that adopts a proactive stance towards sustainability activities, the Nikon Group has received positive evaluations from a variety of external organizations.