Shimadzu Group Sustainability Charter

Shimadzu Group Sustainability Charter

Objective

SHIMADZU CORPORATION will create a bright future by engaging in company activities based on two principles - “solve the challenges of society through business operations” and “engage in activities as a responsible member of society” - while working towards harmony between the earth, society, and people.
The Shimadzu Group will engage in sustainability management practices in order to achieve 1) a sustainable global environment and society, 2) sustainability and growth of the Shimadzu Group’s business activities, and 3) improvements in employee health and engagement.

Basic Concept

1. We have nurtured our science technology and know-how in our long-standing business based on the Corporate Philosophy of "Contributing to Society through Science and Technology," and the Management Principle of "Realizing Our Wishes for the Well-being of Mankind and the Earth."
   We will expand our business globally with the aim of contributing to human life and health, the well-being of the Earth, and the development of industry and achievement of a safe, secure society.

2. Specifically, to contribute to human life and health, we will use analytical and measuring technologies to provide solutions for examining patients with a wide variety of disorders or for supporting research in pharmaceutical, food, or other life science fields. We will also use our X-ray and optical technologies to offer solutions for diagnosing and treating patients.
   To contribute to the well-being of the Earth, we will use environmental measurement technologies to provide solutions for the measurement of water, air, soil, and other environmental samples. In addition, we will use analytical, measuring, and other technologies to support the development of innovative technologies to combat global warming and will ensure that such technologies are widely adopted in society.
   To contribute to the development of industry and achievement of a safe, secure society, we will provide products based on precision machining technologies for the semiconductor, mobility, and other industries, and offer solutions for improving R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

3. As a member of the global community, we support the United Nations Global Compact and have worked to resolve issues related to sustainability, including the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

4. We will aim to solve societal challenges by continuously improving our technology and expanding our knowledge in response to ongoing advances in science and technology, by innovating, and by ensuring our scientific technologies are broadly adopted in society.
   To achieve these objectives, we will leverage our intellectual property and establish standards and other systems to further improve our development and manufacturing capacities.
   In addition, we will strive to strengthen Group governance practices, expand the diversity of our human resources, and develop human resources able to provide leadership with a global perspective.
   Also we disclose information on our corporate sustainability management in a timely, appropriate and fair manner in order to earn the trust of stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, business partners, employees, and local communities, and build and maintain relationships based on mutual understanding through dialogue with stakeholders.

Implementing Sustainability Management

1. Management plans will be periodically prepared to ensure this Sustainability Charter is implemented in practice.
2. The main themes of the charter are defined in the Shimadzu Group Sustainability Management Implementation Policy that was based on this Sustainability Charter. Specific KPIs will be set for each theme and used to ensure sustainability is managed in practice.
3. This Sustainability Charter will be reviewed as necessary in response to environmental changes in the world.