UN Global Compact

We support the UN Global Compact.

We signed up to the UN Global Compact in January 2008 and are determined to do our bit as a responsible corporate citizen to tackle global issues. We are committed to upholding the ten principles of the Global Compact and always take the greatest possible care to protect human rights and the environment.

United Nations Global Compact

The 10 principles of the UN Global Compact			Reference pages (booklet)	Reference pages (website)
Human Rights	Principle 1	Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and	-	Purchasing Policy CSR Procurement Personnel Advancement and Utilization
Human Rights	Principle 2	make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.	-	Purchasing Policy CSR Procurement Personnel Advancement and Utilization
Labour	Principle 3	Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;	-	Labor Relations Based on Frank Dialog and Mutual Understanding
	Principle 4	the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;	-	CSR Procurement
	Principle 5	the effective abolition of child labour; and	-	CSR Procurement
	Principle 6	the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.	-	Efforts to improve awareness and conduct as a “good and trustworthy company” Promoting and utilizing human resources
Environment	Principle 7	Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;	P15	Commitment to Global Warming Prevention
	Principle 8	undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and	P3-4 P14-15	Message from the President Efforts to improve awareness and conduct as a “good and trustworthy company” Identifying Key CSR Challenges Responsible Care Policy Purchasing Policy Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals and Chemical Products Environmental Protection Assessment of Environmental Impact Assessment (Eco-Efficiency) Environmental Accounting Commitment to Global Warming Prevention Industrial Waste Reduction Substances Subject to the PRTR Act Hazardous Air Pollutants Volatile Organic Compounds Environmental Impact (NOx, COD, etc.)
	Principle 9	encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.	P14-15 P16-17	The Mitsui Chemicals Group's Business Categories and Main Products STORY 03: Research on the Frontline＞Extensive Research Activities Efforts to improve awareness and conduct as a “good and trustworthy company” Responsible Care Policy Promotion of Joint Research and Projects
Anti-Corruption	Principle 10	Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.	-	Efforts to improve awareness and conduct as a “good and trustworthy company” Risk Management System Compliance Training