The Group recognizes compliance with international norms and initiatives as one of the most important issues across the entire company. We will contribute to achieving a sustainable society by complying with social demands such as recent international norms and initiatives. To this end, we are actively participating in initiatives.
Communication with Industrial Associations
As a member of the global community, the Group fulfills its social responsibilities and actively participates in various industry associations in order to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
| Name of Association | The Role of JX Nippon Mining & Metals in FY2020 | Activity Content |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Mining Industry Association (JMIA) | Director | The JMIA is an association of companies engaged in the smelting business and nonferrous metal resource development. JMIA promotes the sound growth of the industry by conducting research and publicizing knowledge for technical improvement and making policy proposals to concerned government ministries and agencies. The Group participates in committees and is involved in the administration of JMIA with a representative serving as Director. |
| The Sulphuric Acid Association of Japan | Permanent Director | The Association was established to promote the development of the sulfuric acid industry, communication among manufacturers, and the increase of common benefits. JX Nippon Mining & Metals is involved in the administration of the association as well as in the survey and reporting of supply and demand as a member of the Operations Committee and General Affairs Committee. |
| Japan Copper and Brass Association (JCBA) | Director | The JCBA works with member companies to promote progress and growth throughout the entire copper production industry. The Group sits on the Roadmap Committee to take part in the improvement of quality and the discovery of new demand. The Group is also involved in the survey and reporting of market size as a member of the Statistics Committee. |
| Japan Society of Newer Metals (JSNM) | Director | The JSNM was established to promote the sound growth of new metals that support high-tech and related industries through research and the collection and provision of information. JX Nippon Mining & Metals sits on the Compound Semiconductors Subcommittee and the Target Subcommittee in order to be involved in the survey and reporting of market size as well as to take part in providing opinions and advice to concerned government ministries and agencies. JX Nippon Mining & Metals also sits on the Safety Committee to contribute to the improvement of health and safety throughout the industry. |
| Japan Catalyst Recovering Association (JCRA) | Chairman | Comprising companies engaged in the reuse of catalysts, JCRA was established to promote the recycling of precious and rare metals through appropriate processing of used catalysts. It holds periodical training for technical improvement and mutual communication among members while engaging in the investigation and collection of statistics relating to recycling. JX Nippon Mining & Metals provides the chairman of the association and is also involved in the publication of survey reports as well as management of general meetings as a member of the PR Committee. |
Joining ICMM
The International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) is an international organization established to promote the sustainable growth of society through the nonferrous metal industry business. As a member of the ICMM, JX Nippon Mining & Metals established the Code of Conduct in accordance with the ICMM Mining Principles and are working to resolve various issues raised in the Position Statements.
Agreement with and Support for EITI
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is the multilateral cooperation standard for the promotion of open and accountable management of extractive resources with the goal of reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development in resource-producing countries. Being engaged in resource development at the global level, JX Nippon Mining & Metals agrees to the goals of the EITI and supports its activities.
The EITI PrinciplesExtractive Industry Transparency Initiative
Agreement with TCFD Response and Challenge Zero
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), chaired by Michael Bloomberg, was established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) at the request of the G20. It recommends that companies disclose climate change-related risks and opportunities. In May 2019, ENEOS Holdings endorsed and signed the recommendations set out by the TCFD. In response to this, the Group is also taking steps to disclose information on climate change in line with the aims of these recommendations.
In addition, in June 2020, we endorsed the Keidanren's Challenge Zero (Challenge Net Zero Carbon Innovation) declaration and announced our participation. We are taking on challenges through a wide range of innovations and are contributing to achieving of a low-carbon, recycling-oriented society.
Participation in WIPO GREEN
WIPO GREEN is a framework for technology exchange launched by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, with the aim of dissemination of environmental technologies and promotion of innovation. By registering environmental technology in the database operated by WIPO GREEN, it can match the technology with individuals and organizations that require it. We agree with the objectives of WIPO GREEN and joined in October 2020. We have registered our intellectual property related to the JX-Iodine Process, our proprietary copper recovery technology, in the database. We will consider registering additional projects in the future.
WIPO GREEN official website
Agreement with CDP
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) is an international NGO based in London. It is an organization that collects, analyzes, and evaluates information on the environmental activities of the world's major corporations and discloses these results to institutional investors. Our company is promoting the disclosure of information on climate change, water safety, and deforestation, which CDP has identified as priority issues. We are also disclosing information through questionnaires to our business partners.
CDP’s global website
Participation in the United Nations Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact is a global framework for companies and organizations to act as good members of society and achieve sustainable growth. We have been participating in the program since August 2008, supporting the 10 principles in four areas and are striving to achieve them.
The Ten Principles of the UN Global CompactGlobal Compact Network Japan
