Sustainability policies
The SCREEN Group established the CSR Charter and Code of Conduct in April 2015, providing principles of action and standards for all members of the Group. To supplement the CSR Charter and Code of Conduct, in April 2025, we established a set of sustainability policies, which we use to guide related activities. For details on initiatives based on the policies, please refer to the activity report pages.
CSR Charter and Code of Conduct
Environmental Policy
In line with the principle of “Establishment of Friendly Environment for People and Our Planet” set forth in the SCREEN Group CSR Charter and Group Code of Conduct, the SCREEN Group has established the following policy with the aim of practicing eco-friendly operations across all of its business activities in order to realize a world in which people everywhere can coexist with nature and share a prosperous future.
- Decarbonization
To mitigate business risks caused by global warming and create new business opportunities, we promote sustainable business operations and endeavor to reduce group-wide greenhouse gas emissions through such efforts as promoting energy saving and expanding our use of renewable energy. - Adaptation to a circular economy
With a view to the development of a circular economy, we perform adequate waste management and strive to mitigate our environmental load and effectively utilize resources by reducing waste throughout product lifecycles and reusing and recycling used products. - Harmony with nature
To mitigate the burden on and regenerate ecosystems, including water resources, we strive to minimize the impact of our business activities on the natural environment and conserve biodiversity while protecting and improving aquatic environments in cooperation with our stakeholders. - Development of eco-friendly business models
To address such environmental challenges as decarbonization and the sustainable use of water and other resources, we actively develop and provide products and services that are eco-friendly throughout product lifecycles and pursue green procurement. - Compliance with laws, regulations, and other requirements
To protect the environment, we work to prevent serious accidents, contamination, and other environmental risks caused by our business activities by complying with laws and regulations in relevant countries, supporting international initiatives, establishing our own standards and targets, and performing thorough environmental risk assessments. - Communication with stakeholders
To further mutual understanding through active and fair communication with diverse stakeholders, including employees, we promote educational, awareness-raising, and environmental conservation activities and disclose our environmental policies and data, endeavoring to build social trust in the Group.
Masato Goto
Representative Director
President, Member of the Board
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
Human Rights Policy
In line with the principle of “Respect for Human Rights and Friendly Work Environment” set forth in the SCREEN Group CSR Charter and Code of Conduct, the SCREEN Group has established the following policy with the aim of helping realize a world in which the rights of all are respected by way of the responsible conduct of each and every officer and employee as good corporate citizens.
- Respect for human rights
The SCREEN Group strives to create safe and healthy work environments in which individual rights are respected and employees can work with confidence.
1-1. Prohibition of discrimination and harassment
The SCREEN Group does not engage in discriminatory treatment, statements, or actions, and does not tolerate harassment, which wrongly undermines the dignity of individuals.
1-2. Prohibition of child and forced labor
The SCREEN Group does not utilize or tolerate the use of child labor, workers under the minimum employment age, or any form of forced or compulsory labor.
1-3. Respect for the rights of workers
The SCREEN Group respects the rights of workers to associate freely and engage in collective bargaining. We also respect the right of workers to refrain from engaging in these activities.
1-4. Non-complicity in the infringement of humans rights
The SCREEN Group does not engage in or tolerate the infringement of human rights. Furthermore, we do not accept raw materials containing conflict minerals obtained in a way that violates human rights. - Human rights due diligence
The SCREEN Group establishes human rights due diligence processes and makes ongoing efforts to identify and assess human rights risks in its operations and to prevent and mitigate any identified adverse effects. - Remedies
In the interests of the early discovery and prevention of human rights risks, the SCREEN Group maintains a global whistleblowing system for all officers, employees, and business partners that enables them to report concerns without fear of retribution. We swiftly investigate any claim that is lodged and rectify any problems thus identified. - Legal and other compliance
The SCREEN Group endorses the ten principles of the UN Global Compact and gives appropriate consideration to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct, and other such standards. We also comply with laws and regulations on labor and human rights in relevant countries and work to prevent human rights risks in our business activities. Where disparities exist between the laws or regulations in a region where we operate and internationally recognized standards, the SCREEN Group pursues approaches that respect international human rights principles. - Communication with stakeholders
The SCREEN Group conducts activities aimed at educating, raising awareness, and promoting respect for human rights in order to further mutual understanding with diverse stakeholders, including employees, through fair and proactive dialogue. We strive to build social trust in the Group by disclosing our human rights policies, which are formulated with input from outside experts, as well as details of our human rights initiatives.
Masato Goto
Representative Director
President, Member of the Board
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
Occupational Safety and Health Policy
In line with the principle of “Respect for Human Rights and Friendly Work Environment” set forth in the SCREEN Group CSR Charter and Group Code of Conduct, and based on its belief that people are the core of its business operations, the SCREEN Group has established the following policy with the aim of realizing safe and healthy work environments where employees can work with confidence.
- Safe work environments
We promote the creation and maintenance of work environments that are safe for employees and partners who work alongside us. We endeavor to make ongoing improvements to work environments through the sound investment of management resources. - Healthy work environments
To enable employees to independently think as well as actively learn about and practice the maintenance and improvement of their physical and mental health, we provide the necessary support and opportunities and promote the establishment of healthy work environments so that fellow workers can come together and support one another. - Compliance with laws, regulations, and other requirements
In order to realize safe and healthy work environments, we comply with laws and regulations on occupational safety and health in all relevant countries and support associated international initiatives. We endeavor to prevent occupational accidents from both occurring and recurring by establishing our own standards and targets and performing thorough risk assessments of danger or harm. - Communication with stakeholders
To further mutual understanding through active and fair communication with diverse stakeholders, including employees, we promote educational, awareness-raising, and safety and health activities and disclose our policies on occupational safety and health and the status of associated activities, endeavoring to build social trust in the Group.
Masato Goto
Representative Director
President, Member of the Board
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
Wellness initiatives
Safety and Health Initiatives
Human Resource Management Policy
In line with the principle of “Respect for Human Rights and Friendly Work Environment” set forth in the SCREEN Group CSR Charter and Code of Conduct, and based on the belief that people are the core of its business operations, the SCREEN Group has established the following policy with the aim of realizing mechanisms through which people and the Company can grow together.
- Equitable and sustainable employment
In addition to promoting hiring that respects diversity irrespective of gender, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, or disability, we seek to guarantee equitable and sustainable employment through the use of employment agreements and working conditions that are in compliance with laws and regulations. - Equitable and fair evaluations and treatment
We conduct equitable and transparent evaluations free of prejudice related to gender, age, and other such factors based on the roles and achievements of each employee. Additionally, we practice fair treatment that rewards the contributions of each employee, factoring in individual evaluations and corporate and organizational performance. - Talent development
We support the growth of human resources at all levels to enable each employee to harness their individual abilities and strengths and provide opportunities for employees to challenge themselves so that they can genuinely sense their growth. Simultaneously, we strive to instill a group management perspective to develop the next generation of business leaders. - Talent utilization
We work to elevate employees’ sense of belonging to the Company and their motivation to contribute to achieving shared objectives, thereby supporting continuous corporate growth. Additionally, we provide empowering environments for employees based on their individual abilities, specialization, and motivation to actively utilize diverse talent. - Maintenance of sound labor-management relations
We promote regular communication with labor unions and employee representatives to deepen mutual understanding. Additionally, we comply with laws and regulations related to labor unions and maintain sound labor-management relations while implementing a range of reformative measures and striving to improve work environments through good-faith talks between labor and management. - Safe and healthy work environments
We provide safe and healthy work environments where employees can work with confidence. Additionally, to accommodate the diverse individuality of employees, we endeavor to create environments that empower employees to succeed regardless of their gender or changes in life stage. - Communication with stakeholders
To further mutual understanding through active and fair communication with diverse stakeholders, we disclose our policies on human resource management and the status of associated activities, endeavoring to build social trust in the Group.
Masato Goto
Representative Director
President, Member of the Board
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
Procurement Policy
In line with the principle of “Compliance with Laws and Regulations, and Standards of Ethics” set forth in the SCREEN Group CSR Charter and Code of Conduct, the SCREEN Group has established the following policy with the aim of fulfilling its responsibility to society and the planet and raising the level of corporate ethics throughout the entire supply chain.
- Procurement based on open and fair trade
In accordance with the principles of fair, equitable, and free competition both domestically and internationally, we seek a wide range of excellent suppliers, evaluating and selecting them based on quality, cost, lead time, risk management, technological prowess, environmental considerations, social norms, and other criteria. - CSR procurement
We specify a SCREEN Supplier Code of Conduct and promote CSR procurement across the entire supply chain in a proactive effort to fulfill our corporate social responsibility. - Green procurement
In procuring parts, materials, and units, we call on suppliers to submit a written agreement with the Code and take action to reduce their environmental load. - Compliance with laws, regulations, and other requirements
We engage in fair and conscientious purchasing in compliance with the related laws and regulations of all relevant countries as well as international standards. - Communication with stakeholders
We work to deepen mutual understanding with diverse stakeholders, including employees and suppliers, through active and fair communication as part of sound purchasing activities. We actively consider supplier proposals. Additionally, we disclose our policies and initiatives on procurement, endeavoring to build social trust in the Group.
Masato Goto
Representative Director
President, Member of the Board
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
Disclosure Policy
In line with the principle of “Appropriate Disclosure of Company Information” set forth in the SCREEN Group CSR Charter and Code of Conduct, the SCREEN Group has established the following policy, aiming to ensure legal and regulatory compliance while practicing appropriate and timely disclosure rooted in fairness and transparency as part of proactive efforts to advance constructive dialogue and engagement with shareholders and investors.
- Scope of disclosure
We disclose, as appropriate, information deemed to be useful for shareholders and investors in terms of better understanding the SCREEN Group, even when such disclosure is not required under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act or other laws and regulations, or under the timely disclosure rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. - Methods of disclosure
We disclose information as required under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act or other laws and regulations, or under the timely disclosure rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Furthermore, information published via the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s TDnet (Timely Disclosure Network) is also promptly published on the SCREEN Holdings website, primarily under the “Investors” section, in an effort to provide such information to shareholders and investors in a fair and broad-reaching manner. Through investor relations activities, we report required information, as appropriate, in a fair and transparent manner. Documents related to IR activities are published on the SCREEN Holdings website. - Control of insider information
In accordance with the timely disclosure rules, we strictly control corporate information subject to timely disclosure as insider information until it is disclosed on TDnet. After such information is disclosed, it is promptly published on the Company’s website in an effort to provide such information to shareholders and investors in a fair, transparent, and broad-reaching manner. - Investor relations and shareholder relations
We engage in investor relations (IR) and shareholder relations (SR) activities to help shareholders and investors better understand the SCREEN Group’s management strategy and financial position. These activities include providing a range of opportunities for constructive dialogue and engagement, such as quarterly earnings presentations for institutional investors and analysts, as well as small meetings and corporate briefings for non-institutional investors. In general, IR and SR activities are conducted via multi-person dialogue, with the CEO, CFO, and other top management, as well as the executive officer in charge of IR, the executive officer in charge of finance, and IR staff as spokespersons. Feedback gained from meeting with shareholders and investors through these activities is reported to management every quarter and applied to maximize corporate value. - Forward-looking statements
Forecasts and other forward-looking statements disclosed by the Company are based on judgments made using information available to the Company at the time of disclosure. Due to such factors as shifts in markets and the business environment over time, actual business results may differ from forward-looking statements. - Silent periods
To prevent leaks of information related to earnings announcements and maintain the fairness of disclosure, the period from the day following the end of each quarter to the earnings announcement for said quarter is designated as a silent period, during which the Company refrains from answering questions regarding earnings results and forecasts contained in earnings announcements. However, this does not apply to information that is already public.
Masato Goto
Representative Director
President, Member of the Board
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
* Please refer to the SCREEN Group website's Terms of Use for details regarding the handling of information published on the Group's website.
Dialogue with Shareholders and Investors
Social Contribution Policy
In line with the principle of “Corporate Social Responsibility as Good Corporate Citizen” set forth in the SCREEN Group CSR Charter and Code of Conduct, the SCREEN Group has established the following policy with the aim of fulfilling its responsibilities as a good corporate citizen; promoting collaboration across industry, academia, and government; and flourishing alongside local communities as well as the global community.
- Contribution to local communities
We build bonds of trust with local residents and address local needs in order to support the development of local communities. We engage in diverse activities that include environmental conservation and the promotion of sports, culture, and the arts. Additionally, we focus efforts on local disaster recovery and humanitarian aid. - Support for the development of the next generation
We provide educational programs, internships, and other forms of educational support to develop the talent of tomorrow. In doing so, we help younger generations develop the skills and knowledge they need to grow into individuals capable of doing their part for society. - Support for social welfare
We promote social welfare activities and endeavor to improve welfare in the communities where we operate. We strive to strengthen support for those facing social hardship and aim to enable all people to live in decent, stable conditions. - Communication with stakeholders
We value mutual understanding and cooperation with diverse stakeholders, including employees and local residents. Additionally, we proactively engage in social contribution activities and endeavor to elevate social value while flourishing alongside and building bonds of trust with communities.
Masato Goto
Representative Director
President, Member of the Board
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
Social Contribution Activities
Compliance Policy
In line with the SCREEN Group CSR Charter and Code of Conduct, the SCREEN Group has established the following policy in order to comply with the laws and regulations of all relevant countries, as well as social norms; conduct its corporate activities in a fair and conscientious manner; and ensure comprehensive compliance.
- Ensuring compliance
Each and every member of the SCREEN Group shall behave in a responsible manner that complies with corporate ethics and social norms as well as international rules and the laws and regulations of relevant countries.
1-1. Internal training
To comply with international rules, the laws and regulations of relevant countries, and internal regulations, the divisions chiefly responsible for compliance with specific laws and regulations provide compliance training to all group officers and employees with the aim of boosting awareness and understanding of compliance.
1-2. Information sharing and recurrence prevention
The compliance arrangements of group companies are reviewed and shared at periodic meetings. In the event that a compliance breach is identified, swift and appropriate corrective action is taken. The SCREEN Group also investigates the causes of any breach that occurs and shares its findings internally to prevent recurrences in addition to conducting external disclosure where appropriate.
1-3. Whistleblowing system
The SCREEN Group maintains a whistleblowing system under the charge of the group compliance officer in the interests of the prevention and early discovery of any legal or regulatory breach or misconduct, as well as making self-corrective processes more agile, controlling reputational risk, and maintaining social trust in the SCREEN Group. All members of the SCREEN Group, as well as temporary staff and workers from partner companies, can make reports through the system via internal and external hotlines.
Masato Goto
Representative Director
President, Member of the Board
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
Risk Management Policy
In line with the principle of “Sound and Effective Corporate Governance” set forth in the SCREEN Group CSR Charter and Code of Conduct, the SCREEN Group works to identify wide-ranging risks that may affect corporate management and take necessary preventive measures. To maintain business continuity in the event of circumstances that significantly impact corporate management, the SCREEN Group has established the following policy.
- Group-wide risk management structure
To mitigate risks with the potential to negatively impact corporate value, we have established a group-wide risk management structure headed by the SCREEN Holdings president as the chief group risk management officer, with the president of each group company responsible for managing risk at their own company. The Group Risk Management Committee forms the core of this structure, directing risk management operations while striving to identify and monitor risks inherent in the entire Group in order to prevent and minimize damage to corporate value. The committee also identifies group key risks in response to changes in the business environment each fiscal year to steer risk management activities and prevent these risks from materializing. - Crisis response
To prepare for the possibility of a crisis, the chief group risk management officer establishes crisis decision criteria in advance and issues instructions based on such decision criteria when a crisis occurs to contain it and promote swift recovery. - Information security
The Company develops and maintains global-standard information security management systems that contribute to the achievement of the SCREEN Group’s management objectives and business continuity while helping meet its social responsibilities to group companies, suppliers, clients, and other stakeholders and promoting safety and reliability. To this end, we are committed to activities that involve all employees and are mutually complementary and integrated across all aspects of operations. - Business continuity planning and pandemic readiness
We strive to ensure preparedness for disasters, including natural disasters such as earthquakes and flooding caused by typhoons and heavy rains, as well as infectious disease pandemics, with top priority placed on ensuring the safety of employees and their families. To ensure that we can fulfill our responsibility to supply products and services to clients even in the event of a catastrophic disaster that could affect business continuity, we have in place a system for implementing effective business continuity plans (BCPs) in order to quickly resume business operations. - Compliance with laws, regulations, and other requirements
We comply with risk management-related laws, regulations, and other requirements, practicing highly transparent risk management to build social trust in the Group. - Communication with stakeholders
We promote education, awareness raising, and risk management aimed at fostering mutual understanding with diverse stakeholders, including employees, through proactive and fair dialogue, and disclose risk management policies along with business and other risks in an effort to build social trust in the Group.
Masato Goto
Representative Director
President, Member of the Board
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.