SUSTAINABILITY

ITOCHU Food Sales and Marketing Co., Ltd. is dedicated to advancing sustainability management to foster a sustainable society and environment.

As a company contributing to the evolution of food, we actively strive to enhance corporate value through our supply chain, aiming for a sustainable society

In response to environmental changes and the accompanying societal expectations and business significance, we will continuously review and adapt our practices. Pursuing social value is the key to enhancing corporate value in the future. We are committed to contributing to the realization of a sustainable society by sincerely adhering to the principles of vibrant society.​

Our Philosophy | Code of Conduct

  • 1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

    As members of society, we adhere to laws, international rules, and their underlying principles, acting with social responsibility and integrity.

  • 2. Fair and Honest Business Practices, Information Disclosure, and Dialogue

    We engage in fair and free competition and conduct appropriate transactions. We actively, effectively, and fairly disclose corporate information, engaging in two-way dialogue with our stakeholders. We strive to provide consumers and customers with accurate information about our products and services, fostering sincere communication to enhance corporate value and trust.

  • 3. Respect for Human Rights

    We act with respect for the human rights of all individuals.

  • 4. Proactive Approach to Environmental Issues

    We recognize that addressing environmental issues is a common challenge for humanity and an essential requirement for corporate existence and activities. We actively engage in these efforts and strive for environmental conservation.

  • 5. Social Contribution and Problem Solving

    As we employees are 'good corporate citizens,' we actively participate in society and develop and provide useful and safe products and services. We aim to achieve sustainable economic growth and address social challenges.

  • 6. Creating a Comfortable Work Environment

    We enhance the abilities of our employees and foster a work style that maximizes respect for diversity, personality, and individuality. We establish a comfortable work environment that prioritizes health and safety, creating a corporate culture where freedom, openness, and creativity can flourish. Additionally, we strive to protect the intellectual property created and ensure it is not infringed upon.

  • 7. Thorough Crisis Management

    We firmly confront antisocial forces and organizations that threaten the order and safety of civil society and corporate activities. We ensure comprehensive organizational crisis management to prepare for their actions, as well as for terrorism, cyber-attacks, natural disasters, and other threats.

  • 8. Leading by Example

    The executives of ITOCHU Food Sales and Marketing Co.,Ltd(IFSM) will take the initiative in embodying the spirit of the 'IFSM Code of Conduct,' fostering a sense of responsibility among each employee, and ensuring thorough governance and awareness. We also strive to encourage actions based on this code throughout the value chain. In the event of any incident that violates this code and results in a loss of public trust, the executives will take the lead in resolving the issue, identifying the cause, preventing recurrence, and fulfilling their responsibilities.

ITOCHU Group's Concept of Sustainability

Guided by our founding spirit and corporate mission of "Sampo-yoshi" (good for the seller, good for the buyer and good for society). ITOCHU seeks not only to achieve profit but also to help address social issues, in line with the trust and expectations placed on us by our diverse stakeholders, including our shareholders, investors, business partners, and employees.
Our Group has viewed change as an opportunity over the course of our development for more than 160 years. As a result, from upstream to downstream, and from raw materials to retail, our influence has expanded; we have developed while shifting the composition of the products we handle and our business areas in line with the times. We thus believe that constantly creating new value beyond the boundaries of our existing business is especially important in enhancing our group's corporate brand and generating synergies with financial growth. Building on strengths like our points of contact with the consumer sector and based on the market-oriented mindset of all employees, we aim to further enhance our corporate brand value by listening to the voices of the market, society, and consumers, while continuing to steadily refine the qualitative aspects of our business activities.

The ITOCHU Group Sustainability Policy

Sustainability Policy
UN Global Compact

About the UN Global Compact

The United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact) is the world's largest sustainability initiative, bringing together the UN and the private sector (companies and organizations) to build a healthy global society.

Companies and organizations that sign the UN Global Compact commit to the ten principles related to the protection of 'human rights,' the elimination of 'unfair labor,' addressing 'environmental' issues, and 'anti-corruption.' These commitments are made by the top executives themselves, who continue to strive for their realization.

ITOCHU Food Sales and Marketing Co.,Ltd supports the principles of the Global Compact, a global initiative aimed at achieving sustainable growth in the international community, and has been participating since March 2022.

UN Global Compact

  • ITOCHU Food Sales and Marketing's Initiatives

    With a global perspective, we are aware of our role as a 'good corporate citizen' and strive to harmonize with local and international communities, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.

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  • Social Contribution Activities

    In line with our corporate philosophy and the basic policy of the ITOCHU Group's social contribution activities, we promote various initiatives to achieve a sustainable society.

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