Green Procurement

As a member of the Fujitsu Group, we promote green procurement—which takes into consideration the protection of the global environment—throughout the supply chain, including our suppliers. We do this by using designs and careful selection of materials that take into account energy-saving from the product development stage.

Establishment of an Environmental Management System (EMS)

We ask our principle suppliers to establish an environmental management system (EMS) based on third party certification including ISO 14001, so that they will engage continuously in initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

Managing Chemical Substances in Products

For chemical substances in purchased products, we revise our Manual of Environmentally Controlled Substances Management for Suppliers from time to time and distribute it to our suppliers with the aim of reducing environmental impact by complying with laws and regulations. We ask for their understanding and cooperation in green procurement, and investigate the chemical substances used in purchased products.
In addition, we ask 27 main suppliers of raw materials to establish chemical substance management systems (CMS), to ascertain the chemical substances contained in products and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Specifically, in FY2022, in response to the spread of COVID-19, our auditors conducted online audits of our suppliers to confirm the status of management, as well as written audits on a regular and ongoing basis, and if any inadequacies were found, we requested corrections and provided support for making improvements. Through these activities, we have strengthened the management of chemical substances contained in products in the supply chain.

Promoting Cuts in CO₂ Emissions and Maintenance of Water Resources with Suppliers

As part of our activities within the Fujitsu Group, we respond to climate change caused by global warming by asking our suppliers to take initiatives continuously to cut CO₂ emissions.
In Stage 10 of our Environmental Action Program (FY2021–2022), as in Stage 9 (FY2019–2020),  we set the target of promoting upstream initiatives in the supply chain to maintain water resources in addition to reducing CO₂ emissions. Accordingly, we requested our suppliers to call on their suppliers (second-tier suppliers from Shinko’s point of view) to reduce CO₂ emissions and maintain water resources.
In FY2022, we used an environmental survey shared by the Fujitsu Group to verify the status of activities conducted by our 29 principal suppliers. The results showed that 10 of our suppliers have asked 1,641 second-tier suppliers to reduce CO₂ emissions. To help maintain water resources, we confirmed that seven of our suppliers have requested 1,991 second-tier suppliers to conserve more water.
In addition, we analyzed suppliers’ replies, provided them with feedback on activity trends as a reference for future activities, and asked that they step up their own activities and expand initiatives to their suppliers. Going forward, we will continue making efforts to promote reductions in CO₂ emissions and maintenance of water resources throughout the supply chain.