Group Information

Corporate Philosophy

Group Information

Corporate Philosophy

Doku-sou-ryoku(creativity)
Doku-sou-ryoku(creativity)

At SHIKOKU KASEI GROUP, “Doku-sou-ryoku(creativity)” is the core of our philosophy,unchanged since our foundation.
Our history of “Dokusouryoku” was launched with the development of a production method for carbon disulfide as a chemical product.
Building on this achievement,our business eventually developed into the twin sectors of chemicals and housing materials.
We hone our “Dokusouryoku” day by day,accumulating knowledge and skills one at a time, and utilizing them in the face of new challenges.

Charter of Corporate Behavior

The Shikoku Kasei Group upholds the action policy of “YONPO-YOSHI (benefiting all four directions)” to contribute to customers, employees, shareholders, and society under the corporate philosophy of “creativity.” In order to lead the realization of a sustainable society, the Group conducts business that respects the human rights of people both inside and outside Japan and fulfills social responsibility with sound ethics while complying with the letter and spirit of relevant laws and regulations and international rules based on the following eight principles:

  1. Develop and provide socially beneficial, safe, and high-quality goods and services through innovation, and strive for sustainable economic growth and resolution of social issues.

  2. Engage in fair and free competition, appropriate transactions, and responsible procurement. In addition, maintain sound and appropriate relationships with governments and administrative authorities.

  3. Disclose corporate information actively, effectively, and fairly and engage in constructive dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders to enhance corporate value. Furthermore, provide consumers and customers with appropriate information regarding goods and services and communicate with them in good faith to earn their satisfaction and trust.

  4. Provide safe and healthy working environments and implement work practices that will improve employees' capability and respect their diversity, personality, and individuality.

  5. Behave proactively to address environmental problems, with the understanding that resolving them effectively is one of humanity’s common goals and essential for corporate existence and activities. Moreover, actively engage in community involvement activities and contribute to community development as a good corporate citizen.

  6. Recognize that intellectual property is foundational to corporate activities and a source of competition instill the importance of protecting it, and appropriately make use of it.

  7. Have a broad interest in the issues faced by international and local societies and understand social issues from diverse perspectives to practice social contribution activities.

  8. Conduct thorough and organized crisis management in preparation for actions by antisocial forces and groups, terrorist attacks, cyber-attacks, natural disasters, and other crises that pose a threat to civil and corporate activities.

The top management and officers of the Shikoku Kasei Group companies conduct business with the recognition that their role is to embody the spirit of this Charter, build effective governance systems, and take the initiative in an exemplary manner to keep the systems thoroughly disseminated throughout the Group, and encourage the supply chain partners to behave per the values of this Charter. They also constantly monitor opinions from inside and outside the company to establish an effective corporate structure.

Any violation of this Charter would result in the top management proactively taking responsibility to resolve the problem, investigating its causes, and preventing its recurrence. Furthermore, the top management will disclose information to society promptly and appropriately, fulfill accountability, clearly define responsibility and authority, and take strict disciplinary measures for those involved, including themselves.

  1. Develop and provide socially beneficial, safe, and high-quality goods and services through innovation, and strive for sustainable economic growth and resolution of social issues.

  2. Engage in fair and free competition, appropriate transactions, and responsible procurement. In addition, maintain sound and appropriate relationships with governments and administrative authorities.

  3. Disclose corporate information actively, effectively, and fairly and engage in constructive dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders to enhance corporate value. Furthermore, provide consumers and customers with appropriate information regarding goods and services and communicate with them in good faith to earn their satisfaction and trust.

  4. Provide safe and healthy working environments and implement work practices that will improve employees' capability and respect their diversity, personality, and individuality.

  5. Behave proactively to address environmental problems, with the understanding that resolving them effectively is one of humanity’s common goals and essential for corporate existence and activities. Moreover, actively engage in community involvement activities and contribute to community development as a good corporate citizen.

  6. Recognize that intellectual property is foundational to corporate activities and a source of competition instill the importance of protecting it, and appropriately make use of it.

  7. Have a broad interest in the issues faced by international and local societies and understand social issues from diverse perspectives to practice social contribution activities.

  8. Conduct thorough and organized crisis management in preparation for actions by antisocial forces and groups, terrorist attacks, cyber-attacks, natural disasters, and other crises that pose a threat to civil and corporate activities.