Global CSR Purchasing/Guidelines

Global CSR Purchasing/Guidelines for Socially Responsible Purchasing

Global Purchasing Policy Incorporating CSR

In fiscal 2010, Takeda formulated the "Global Purchasing Policy," to guide its efforts to build a global supply network in line with the company's territory expansion. The "Global Purchasing Policy" sets out basic guidelines for purchasing activities, with a focus on quality, price, delivery date, social acceptability, and the environment.
Takeda strives to implement not only pharmaceutical business activities, but also CSR activities across the supply chain, including suppliers of raw/packaging materials and equipment, contract manufacturers as well as construction companies. Takeda has shared the "Guidelines for Socially Responsible Purchasing" with its suppliers and encourages them to make their own efforts to solve social and environmental issues.

Supplier Survey

Takeda asks suppliers to participate in a "CSR Survey" based on the "Guidelines for Socially Responsible Purchasing." The survey allows us to ascertain suppliers' CSR implementation performance, representing establishment of their quality assurance system, sustainability of stable supply, compliance with laws, labor management systems, and environmental preservation activities. The outcome collected from the surveys is fed back to the respective suppliers.

Question Items in the Supplier Survey

Question Items in the Supplier Survey	Production and supply of materials and equipment for manufacturing excellent pharmaceutical products in efficacy and safety Efforts for stable supply Anti-counterfeit measures
Compliance with laws and ethical standards	Compliance with laws Business ethics and fair competition Clear definition of concerns Protection of experimental animals Information security Appropriate export controls
Labor	Employment by free choice Prohibition of child labor Abolition of discrimination Observation of legally required employment conditions
Health and safety	Protection of employees Process safety Preparation and response for emergencies Hazard information
Environment	Environmental permits Waste and gas emissions Emission and release of hazardous chemicals Efforts to reduce the impact on the environment
Management	Promotion of CSR Items required by laws and customers Training and skills development Constant improvement