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Participation in Initiatives

Participation in Initiatives

Participation in Initiatives

United Nations Global Compact

Furukawa Electric has been involved the United Nations Global Compact since February 24, 2020. To achieve sustainable growth as a global company, the Group will continue to respect the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact and promote a range of initiatives.

The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact

Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set in 2015 by the United Nations Summit and intended to be achieved by the year 2030, are a collection of 17 global goals and 169 targets. Furukawa Electric Group aims to achieve sustainable growth and enhance medium- to long-term corporate value by addressing social issues through its business activities. The Group also believes that these efforts contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.

Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosure (TCFD)

Furukawa Electric endorsed the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in January 2020 and strives to enhance disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities.

Japan Climate Initiative (JCI)

Furukawa Electric is a member of the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI). JCI is a network committed to strengthening communication and exchange of strategies and solutions among Japanese companies, local governments and NGOs that are implementing climate actions in Japan. As a global company, Furukawa Electric Group will continue to actively develop measures against climate change and promote efforts to realize a decarbonized society.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "GX Future Consortium"

Furukawa Electric joined the “GX (Green Transformation) Future Consortium” announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan in April 2026. In addition, the Company joined the GX Future League in June 2026 and will continue to promote initiatives toward achieving carbon neutrality.

Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

Furukawa Electric Group endorsed the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and participated in TNFD forum in November 2023, which supports its activities. We will promote the preparation of nature-related disclosure in line with TNFD recommendations to strengthen the relationship of trust with our stakeholders.

Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA)

Furukawa Electric has been a member of the Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA), which is a platform that helps a wide variety of cross-sectoral stakeholders to collaborate and accelerate innovation to overcome the marine plastic waste issue. The Group has engaged in the recycling of plastic waste to reduce resource use, to protect ecosystems by preventing environmental pollution, and to solve climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

WIPO GREEN

Furukawa Electric has participated as a partner company in WIPO GREEN, a platform for technology exchange on environmental conservation operated by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of the United Nations. The plastic recycling technology that the Company has registered with WIPO GREEN will contribute to waste reduction. By promoting technology exchange through the use of intellectual property, the Company will contribute to the spread of environment-related technologies.

National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan

Furukawa Electric is a supporting member of the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan, which works in Japan and overseas primarily in the field of education.

Main participating organizations and Roles

Corporate members of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)

Chairperson of the Japan Copper and Brass Association

Director of the Japanese Electric Wire & Cable Makers' Association

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