Sustainable Procurement

Procurement Policy

Coexistence and E, Q, C, D
 (Environment, Quality, Cost, Delivery)

1. Fair Trade
We comply with laws and regulations and conduct fair and transparent business transactions.

2. Building Partnerships with Suppliers
We will select suppliers who  capable of supplying products at appropriate quality, price and delivery times, and build partnerships with them.

3. Promotion of CSR Procurement
We procure from suppliers who respect social responsibility (Respect for human rights, reduction of environmental impact, etc.).

Our group procures from many suppliers around the world. We regard procurement as the foundation of our business activities, and based on our policy of "Coexistence and EQCD (environment, quality, price, delivery)," we base our transactions on fair transactions, building partnerships with suppliers, and promoting CSR-based procurement. In addition, throughout our supply chain, we promote responsible procurement activities that give consideration to sustainability, such as global environmental conservation, respect for human rights, and appropriate labor practices.

Supply Chain ESG Program

Our group is supported by the supply chain of a wide variety of suppliers. In order to promote responsible procurement activities that give consideration to sustainability throughout our supply chain, and to identify and address material risks and impacts from an ESG perspective, we operate the Supply Chain ESG Program.

Shimadzu Group CSR Procurement Guidelines

We have established the Shimadzu Group CSR Procurement Guidelines as items to be understood and observed by our suppliers in order to promote responsible procurement activities that give consideration to sustainability. In January 2022, our company established the Shimadzu CSR Procurement Guidelines as action guidelines related to the Shimadzu Group Sustainability Charter and procurement policies. By understanding and observing this Code of Conduct, we aim to build a sound supply chain that considers sustainability together with our suppliers.

tems in the Shimadzu Group CSR Procurement Guidelines

1. Human Rights and Labor
   Respect for human rights and diversity, elimination of child labor and forced labor, guarantee of freedom of association, employment of foreign labor, etc.
2. Safety and Health
   Industrial hygiene, emergency preparedness, employee health management, etc.
3. Environment 
   Acquisition of certification, environmental impact, reduction of CO₂, promotion of energy conservation, management of substances used, etc.
4. Ethics
   Compliance, export control, information security, conflict minerals, harmony with local communities, etc.
5. BCP (Business Continuity Plan)
   Status of training and preparation for implementation, including the existence of a plan.

Promotion Structure

Goal setting , progress confirmation and risk management by the Board of Directors.
Our company Group Sustainability Council has been established as an organization for promoting sustainability management in our company. Please refer to the following for the promotion structure.

Education and dissemination of the supply chain ESG program to internal procurement staff

In order to promote the Supply Chain ESG Program, we are actively informing procurement staff about the importance of responsible procurement practices, the Supply Chain ESG Program itself, the Partnership Building Declaration, and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This initiative aims to build a robust and sustainable supply chain.

Main Initiatives

The Supply Chain ESG Program evaluates and supports suppliers based on the level of ESG risks associated with them and the products they manage.

(1) We present the Shimadzu Group Guidelines to all suppliers. 
we have presented the Shimadzu Group Guidelines and requesting their their understanding and compliance. Additionally, we assess suppliers using external indicators as appropriate.

(2) For key suppliers 
We have identified 118 important partners and distribute self-assessment questionnaires annually to confirm their compliance with CSR procurement standards.

In fiscal 2025, we introduced a CSR award system and conduct annual CSR self-assessments and interviews with key suppliers as needed. Based on the survey results, suppliers that receive high evaluations are recognized and awarded annually.


CSR Evaluation of Suppliers
To enhance our suppliers' understanding of Shimadzu's approach to and initiatives for CSR procurement, we conduct supplier briefings and Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) based on our CSR Procurement Guidelines. The SAQ covers five areas: (1) Human Rights and Labor, (2) Health and Safety, (3) Environment, (4) Ethics, and (5) Business Continuity Planning (BCP). When a supplier's SAQ results do not meet our standards, we provide feedback on the identified issues and recommended improvement measures, and we support the supplier in achieving compliance with the requirements set forth in the Guidelines.
In addition, if any significant issues are identified, we request corrective actions and appropriate remediation measures. If no improvement is observed, we may consider suspending or terminating the business relationship. To date, however, no serious issues have been identified that would warrant the suspension or termination of transactions with a supplier.

Support for Suppliers

We evaluate the results of the CSR Self-Assessment  we receive from suppliers, and if suppliers do not meet our company Standards (deemed to have high ESG risks), we collaborate with them through interviews, phone calls, emails, and visits to consider and implement improvement measures to meet the standards set forth in the Shimadzu Group CSR Procurement Guidelines. In addition, in the field inspections that started in fiscal 2023, we provide suppliers with information on the background of problems and necessary improvement measures to support them.

Major Support Measures for Supplier Communicatio

• Workplace improvement proposals by the Health and Safety Center of the  HR Department of Shimadzu Corporation
• Support for drafting internal regulations and manuals
• Support for drafting BCP (Business Continuity Plan)

Seminars for Suppliers
Partnerships with suppliers at the core of the supply chain are essential to promoting respect for human rights and reducing the environmental impact of procurement activities. To grow together with suppliers, Shimadzu will hold seminars every year to deepen understanding of the Shimadzu Group's CSR procurement through direct dialogue and to strengthen efforts throughout the supply chain.

CSR Information Platform
In order to promote CSR procurement among suppliers, we provide information and distribute health and safety news during supplier communication.

• ※Figures represent year-end results; "Cumulative" indicates cumulative totals.

Human Rights Initiatives

Response to the Modern Slavery Act

Response to the Modern Slavery Act 2015
We oppose slave labor and human trafficking, recognize internationally proclaimed human rights, and conduct our business.
The Shimadzu Group discloses its annual initiatives and plans for future initiatives to comply with the UK Modern Slavery Act2015 in the form of a statement every year, which is promoted not only by the Shimadzu Group but throughout its supply chain.
To date, we have not found any cases of child labor or forced labor in our procurement activities. If any such issues are found, we will promptly seek corrective action and continue to engage in business activities that respect human rights.

Response to Conflict Minerals

Response to Conflict Minerals
Under Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act enacted in July 2010, U.S. listed companies are required to report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whether their products contain tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold (these minerals and their derivatives are defined as conflict minerals regardless of origin) produced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and 9 adjoining countries. In January 2021, the EU Conflict Minerals Regulations came into effect in July 2017, requiring companies to conduct due diligence on their supply chains and submit annual reports.Although the Shimadzu Group is not directly subject to either the U.S. or European regulations, it supports the purpose of the regulations, has put in place an internal system regarding conflict minerals, and from the perspective of social responsibility, has established the Shimadzu Group Conflict Minerals Response Policy, which prohibits the use of conflict minerals associated with inhumane acts as raw materials.

Click here to download the Conflict Minerals Survey Implementation Manual and other forms (JEITA Responsible Minerals Procurement Study Group)

• *The reference manual was prepared by the JEITA Responsible Minerals Procurement Study Group

Requests to the Supply Chain
We hold briefings for our suppliers on our Conflict Minerals Response Policy, and approximately 500 companies attend each meeting. We ask them to promote due diligence in cooperation with the entire supply chain, and to procure from conflict free melters (smelters not involved in conflicts).
Our company has established CSR Procurement Guidelines to ensure that all suppliers understand our company's Code of Conduct, which includes not conducting transactions that violate human rights or that provide a source of funds for such violations. We kindly request that our business partners also understand and act in accordance with our Code of Conduct.

Conflict Minerals Survey
We use the CMRT to survey the use of conflict minerals and information on smelters.
In this survey, we check whether the minerals are procured from a smelter listed in the RMAP, and if not, whether the smelter uses minerals that are not involved in the conflict.
If we find that a smelter is inappropriate, we will make necessary improvements to remove the relevant minerals from the supply chain of the relevant products, parts, and materials in cooperation with related suppliers.

Efforts by industry groups
We participate in JEITA’s (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Working Group on Responsible Mineral Sourcing and collaborate with industry organizations. Through JEITA, we work with the U.S. Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) to develop standards and tools—such as due diligence questionnaires—for efficient survey operations, and to conduct outreach to smelters and refiners.

Green Procurement

In an effort to embody our core corporation principles of “Realizing our Wishes for the Well-being of both Mankind and the Earth”, we have made integrating our business activities with global environmental preservation one of our highest operational priorities.

[Request] Regarding the delivery of products containing batteries
If the products you are delivering to us contain batteries, please be sure to notify us in advance.

• *This applies to all batteries, including button batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and nickel-metal hydride batteries.ment Standards, List of Banned and Controlled Substances etc

1. Green Procurement Standards, List of Banned and Controlled Substances etc

2. Managing chemical substances in products

We would like you to use the latest version of the survey tools provided by the Joint Article Management Promotion-consortium (JAMP) for the survey of chemical substances.
Please download and use the latest tools from the JAMP website below.

chemSHERPA (Link to webpage for the JAMP survey tools)

Quality Initiatives

Quality Enhancement Across the Supply Chain

Our company requires all business partners to comply with the quality standards established by the Shimadzu Group. Under the Master Transaction Agreement, we work with suppliers to establish an integrated quality management system.
We also provide technical training programs for suppliers and have introduced a qualification certification system. Through these initiatives, we deepen daily communication aimed at quality improvement and technical development, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the entire supply chain.
For new suppliers, we evaluate and screen their quality management systems and CSR initiatives in advance as part of the onboarding process for the Master Transaction Agreement, and form partnerships only with those who meet our standards. After transactions commence, we conduct regular quality audits of partner companies that have executed Quality Assurance Agreements (currently 121 companies) to maintain and continually improve high quality standards.

Technical Skill Development Activities

Skill Competitions
We hold technical skill competitions for our suppliers to promote quality improvement and strengthen technical capabilities. The competitions cover three disciplines: soldering, machining, and welding. Participants mutually share up-to-date technical knowledge and standardized work practices, which contributes to maintaining and improving quality in mass-production environments. So far, a total of 161 individuals from 72 companies have taken part across the three disciplines. We will continue to reinforce our partnerships and pursue continuous quality improvement in manufacturing.

Skill Development Workshops
We hold technical training workshops twice a year with our suppliers to deepen technical know‑how and stabilize quality. The workshops focus on practical, on‑the‑job topics such as reading engineering drawings, proper use of measuring instruments, fundamentals of drill machining, and the latest machining techniques.
Conducted with lectures and hands‑on sessions by measuring‑instrument and machining experts, the workshops provide a forum to share up‑to‑date technical insights and standardized work practices, and they have received favorable feedback from participating companies. Many suppliers have participated to date, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of quality in mass‑production settings.

Certification Scheme

Shimadzu Skills Certification(Management of Special-Process Qualifications）
To maintain core manufacturing skills that underpin product quality, we have established our own certification systems for welding and soldering skills. Under unified evaluation criteria, we certify skills and promote continuous improvement through a qualification renewal system. Qualification data for group companies and suppliers are centrally managed to visualize skill levels.Our in‑house certification programs for welding and soldering have been in operation since 1980 and have a 46‑year track record. As of February 2026, there are 344 certified welders and 600 certified soldering technicians.