The JCU Group aims to be a company that can grow together with its business partners with peace of mind by building relationships of mutual trust through fair and equitable transactions, and by committing ourselves to appropriate information disclosure.

Our Approach to Conflict Minerals

As described in Chapter 2 “Respect for Human Rights and Healthy Workplaces” of the JCU Code of Conduct, the JCU Group makes every effort not to procure so-called conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) that are associated with human rights violations, and carries out ongoing investigations into the use of conflict minerals in its supply chain.

We have not found the use of conflict minerals associated with armed groups in our investigations.

JCU Code of Conduct (in Japanese only)

Appropriate Information Disclosure

The JCU Group discloses information on its website, providing not only business performance and financial information but also technical reports detailing the latest technologies and new products. In addition, in November 2024, we launched the “JCU Library” on our website, which provides explanations of our plating technology, information on trade shows where we have exhibited, and compilations of hot topics. For our international investors, we provide an English version of this sustainability report, as well as English versions of our earnings summary and presentation materials.

In order to appropriately disclose information, the JCU Group has a Disclosure Committee to ensure compliance with the timely disclosure rules stipulated by the securities exchange, and makes every effort to actively disclose information deemed to have an effect on investment decisions. Furthermore, our Disclosure Policy is available on our website for the general public to view.

JCU Disclosure Policy (in Japanese only)

Communication with Our Shareholders and Investors

In addition to the General Meeting of Shareholders, the JCU Group holds semiannual financial results briefings for institutional investors and securities analysts, and One on One Meetings throughout the year.

In FY2024, we continued to hold meetings in person, by phone, or online, and by improving the efficiency of these interaction formats, were able to meet with a large number of investors (about 165 in total). In addition, we held FY2024 first-half and full-year financial results briefings online, enabling a greater number of investors to participate. We also posted a video of the briefing session on our website for viewing by those who were unable to attend on the day.

Our aim through these activities is to communicate information on JCU’s business operations, performance, and management strategy, etc., to enable stakeholders to deepen their understanding of JCU, and enable management to share in the valuable feedback from our shareholders and investors to improve our management transparency.

IR Message (in Japanese only)

Contributing to the Local Community

Regular Cleanup

Every year, the R&D Center and Niigata Plant regularly carry out voluntary cleanup activities in their surrounding areas. We see these cleanup activities as important opportunities not only for picking up trash but also to raise awareness about the environment where our business locations are located, something that we may normally overlook.

Through these activities, the JCU Group is committed to continue to help restore the environment from the viewpoint of residents of our surrounding communities.

Disaster Preparedness Drills

Each JCU Group business location conducts regular emergency evacuation drills and first aid training to enable appropriate and prompt responses during disasters and to enhance disaster prevention awareness among employees.

In FY2024, the R&D Center conducted simulated earthquake training using an earthquake simulation vehicle, and learned how to calmly respond in the event of an actual earthquake. The R&D Center also conducts annual evacuation drills to prepare for disasters.

Eco-Cap Movement

JCU began collaborating with the Eco-Cap Movement in November 2020 as part of efforts aimed at contributing to achieving the SDGs.

The Eco-Cap Movement is an initiative that collects and recycles plastic bottle caps that are typically discarded, then using the funds received to promote employment for people with disabilities and the elderly, as well as to provide vaccine support for children in developing countries. JCU supports this initiative and contributes to the Eco-Cap Movement activities conducted by the NPO Disable Support Association of Japan, by collecting plastic bottle caps from each business site nationwide.

As of FY2024, we had collected a cumulative total of 149.7 kg of plastic bottle caps. This is equivalent to approximately 75 doses of polio vaccine, or about 472 kg of CO₂ reduction. JCU intends to maintain these and other efforts aimed at contributing to society going forward.