CSR Procurement (Conflict Minerals, Green Procurement)

NTT DOCOMO pursues a CSR procurement policy that includes due consideration of human rights (such as handling of conflict minerals), adherence to labor standards, health and safety protections, environmental preservation (such as Green Procurement), strict adherence to fair dealings, product quality and safety assurance, information security and protection, promotion of social contributions, and more.

NTT DOCOMO CSR Procurement Guidelines (PDF format: 282KB)

Some of the minerals originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjoining countries have been suspected of serving as a source of financing for violent armed groups fomenting conflict and committing serious human rights abuses.

In this context, Section 1502 of the "Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" signed into law in the USA in July 2010 requires companies listed in the USA to disclose certain information regarding conflict minerals, including the extent to which they use conflict minerals originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or adjoining countries in their products. Under the Act, "Conflict Minerals" includes tantalum, tin, gold, tungsten and other minerals designated by the Secretary of State.

To continue to be socially responsible with respect to this issue, we are working with our suppliers to conduct procurement in a way that improves supply chain transparency and, in consideration of the Act, we are taking steps to avoid the use of Conflict Minerals, the proceeds from which could finance armed groups. At the same time, in view of the fact that areas affected by conflict also produce minerals that do not finance armed groups, we will work to implement our approach to procurement without hindering the use of these minerals.

We ask for the understanding of our suppliers and their cooperation with our surveys. We also ask that our suppliers endeavor to promote socially responsible procurement together with us.

Green Procurement is an integral part of NTT DOCOMO's business practices, which means that we seek to enhance sustainability in our procurement activities by selecting materials, parts, and products that are safe and less harmful to the environment.
This is why NTT DOCOMO also takes great interest in how suppliers are addressing environmental issues, and the results of the following two assessments are reflected in the selection of our suppliers. (Please see the Procurement Procedures Manual for further information.)

Assessment of organizational commitment (measures taken by suppliers)

Organizational commitment of a supplier is assessed through the following aspects: whether the company has an environmental policy, how the environmental management system is structured, and how that environmental management system is being operated.

Assessment of products (feasibility)

Each product will be assessed for feasibility in terms of required and requested items.

These are guidelines for the procurement of environmentally friendly products and materials. NTT DOCOMO needs to procure and purchase products from suppliers to conduct business activities, and the environmental impact of these procured goods have a direct effect on our business activities. Therefore, we evaluate how a supplier is addressing environmental issues as well as the product itself and reflect the results in our procurement.

• NTT Group Guidelines for Green Procurement (PDF format: 57KB)
• Guidelines for Green Procurement <Detailed Edition> (PDF format: 76KB)