SUSTAINABILITY
JTOWER believes that Infra-Sharing in itself leads to the realization of Sustainable Society.
Sustainability News
- 2023.06.23
- PRESS RELEASE
- JTOWER installed 5G Infra-Sharing network in Kouzushima village, contributing to the improvement of telecommunications environment in the remote islands of Tokyo
- 2023.04.17
- PRESS RELEASE
- JTOWER completed demonstration project of Vietnam’s first Indoor 5G Infra-Sharing
- 2022.04.12
- PRESS RELEASE
- Notice of Head Office Relocation
- 2022.03.25
- NEWS
- JTOWER and DOCOMO agreed to the master transaction agreement for Infra-Sharing of existing telecommunications towers – Both companies to utilize a maximum of 6,002 telecommunications towers owned by DOCOMO for Infra-Sharing –
Promotion of Sustainability Management
We have established the Sustainability Committee, chaired by representative director and comprises inside directors, full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member and executive officers. The Sustainability Committee promotes the formulation of basic policies, the establishment of the framework for promoting measures in line with basic policies and KPIs and the disclosure of information related to sustainability.
Our Initiatives
The Realization of a Sustainable Society
While contributing to the resolution of social issues, such as the reduction of environmental impact and the realization of Connected Society, we aim to achieve sustainable growth and further increase corporate value together with society.
ENVIRONMENT
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Contribution to the environment, including reduction of power consumption through Infra-Sharing
GOVERNANCE
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Disclosure of corporate governance, compliance policies, initiatives and management systems
ENVIRONMENT
Infra-Sharing not only reduces costs, but also the material and construction work, as well as electricity consumption, which leads to a lower environmental impact.
GHG emissions reduction by Infra-Sharing
Introduction of Infra-Sharing enables the reduction of GHG emission in the development of Indoor and outdoor telecommunications environments.
Standard for calculation:Calculation of quantity of parts and materials of Infra-Sharing equipment ×CFP of materials in terms of emissions intensity (GHG emissions from manufacturing to recycling)
4G IBS
- GHG emissions per building are approximately 30,000 m² which is the average size of JTOWER's 4G IBS installation site. (Calculated based on office-building data for ground 20F and underground 1F).
- The separate installation by MNO is calculated by multiplying the materials used in calculating JTOWER IBS’s GHG emissions by the tenancy ratio of 2.9 in fiscal 2023 to calculate the contribution to GHG reduction.
5G IBS
- GHG emissions per building are approximately 165,000 m² which is the average size of JTOWER’s 5G IBS installation site. (Calculated based on shopping center data for ground 4F).
- The separate installation by MNO is calculated by multiplying the materials used in calculating JTOWER IBS's GHG emissions by the tenancy ratio of 1.5 in fiscal 2023 to calculate the contribution to GHG reduction.
Carve-out tower
- GHG emissions per tower are calculated based on the data of about 30m steel-towers as the average-size of towers owned by JTOWER.
- As for The separate tower building by MNO, the contribution to GHG reduction is estimated by multiplying the components used in the calculation in GHG emissions of JTOWER carve-out towers by the tenancy ratio expected to be 1.8 in the medium-term financial target for FY2026.
GOVERNANCE
Corporate governance
With "Infra-Sharing Services from Japan Lead the World" as its corporate vision, JTOWER recognizes the enhancement of corporate governance as one of its key management issues in order to be a company trusted by all stakeholders.
Given this recognition, and in order to improve the soundness and transparency of management, improve efficiency, and raise corporate value consistently over the long term, JTOWER makes every effort to enhance its corporate governance in the pursuit of speedy, rational decision-making and more efficient business operations.
Corporate Governance System
We have established General Meeting of Shareholders, Board of Directors, Audit & Supervisory Board, and Accounting Auditors as organizations under Companies Act. The Board of Directors, which is composed mainly of directors who are familiar with our business, carries out basic management policies and important business execution decisions and Audit & Supervisory Board, which is composed entirely of outside Audit & Supervisory Board Members, conducts audits from a fair and independent perspective by Audit & Supervisory Board Members with expertise in each field. We believe the current system is effective in ensuring the soundness, transparency and efficiency of management. In addition, we collaborate with outside lawyers when making compliance and important legal judgments.
Furthermore, with the aim of ensuring the objectivity and transparency of management and enhancing corporate governance further to realize the company's sustainable growth and the enhancement of corporate value, the nomination and compensation committee, composed of a majority of independent external directors, has been established.
Corporate Governance System
Strengthen corporate governance
To strengthen corporate governance, the following improvements were made in order to clarify the management responsibilities of directors, promptly respond to the change of business environment, strengthen supervisory functions, and improve transparency.
Changed the term of office of directors to 1 year
The term of office of Directors was changed from two years to one year with the aim of clarifying the management responsibilities of Directors during the fiscal year and establishing a flexible management structure that can respond quickly to changes in the business environment.
9 board members with 4 independent outside directors
In order to strengthen the supervisory function of Directors in the execution of business and further improve the transparency of management, we have increased the number of independent outside Directors As a result, the number of directors becomes 9, and the number of independent outside directors becomes 4 (more than 1/3). This will lead to the strengthening of corporate governance, as well as the strengthening of the skill matrix of directors and the enhancement of diversity.
* Including Audit & Supervisory Board members, the ratio of female directors is 30% or more.
Eseablished (voluntary) nomination and compensation committee
With the aim of ensuring the objectivity and transparency of management and enhancing corporate governance further to realize the company's sustainable growth and the enhancement of corporate value, the nomination and compensation committee, composed of a majority of independent external directors, has been established.
Compliance
We regard compliance as a fundamental management policy. We have set Compliance Rules with the aim of ensuring thorough compliance by managements and employees, as well as sound and appropriate management and business execution, and are working to ensure compliance.
Strengthening compliance
In order to fulfill our social responsibility to take a part of the telecommunications network, achieve sustainable growth and realize our vision of "Infra-Sharing Services from Japan Lead the World," we set "Integrity" as an important keyword and have expressed the following basic policy for compliance(*).
*“Compliance” refers to the efforts of each and every employee under the managements, with high ethical standards, to comply with laws, regulations, and social norms, and to thoroughly conduct themselves with integrity.
Basic Policy
- Integrity towards all stakeholders
- Promote compliance to achieve sustainable growth and enhance corporate value
- Safety and compliance take priority over everything
Supplemental Principles
(1) Act with integrity as a member of society and in compliance with laws and regulations
- We will conduct fair business transactions in compliance with laws and regulations, social norms, and internal rules.
- We will always act with an attitude of sincerity, being aware that we are a member of society.
- We will strive for a smooth exchange of opinions and make fair internal decisions in accordance with internal rules.
- Each of us will faithfully perform our duties and will not commit any wrongful acts.
(2) Protect and manage information appropriately
- We will strictly manage information obtained through our business operations in compliance with relevant laws.
- We will adopt an adequate framework to manage information security and provide a safe IT environment.
- We will strictly manage and handle personal information in accordance with our personal information protection policy.
(3) Strive to disclose information appropriately
- We will disclose information in an appropriate manner to gain the understanding and trust of society.
(4) Maintain sound relationships with business partners
- We will not engage in transactions with anti-social forces such as organized crime groups and corporate racketeer.
- We will maintain fair and free relationships with business partners and will not make unreasonable demands (including bribery and other corrupt acts).
- We will not engage in any illegal or corrupt activities.
(5) Realize a safe and healthy work environment with high moral standards
- We will comply with laws, regulations, and other requirements related to health and safety.
- We will strive to prevent harassment of any kind and maintain a working environment with high morals.
- We will respect each other and create an attractive working environment.
Compliance system
We are implementing various initiatives to ensure thorough compliance by establishing a compliance system in which the head of Corporate Department is responsible for company-wide compliance. In addition, the person in charge of internal audits under the direct control of Representative Director and President is appointed to conduct periodic audits of the business execution and compliance status of each department, and the evaluation is reported to Representative Director and President and Audit & Supervisory Board Members.
Compliance hotline
We have established an internal reporting system and set up a contact point to properly operate and respond to violations of laws and other legal suspicions. In order to strengthen compliance managements, we have established the system for appropriate handling of requests for advice or reports of organizational or personal violations of laws and regulations from our employees, contract employees, part-timers, temporary workers, dispatched workers, and retirees, ensuring early detection and correction of improprieties.
Corruption prevention initiatives
We have set Compliance Rules and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Rules which do not allow any bribery or corruption, and our managements and employees shall not be involved in any bribery or corruption. We strive for fair transactions based on the premise of compliance with the anti-corruption laws of each country and will continue to strengthen our anti-corruption efforts.
Basic approach and systems to exclude anti-social forces
Our basic policy is to not have any relationships with antisocial forces and to reject any unfair demands, and we have clearly stated this in various internal rules and regulations. In addition, when it is found that a business partner is an individual, company, or organization involved with antisocial forces, the business is terminated.
Corporate Department acts as the responsible department for antisocial forces, and centrally manages and accumulates related information. In the event of undue claims by antisocial forces, we cooperate with the police, external law firms, and other external specialized organizations to establish a cooperative system in the event of an emergency.
Corruption prevention initiatives
We have set Compliance Rules and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Rules which do not allow any bribery or corruption, and our managements and employees shall not be involved in any bribery or corruption. We strive for fair transactions based on the premise of compliance with the anti-corruption laws of each country and will continue to strengthen our anti-corruption efforts.
Management system
Entertainment expenses and gifts will be provided only after following the required procedures based on the rules stipulated in regulations and accurate records of all transactions will be kept.
In compliance with laws and regulations, we prohibit the expenditure of entertainment expenses for public officials except in exceptional cases where the expenditure is in accordance with social norms without being extravagant or excessive. We also prohibit facilitation payments (small informal payments made to individual public officials for the purpose of facilitating ordinary administrative measures) and political contributions.
Obligation to report
Managements and employees shall report any bribery or corruption in accordance with the internal reporting system regulation.
Thorough understanding
- Legal Department, which is responsible for compliance-related operations, is responsible for Anti-Bribery and Corruption Rules.
- Legal Department shall ensure that managements and employees are fully aware of this rule and shall prevent bribery and corruption.
- Legal Department shall disseminate relevant information at least once a year (including the notification in writing).
Training
Annual training plans are established for managements and employees, and regular training sessions are conducted on compliance, harassment, prevention of insider trading, information security and other subjects.
Training programs conducted in FY2023
- Information security
- Compliance & insider trading
- Legal (copyright, general legal knowledge, contracts, terminology, etc.)
- Legal affairs communication (disseminated from Legal Department by changing the theme every month)
Our Approach for the SDGs
JTOWER believes that Infra-Sharing in itself leads to the realization of Sustainable Society
SOCIAL
We will strive to reduce risks in business by establishing a risk management system that includes not only JTOWER but also partner companies and suppliers in terms of safety in construction and procurement.
Safety activities
In order to prevent industrial accidents and other accidents, we will promote the creation of safe and comfortable workplaces through regular safety and health inspections.
Safety and Health Patrols
Efforts to identify risks and hazards at an early stage, eliminate them and take measures to reduce them, prevent equipment accidents and information accidents, and ensure thorough safety awareness among workers in construction work.
Efforts for Safety and Health Patrols
Safety Conferences
Efforts to review accidents and complaints associated with construction work, prevent the occurrence of similar problems, share the same understanding of construction safety and aim for safe and high-quality construction.
Implementation
Supply chain management
In developing and procuring equipment, we have established a sustainable management system not only for the company, but also for the entire supply chain.
RoHS Compliant
The components and products used comply with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive), the European Union directive on Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electric Equipment.
ISO9001/ISO14001
We have introduced ISO9001 and ISO14001 acquisitions as terms for suppliers that we believe are relevant to environmental and employment issues, and we continually review their condition, including their subsequent renewals.
Factory audits
Periodic factory audits of suppliers are conducted to verify safety and health, the qualifications of workers, and the working environment.
Office and work style
Following the relocation of headquarter in July 2022, we have been promoting the use of sustainable materials and creating a more comfortable working environment.
Utilization of Recycled Materials
Utilize recycle materials for interior design.
Reduction of office furniture disposal
Use a subscription service for office furniture. Realized a system that does not dispose furniture while flexibly responding to changes in working styles.
Promoting Wellness
In addition to comfortable working spaces, we will provide office spaces that enable employees to work in good physical and mental health by making communication and refreshing spaces.
Communication
Implementation of various initiatives with the aim of sinking in the corporate vision and revitalizing communication across positions and departments.
Company-wide meeting
Regular company-wide meetings are held to promote understanding of the company and share information. At the same time, a social gathering is held aiming for further communication among employees.
President Lunch
President Lunch is held regularly to deepen communication between top management and employees and to share various opinions and thoughts.
Corporate Vision Committee
Established a committee to promote understanding of the corporate vision by young employees across departments.
Codes of Conduct Award
The award system for the employee who embodies Code of Conduct.
Human capital
Aiming to create the working environment and organization where diverse human resources can balance job satisfaction and comfort in the workplace, maximizing their skills and individuality.
Human resource development
Based on JTOWER Code of Conduct, we aim to create an organizational structure in which diverse human resources can realize their own growth and corporate growth while maximizing their own capabilities and individuality.
New graduate:28
Establishment of Internal Environment
In line with the changes in employees' life stages, we have established a system that enables employees to control their work-life balance.
At the same time, we have set the targets with the aim of creating a safe and secure work environment.
JTOWER Code of Conduct
And always ask ourselves if we are sincere.
Learning both success and failure, we aim to grow day by day.
No matter how valuable it is, there is no point without working on it.
We don’t let our guard down until the very end.
Empowering Women in the Workplace
Active recruitment and nomination to motivated women can work energetically. As of April 1, 2024, female workers accounted for 7.5% of managers.
* % of JTOWER Inc.