We have focused on solving various
social issues by carrying on and developing
our founding spirit.
Towards the Realization of a Sustainably Society
Our company was founded in 1884 as a mining business. We have changed our business in line with the progress of society, and currently have an environmental management & recycling business, nonferrous metals business, electronic materials business, metal processing business and heat treatment business.
In their respective areas, these five businesses support various initiatives to solve several social issues facing modern society. As a matter of course, we are involved in the development of material recycling and the detoxification and reduction of hazardous waste. For example, in electric vehicles which are expanding globally as an environmental solution, our high-performance copper alloy and metal-ceramic circuit boards are used in the high-voltage terminalsand power modules respectively. In addition, we provide materials and technologies such as high-performance silver nanoparticles for semicondutor die attach and advanced surface treatment for expendable parts.
In the nonferrous metals business, which is the cornerstone of our company, we utilize our unique technology and know-how, and with compact equipment that can efficiently recover and refine an unprecedented variety of valuable metals, we provide them around the world.
Since our founding, we always believe that consideration of society and the environment is essential in our business, and we will keep contributing to the realization of a sustainable society as our most important mission.
At mines overseas, we are also building symbiotic relationships with local communities through such things as dialogue with the local communities, protecting water resources and ecosystems, managing dumps and tailing dams, soil covering, planting to increase greenery, planting trees, constructing schools and hospitals, improving the educational and medical environment by arranging teachers and medical staffs, developing infrastructure such as electricity and roads, and creating jobs.
Respect for International Norms
Since 2009, the DOWA Group has participated in the UN Global Compact with its 10 principles in the four fields of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.Going forward, we will continue to support the UN Global Compact, and in cooperation with our suppliers and supply destinations, we will strenghthen CSR throughout the whole supply chain, together with sincere engagement.
In addition, we have contributed for a long time to the building of a circular society based on our corporate philosophy. Incorporating the principles of the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" adopted at the UN General Assembly in September 2015, we will create more integrated value in areas where the DOWA Group can contribute through our business, regardless of whether it is financial or non-financial.
Creating a Culture of Human Resource Development
We provide a work environment in which each employee can feel worthwhile and exhibit their abilities.
I wish to gain the trust and satisfaction of all our customers and shareholders as a group where all employees share the corporate philosophy and fulfill the mission as "one team" .
At present, we are continuing to create a culture of human resource development where everyone can grow in each of our offices, following on from Akita Zinc, which has been recognized with "Youth Yell certification" from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and the "Good Career Company Award" . We firmly support such autonomous initiatives through cross-sectional human resource development and a fair evaluation system, and are building a foundation for growth throughout the company.
We will continue to meet the expectations of all our stakeholders through the creation of new value. We look forward to receiving your honest feedback.
DOWA HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
President and Representative Director
SEKIGUCHI Akira
