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External Evaluations of CSR (As of June 1, 2015)
Mazda identifies key external ratings and evaluations both from within Japan and overseas. By analyzing the results,
Mazda evaluates its own initiatives. Mazda continuously makes active efforts to disclose information by responding to both
domestic and global surveys and evaluations, such as those by socially responsible investment (SRI) rating organizations.
Mazda CSR
Basic Approach
Mazda aims to achieve its Corporate Vision through the actions of each individual, based on
the Mazda Way. While striving to meet the requests and expectations of all of Mazda’s stake-
holders, all employees pursue CSR initiatives in the course of their daily business activities. In
this way, Mazda contributes to the development of a sustainable society.
Six Areas
Referencing the Charter of Corporate Behavior issued by the Japan Business Federation (Nip-
pon Keidanren), etc., Mazda evaluates its CSR initiatives in the six areas of Customer Satisfac-
tion, Environmental Protection, Social Contributions, Respect for People, Compliance, and
Information Disclosure.
CSR Promotion Organization
Each department carries out its operations
based on goals and plans formulated with an
understanding of the policies and guidelines
determined by the CSR Management Strategy
Committee, which the president chairs, and in
cooperation with other Group companies.
Review and Identify Key Areas of
CSR Initiatives (Materiality)
Based on the GRI Sustainability Reporting
Guidelines Version 4 (G4), starting in the March
2014 fiscal year Mazda has been implement-
ing the four-phase process (Step 1 – Step 4)
to review and identify key areas of its CSR
initiatives (materiality).
Inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index series since March 2011
An SRI index developed by the FTSE Group, a fully owned subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange.
Inclusion in the Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Register since October 1, 2013
Forum ETHIBEL is a non-profit organization based in Belgium that promotes SRI and CSR in Europe.
Inclusion in the MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes since June 1, 2015
An SRI index developed by MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International).
The indexes include companies with high ESG ratings in their industry.
Inclusion in the Morningstar Socially Responsible Investment Index
since January 2008
The first SRI index developed in Japan.
In the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) Japan 500 Climate Change Report
2014, Mazda’s carbon disclosure score was 87 (out of 100), with its performance
score rated in Band B
On behalf of 822 institutional investors with assets of US$95 trillion, the CDP organization con-
ducts research and discloses information to better understand the risks and opportunities posed
by climate change.
*1. Mazda revised its Corporate Vision in April 2015, with the following objectives, aiming to be recognized as a company gaining sincere trust
of its stakeholders.
· Clarify the attributes of the Mazda brand, and make concerted efforts across the Mazda Group to realize the Corporate Vision.
· Promote the Group-wide dialogue process to share, understand and agree the goal of the Corporate Vision through the continuous thor-
ough discussions.
· Closely link the Corporate Vision to our daily business activities.
*2. The seven principles shared by all Mazda Group employees in the execution of their everyday work: integrity, basics / flawless execution,
continuous
kaizen (improvement), challenger spirit, self-initiative, tomoiku (mutual growth / success), ONE MAZDA.
Corporate Vision*1
We love cars and want people to enjoy fulfilling lives through cars.
We envision cars existing sustainably with the earth and society,
and we will continue to tackle challenges with creative ideas.
1 . Brighten people’s lives through car ownership.
2. Offer cars that are sustainable with the earth and society to more people.
3. Embrace challenges and seek to master the Doh (“Way” or “Path”) of creativity.
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Mazda Way*2
CSR
Customer
Satisfaction
Respect for
People
Environmental
Protection
Information
Disclosure
Social
Contributions Compliance
Global society
Local communities
Customers
Mazda employees
Next generation
people
Shareholders
and investors
Business
partners
Daily business activities
Mazda Group companies
in Japan
Mazda Group companies
overseas
Company Departments and Sections
Customer Satisfaction Environmental Protection Social Contributions Respect for People Compliance Information Disclosure
CSR Management Strategy Committee
Meetings: Twice annually
Chairperson: Representative Director, President, and CEO
Vice Chairperson: Executive Officer in charge of CSR and
environmental affairs
Members: Members of the Executive Committee
Organization
CSR Strategy Core Team
Meetings: Held as required
Members: Working members of
primary departments involved
in carrying out CSR initiatives
Secretariat
(CSR & Environment
Department)
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Foundations Underpinning
Sustainable Growth
For specific Mazda CSR activities, please see the Mazda Sustainability Report 2015.
http://www2.mazda.com/en/csr/download/
CONTENTS
Growth Strategy
Message from Management
Corporate Data
Introduction
Review of Operations