Top Message

Top Message

A message from our top management regarding sustainability.

Sustainability Management

Sustainability Management

Introducing our approach to sustainability and our system of promoting sustainability.

Priority Management Issues

Priority Management Issues (Materiality)

Introducing priority management issues and the process of identifying.

External Evaluations

  • MSCI ESG Ratings

    MSCI ESG Ratings

  • Certified as Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program for 2024 (White500)

    2025 Outstanding Organizations of KENKO Investment for Health (White500)

  • SOMPO Sustainability Index

    SOMPO Sustainability Index

  • NIKKEI SDGs Management Survey

    NIKKEI SDGs Management Survey

Examples of latest initiatives

Related information

Scope of reporting
CSR and sustainability-related information is reported on our website.
Period covered: FY2023 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
Scope of coverage: Niterra Group  However, some reports for Niterra Co., Ltd. are included on a stand-alone basis.

What's New

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia / Oceania> Participated in the “The Fruit of Love” activity (WOOJIN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.) (Dec. 23, 2021)

Asia / Oceania> Participated in the “The Fruit of Love” activity (WOOJIN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.) (Dec. 23, 2021)

Dec 23, 2021 Asia / Oceania WOO JIN INDUSTRY CO., LTD. Participat...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > Participated in River Cleaning Event (2019.5.18)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > Participated in River Cleaning Event (2019.5.18)

May 18, 2019 Japan NTK CERAMIC CO., LTD. Participated in River Cl...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Central and South America>Donated Food Baskets(CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRAZIL)(2023.2.1)

Donated Food Baskets (CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRAZIL)

Feb 01, 2023 Central and South America CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia / Oceania > Plant tour held for elementary school students (2016.3.20)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Asia / Oceania > Plant tour held for elementary school students (2016.3.20)

Mar 20, 2016 Asia / Oceania NGK SPARK PLUG (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. P...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>Participating in the "Komaki City Public Facility Adopt Program" (NITTOKU ALPHA SERVICE CO., LTD.) (2022.3.24)

Japan>Participating in the "Komaki City Public Facility Adopt Program" (NITTOKU ALPHA SERVICE CO., LTD.) (2022.3.24)

Mar 24, 2022 Japan NITTOKU ALPHA SERVICE CO., LTD. Participating ...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Central and South America>Supported the “Judo New Generation II” Project. (CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRAZIL)(2023.3.1)

Supported the “Judo New Generation II” Project.(CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRAZIL)

Mar 01, 2023 Central and South America CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Central and South America>Sponsored the “Nicky Golf Championship” (CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRAZIL)(2022.11.12)

Sponsored the “Nicky Golf Championship” (CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRAZIL)

Nov 12, 2022 Central and South America CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia / Oceania> Supported a vaccination program! (PT NGK BUSI INDONESIA) (July 30, 2021)

Asia / Oceania> Supported a vaccination program! (PT NGK BUSI INDONESIA) (July 30, 2021)

Jul 30, 2021 Asia / Oceania PT. NGK BUSI INDONESIA Supported a va...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Central and South America>Donation to Thorax Institute (CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRASIL LTDA.)(2021.2.18)

Central and South America>Donation to Thorax Institute (CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRASIL LTDA.)(2021.2.18)

Feb 18, 2021 Central and South America CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK...

Human Capital
Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance > Work Style Reforms

Work Style Reform To improve productivity and develop self-disciplined h...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Middle East / Africa> Donated a sign to a trauma support facility (NGK SPARK PLUGS SA (PTY) LTD.) (2021.4.2)

Middle East / Africa> Donated a sign to a trauma support facility (NGK SPARK PLUGS SA (PTY) LTD.) (2021.4.2)

Apr 2, 2021 Middle East / Africa NGK SPARK PLUGS SA (PTY) LTD. Do...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > Participation in Komaki City Public Facility Adapt Program (2021.3.29)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > Participation in Komaki City Public Facility Adapt Program (2021.3.29)

Mar 29, 2021 Japan NITTOKU SMILE CO., LTD. Participation in Komak...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > We held a factory tour (2019.9.19)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > We held a factory tour (2019.9.19)

Sep 19, 2019 Japan CS NAKATSUGAWA CO.,LTD. We held a factory tour...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > Hosted work experience (2016.3.18)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > Hosted work experience (2016.3.18)

Mar 18, 2016 Japan NTK CERAMIC CO., LTD. Hosted work experience ...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>Carried out cleaning activities! (NGK SPARK PLUG Miyanojo Plant)(2022.12.10)

Carried out cleaning activities! (NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Miyanojo Plant)

Dec 10, 2022 NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Miyanojo Plant Carried out ...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>Cooperated with the Jingu Service Association (Nippon Tokushu Ceramics Ise Factory)(2022.12.15)

Cooperated with the Jingu Service Association (NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Ise Plant)

Dec 15, 2022 NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Ise Plant Cooperated with t...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan >We Co-sponsored Thanks Concert of Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra! (2022.10.2)

Japan >We Co-sponsored Thanks Concert of Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra! (2022.10.2)

October 2, 2022 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. We Co-sponsored Th...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > Holding cleanup activities in the community (2016.3.18)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > Holding cleanup activities in the community (2016.3.18)

Mar 18, 2016 Japan NICHIWA KIKI CO., LTD. Holding cleanup activit...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia / Oceania > Donations to homeless elderly people (2019.8.24)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Asia / Oceania > Donations to homeless elderly people (2019.8.24)

Aug 24, 2019 Asia / Oceania NGK SPARK PLUGS (VIETNAM) CO., LTD. D...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > We offered earth-friendly aroma stones at the Marathon EXPO (2021.3.14)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > We offered earth-friendly aroma stones at the Marathon EXPO (2021.3.14)

Mar 14, 2021 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. We offered earth-frie...

Management Base
Environment >Conservation of Water Resources

Conservation of Water Resources

Basic Philosophy The water resources crisis is becoming more and more seri...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia/Oceania>We Conducted Product Training at Technical School (NGK SPARK PLUGS (PHILIPPINES), INC.)(2022.5.5)

We Conducted Product Training at Technical School (NGK SPARK PLUGS (PHILIPPINES), INC.)

May 05, 2022 Asia / Oceania NGK SPARK PLUGS (PHILIPPINES), INC. W...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>Supporting Kani Summer Festival (NTK CERAMIC)(2022.6.1)

Supporting Kani Summer Festival (NTK CERAMIC CO., LTD.)

Jun 01, 2022 NTK CERAMIC CO., LTD. Supporting Kani Summer Festiva...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Europe > Participating in a charity rally (2016.3.20)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Europe > Participating in a charity rally (2016.3.20)

Mar 20, 2016 Europe NGK SPARK PLUGS (UK) LTD. Participating in a ...