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)

    Certified as Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program for 2025 (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> Conducted training for safe driving (NGK SPARK PLUGS (VIETNAM) CO., LTD.) (March 3, 2022)

Asia / Oceania> Conducted training for safe driving (NGK SPARK PLUGS (VIETNAM) CO., LTD.) (March 3, 2022)

Mar 22, 2022 Asia / Oceania NGK SPARK PLUGS (VIETNAM) CO., LTD. C...

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Japan > We cleaned up the city with volunteers in Nagoya! (2021.4.11)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > We cleaned up the city with volunteers in Nagoya! (2021.4.11)

Apr 11, 2021 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. We cleaned up the cit...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > Beach Cleanup in Gamagori (2022.3.19)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan >Beach Cleanup in Gamagori  (2022/3/19)

March 19, 2022 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Beach Cleanup in Ga...

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
North America>Setting up a collection box to donate (NGK SPARK PLUGS (U.S.A.), INC. (WEST VIRGINIA FACTORY)) (2020.10.21)

North America>Setting up a collection box to donate (NGK SPARK PLUGS (U.S.A.), INC. (WEST VIRGINIA FACTORY)) (2020.10.21)

Oct 21, 2020 North America NGK SPARK PLUGS (U.S.A.), INC. Setting...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > We participate in "Komaki City Public Facility Adapt Program". (2021.4.16)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > We participate in "Komaki City Public Facility Adapt Program". (2021.4.16)

Apr 16, 2021 Japan NITTOKU ALPHA SERVICE CO., LTD. We participate...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia / Oceania> Supported activities for World Mental Health Day (PT NGK BUSI INDONESIA)( 2021.10.21)

Asia / Oceania> Supported activities for World Mental Health Day (PT NGK BUSI INDONESIA) (2021.10.21)

Oct 21, 2021 Asia / Oceania PT. NGK BUSI INDONESIA Supported acti...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > Traffic safety monitoring (2019.12.2)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > Traffic safety monitoring (2019.12.2)

Dec 02, 2019 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Miyanojo Plant Traffi...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
North America > Donated to Fondy Food Pantry (2019.5.1)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > North America > Donated to Fondy Food Pantry (2019.5.1)

May 01, 2019 North America Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P. Donate...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > Donated disaster stockpile (2020.6.23)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > Donated disaster stockpile (2020.6.23)

Jun 23, 2020 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Donated disaster stoc...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan >Donate to Ukrainian refugees! (Dec.12, 2022)

Japan >Donate to Ukrainian refugees! (Dec.12, 2022)

December 12, 2022 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Donate to Ukrain...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia / Oceania > Donated a water purifier / water cooler to the school (2020.3.20)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Asia / Oceania > Donated a water purifier / water cooler to the school (2020.3.20)

Mar 20, 2020 Asia / Oceania NGK SPARK PLUGS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. Don...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Central and South America> Donated food baskets and toys to children (CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRASIL LTDA.) (Dec. 21, 2021)

Central and South America> Donated food baskets and toys to children (CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK DO BRASIL LTDA.) (Dec. 21, 2021)

Dec 21, 2021 Central and South America CERAMICA E VELAS DE IGNICAO NGK...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>Donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society (SparkTec WKS)(2022.5.25)

Donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society (SparkTec WKS CO., LTD.)

May 25, 2022 SparkTec WKS CO., LTD. Donated to the Japanese Red C...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia / Oceania > Donated to improve local infrastructure (2020.12.25)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Asia / Oceania > Donated to improve local infrastructure (2020.12.25)

Dec 25, 2020 Asia / Oceania CHANGSHU NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Don...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > Conducted traffic safety awareness activity (2021.3.11)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > Conducted traffic safety awareness activity (2021.3.11)

Mar 11, 2021 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Ise Plant Conducted t...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>Obtained Naming Rights for Kani Kiso River Left Bank Park (SparkTec WKS)(2022.4.10)

Obtained Naming Rights for Kani Kiso River Left Bank Park (SparkTec WKS CO., LTD.)

Apr 10, 2022 SparkTec WKS CO., LTD. Obtained Naming Rights for Ka...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>Blood Donation Activity (NTK Ceramic)(2022.11.21)

Blood Donation Activity (NTK Ceramic CO., LTD.)

Nov 21, 2022 NTK Ceramic CO., LTD. Blood Donation Activity In...

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CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > We provided in-house made eye shields to medical institutions as a COVID-19 countermeasure (2020.5.21)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > We provided in-house made eye shields to medical institutions as a COVID-19 countermeasure (2020.5.21)

May 15, 2020 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. We provided in-house ...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Europe > Participating in Race for Life (2016.3.20)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Europe > Participating in Race for Life (2016.3.20)

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

Management Base
Compliance

Compliance > Compliance Policy

Compliance Promotion System In order to enhance compliance, our group es...

Human Capital
Occupational Safety and Health

Occupational Safety and Health > Occupational Health and Safety Policy

*This policy has been approved by the Board of Directors of Niterra Co....

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>We Hosted a Youth Baseball Tournament (Spark Tech WKS Cup)! (Nittoku Spark Tech WKS) (2022.11.15)

We Hosted a Youth Baseball Tournament (Spark Tech WKS Cup)! (Nittoku Spark Tech WKS)

Nov 15, 2022 Japan SparkTec WKS CO., LTD. We Hosted a Youth Baseb...