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 > Cooperating with the local labor union during the corona crisis (NGK SPARK PLUGS (VIETNAM) CO., LTD.) (2021.7.21)

Asia / Oceania > Cooperating with the local labor union during the corona crisis (NGK SPARK PLUGS (VIETNAM) CO., LTD.) (2021.7.21)

Jul 21, 2021 Asia / Oceania NGK SPARK PLUGS (VIETNAM) CO., LTD. C...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>We Conducted a Community Cleanup (NICHIWA KIKI CO., LTD.)(2023.3.28)

We Conducted a Community Cleanup (NICHIWA KIKI CO., LTD.)

Mar 28, 2023 Japan NICHIWA KIKI CO., LTD. We Conducted a Communit...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > Elementary school tag rugby tournament IN Satsuma (2020.11.23)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > Elementary school tag rugby tournament IN Satsuma (2020.11.23)

Nov 23, 2020 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Miyanojo Plant Elemen...

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...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia/Oceania>Offered Gifts in Shoe Boxes for Christmas! (NGK SPARK PLUGS (PHILIPPINES), INC.)(2022.12.19)

Offered Gifts in Shoe Boxes for Christmas!  (NGK SPARK PLUGS (PHILIPPINES), INC.)

Dec 19, 2022 Asia / Oceania NGK SPARK PLUGS (PHILIPPINES), INC. O...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
North America> Provided company building and parking lot for fire drills (NGK SPARK PLUGS (U.S.A.), INC.) (March 14, 2022)

North America> Provided company building and parking lot for fire drills (NGK SPARK PLUGS (U.S.A.), INC.) (March 14, 2022)

Mar 14, 2022 North America NGK SPARK PLUGS (U.S.A.), INC. Provide...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
North America > Hosted children of employees on company visit (2016.3.20)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > North America > Hosted children of employees on company visit (2016.3.20)

Mar 20, 2016 North America BUJIAS NGK DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Host...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Middle East / Africa>Donated Wheelchairs to Disabled Athletes (NGK SPARK PLUG MIDDLE EAST FZE) (March 31, 2022)

Middle East / Africa>Donated Wheelchairs to Disabled Athletes (NGK SPARK PLUG MIDDLE EAST FZE) (March 31, 2022)

Mar 31, 2022 Middle East / Africa NGK SPARJK PLUG MIDDLE EAST FZE ...

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
Asia / Oceania > Conducted Coastal Clean-up Activities (2019.7.13)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Asia / Oceania > Conducted Coastal Clean-up Activities (2019.7.13)

Jul 13, 2019 Asia / Oceania NGK SPARK PLUGS (VIETNAM) CO., LTD. C...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > WE supported the training program of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) in Japan (2018.1.22)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > WE supported the training program of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) in Japan (2018.1.22)

Jan 22, 2018 Japan NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. WE supported the trai...

Sustainability Data(Non-Financial Information)
Sustainability Data(Non-Financial Information)

Sustainability Data(Non-Financial Information)

Environmental Management ...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>Donated to the Red Feather Community Chest (Spark Tech WKS)(2022.1.28)

Donated to the Red Feather Community Chest (Spark Tech WKS CO., LTD.)

Jan 28, 2022 Spark Tech WKS CO., LTD. Donated to the Red Fea...

医療機関等との透明性ガイドライン
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Management Base
Appropriate Tax Payment

Appropriate Tax Payment

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

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan > An emergency water tank was installed. (2020.8.1)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Japan > An emergency water tank was installed. (2020.8.1)

Aug 01, 2019 Japan SparkTec WKS CO., LTD. An emergency water tank...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Asia / Oceania > Blood donation (2016.3.20)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > Asia / Oceania > Blood donation (2016.3.20)

Mar 20, 2016 Asia / Oceania NGK SPARK PLUG (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD. ...

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...

Management Base
Environment >Environmental Management

Environmental Management > Promotion System

Promotion System The Group has established a Central Environmental Commi...

Management Base
Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance > Basic Philosophy

Basic Philosophy Guided by our corporate philosophy under the slogan “Wi...

Human Capital
Respect for Human Rights

Respect for Human Rights > Human Rights Policy

Basic Philosophy We are aware that a wide range of people are affected by ...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
North America > Donated to the orphanages (2019.12.1)

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives > North America > Donated to the orphanages (2019.12.1)

Dec 01, 2019 North America BUJIAS NGK DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Dona...

CSR and Sustainability Initiatives
Japan>Sponsored “Japan Line/KISOGAWA River to Summit 2022” (Spark Tech WKS)(2022.12.20)

Sponsored “Japan Line/KISOGAWA River to Summit 2022” (Spark Tech WKS CO., LTD.)

Dec 20, 2022 Spark Tech WKS CO., LTD. Sponsored “Japan Line/KISOG...

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 ...