Safety
Health and Safety
ADVICS, in order to realize our management philosophy of "Bringing excitement to mobility, and smiles to the future," we stand by the principles of "Taking action and making changes ourselves!", "Elevating individuals and expanding dreams!", and "Being ahead and creating the future!", and in all our business activities and daily actions, we prioritize "safety and health" above all else.
AISIN Group Occupational Safety and Health Policy
- We promote activities that protect ourselves and our friends through positive communication involving everyone.
- We strive to create safe and healthy individuals through education, training, and awareness-raising.
- In addition to complying with the laws and regulations set by each country, we will establish our own standards to create a comfortable working environment.
- We prioritize safety and health above all else, thoroughly eliminate hazards and harmful factors, and aim for zero disasters.
- We will allocate appropriate management resources and establish and maintain a continuous improvement and management system to achieve our goals.
- We will maintain close communication with all individuals involved in our business activities, including government agencies, clients, local communities, suppliers, business operators working at our offices, employees of each company, temporary staff, contractors, visiting contractors, and visitors (hereinafter referred to as "workers"), and will cooperate with our domestic and international offices to ensure efficient operations.
- We will make this policy known to every single person working at our workplace and will actively disclose it to them.
Safety, health and fire prevention promotion system
In order to achieve zero workplace accidents and fires, we share information and provide support to our domestic and overseas bases, including those of the Group, and promote safety, health, and fire prevention activities.
Safety and Health Committee
We share information about workplace practices and challenges related to safety, hygiene (health), fire prevention, greetings, basic behavior (hands-free activities), traffic safety, KYT (Kiken Yochi Training), etc.
Safety, health and environmental education
We conduct safety and health education with the aim of preventing workplace accidents and health problems.
Safety and health awareness activities
The "Pocket Book for Protecting Yourself" repeatedly raises awareness of basic safety behaviors (hold onto the handrail when going up and down stairs, keep your hands in your pockets, do not walk while using a smartphone, etc.) to foster a safety culture and improve safety awareness among employees.
Outpatient construction management
When construction work is being carried out by external contractors (outside construction work), management staff carry out safety patrols to prevent industrial accidents and fires caused by outside construction work.
Establishment of safety and fire prevention month
We have designated July as Safety Month in line with National Safety Week (July 1st to July 7th), and February as Fire Prevention Month, learning from the fire that occurred at the Kariya Plant on February 1st, 2007, and are conducting safety and fire prevention awareness-raising activities during this period. During this period, we are carrying out a variety of intensifying activities, including the distribution of a video message from the president and awareness-raising activities.
Quality
Quality Initiatives
ADVICS aims to be "the brake manufacturing group that satisfies the all customers in the world," and as an important foundation for maintaining and improving quality, we are promoting human resource development and quality awareness activities.
Quality Policy
Based on the principle of "“Quality Supremacy”" and the philosophy of "for society, for our customers," we contribute to creating a more prosperous society through attractive products.
- We pursue safety, the environment, and comfort, and provide cutting-edge brake systems that satisfy and impress our customers.
- Aiming to become the world's No. 1 quality brake system supplier, we thoroughly implement quality assurance activities based on our quality management system.
- We set annual policies based on our vision and long-term plans, and regularly review our management system and make continuous improvements to achieve our goals.
- We will act responsibly in accordance with AISIN Group Charter of Corporate Behavior, as well as conforming to international standards and complying with laws and regulations.
- We will closely exchange information with the government, customers, local communities, suppliers, and employees, and cooperate with our business locations both in Japan and overseas to operate efficiently.
- We will thoroughly adopt a QC (Quality Control) perspective and way of thinking to promote continuous improvement activities.
We will invest appropriate management resources to promote technological innovation, improve facilities, provide education and training, and raise awareness and enlightenment. - We will ensure that this policy is communicated to each and every employee working at ADVICS and at our business locations around the world, and will actively disclose this policy while challenging ourselves to achieve high goals.
April 1, 2026
Head of Quality Assurance Sector
Senior Executive Officer Toru Fujita
Quality Case Study Exhibition
We held quality case study exhibitions at all domestic group companies and in 11 overseas countries. Actual problems that have occurred, honest feedback from customers, quality improvement efforts, etc. were exhibited, and participating employees filled out a questionnaire about their impressions. This allows employees to apply what they have learned and realized to their own work.
| Number of participants | 14,985 people |
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Quality Award and Slogan Competition
We are soliciting quality improvement examples and quality slogans from all domestic group companies and 11 overseas countries. By awarding and introducing the best examples and slogans, we hope to foster mutual technological improvement.
| Number of slogan submissions | 16,238 items |
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Best Slogan Award
Every step of the process has meaning. Understand the passion behind the standards.
Let's eliminate non-compliance with work procedures together
Training for new employees through hands-on vehicle malfunction experience
All new employees are given the opportunity to ride in a vehicle with a replica brake malfunction and experience a near miss with a customer, thereby heightening their awareness and sense of responsibility regarding quality.
Quality lecture for new employees
The head of Quality Assurance Sector gave a lecture on quality to raise the quality awareness of new employees.
Using examples of scandals at other companies, the program explains the magnitude of a company's social responsibility and the impact that quality defects can have, thereby conveying the idea that quality is the lifeline of a company.
Quality education videos and songs
To foster a culture that adheres to the priorities of SQDC (safety, quality, delivery time, and cost), we regularly produce quality awareness videos that introduce lessons learned from past cases. These videos are distributed in multiple languages so that many employees can watch them. Employees themselves appear in the videos to encourage employees to think of quality as something that concerns them personally.
He also wrote, composed and sang the educational song, a song of encouragement to spread awareness of the SQDC's priorities.
This educational song will be performed live at a supplier appreciation event to share our passion “Quality Supremacy”. Furthermore, by submitting it to the Nikkei Company Song Contest 2025, we are spreading ADVICS' passion for quality to a wider audience.
| Number of languages supported | 8 languages |
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Nikkei Company Song Contest Official YouTube Grand Prize, Conveying Feelings Award Winner
human rights
AISIN Group Human Rights Policy was formulated in 2021. It declares its commitment to fulfilling its responsibility to respect human rights and incorporates it into the important regulations of each function, including group companies and the supply chain.
AISIN Group Human Rights Policy
Supply chain
Working with Suppliers
ADVICS' procurement activities are based on the idea of coexistence and mutual prosperity with suppliers, and we believe that our mission is to "procure the best products in the most reasonable, timely and stable manner."
Basic Procurement Policy
Partnership Building Declaration
With a focus on working closely with our business partners, and in order to implement management aimed at reducing and strengthening risks throughout the entire supply chain, we endorsed the objectives of the "Council for Promoting the Building of Partnerships to Open Up the Future," in which the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry participate, and published our "Partnership Building Declaration" on August 31, 2022.
Furthermore, regarding fair trade practices, we have published a statement titled "On Open and Fair Trade Aiming for Coexistence and Mutual Prosperity with Our Suppliers."
Specific support activities to be described in the Partnership Building Declaration
- Strengthening BCP
- Support for solving problems
"Regarding open and fair trade aimed at mutual prosperity with our suppliers."
Click here for the "Partnership Building Declaration" portal site
Strengthening partnerships
To further strengthen our partnerships with suppliers, we hold procurement policy briefing sessions and award excellent suppliers. We also conduct an annual supplier feedback survey, listening to honest opinions and striving to improve supplier satisfaction and the work of each department. We provide feedback to suppliers at our annual appreciation meeting, aiming to build even better relationships.
| Number of questionnaire responses in FY2013 | 519 items |
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Global Procurement Conference
To achieve our policy of "procuring high-quality parts and materials at the most competitive prices in a stable, long-term manner," we are expanding our Japanese policy to our local subsidiaries, promoting fair and equitable transactions globally, and strengthening relationships with our suppliers.
Promoting green procurement
AISIN Group Green Procurement Guidelines call on suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, recycle resources including waste, reduce water usage, and protect biodiversity.We promote the reduction of environmental risks by visiting and inspecting suppliers who pose a high risk to the environment.
AISIN Group Green Procurement Guidelines
Risk avoidance activities in anticipation of disasters
In the event of a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake, we will ensure business continuity with a focus on human safety, regional recovery, and early recovery. We are promoting supply chain management for recovery and alternative production at our domestic and overseas bases.
| SCRAM registered part number | 18,164 |
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*Supply Chain Risk Assessment Management
Supplier fire prevention, disaster prevention and safety inspections
We conduct fire prevention, disaster prevention, and safety inspections of our suppliers to understand and reduce supply risks throughout the supply chain.
Addressing the issue of conflict minerals
In order to ensure that procurement does not directly or indirectly contribute to conflict or child labor, we work with our suppliers to continuously investigate conflict minerals up through the supply chain.We also place importance on factors related to procurement, such as the working environment, human rights, safety, and employment, as procurement issues, and are working toward achieving the SDGs.
Employee
Work-life balance
ADVICS aims to be a company where employees can work with enthusiasm and feel happy to work. To that end, as part of the work style reform, labor and management are working together to promote the enhancement of work-life balance.
Work-life balance support system
We have introduced a variety of systems to allow each employee to choose a flexible working style according to their life events, family situation, etc.
| Number of work-life balance support systems: 12 | Childcare leave |
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| Postpartum paternity leave | |
| Shortened working hours for childcare | |
| Child care leave system | |
| Nursing care leave | |
| Shortened working hours for caregiving | |
| Nursing care leave | |
| Peace of mind leave (expiring paid leave can be saved and used for nursing care, etc.) | |
| Coreless Flex | |
| Telework | |
| Accompanying leave | |
| Family plan support (short-term work or time off for infertility treatment) |
Telework system
By introducing a telework system that allows employees to work from anywhere, we aim to increase employee options, further improve productivity, and create innovation through a different working environment than before.
Support for balancing work and childcare
Based on the Act on Promotion of Measures to Support the Development of the Next Generation, we have been certified as a Platinum Kurumin company by the Aichi Labor Bureau as a company that supports childcare. In addition, we have been certified as an Aichi Prefecture Family-Friendly Company for our proactive efforts to enable employees to balance work and life.
Starting in fiscal year 2020, we have set a goal of 100% of men taking childcare leave.
| Return-to-work rate after maternity/childcare leave in FY2013 | 100% |
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Number of people taking childcare leave
| Paternity leave utilization rate for men in FY2013 | 95% |
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Number of people using reduced childcare hours
Promoting paid leave
We are creating a workplace where it is easy to take paid leave and actively promoting it. We aim to be a company where each employee can feel a sense of accomplishment and growth at work, and can enrich their private life through leisure time, and work with enthusiasm.
| FY25 Average number of days taken | 18th |
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Average number of paid holidays taken
Holding a children's goods adoption event
As part of our efforts to support child-rearing, we hold an event where we collect unwanted children's items from within the company and provide them free of charge to employees in need. The aim is to foster a culture of mutual support, where we are supportive of employees who work under a variety of circumstances and say, "Thank you for your hard work, we're all in this together."
Deli stand
As part of our efforts to create a comfortable working environment for our employees, we have installed a takeaway food stand in our head office employee cafeteria. We aim to support the daily lives of our employees, who have diverse lifestyles including work, childcare, and elder care, and contribute to creating mental and physical well-being through the theme of "food."
Diversity & Inclusion
ADVICS has identified promoting diversity as a top priority in sustainability. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee can reach their full potential and continue to thrive.
Regardless of nationality, gender, age, disability, LGBTQ+ status, or other individual characteristics, we are promoting the creation of a workplace where diverse individuals can respect each other and thrive with a sense of purpose. We aim to cultivate a culture that transforms diverse experiences and values into organizational strengths, leading to the creation of new value.
Extensive human resource development programs
Since 2022, we have been continuously conducting career interviews with supervisors to enable each employee to reflect on their own strengths and aspirations and proactively shape their career. We also utilize transfer measures linked to career declarations to clarify growth challenges and opportunities through dialogue between employees and their supervisors. Through hierarchical and departmental training, pre-overseas assignment training, and self-development support, we support continuous skill development and the expansion of opportunities for employees to excel.
Learning through book summaries and reading groups
We utilize the book summary service "flier" as a self-development opportunity that allows employees to learn regardless of time or location. Furthermore, we hold "summary reading groups" where employees read a common summary and engage in dialogue across departments and positions, providing a space to deepen their learning from diverse perspectives. We are fostering a learning culture where employees learn on a daily basis, share insights, and translate them into action, supporting employees who continue to learn autonomously.
Promoting the success of global human resources
To further strengthen our competitiveness, we are promoting the recruitment and support of foreign talent, leveraging diverse perspectives and values to enhance and revitalize the organization's creativity. Furthermore, our overseas trainee program, which sends young employees to our overseas subsidiaries, allows them to acquire work methods, cross-cultural understanding, and language skills through on-the-job training, fostering globally competent personnel.
| Number of foreign workers in FY2013 | 91 people |
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Promoting women's participation in the workplace
At ADVICS, we aim to create a workplace where diverse talents respect each other, can work independently and autonomously, and can demonstrate their individuality with a sense of fulfillment, and we promote the active participation of women through three pillars: improving the environment, reforming the corporate culture, and changing the individual's mindset.
In the office, the women's working group is primarily responsible for planning and proposing career support and measures to improve work environments, and implementing these in cooperation with management. We also value connections between women through opportunities for interaction both inside and outside the company.
In manufacturing workplaces, we are working to create a comfortable workplace for everyone by improving the environment through measures such as improving equipment and introducing maternity wear, as well as providing diversity training for supervisors.
These efforts were recognized by Aichi Prefecture, and in 2024 the company was certified as an "Aichi Women's Empowerment Company," and in 2026 it was recognized as an "Aichi Women's Empowerment Promotion Leader" and an "Aichi Family-Friendly Company." The company also obtained the "Platinum Kurumin" certification.
Promoting employment for people with disabilities
In hiring people with disabilities, we place great importance on matching each individual's disability characteristics with their job responsibilities. We carefully review the nature of their disability and any necessary accommodations, and then, in collaboration with HR and the assigned workplace, we consider workplaces and tasks that allow them to utilize their strengths and characteristics before assigning them to a position.
Furthermore, to ensure that employees with disabilities can confidently utilize their abilities and thrive in the company for the long term, we have assigned a person in charge of employing people with disabilities. This person acts as a point of contact for consultations between the employee and the workplace, providing support for their retention after joining the company and improving the work environment. We also build a support system in cooperation with the health promotion office, external support organizations, and medical institutions.
Furthermore, we conduct training for employees with disabilities themselves, as well as for their supervisors and workplaces. From three perspectives—"establishing a support system," "employee growth," and "reforming the workplace culture"—we support the success of employees with disabilities and promote the creation of a workplace culture where everyone can work with peace of mind.
| Employment rate of people with disabilities in FY2013 | 2.52% (statutory employment rate 2.5%) |
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Number of people with disabilities employed
Contribution to society
As a member of the local community
AISIN Group, including ADVICS, is working to achieve the SDGs by protecting nature and the environment, nurturing young people, and building communities.
Nature and Environmental Protection
We are conducting various environmental protection activities to contribute to the sustainable development of society.
Tree planting activities at domestic and overseas bases
AISIN Group is engaged in tree-planting activities with the aim of contributing to carbon neutrality and protecting the environment.We are continuing to work on these activities at our bases in various countries, including preventing sand and gravel collapses and greening Mount Fuji in Japan, preventing desertification in Inner Mongolia in China, and preserving mangrove forests in Thailand.
| Number of trees planted in FY2013 | Approximately 192,000 |
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Natural environment conservation activities in the Yahagi River headwaters
AISIN Group benefits greatly from the Yahagi River, which provides water for Plant and daily life. In order to protect the forest at the source of the water, the group concluded a "Forest Adoption Agreement" with Neba Village, Shimoina County, Nagano Prefecture, which is located in the headwaters of the river, in 2004. The group cooperates in the development of walking trails, tree planting, thinning, and other activities, and has received certification for its CO₂ absorption effects. As part of this, the group holds "Forest Creation Activities" in Neba Village, AISIN Group employees and their families participate in environmental education and forest regeneration activities.
Youth Development
We support the healthy development of children who will lead the future.
Providing environmental education for elementary school students
AISIN Group, in collaboration with government agencies and NPOs, implements AISIN Environmental Learning Program for elementary school students. Through hands-on experiences and games, the program aims to raise awareness of the importance of the environment and guide children toward practicing eco-friendly activities in their daily lives.
| Number of participants in 2015 | 1839 people (12 cities, 23 schools) |
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Support for local facilities and schools
At a welfare facility in China, our employees interacted with children and donated toys and daily necessities. At a Japanese language school in the United States, our employees supported classes and donated operating expenses. In Brazil, we donated clothing and children's books to elderly care facilities and child welfare facilities, supporting local communities at our bases in each country.
Programming outreach course for elementary and junior high school students
ADVICS offers programming workshops for local elementary and junior high school students, with employees acting as instructors. Through missions and games that involve controlling robot cars as intended, they provide a fun opportunity to learn about programming.
| Number of participants in 2015 | 355 people (Total number of participants since 2016: 1621) |
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Children's Judo Class
Our Judo holds judo classes for local children, providing opportunities for children to become familiar with sports in a variety of locations, including child welfare facilities, infant homes, child development support and after-school day care centers, and the ANJO Sports Festival for Everyone.
Urban Development
ADVICS continues its activities in a wide range of fields, aiming to create a society where everyone can live safely and securely.
Support for victims of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Fifteen companies within AISIN Group made a donation to support those affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
| Donation amount |
10 million yen |
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Donating vaccines to children in developing countries
We collect plastic bottle caps and donate vaccines to children in developing countries through an NPO.
| Number of vaccine donations in FY2013 | For 190 people |
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Supporting the Aichi Children's Hospice Project
ADVICS supports the activities of the NPO Aichi Children's Hospice Project, which aims to create a safe and secure place for children with life-threatening illnesses or disabilities and their families.
We are expanding our circle of support by setting up "lemonade stands" in employee cafeterias and at company events, selling lemon beverages, and donating the proceeds to the organization.
Contributing to improving safety awareness among local residents
As a member of the automotive industry, ADVICS is working both domestically and internationally to achieve zero traffic fatalities. We contribute to raising traffic safety awareness among local residents by conducting traffic safety patrols and traffic safety classes in the surrounding areas.
Donating food to those in financial difficulty
Through NPOs, we donate disaster preparedness food to individuals and welfare organizations in need, contributing to solving poverty issues and reducing food waste in the local community.
| Number of meals donated in FY2013 | Approximately 5,100 meals |
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Installation of vending machines with donations
Since 2019, we have been donating a portion of the proceeds from our vending machines to the Japanese Red Cross Society. In 2024, the Head Office, Fujioka Branch, and Handa Plant received a letter of appreciation from the President. These donations are used for emergency relief and reconstruction support to save people suffering from disasters, conflicts, illnesses, etc. around the world.
| Number of units installed | 64 units *As of October 1, 2026 |
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