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Introduction of Corporate Social Responsibilities
Introduction of Corporate Social Responsibilities
Introduction of Corporate Social Responsibilities
Corporate
social
responsibility -
CSR,
also
called corporate
conscience, corporate
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Human Rights
The respect for human rights is an extension of Honda philosophy of Respect for the
Individual. As part of Honda effort to conduct business in an ethical manner, Honda will not
engage in business practices or activities that compromise fundamental human rights.
3. Working Conditions
Honda is committed to ensuring that the individuals building our products and components and
providing services to our company are afforded responsible working conditions, and are treated
with dignity and respect.
1. ChildLabour
We shall not hire children who do not reach the legal age for work in each country and
region.
2. ForcedLabor
No form of human trafficking, forced, bonded or compulsory labor shall be used.
3. Compensation and Working Hours
Wages, including overtime and benefits, shall comply with local law, including those relating to
minimum wages, overtime hours and legally mandated benefits. Working hours shall comply
with applicable local laws.
customers, suppliers, business partners and dealers. To maintain a high degree of trust with all
stakeholders, it is therefore a core responsibility of all Honda associates to conduct business in an
open, honest and ethical manner, and to follow the companys code of ethics in all their business
practices. This includes upholding all laws in the places where we do business.
PREVENTION
OF
CORRUPTION
We shall establish transparent and fair relationships with government entities and public officials.
All political contributions and donations shall comply with each countrys and regions laws.
5. Environmental Stewardship
Our companys approach to the environment is reflected in the Honda Environmental Statement:
As a responsible member of society whose task lies in the preservation of the global
environment, the company will make every effort to contribute to human health and the
preservation of the global environment in each phase of its corporate activity. Only in this way
will we be able to count on a successful future not only for our company, but also for the entire
world.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Based on the Honda Environmental Statement, we shall pursue our daily business interest under
the following principles:
We will make efforts to recycle materials and conserve resources and energy at every stage of
our products life cyclefrom research, design, production and sales to services and disposal.
We will make every effort to minimize and find appropriate methods to dispose of waste and
contaminants that are produced through the use of our products, and in every stage of the life
cycle of these products.
As both a member of the company and of society, each associate will focus on the importance of
making efforts to preserve human health and the global environment, and will do their part to
ensure that the company as a whole acts responsibly.
We will consider the influence that our corporate activities have on the local environment and
society, and endeavor to improve the social standing of the company.
Honda shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in all jurisdictions in
which we operate.
7. Community Involvement
Beyond creating jobs at the facilities we establish in communities throughout North America, we
recognize the responsibility to act responsibly and constructively as a member of these
communities. Through a broad range of community initiatives, charitable giving, foundation
grants, and volunteerism, Honda seeks to create value for society and bring joy to peoples lives.
We are proud of the many partnerships we have established with non-profit organizations that
share our value of community involvement.
8. Commitment to Principles
In adhering to the above principles, Honda seeks to communicate its commitment to its
customers, associates, suppliers, dealers and other business partners, and to the communities in
which we live and work. Further, we expect that any party conducting business with Honda will
embrace and uphold these principles to the best of their ability.
As part of continuous efforts to spark interest, create awareness and educate the young the team
at Honda hosted children at the recent KL International Motor Show event to teach them about
the benefits of innovation and the technology behind hybrid vehicles.
To brighten up the lives of underprivileged children, Honda created an opportunity for them to
visit KidZania, a place where they could play in a fun environment and inspire them to believe in
the power of their own dreams.
Honda Dreams Fund Announcement
When Honda Dreams Fund (HDF) was introduced in January 2007, Honda Malaysia made a
five-year commitment to this unique scholarship. December 2011 marked the end of its five-year
commitment and Honda Dreams Fund will be making way for Honda Malaysia's new, more
holistic Corporate Social Responsibility direction.
Although Honda Dreams Fund has ended its run, Honda Malaysia will continue to support the
scholars under this bursary until the full completion of their studies, some of whom are expected
to graduate only in 2016.
Honda Dreams Fund was conceived with the aim of providing full and non-binding scholarships
for underprivileged but determined youths who have a dream but not the financial means to
achieve it. These youths were dared to dream and challenged to hold on to their dream regardless
of their situation. Honda Malaysia, in partnership with United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) awarded the HDF scholarship to 100 scholars between year 2007 to 2011. These HDF
scholars were selected from amongst the truly deserving youths identified via road tours to
villages, rural areas and schools throughout Malaysia.
Honda Malaysia and UNDP works with an independent advisory panel comprising members
from various organisations, which are the All Women's Action Society (AWAM) and Malaysian
Youth Council (MYC) in the evaluation and selection process. UNDP manages the process of
selection to ensure unbiased award of the scholarship. During the 5-year commitment, HDF has
inspired and impacted Malaysian society as a whole by changing the lives of these scholars and
those of their families through education.
A total of 22 scholars have graduated and gone on to forge a new dream in life. Honda Malaysia
is glad to have been able to provide a platform for these special 100 scholars to achieve their
dreams. Their life has been transformed through this scholarship opportunity. We are proud to
have journeyed with the 100 scholars in pursuing their dreams through education.
Honda Malaysia is committed with our philanthropic efforts to contribute to the Malaysian
society in various ways. Going forward, Honda will continue to be true to the power of dreams
and the new Corporate Social Responsibility will be more encompassing in realizing a better life
and supporting the weak in society as Honda continues to seek to be a company that society
wants it to exist. We will be announcing the future CSR direction soon.
sunlight leaks into the factory from a solar-smart roof. The glow is undoubtedly cosy during nonproduction hours when an automatic timer turns off the high bay lights to conserve energy.
The EMS committee explains that much of the environmental-friendly systems in place now are
voluntary initiatives by local associates to strive towards a greener plant. Syahril M. Azmi, the
appointed Environmental Management Representative, says, The EMP goal is to reduce CO2
emissions by 10 per cent from the previous year. Given the increasing scale of our production,
minimising the greenhouse effects becomes an uphill challenge, although it presents us with an
opportunity to lead a lot of breakthroughs on energy and waste management.
The paint that goes to waste automatically flows into the Waste Water Treatment Centre located
within the plant and is transformed into harmless dry sludge before it is sent to the landfill. The
extracted water is then distilled and re-used within the plant.
By 2008, the Inverter System had reduced CO2 by 35 per cent and its energy saving
achievements was a key motivator to expand the use of the Inverter System in 60 per cent of the
plant in 2009.
A coordinating EMP committee member, Mohd Firdauzaman, explains that the effective results
from the initial groundwork spurred the rapid transition towards a plant that produces at a more
sustainable capacity.
"In March 2009, we decided to replace all 400w Mercury Vapor high bay bulbs with Metal
Halide ones which consumes power at a lower 250w capacity.
These lights will go off during non production hours, and solar light from the roof aided by
newly installed energy saving corridor light is used on the walkway.
Energy is further conserved by replacing all petrol-fuelled forklifts to battery-operated ones. The
combination of all these implementation effectively reduces more than 50,000kg CO2 in a year,"
says Mohd Firdauzaman.
"The bacteria that speeds up the decomposition also removes bad odour in the process. This
results in a clean, high quality alternative fertilizer that is used for gardening around the factory.
We see this as an effective cure to the excess odour and waste, and phases out using chemical
fertilizers," he adds.
After many years of segregating recyclable by-products in an open space within the plant, a
recycling centre complete with a rain harvesting system was also set up in 2009 to properly
manage the huge load of manufacturing by-products like metal cases, metal chips, paper, plastic,
polyfoam and wooden pellets discarded daily.
Firdauzaman says, "It is really a great opportunity for us to strive towards a zero-waste-tolandfill target. Up to 10 tonnes of this waste is collected per day in our Recycle Centre. This
includes metal chips laced with oil discarded from the CVJ department. We try to release nothing
harmful to the environment so we have created oil trenches around the recycling centre that will
filter and prevent the toxic grease from leaking to the drain."
"The recycling centre's roof also captures rainwater which is then used to clean the building
daily. This is an expansion of the same philosophy that guides the newly established Waste Water
Treatment Centre," he continues.
To optimise domestic water usage, an irrigation system is built around the plant to divert all
water wastage to be distilled at the water treatment centre. The treated water is sampled and
approved by the DOE, and its quality is reflected by the health of Koi fishes breeding in the
holding tank.
The treated water is then rerouted to various areas in the plant to be used for flushing toilets and
watering the green landscape in more than half the plant.
Right beside it is the Thinner Recycling Centre, set up to minimise wastage from the Paint
Department and optimise manufacturing efficiency. Unused thinner is filtered and distilled,
making it good to be re-used again for cleaning the equipments within the department.
Underlining the waste and carbon reduction is a permanent mission to clean up the air by
monitoring all harmful gases that could be released from the assembly line. No longer will the
stereotypical image of industrial pollution be conjured up when you think of car manufacturing.
From the Assembly Frame department, carbon monoxide from testing engine exhausts is filtered
during the exhaust ducting and firing exhaust process before it is expelled as harmless gas into
the air. Emissions from the CVJ department will also contribute to greenhouse effects if not
responsibly managed.
"Just a year ago, the indoor air in the department is congested and the filthy mist blurs our vision.
Installing an Oil and Mist Collector became a crucial step as we not only want a clean factory but
we need cleaner air. We are glad that our associates are now breathing in cleaner air," Syahril
explains.
"To comply with the standards of Malaysia's Department of Environment (DOE), all the
unfriendly toxic is collected from the CVJ department into the new machine, which will filter
and expel the processed oil and mist as clean air.
Air sampling data is monitored and this is reported back to the DOE every six months. At Honda,
we value living in harmony with our surroundings and we hope to fully realise our dream of
being a company that society wants to exist by 2010," he adds.
There is no question that the energy conserving activities, waste management and carbon
reduction plans would have been further expanded when we meet with him again by then. With a
common mission embraced by Honda associates around the world, Honda Malaysia is guided by
the environmental compass in the right direction.
Honda helps improve vehicle safety testing for the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research
(MIROS).
Road safety has always been at the heart of Hondas vision of a safer world, with zero road
collision. Hence why Honda is dedicated in identifying and implementing safety improvements
for everyone on the road.
This is now exhibited through the introduction and sponsorship of the MIROS PC3 Drive Track
Roof Cover and the Soaking Room two areas of improvements in making vehicle safety testing
better. With these improvements in place, MIROS PC3 will be able to operate effectively without
the hindrance of weather-related issues. Making vehicle safety testing more accurate and thus
improving road safety for everyone.
at different locations around Melaka such as Durian Tunggal, Melaka Tengah, Masjid Tanah,
Alor Gajah and Merlimau.
Over a span of one week, a donation box was set up at Honda Melaka canteen and at the exit
gates to encourage employees to join this worthy cause. During that period, we had managed to
raise around RM710 and after combining it with other companies, a whopping total of RM10,
000. Representatives from Honda and other companies also had the opportunity to visit these
homes during the visitation period and help out the during donation drive.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all associates at Honda Melaka for donating
generously to this cause. We hope to raise more money for the community and people of Melaka
in the coming events. Below are some pictures from the drive.
and supporting the weak in society as Honda continues to seek to be a company that society
wants it to exist. We will be announcing the future CSR direction soon
Achievement
Honda's Awards
2015
ASEAN Car of the Year 2015 (Malaysia) - Executive Car of the Year - Honda Accord
ASEAN Car of the Year 2015 (Malaysia) - Premium MPV of the Year - Honda Odyssey
ASEAN Car of the Year 2015 (Malaysia) - Crossover of the Year - Honda HR-V
New Straits Times / Maybank Car of the Year 2015 Awards Peoples Choice Award Honda HRV
New Straits Times / Maybank Car of the Year 2015 Awards Compact SUV of the Year Honda
HR-V
2015 Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Awards - Debut Car of the Year - City
Autoworld Car of the Year Awards 2014 - Best Sub-Compact Passenger Car (Hatch) - Jazz
Autoworld Car of the Year Awards 2014 - Best Sub-Compact Passenger Car (Sedan) - City