Supply Chain Management
Basic Approach
The Bandai Namco Group has business sites around the world and engages in business while exchanging goods and services with a variety of stakeholders. It is our mission as a company to minimize environmental impacts and adverse effects on society in our value chain and to help create a better world. As a manufacturer and seller of toys, games, and other products, we are focusing on identifying and addressing environmental and social issues that may arise in regard to our suppliers.
As part of these efforts, we have established the Bandai Namco Group Code of Conduct and the Bandai Namco Group Supplier Guidelines, which serve as a guide for implementing the Code, and share these with our business partners, including our suppliers. The Code and the Guidelines outline the requirements that we expect all Group executives and employees, as well as our business partners, to abide by, and include compliance with laws and regulations and respect for human rights.
In recent years, we have been working to better understand the big picture of the value chain of our core businesses to ensure compliance with the CSRD*, the EU’s sustainability disclosure regulation. We hope that clearly laying out how the Bandai Namco Group is involved with society and the environment will lead to more effective initiatives.
*Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: The CSRD requires large companies and publicly traded companies operating in the EU to disclose sustainability information. Companies are required to disclose what kind of impact they have on whom in terms of sustainability, and how they are affected by it.
Supply Chains of Our Core Businesses
Supply Chain of the Digital Business
Supply Chain of the Toy and Hobby Business
Sharing Our Code of Conduct with Suppliers
In April 2025, the Bandai Namco Group established the Bandai Namco Group Code of Conduct containing the principles of conduct that all executives and employees, as well as our business partners, are required to abide by. We are sharing the contents of the Code with our business partners, while also formulating and promoting awareness of the Bandai Namco Group Supplier Guidelines, which serve as a guide for implementing the Code.
Bandai Namco Group Code of Conduct
Our aim is to continue creating a future where people and societies are connected by dreams, fun, and inspiration in accordance with Bandai Namco’s Purpose, “Fun for All into the Future,” while respecting the fundamental human rights of all individuals. In order to achieve this, we have established this Code of Conduct as the foundation for our future actions.
| Compliance with Laws and Social Norms |
We adhere to all laws and social norms with a high sense of ethics. Recognizing the unique cultures, customs, and rules of each country and region, we respect differences. As a "good corporate citizen," we contribute to cultural development through our business activities and strive to realize a rich, bright, and healthy life for all. |
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| Fostering a Culture of Respect |
We uphold human rights and promote mutual respect among all individuals involved with Bandai Namco Group. This means creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity, respect, and open communication. |
| Harmony with Nature |
We recognize that safeguarding the environment is essential for a sustainable future for both society and businesses. We are dedicated to collaborating with our stakeholders to achieve a harmonious balance between our operations and the natural world. |
| Compliance with Fair and Equitable Transactions |
We conduct our business on the principles of free competition and fairness. By engaging in transparent and equitable transactions, we build mutual trust and understanding with our business partners. |
| Safe & Responsible Products |
Our top priority is the safety and satisfaction of our customers. We partner with ethical suppliers to ensure that our products and services meet the highest standards of quality and responsibility. |
| Intellectual Property for Social Good |
Our intellectual property, including beloved characters and franchises, is a valuable asset. We're dedicated to protecting and using it in a way that promotes sustainable growth, social good, and innovation in the entertainment industry and beyond. |
| Proper Disclosure of Information |
We communicate with society and ensure management transparency by disclosing appropriate and reliable corporate information to all stakeholders in a timely and fair manner, without concealment. |
| Proper Management and Protection of Information and Assets |
When using company assets, we distinguish between public and private use and ensure proper utilization. We fully understand the importance of customer information, personal information, and confidential information obtained through business activities, and we take measures to prevent information leakage and protect privacy. Additionally, we manage and safeguard these assets appropriately to ensure swift business recovery in the event of an emergency. |
Initiatives for Responsible Procurement
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| Bandai Co., Ltd. and Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. |
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| Bandai Shenzhen Co., Ltd. |
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| Bandai Namco Amusement Inc. |
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*1Audits are conducted based on the Bandai COC Declaration, which declares compliance with standards related to forced labor, child labor, working hours, wages and benefits, disciplinary action, discrimination, etc., and based on the proprietary BFA Manual.
*2A uniform standard established by the International Council of the Toy Industries (ICTI) for toy manufacturers. It includes prohibitions on forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor in audit items.
