1.	Environmentally friendly raw materials procurement (1) We procure woodchips, lumber and pulp from forests under sustainable forest management.* (2) We use and deal with no illegally logged lumber and we support the eradication of illegal logging. (3) We make active use of recycled materials to help build a recycling-oriented society. (4) We make appropriate procurement of chemical substances in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. (5) We build traceability systems to ensure the above policies are practiced throughout the supply chain.
	2.	Socially aware raw materials procurement (1)We pursue fair deals with suppliers on equal terms. (2)We ensure that the entire supply chain has appropriate human rights and labor practices.
	3.	Promotion of dialogues with stakeholders (1) We engage in dialogues with stakeholders to improve the quality of our raw materials procurement in constant consideration of the environment and society. (2) We proactively disclose information so that our initiatives are better known.
		*Sustainable forest management: Forestry management that not only considers economic rationality, but also environmental and social sustainability. The Nippon Paper Group defines sustainable forest management as follows:  1) Biological diversity is conserved.  2) The productivity and soundness of the green ecosystem is maintained.  3) Soil and water resources are conserved.  4) Diverse social needs are satisfied.