Basic Approach
In recent years, we have seen a rise in natural disasters caused by the increasing severity of climate change, fires resulting from negligence, information security incidents, the COVID-19 pandemic and other events that are threatening people’s livelihoods. All of these events also significantly impact business operations and supply chains. At Alps Logistics, we will ensure comprehensive and ongoing management of diversifying risks with an understanding that thoroughly addressing these issues is more important than ever before. We will also promote risk management by preparing countermeasures to prevent or minimize losses in the event that a risk materializes.
Risk Management System
In July 2023, the Alps Logistics Group established the Risk Management Committee, which is chaired by the president, to facilitate the integrated management of Groupwide risks and establish risk management regulation.
The Risk Management Committee, which is comprised of vice presidents and general managers, is responsible for reinforcing the risk management system. Specifically, the committee supervises risk management activities (identification, analysis, assessment and response), formulates Groupwide risk management policies, and aims to create and manage effective and sustainable organizations and systems.
This committee was established as a separate and strengthened working group of the Sustainability Promotion Committee and will work with the Sustainability Promotion Committee to address any sustainability-related risks identified in the activities of this committee.
BCP Initiatives
Natural Disaster Measures
To ensure quick restoration and continuation of the Alps Logistics Group's business activities in the event of a large-scale natural disaster, we have formulated an “Action Sheet” that outline specific activities from initial response to restoration, and have completed the deployment of stockpiles at all of our sites. In addition, each site conducts annual drills for major earthquakes and fires, etc. In FY2023, a BCP workshop focusing on initial response was held for major sites. The findings from the workshop are reflected in the Action Sheet and BCP Manual, and the PDCA cycle is being implemented. We will continue to implement similar initiatives at each of our sites to further enhance the effectiveness of our BCP.
Safety Management for Expats and Business Travelers
We dispatch many of our employees to our overseas subsidiaries as expats. Living and working in each country entails various risks, such as cultural and language differences, security issues, and natural disasters. We consider it important to address these risks and ensure the safety of our expats and business travelers. We are taking measures to ensure that expats fully understand the culture, laws, and security conditions in the countries and regions where they will be sent, such as providing them with advance training, strengthening the local support system, providing regular security information, and supporting their families so that they can live in peace.
Safety Management during Disasters and Stormy Weather
In recent years, natural disasters such as typhoons and floods caused by sudden heavy rains have become larger in scale. In addition, the possibility of large-scale earthquakes occurring in various regions of Japan is increasing. Under these circumstances, we consider the safety of our employees in the event of a disaster to be an important issue, and we are taking measures to reduce risk by clarifying our standards for operating in the event of a disaster and conducting training sessions and study groups to ensure the safety of our employees and their families.
Management of Information Security Risks
Formulation of Basic Information Security Policy
To provide safe and secure logistics services to our customers, we have positioned the appropriate management of customer and Group information assets as a key management issue. Under the supervision of the vice president in charge of administration, we have dispatched information management supervisors to each of our business sites to ensure thorough information management. To further enhance our efforts, we formulated the Basic Information Security Policy in June 2023, and are working to maintain and improve the level of information security through reinforcement measures and employee education.
Alps Logistics Basic Information Security Policy
1. Information Security Initiatives
Alps Logistics recognizes that information security is one of the most important management and business issues. We have formulated Information Management Regulations, established a system that can promote information security systematically, and are working to appropriately manage information assets.
2. Management of Information Assets
We will take appropriate measures to prevent the leakage, unauthorized access, and falsification of our information assets, and to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
3. Education and Self-Development
With the aim of raising awareness of appropriate information management, we will inform and educate our officers, employees, and others about information security to improve their information security literacy.
4. Accident Prevention and Response
We strive to prevent incidents and accidents related to information security, and in the event of such incidents, we will promptly investigate the causes, minimize the damage, and work towards preventing their recurrence.
5. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
We will comply with all laws, regulations, and social norms applicable to our business activities when formulating our information management standards and regulations and using our information assets.
Reinforcement of Countermeasures
To respond to targeted attacks and other external threats, as well as to prevent information leakage caused by internal wrongdoing, we are enhancing our information security measures.
[Key Measures]
- Implementation of measures to prevent unauthorized intrusion into internal IT systems and prevent spread of damage
- Ongoing implementation of targeted email attack drills
- Revision of internal information security policies
- Continuation of information security education and training