Joins JAC, a Global Consortium Conducting CSR Audits of ICT Suppliers
KDDI Corporation
Tokyo, May 9, 2025―KDDI announced its official membership in the Joint Alliance for CSR (hereinafter "JAC") on May 2, 2025. JAC is a global consortium that conducts CSR audits of ICT suppliers.
JAC is an auditing organization committed to verifying, evaluating, and promoting CSR initiatives among companies within the telecommunications supply chain.
Through this membership, KDDI will be able to identify and gain deeper insight into key issues and initiatives related to human rights, climate change, and other relevant topics throughout its supply chain. The partnership will also enable KDDI to promote due diligence in the global supply chain by sharing best practices with fellow JAC member companies.
KDDI remains committed to ensuring a safe and reliable supply chain. By collaborating closely with suppliers and relevant stakeholders, the company will continue contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
■Supply Chain Initiatives throughout the KDDI Group
In 2023, the KDDI Group established the KDDI Group Sustainable and Responsible Procurement Policy (101KB) to improve risk assessment and management across all domestic and international partners.
■JAC Member Companies
- As of May 2025, JAC is composed of 31 telecommunications operators (in alphabetical order):
2degrees, A1 Telekom Austria, Airtel Group (Airtel Africa and Airtel India), AT&T, Bell Canada Enterprises, Bouygues Telecom, BT Group, Deutsche Telekom, Elisa, KDDI, KPN, Liberty Global, MTN, NTT, Nuuday, Odido, Orange, Proximus, Singtel, Spark, Swisscom, TDC NET, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, Telenor, Telia Company, Telstra, Telus, United Group, Verizon, and Vodafone
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