Participation in Initiatives

The Anritsu Group actively participates in various initiatives to realize a sustainable society.

UN Global Compact

In March 2006, Anritsu Corporation endorsed and announced its participation in the UN Global Compact's ten principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. The Anritsu Group promotes these principles by linking them to the Group's overall sustainability activities. Please see "Supporter of the UN Global Compact" for information on our major initiatives in these four areas.

CDP

CDP is an international non-profit initiative for corporations, cities, and governments to disclose environmental information such as greenhouse gas emissions, water resource management, and forest conservation. Anritsu has been responding to the Climate Change Questionnaire every year since 2012. Anritsu was selected for the first time as an "A List Company" - the highest rating - for the FY2024 Climate Change Survey.

Science Based Targets (SBT)

SBT is an initiative that encourages companies to set science-based reduction targets with the goal of limiting the increase in global average temperature due to climate change to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels. Anritsu has updated its Scope 1 + 2 greenhouse gas reduction target for 2024 to a 1.5°C target, which has been approved.

Race To Zero

Race To Zero is an international campaign led by the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change). It urges companies, municipalities, investors, universities, and others around the world to pledge to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 and to take concrete actions to achieve this goal. In December 2022, Anritsu made a carbon neutral declaration and joined the Race To Zero campaign, to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its business activities by 2050.

Japan Climate Initiative (JCI)

Established in 2018 to strengthen the dissemination of information and exchange of views among companies, local governments, NGOs, and others actively working to combat climate change. Anritsu expresses its support for JCI's opinions and recommendations to the government.

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

TCFD is an international initiative established in 2015 by the G20 Financial Stability Board (FSB) to promote corporate disclosure of the financial impacts of climate change risks and opportunities. Anritsu announced its endorsement of the TCFD initiative on June 30, 2021 and is disclosing information in compliance with its recommendations.

Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

TNFD is an international organization established in 2021 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and others to clarify the impact of corporate activities on nature through information disclosure and to promote the flow of funds for a better society and environment. In May 2025, Anritsu endorsed the principles of the TNFD and registered as a "TNFD Adopter" to advance the disclosure of information based on its recommendations.

30by30 Alliance

The 30by30 Alliance is an industry-government-private sector collaboration aimed at achieving the goal of conserving at least 30% of the land and sea as healthy ecosystems by 2030, as set forth in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Anritsu joined this alliance in March 2025 to promote initiatives for biodiversity conservation.

Communications and Information Network Association of Japan (CIAJ)

Organization that aims to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by utilizing various types of knowledge related to information and communication networks. Anritsu is a member of the Environment Committee.

Tanzawa-Oyama Nature Restoration Committee

Anritsu joined the Tanzawa-Oyama Nature Restoration Committee in 2022 in order to contribute to the conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity of Mt. Oyama, which can be seen from the company's headquarters in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as to contribute to the protection of water resources. Anritsu Group employees have volunteered to take part in the tree-planting event “Corridor (Green Corridor) from Mt.Oyama” organized by the Committee and the Tanzawa Nature Conservation Society.

Business for Marriage Equality (BME)

BME is a campaign to make companies that support marriage equality (legalization of same-sex marriage) more visible. Anritsu endorsed Business for Marriage Equality (BME) in December 2023.

My Human Rights Declaration

"My Human Rights Declaration" is a project promoted by the Ministry of Justice, in which companies, organizations, and individuals declare that they will take actions that respect human rights, aiming to realize a society in which everyone respects each other's human rights. In July 2024, the Anritsu Group endorsed My Human Rights Declaration.

EcoVadis

EcoVadis is a private rating agency that evaluates the sustainability performance of companies in terms of environmental and social responsibility. The Anritsu Group is registered on the EcoVadis platform and is undergoing an assessment of its sustainability performance.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)

RBA is the world's largest industry association promoting responsible corporate behavior in global supply chains. Tohoku Anritsu Co., Ltd., the Anritsu Group's main plant, regularly underwent Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audits by a third-party organization accredited by the RBA.

Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex)

Sedex is an international NPO that promotes ethical business practices and responsible supply chain activities. Anritsu Group plants in Japan, China, and Thailand that manufacture PQA products underwent SMETA audits from 2023 to 2024, and were found to be in compliance with international standards in the areas of labor standards, occupational health and safety, environment, and corporate ethics.