Nippon Seiki Philosophy
Corporate Philosophy
Nippon Seiki Group Philosophy
Our Mission & Values
In keeping with our parent company, Nippon Seiki’s (NS) standards and ethos, UK-NSI aims to operate successfully within the European market as a manufacturing base for driver information systems.
Our Main Purpose is;
- To enable our employees and stakeholders to flourish and prosper.
- To align UK-NSI’s business plan with NS’s overall objectives and targets, whilst operating within the European market.
- To provide a safe, environmentally compliant and ethically managed workplace.
Satisfy Customers
We are responsive to any matters related to our customers and take ownership of problems
Mutual Respect
We respect the individual regardless of their position, or status. We will strive to be professional and courteous in our relationships with others.
Integrity
Our actions are based upon ethical principles and sound judgement. We are honest and show integrity in our working relationships with colleagues, customers and other external contacts.
Communication
We communicate clearly to all involved parties and check for understanding. We communicate and act as a global organisation and share learning.
Commitment
We make commitments with care and we then do what we say we will do. We give our best efforts in all that we do.
Attitude
We are loyal and committed, have a positive outlook and take pride in our work.
Take Responsibility
We conduct our business and affairs in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, in accordance with the company’s ethical standards. We identity risk and opportunity before and during tasks and take timely action where identified.
Quality
Quality is not something we talk about, it is something in everything we do. We follow rules and procedures. We aim to be efficient in all we do and minimise all waste.
Corporate Sustainability
Corporate Social Responsibility
UK-NSI focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility as a fundamental aspect of it’s operations, covering areas such as:
Ethical Governance
Ensuring that all business practices align with ethical standards and legal requirements. This includes transparency in operations and accountability in decision-making.
Sustainability Practices
Implementing environmentally friendly practices to minimise the ecological footprint of the Company. This often involves reducing waste, promoting recycling, and using sustainable resources.
Community Engagement
In addition to the provision of employment opportunities, UK-NSI seeks to contribute to the community in which it operates through support for appropriate community and charitable activities.
Employee Welfare
Fostering a positive work environment that prioritises employee well-being. This includes providing training and development opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair labor practices.
Stakeholder Communication
Maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders, employees and the community to ensure that their voices are heard and considered in decision-making processes. Ensuring that our business operations do not impact adversely on the local community or the environment.
Compliance with Regulations
Adhering to laws and regulations that govern corporate behaviour.
Economic
UK-NSI records all business transactions accurately, prudently and transparently in compliance with accounting policies as detailed in the annual report and accounts, and in accordance with best practice.
Strong systems of internal control are an essential aspect of UK-NSI structure and serve to ensure that it is managed effectively and that reported results are accurate.
Systems are in place to monitor and report to the board of UK-NSI the effectiveness of internal controls and the ongoing risk management process for identifying, evaluating and managing significant business risk.
Corporate Governance
Equal Opportunity Employer
UK-NSI has an Equal Opportunities policy that aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
We also ensure that employees are not disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Selection criteria and procedures will be frequently reviewed to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. All employees will be given equal opportunity and, where appropriate, training, to progress within the company.
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
We are committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking. UK-NSI requires all suppliers to our business to comply not only with the law, but also to commit to UK-NSI ‘social responsibility’ requirements, as set out in our Corporate Social Responsibility Manual. This agreement is a wide ranging document aimed at ensuring all people involved in the supply chain supporting UK-NSI are treated humanely and fairly and that as a minimum national standards of working hours, remuneration, health and safety and environmental standards are met.
Our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is available here.
Gender Pay Gap Reporting
From April 2017, all UK companies who employ more than 250 people are required to report their gender pay gap figures. Please see links to the following reports; April 2020, April 2021, April 2022, April 2023 and April 2024.
UK-NSI Tax Strategy
UK-NSI Co. Ltd are making our tax strategy available so that we fulfill our responsibility under Schedule 19 of the Finance Act 2016. The UK-NSI Tax Strategy can be found here.
Raising Concerns
We are committed to the highest standards of behaviour, quality, honesty, openness and accountability. If you feel the need to report any alleged wrongdoing or malpractice, you can contact us in a number of ways. When doing so, you should provide full details and, where possible, any supporting evidence.
You can contact the company in the following ways:
In writing to: Human Resources Department, UK-NSI Co. Ltd, Merse Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HL
Or via email: [email protected]
If you are an employee of UK-NSI please raise the matter with your direct Manager, or a member of the Management team, or Human Resources Department.
All communications will be treated in confidence and be investigated appropriately. If it is wished matters can be raised with another senior member of the company, if it is considered appropriate.
Regardless of the above assurance, we understand that you may still want to raise a concern in confidence under this policy. If you ask us to protect your identity by keeping your confidence, we will not disclose it without your consent. But you should remember that if you do not tell us who you are, it will be much more difficult for us to investigate your concern or to give you feedback.
Environmental
Care for the Environment is at the heart of everything UK NSI does. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint by adopting eco-friendly practices, conserving natural resources, and minimizing waste. Through innovation and responsible business decisions, we strive to create a more sustainable future for our planet and future generations.
Through our continued implementation of the ISO 14001 management system, we strive to integrate care for the Environment and Environmental best practice into all of our business activities. While we are proud of the huge advancements that we have made in this area we believe as a company that we can always continue to improve and further reduce our environmental impact.
We endeavour to analyse and record carbon outputs at every stage of our manufacturing processes to better identify improvement opportunities and to develop Life Cycle Carbon Footprints for our products.
By continuing to employ the most up-to-date manufacturing processes available we are able to increase the efficiency of our processes, eliminating waste before it is ever produced.”
Carbon Footprint Report
The most significant environmental aspects of the company at the Redditch site are the following:
- Carbon Footprint – Energy-Electricity Use
- Carbon Footprint – Transport (In/Out)
- Carbon Footprint – Energy-Gas Use
UK-NSI maintains a verified carbon footprint.
Health & Safety
At UK-NSI we see our people as the most important resources that we possess, and so we see caring for their well-being as paramount. To achieve this with we have an integrated Health and Safety management system that inputs into all our processes, spanning from our newest employees to our most senior directors.
Our dedicated team of Health and Safety professionals help us to work towards the continual improvement of our activities, making them safer, more efficient and more consistent. We use a range of industry leading machinery, digital solutions and data driven approaches to support our Health and Safety activities, ensuring that we identify opportunities for improvement as early as possible and allowing us to remain at the forefront of Health and Safety best practice.
We strive to foster a culture of Health and Safety and safety excellence where our employees feel confident to bring forward any suggestions they may have, this allows us to be responsive to the needs of the work force and to adopt practical, people driven solutions to the challenges posed by a constantly developing business landscape.
To ensure that we continue to meet the highest standards we implement a rigorous audit schedule, utilising trained and experienced Internal Auditors and expert External Auditors to give us constant feedback. We then confirm the effectiveness of this through our ongoing certification to ISO 45001.
Training & Development
Investing in our people and future
Our workforce is our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in training development, coaching, and skills to ensure that team members possess the necessary knowledge and behaviours that align with the company’s values and objectives.
On the job training, off line training, professional, legal and regulatory training is provided to all employees, and comprehensive records are maintained for all training completed. Future training needs for each employee are identified as part of the process.
We have Team Leader and Manager programs delivered through an accredited provider.
We also have an offline training facility for Manufacturing specific training where all relevant information for each team member takes place.
We also have a certified in house IPC trainer delivering a training program which gives training on the industry standard for electronic assembly, which defines acceptance and defect criteria. As a member it allows us to have access to resources to keep team members up to speed with the latest innovations, thus keeping the team up to date with the leading edge of requirements.
We encourage a team environment where all departments work alongside each other to ensure a quality product is produced right first time. Team members are deeply involved within this process, often taking their ideas and implementing them into the areas.