Business Impacts of Climate Change and Extreme Weather
First written in FY2022. 1 of 2 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
Alsok moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2025).
9 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Japan has also experienced frequent disasters, including torrential rain designated as a severe disaster, as well as extreme weather such as average temperatures reaching the highest levels since observations began. These events are having a significant impact not only on our group but also on business activities and people's daily lives more broadly.」
The impacts of extreme weather on business and society are described more specifically, including frequent torrential rain designated as a severe disaster and average temperatures reaching record highs since observations began. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「In recent years, extreme weather events, including heatwaves, torrential rain and droughts, have occurred frequently around the world. In Japan as well, extreme weather such as torrential rain exceeding 100 mm per hour and heatwaves exceeding 40°C has been observed in various regions, significantly affecting not only our group but also business activities and people's daily lives more broadly.」
The frequent occurrence of extreme weather, including torrential rain exceeding 100 mm per hour and heatwaves exceeding 40°C, is specifically identified, with its impact on business activities and people's daily lives disclosed independently as an environmental risk.