Board Management of Sustainability-Related Risks and Opportunities
First written in FY2023. 1 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 2 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Human capital and generative-AI response added to risk-management scopeAnnual report
「Regarding human capital, we recognize as key risks the securing and retention of talent, the obsolescence of expertise, management suited to diverse working arrangements, and insufficient ability to respond to new technologies such as generative AI. At the same time, we view strengthening expertise in growth areas, enabling diverse talent to thrive, utilizing flexible working arrangements, and fostering a corporate culture that encourages challenges as opportunities that will lead to sustained growth in corporate value.」
For sustainability risk and opportunity management, the company explicitly identifies securing and retaining human capital, the obsolescence of expertise, and insufficient preparedness for generative AI as risks, while positioning stronger expertise and the utilization of diverse talent as opportunities. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Board of Directors monitors, evaluates and analyzes the status of key risks and opportunities. The Management Support Group also leads company-wide, cross-functional risk management efforts.」
Specifically described monitoring by the Board of Directors and company-wide, cross-functional management by the Management Support Group for sustainability-related risks and opportunities. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「Through company-wide efforts led by the Board of Directors, we will conduct risk assessments and implement measures, identify new business opportunities, and contribute to improving sustainability across society.」
For sustainability, the company has for the first time explicitly stated its policy of conducting company-wide risk assessments and implementing measures, led by the Board of Directors, while identifying new business opportunities.