Building a Sustainable Society around the SDGs and Five Smiles
First written in FY2021. 4 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 6 of 37 companies on the "Worse" side.
21 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「To achieve both economic and social value, the company selected the material issues to be addressed as a priority (“contributing to healthy and prosperous diets,” “the advancement and development of diverse human resources,” “developing and supporting future generations,” “sustainable procurement,” “responding to climate change,” “conserving biodiversity,” and “promoting a circular economy”).」
The company developed the SDGs and five smiles concept into the selection of 7 material issues and specific initiatives under the medium-term plan. - 2026-05-15ReframedFinancial results presentation
「Following a review of materiality, we are implementing specific measures with resource circulation, the supply chain, climate change and human capital as four priority areas.」
The company has shifted its sustainability framework from the previous structure centered on five types of smiles to a materiality framework focused on four priority areas. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「① Continuity and Succession The company will continue the basic policies of the previous 3-year medium-term management plan and resolve outstanding issues. (Creating new food cultures and lifestyles, deepening overseas operations, strengthening the management platform, and addressing social and environmental issues) ② Transformation and Evolution (Expansion into new business areas, expansion of overseas regions, growth investment and enhanced earnings power, and sustainability management)」
The sustainability policy based on the SDGs and five smiles was developed into “sustainability management,” an independent strategic concept in the new medium-term plan. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Toyo Suisan Group believes that realizing the five smiles (for customers, society, future generations, the planet and employees) through its food businesses and contributing to the SDGs are essential to achieving sustainable growth for the Group and a sustainable society.」
The company expanded the five smiles and the SDGs into initiatives covering sustainability governance, reduction of environmental impact, human resources development, diversity and environmental targets. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「While preparing for heightened risks surrounding its businesses, the company will maintain a strong focus on the SDGs. To be a company that contributes to solving social issues through food, it will enter new business areas, address key social and environmental issues based on global standards, promote corporate development and contribute to building a sustainable society as a member of society.」
The company expanded its commitment to the SDGs and five smiles into the basic policies of the new medium-term plan, including new business areas, social and environmental issues addressed according to global standards, and medium- to long-term targets. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「While preparing for a severe and highly uncertain external environment, the Group will maintain a strong focus on the SDGs. To become a corporate group that is trusted and valued more highly by customers and society, particularly for safety and security, every employee will take a leading role in creating a new food culture that enhances economic, social and environmental value. The Group will promote its development, the realization of five smiles (for customers, society, future generations, the planet and employees), and its contribution to building a sustainable society as a member of society.」
The company has clearly stated for the first time, as a premise for its management strategy, its approach to building a sustainable society by integrating the SDGs with economic, social and environmental value and the five smiles.