Advancing ESG Management
First written in FY2022. 3 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
32 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「FY2025 (estimate): 39% reduction in CO2 emissions (versus FY2013); energy conversion operations began at the Nitta site (December).」
Regarding the Sustainability Committee's initiatives, the company disclosed a 39% reduction in CO2 emissions in FY2025 and the start of energy conversion operations at the Nitta site. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Sustainability Committee currently has 5 working groups, which are promoting these initiatives. The objectives and activities of each working group are as follows.」
The company has established 5 working groups under the Sustainability Committee, creating a structure to manage targets and results for carbon neutrality, business continuity planning, diversity and work-style reform, procurement reform and green products. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As interest in environmentally responsible manufacturing has grown in the apparel industry, the company is advancing the development and manufacture of recycled and biodegradable materials in addition to developing its business model using its proprietary “Viscotecs®” to manufacture differentiated products in small lots, with short lead times and no inventory.」
The company continues its initiatives involving environmentally friendly products and inventory-free manufacturing. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「We have established a Sustainability Committee to promote sustainability management across the Group and to achieve both a “sustainable society” and “sustainable growth of the Seiren Group” through our business activities. The Representative Director and President serves as committee chair. Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the committee determines policies related to sustainability for the Seiren Group, formulates overall plans, monitors progress and evaluates achievement.」
The company has progressed from announcing its ESG management policy to establishing a structure for implementation and oversight by the Sustainability Committee, working groups and the ESG Promotion Department. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「Initiatives for ESG management: The Company recognizes that efforts to protect the global environment and realize a sustainable circular society are important management issues for companies. It is working to reduce costs and energy consumption and develop environmentally friendly products, thereby eliminating loss and waste, promoting recycling and reducing environmental impact. In addition, it is establishing and promoting corporate governance and internal control systems based on the Companies Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, enhancing the transparency of corporate governance and activities, and promoting ESG management that earns the strong trust of stakeholders.」
The Company first explicitly presented ESG management as an important management issue integrating environmental protection, energy conservation, environmentally friendly products, corporate governance, internal controls and transparency.