Advancing Sustainability Management and ESG
First written in FY2021. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2017: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
57 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company will define materiality (key issues) for each ESG theme—environment, society and governance—present specific measures, and work to achieve sustainable growth and enhance corporate value.」
The company explicitly presented sustainability management as a framework covering materiality, specific measures, risk management, and metrics and targets for each of environment, society and governance. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group will promote sustainability management that achieves both increased corporate value and the resolution of social issues through business activities, contributions to local communities and other initiatives, while recognising the duties and roles it should fulfil for social development.」
The company has incorporated sustainability management into its key management issues to be addressed, as an issue that advances both increased corporate value and the resolution of social issues. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「To achieve sustainable growth in corporate value, the company will promote sustainability management, implement ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives in response to various social issues, and return the benefits to stakeholders.」
For the first time, the company explicitly stated sustainability management, including the implementation of ESG initiatives and returns to stakeholders, as a basic corporate policy aimed at sustainably increasing corporate value.