Establishing a Framework to Promote Environmental Initiatives, SDGs and ESG
First written in FY2022-Q1. 2 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
Asahi Yukizai moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 1 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2025, with the aim of further enhancing sustainability promotion activities, we reviewed the framework and established and amended related rules following discussions by the former Sustainability Promotion Committee and the Board of Directors. We transitioned to the new framework in October 2025.」
In October 2025, the company transitioned from the former Sustainability Promotion Committee to a new framework centred on the Sustainability Management Committee. The framework includes participation by the COO, CFO and others, with the Board of Directors receiving reports at least once a year. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2025, we newly established the Sustainability Management Promotion Office to strengthen the promotion of sustainability management, and are reviewing the processes for identifying, assessing and managing sustainability-related risks and opportunities.」
In addition to the committee structure directly under the Board of Directors, the company established a specialised department in April 2025 and is reviewing the management of sustainability-related risks and opportunities and the identification of material issues. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「We recognise proactively and actively addressing sustainability-related issues as an important management priority. Accordingly, as shown below, we have established a Sustainability Promotion Committee directly under the Board of Directors, chaired by the President and Representative Executive Officer. The committee meets at least once every six months and monitors progress, with participation from the President and Representative Executive Officer, executive officers responsible for business divisions and headquarters, and full-time Audit and Supervisory Committee members. The Board of Directors will receive reports from the Sustainability Promotion Committee at least once a year and will monitor and supervise its activities.」
The company developed its sustainability promotion framework from its previous environmental and SDGs policy into a system featuring a committee directly under the Board of Directors, activities every six months and annual reporting to the Board. - FY2022-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Toward 2030, our group has formulated a new medium-term management plan, GNT (Great Niche Top) 2025, covering the fiscal year ending March 2026 as its final year. The plan focuses on selective concentration, human resources development, digitalisation and environmental initiatives, with the aim of transforming the Group into a “Great Niche Top Company.” We will also establish the necessary frameworks for the SDGs, ESG and digitalisation, define the issues and targets for each, and promote action plans.」
The company positioned environmental initiatives as a key measure under GNT2025, established the necessary frameworks for the SDGs and ESG, and outlined for the first time its policy of defining issues, targets and action plans and promoting them.