Operational and cost risks associated with environmental issues and climate change response
First written in FY2023. 2 of 4 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 1 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「To prevent health damage caused by chemical substances and the occurrence and spread of environmental pollution, the Group thoroughly manages chemical substances and other materials appropriately and complies with environmental laws and regulations under its voluntary management rules. It also promotes environmental conservation under the Eighth Environmental Voluntary Targets established in fiscal 2026.」
In response to environmental risks, the company progressed to the stage of promoting environmental conservation through the establishment of the Eighth Environmental Voluntary Targets, along with chemical substance management and compliance with laws and regulations. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「To prevent health damage caused by chemical substances and the occurrence and spread of environmental pollution, the Group thoroughly manages chemical substances and other materials appropriately and complies with environmental laws and regulations under its voluntary management rules. It also promotes environmental conservation under the Seventh Environmental Voluntary Targets established in fiscal 2023. In response to climate-related risks, it is advancing initiatives in line with the TCFD recommendations and will work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions toward the 1.5°C target certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in fiscal 2023.」
The company continues to address environmental and climate-related risks through chemical substance management, voluntary environmental targets, its TCFD response, and the 1.5°C target certified by SBTi. - FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「To prevent health damage caused by chemical substances and the occurrence and spread of environmental pollution, the Group thoroughly manages chemical substances and other materials appropriately and complies with environmental laws and regulations under its voluntary management rules. It also promotes environmental conservation under the Seventh Environmental Voluntary Targets established in fiscal 2023. In response to climate-related risks, it is advancing initiatives in line with the TCFD recommendations and will work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions toward the 1.5°C target certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in fiscal 2023.」
The company specified measures to reduce environmental and climate-related risks through chemical substance management, voluntary environmental targets, its TCFD response, and the 1.5°C target certified by SBTi. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「The Group uses various chemical substances for research and development and product manufacturing. If a serious environmental issue were to occur, it could affect operating results and other matters through such consequences as suspension of operations, administrative sanctions, and damage to social credibility. In addition, if costs related to environmental conservation increase due to tighter environmental laws and regulations in the future or additional obligations to reduce environmental impact, this could affect the Group's operating results.」
The company separately identified for the first time as major risks serious environmental issues associated with the use of chemical substances, tighter environmental laws and regulations, and higher costs resulting from obligations to reduce environmental impact.