Group-Wide Internal Control and Risk Management Framework
First written in FY2016. 14 of 16 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-10-16.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fiscal year ended March 2026, 29 departments were audited by 4 auditors.」
As part of internal audit operations, 29 departments were audited by 4 auditors. The Group Internal Control Council also met 2 times a year, advancing reviews and strengthening of internal controls, including at overseas subsidiaries. - 2026-05-28AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「During the fiscal year, the Company promoted the review and strengthening of internal controls, including at overseas subsidiaries; monitoring of initiatives relating to ISO standards; improved management productivity; responses to corporate governance and the security clearance system; and stronger operations in administrative divisions.」
The Company specified the Group-wide scope of its operations, including reviewing and strengthening internal controls at overseas subsidiaries and responding to the security clearance system. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「① Use generative AI to identify risk events affecting the Group and, based on these, formulate risk scenarios, defined as the content of what would occur if a risk event materialised. ② Measure and evaluate the impact of the risks on the Group based on the risk scenarios. ③ Based on the evaluation results, formulate risk management measures and risk management plans for highly significant risk events. ④ Monitor and evaluate the performance and progress of the risk management measures and plans, and establish a PDCA cycle.」
The disclosure newly describes a risk management methodology covering the use of generative AI to identify risk events, impact assessment, management plans and the PDCA cycle. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fiscal year ended March 2024, risk assessments were conducted by adding the impact on society to the conventional assessment perspectives of the likelihood and scale of damage.」
The Company added the impact on society to its risk assessments and expanded operations to include this factor alongside the conventional likelihood and scale of damage. Internal audits covered 28 departments in the fiscal year ended March 2024. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fiscal year ended March 2023, the Company promoted reviews of business processes related to internal controls, including responding to the invoice system, developing common Group rules and transaction flows, and ensuring compliance with the rules.」
The Company held Group Internal Control Council meetings quarterly and proceeded with reviews of business processes, including responding to the invoice system, developing common rules and transaction flows, and ensuring compliance with the rules. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group Internal Control Council meets quarterly, regularly evaluates and verifies the development and operation of the framework related to the Group's internal control system, and reports the results of its deliberations to the Board of Directors 2 times a year. In the fiscal year ended March 2022, the Company promoted reviews of business processes related to internal controls, including responding to legal amendments, codifying internal rules, and digitising contracts and invoices.」
The Company continued to hold Group Internal Control Council meetings quarterly and report to the Board of Directors 2 times a year, while reviewing business processes, including by digitising contracts and invoices. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group Internal Control Council meets quarterly, regularly evaluates and verifies the development and operation of the framework related to the Group's internal control system, and reports the results of its deliberations to the Board of Directors 2 times a year. In the fiscal year ended March 2021, efforts were made to strengthen internal controls, including the rapid development of rules and procedures and the review of business processes through the centralisation of administrative functions across the Group for 3 acquired operating companies.」
The disclosure covers the practice of holding Group Internal Control Council meetings quarterly and reporting to the Board of Directors 2 times a year, as well as the development of internal controls at 3 acquired companies. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Established the Group Internal Control Council to regularly evaluate the development and operation of the Group's internal control framework and discuss and consider necessary improvement measures」
The Group Internal Control Council was newly established to regularly evaluate internal controls across the Group and consider improvement measures. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group Risk Management Committee, an advisory body to the Board of Directors, met a total of 4 times to consider strengthening and improving risk management across the Group, while working to respond promptly and appropriately to suddenly arising risk events, including COVID-19.」
The Group Risk Management Committee met 4 times during the fiscal year and responded to sudden risks, including COVID-19. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「• Established the Group Audit & Supervisory Board Members' Committee, Management Committee and Group Risk Management Committee to strengthen the corporate governance framework」
As part of the governance and risk management framework following the transition to a holding company structure, the Group Audit & Supervisory Board Members' Committee, Management Committee and Group Risk Management Committee were established. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2017, audits were conducted at 7 group companies.」
The disclosure covers internal audits of 7 group companies, compliance study sessions held 2 times a year, Risk Management Committee meetings held 2 times a year, and the exchange of information and opinions with the internal audit department and external auditors as part of operating results. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2016, audits were conducted at 8 group companies.」
The disclosure states that 8 group companies were audited in fiscal 2016 as part of internal control and risk management operations. The Risk Management Committee met 2 times during the same fiscal year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「For risks related to compliance, disasters, quality and information security, labor management and other matters, the respective responsible departments are to establish rules and guidelines, conduct training, and prepare and distribute manuals. The Risk Management Committee monitors and responds to risks across the company.」
The company combines management by the responsible departments, training and manuals, and cross-functional oversight by the Risk Management Committee.