Risk of production stoppages and liability due to environmental law violations and tighter regulations
First written in FY2020. 1 of 3 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 2 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「Our group has established environmental management regulations and operates an environmental management system for the purposes of complying with environmental laws and regulations, implementing measures to address the environmental impact of business activities, products and services, and promoting the Company's sound development through initiatives for the safety and health of employees and local residents.」
Continuing measures through environmental management regulations, an environmental management system, ISO 14001 and resource- and energy-saving initiatives. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「Our group has established environmental management regulations and operates an environmental management system for the purposes of complying with environmental laws and regulations, implementing measures to address the environmental impact of business activities, products and services, and promoting the Company's sound development through initiatives for the safety and health of employees and local residents.」
As responses to environmental law and regulation risks, explicitly described operating environmental management regulations and an environmental management system, ISO 14001 certification, and resource- and energy-saving initiatives. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「If specified hazardous substances regulated under environmental regulations leak outside the Company in excess of permitted standards, or if the Company fails to respond appropriately to stricter environmental regulations, production operations may be suspended following inspections or guidance by administrative authorities, and the Company may also incur legal liability for damages.」
For the first time, identified as a major risk the possibility that leaks of specified hazardous substances or inadequate responses to stricter environmental regulations could lead to production stoppages, liability for damages and deterioration in the Company's corporate image.