Strengthening ESG Initiatives Integrating Environmental, Social and Governance Considerations
First written in FY2018. 4 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2017: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
59 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In connection with the formulation of the medium-term management plan announced in February 2025, we reviewed our materiality. …We will place the identified materiality at the centre of our approach to sustainability and further advance our initiatives.」
Materiality was reviewed in connection with the formulation of By Your Side, and climate change and resources, human rights and product safety, human resources, governance, information security, and a resilient supply chain were organised as new groups of material issues. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In connection with the formulation of the medium-term management plan announced in February 2021, we reviewed the Company's materiality identified in 2015 in light of changes in the business environment.」
Materiality was reviewed based on the ESG Guidelines, dialogue with stakeholders, and deliberations by the Management Meeting and the Board of Directors, then reorganised as the foundation of the sustainability policy. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The Suzuki Group supports the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and will actively fulfil its responsibility in areas where it can contribute to achieving these goals through its ESG initiatives.」
The Company explicitly stated its policy of linking its ESG initiatives to contributions to the SDGs and fulfilling its responsibilities regarding environmental, social and governance issues. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding governance, we will fundamentally review our compliance and risk management systems to cover all of the Company's operations and strengthen internal controls. We will actively address environmental, social and governance issues and strive to become a group that is loved and trusted by people around the world.」
The Company stated its policy of continuing its ESG initiatives while fundamentally reviewing compliance, risk management and internal controls in response to the final inspection issue. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Regarding the environment, we will promote the Suzuki Environmental Plan 2020 and work to develop and disseminate environmental technologies and reduce CO2 emissions. Regarding society, we will actively address product safety and quality, contributions to local communities, investment in people, human resources development, and occupational safety in order to meet the expectations of our stakeholders. Regarding governance, we will promote our corporate governance and compliance systems and strengthen our management framework and efforts to ensure legal compliance.」
For the first time, environmental, social and governance matters were organised as a distinct set of issues under an integrated initiative, including environmental technologies, CO2 reduction, human resources, occupational safety and compliance.