Advancing CSR Management with a Focus on ESG
First written in FY2017. 5 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2017: 1 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
67 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Achieved the interim targets under the medium-term management plan “Value Up Further 2026” for the GHG emissions reduction plan (Scopes 1, 2 and 3)」
The Scope 1 and 2 reduction rate was 70.1% versus the fiscal year ended March 2019, while the Scope 3 reduction rate was 59.3%, achieving the interim targets under the medium-term plan. The company is also updating its TCFD documents and redefining its decarbonization roadmap. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year ending March 2024, the company renewed its certification from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target for the fiscal year ending March 2030, with the target aligned with the “1.5°C pathway.”」
The company renewed certification of its 2030 target as aligned with the SBTi 1.5°C pathway. Climate-related assessments and scenario analyses have also been completed for all 4 major businesses. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2020, our group obtained certification from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has been advancing initiatives to reduce CO₂ emissions. In December 2021, we expressed our support for the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We will actively advance disclosures aligned with the TCFD recommendations and further promote initiatives addressing climate change with a view to achieving a carbon-neutral society in 2050.」
The company continues to address SBTi and TCFD and has explicitly stated its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The scope of TCFD analysis has been expanded to include the display manufacturing equipment and film deposition equipment businesses and the graphic arts equipment business. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「● Based on guidelines for enhancing Sustainable Value (social value) that contributes to the sustainable development of society, the company formulated and implemented the medium-term plan “Sustainable Value 2023.” E (Environment): Initiatives to reduce environmental impact through business activities S (Social): Creating an environment that offers meaningful work and actively addressing social issues G (Governance): Strengthening risk management and business continuity planning」
ESG-focused CSR management was specifically formulated as the medium-term plan “Sustainable Value 2023,” with initiatives organized around reducing environmental impact, meaningful work and resolving social issues, and strengthening risk management and BCP. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of social value, we will further promote ESG management in line with the SDGs* (Sustainable Development Goals), including strengthening our environmental protection initiatives by participating in the international environmental initiative SBT* (Science Based Targets).」
The company has moved from conventional ESG-focused CSR management to specific initiatives including participation in SBT, alignment with the SDGs and stronger risk management. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「④ Promoting CSR management focused on ESG E: Creating environmental value and contributing to a low-carbon, circular society S: Achieving decent work (meaningful, humane work) and creating social value G: Promoting a governance structure that combines defensive and proactive measures, and disclosing ESG information」
The company explicitly distinguishes environmental, social and governance matters, positioning a low-carbon, circular society, meaningful work, governance and ESG information disclosure as initiatives under its medium-term plan.