Addressing Social Responsibility and Expectations
First written in FY2017. 9 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: 2026-10-02.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 4 of 21 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-02AdvancedEarnings
「The product is being introduced at major retailers and its sales channels are expanding, contributing to the promotion of the circular economy.」
The upcycled beer made with rice used in rice-cooking tests progressed to expanded sales channels, making the implementation of the circular business more concrete. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In March, we launched “Zou no Mai,” an upcycled beer made partly from rice used in rice-cooking tests during the development of rice cookers, and are working to reduce food loss and promote the circular economy.」
Social responsibility and environmental initiatives were articulated through the upcycling of rice used in rice-cooking tests, the reduction of food loss and the practice of the circular economy. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the Sustainability Shift, “Transforming into a Sustainable Company,” we have addressed global environmental issues by promoting carbon neutrality centred on the transition to renewable energy and expanding the lineup of environmentally friendly stainless-steel bottle products using powder coating, which does not use solvents and emits no harmful volatile organic compounds.」
The CSR and ESG policy advanced into the expansion of renewable energy, carbon neutrality and the lineup of products using powder coating. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the Sustainability Shift, “Transforming into a Sustainable Company,” we have addressed global environmental issues by promoting carbon neutrality centred on the transition to renewable energy, reducing paper use by changing the individual packaging boxes for stainless-steel bottles, and developing environmentally friendly products using powder coating.」
The CSR policy advanced into specific ESG measures, including renewable energy, reductions in paper use and the development of environmentally friendly products using powder coating. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the areas of “solving social issues through our business” and “strengthening our management foundation,” we identified 4 material ESG issues.」
The former CSR and ESG policy developed into a framework identifying 4 material issues: the global environment, products and services addressing social issues, people and workplaces, and governance. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In parallel, we will improve operational and development efficiency, rebuild the supply chain, strengthen human resources and the organisational structure, and promote initiatives addressing ESG issues to enhance social value.」
The response to social responsibilities was articulated as a set of measures covering operational and development efficiency, the supply chain, human resources and the organisation, and ESG issues. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「・Promotion of initiatives addressing ESG issues ・We will enhance social value by setting and implementing specific measures and targets to address ESG issues.」
The CSR policy developed into a framework for setting specific measures and targets for ESG issues and enhancing social value. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「We promoted CSR activities, including concluding a partnership agreement with Osaka Prefecture to help address environmental issues such as reducing plastic waste and conserving energy through stainless-steel bottles.」
CSR activities were articulated through a partnership agreement with Osaka Prefecture aimed at reducing plastic waste and conserving energy through stainless-steel bottles. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「■Promotion of CSR activities ・Promoting CSR activities aimed at the sustainable development of the business, society and the environment」
Addressing social responsibilities and expectations was articulated as promoting CSR activities aimed at the sustainable development of the business, society and the environment. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「4. Adapting to changes in the business environment We will innovate our business model in response to changes in the operating environment. ・Responding to the networked society ・Addressing social responsibilities and expectations」
As part of NEXT II’s policy for adapting to changes in the business environment, the Company identified addressing social responsibilities and expectations alongside responding to the networked society.