Risk of business interruption caused by natural disasters and infectious diseases
First written in FY2018. 2 of 5 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 11 of 88 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company conducts BCP self-assessments in each organization and regularly monitors the status of BCP development and training. The Disaster and Safety Measures Promotion Department, which is responsible for this area, compiles the results of the self-assessments, reports them to the Management Committee, shares them with each organization, and provides follow-up as necessary.」
The response to natural disasters, infectious diseases and other events was developed into operational business continuity management, including not only BCP preparation but also reviews and drills at least once a year, self-assessments, reporting to the Management Committee and follow-up. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the global economy during the cumulative third quarter, the pace of economic recovery has weakened due to the spread of new COVID-19 variants, although a gradual recovery has continued.」
The Company stated that the spread of new variants had weakened the momentum of the economic recovery, indicating that the risks of business suspension and declining demand due to COVID-19 remain. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「While there are countries and regions where infections continue to spread or restrictions have been reintroduced, the economy has bottomed out, although conditions vary by country, region and industry.」
While economic activity is recovering, the continued spread of infections and reintroduction of restrictions were described, indicating that the risks of business suspension and declining demand due to COVID-19 remain. - FY2020MaterialisedAnnual report
「An unprecedented situation occurred in the second half of fiscal 2019 as COVID-19 spread.」
Although the Company had previously disclosed infectious disease risk, the spread of COVID-19 actually occurred and affected operations, demand and supply chains across multiple businesses. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「In preparation for earthquakes and other disasters, the Company has implemented measures including preparing disaster response manuals and a business continuity plan (BCP), establishing an employee safety confirmation system, stockpiling emergency supplies, conducting disaster preparedness drills, improving the earthquake resistance of buildings and systems, and backing up data.」
The Company disclosed the impact of natural disasters and infectious diseases on its business, together with countermeasures including a BCP, employee safety confirmation, stockpiling, disaster preparedness drills, earthquake resistance measures and data backups.