Systematizing ESG Initiatives
First written in FY2019. 4 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: 2026-10-20.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2017: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
59 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-20Advancedwww.kankyo-business.jp
「Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture) and its group company エム・ディー・エス (Ibara, Okayama Prefecture) announced on 16 October that they would fully launch on 20 October a system to collect used promotional materials, such as campaign banners and hanging banners, and recycle them into fabric.」
It was reported that the companies had fully launched a system to collect and recycle used promotional materials, reducing CO2 emissions through the production of new yarn by approximately 55% compared with conventional methods. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on an assessment of the current situation, the company is promoting energy conservation and the expanded adoption of renewable energy. It targets carbon neutrality by 2050 and, under its 2024–2026 medium-term management plan, a 59% reduction in CO2 emissions from fiscal 2013 levels in fiscal 2026 (Scope 1 + 2). In fiscal 2024, emissions on a non-consolidated basis were reduced by 54.2% from fiscal 2013 levels.」
CO2 emissions had been reduced by 54.2% from fiscal 2013 levels, bringing the company closer to its target of a 59% reduction in fiscal 2026. The number of Sedex-registered factories reached 32, meeting the target of at least 32 factories by the end of March 2027. - 2026-05-20AdvancedFinancial Results Presentation
「First selected as a CDP “A List” company」
The company cites external recognition of its ongoing efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and promote resource circulation. - FY2026-H1Updated interim segment presentationAnnual report
「Previously, when part of the company's store real estate was leased to other companies, rental income and rental expenses from the real estate were reported in the businesswear business segment. From the current interim consolidated accounting period, they have been reported in the real estate business segment.」
Although this was not a policy change affecting the ESG thread itself, part of the store real estate leasing business was classified under the real estate business for segment reporting purposes. - FY2025Updated annual ESG resultsAnnual report
「Based on an assessment of the current situation, the company is promoting energy conservation and the expanded adoption of renewable energy. It targets carbon neutrality by 2050 and, under its 2024–2026 medium-term management plan, a 59% reduction in CO2 emissions from fiscal 2013 levels in fiscal 2026 (Scope 1 + 2). In fiscal 2023, emissions on a non-consolidated basis were reduced by 52.3% from fiscal 2013 levels.」
The company continues to target carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 59% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in fiscal 2026. On a non-consolidated basis, emissions in fiscal 2023 were reduced by 52.3% from fiscal 2013 levels. The number of Sedex-registered factories was 29, and progress toward the target of at least 32 factories by the end of March 2026 was also disclosed. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「The company targets carbon neutrality by 2050 and, under its 2024–2026 medium-term management plan, a 59% reduction in CO2 emissions from fiscal 2013 levels in fiscal 2026 (Scope 1 + 2).」
The targets were raised from a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions from fiscal 2014 levels by the fiscal year ending March 2024 and Sedex registration for at least 15 factories, to carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 59% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from fiscal 2013 levels in fiscal 2026. The target for Sedex-registered factories was also increased to at least 32 factories. - FY2023AchievedAnnual report
「The company set a target of reducing CO2 emissions by 30% from the fiscal year ended March 2014 by the fiscal year ending March 2024. In the fiscal year ended March 2023, GHG emissions were reduced by 41.7% from the fiscal year ended March 2014 (*).」
Of the ESG targets, the target of reducing CO2 emissions by 30% from the fiscal year ended March 2014 by the fiscal year ending March 2024 was exceeded, with a 41.7% reduction achieved in the fiscal year ended March 2023. The number of Sedex-registered factories also reached 20, against the target of at least 15 factories. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「By the end of the fiscal year ending March 2024, the final year of the medium-term management plan, we aim to achieve: ① a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions from the fiscal year ended March 2014, ② a female management ratio of at least 10%, and ③ Sedex registration for at least 15 factories.」
The ESG initiatives were translated from a framework covering the environment, people and society, and governance into 3 quantitative targets with the end of the fiscal year ending March 2024 as the deadline. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「④ ESG initiatives ① Environmental initiatives ② Initiatives for people and society ③ Enhancing corporate governance」
As key policies under its medium-term management plan, the company set out a systematic ESG framework covering the environment, people and society, and corporate governance.