Addressing ESG Issues Through Core Business Activities and Achieving a Sustainable Society
First written in FY2021. 7 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Hangers: 90.0% fully closed-loop recycling rate; vinyl: 50.0% fully closed-loop recycling rate; GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2): 60.0% reduction from fiscal 2013; sustainable product sales ratio: 40.0%」
The ESG policy progressed to management based on long- and medium-term targets and fiscal 2025 results covering closed-loop recycling, GHG reductions, sustainable products, women in management, and employment of people with disabilities. The medium-term target was changed from the sustainable product “ratio” to the “sales ratio.” - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Themes for ESG issues, the process for addressing those issues, and numerical targets are deliberated by the Management Planning Committee and decided by the Board of Directors.」
The ESG policy was translated into specific measures, including target-setting by the Management Planning Committee and the Board of Directors, monthly meetings of the ESG Promotion Team, and reporting to the Board of Directors and other bodies at least twice a year. Performance figures were also disclosed, including 75.4% for hangers, 19.7% for vinyl, and a 27.5% sustainable product ratio. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「“BIRTHDAY PLUS,” a private brand expanded to include products made with sustainable materials」
In relation to the ESG and sustainability policy, the expansion of products made with sustainable materials under Birthday's private brand was specifically described. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In our ESG activities, we will promote reductions in plastic waste and the development of sustainable products using environmentally considerate materials, while strengthening environmental and human-rights considerations throughout the supply chain. We will also promote diversity among employees and further strengthen our governance structure.」
The scope was made more specific, moving from organizational measures such as the ESG promotion team to reducing plastic waste, sustainable products, environmental and human-rights considerations in the supply chain, diversity and stronger governance. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We will strengthen our response to ESG issues by expanding the ESG promotion team and relevant departments.」
The organizational response to the ESG policy was made more specific through the expansion of the ESG promotion team and relevant departments. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「We will also address ESG issues through our core business and aim to create a sustainable society and enhance corporate value by creating value for all stakeholders.」
As part of its management mission, the Company explicitly stated its commitment to addressing ESG issues through its core business, creating value for stakeholders and building a sustainable society.