Risk of reputational damage from rumours and misinformation
First written in FY2018. 1 of 3 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 3 of 26 companies on the "Worse" side.
67 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「For such reports, communications, rumours and misinformation, our Group seeks to prevent any impact from arising by detecting them at an early stage and responding promptly and appropriately, taking expert advice into account. We also seek to ensure that many people, including our stakeholders, understand the true nature of our Group by actively communicating information about our business activities and performance, as well as activities outside our business, in a clear and accessible manner.」
The Group continues its early detection, use of expert advice, timely response and proactive communications to address the risk of rumours and misinformation. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「For such reports, communications, rumours and misinformation, our Group seeks to minimise their impact by detecting them at an early stage and responding promptly and appropriately, taking expert advice into account.」
Early detection, expert advice, timely response and communications were identified as measures against the risk of rumours and misinformation. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The mass media, the internet and other information channels may carry reports containing negative content about our Group's officers and employees or the used-car sales industry, or circulate rumours and misinformation, including false reputational allegations, defamation and slander.」
The possibility of damage to social trust and credibility from reporting, rumours and misinformation was described.