Risk of Reputational and Business Impacts from Human Rights Issues
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2025.
Toho moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「If these human rights-related risks materialize, the Company takes the wrong response to the matter and the situation develops into one attracting severe social criticism, not only could the Company's social credibility be seriously damaged, but business transactions could also be suspended by various parties, raising concerns about serious impacts on its various businesses.」
The disclosure explicitly covered the risk of business suspensions and serious impacts on each business if the Company mishandles human rights issues. The Company cites human rights due diligence and human rights training as response measures. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「However, it is also a fact that the Group had business dealings with the relevant agency for many years. Recognizing this fact anew, we must acknowledge that a certain level of risk will continue to exist that officers or employees of the Group, or their business partners, may become involved in human rights-related issues, not limited to sexual abuse.」
In light of transactions with the former Johnny & Associates, human rights issues involving officers, employees and business partners were disclosed independently for the first time as risks that could affect social credibility and business activities.