Sustainability Management Committee and Materiality Management

「The committee has considered and reviewed important matters, including the sustainability policy, materialities and KPIs, monitored KPI progress, and disseminated knowledge within the Company. It has also submitted important matters for deliberation and made reports to the Management Committee, attended by the Representative Director, and to the Board of Directors.」

「The Group established the Sustainability Promotion Committee, chaired by the Executive Officer and General Manager of the Corporate Management Division, to promote sustainability more proactively and actively as part of its day-to-day management activities. The committee's purpose is to promote effective sustainability management to enhance the Group's corporate value. To achieve this, the committee comprises members selected with consideration for diversity and, in principle, holds regular meetings once a month.」

「During the fiscal year, the committee submitted matters for deliberation and made reports to the Management Committee and the Board of Directors on 9 occasions.」

「Under this policy, the Group has identified the following materialities as key issues to be addressed: “Promoting value creation through diverse human resources”; “Contributing to social development through secure and reliable data integration”; “Strengthening governance transparency and effectiveness”; and “Conserving the global environment and resources and strengthening disaster preparedness.” Based on this policy and these materialities, the Group established the Sustainability Management Committee in April 2023, chaired by the Representative Director, President, Executive Officer and CEO, to promote sustainability more proactively and actively as part of its day-to-day management activities.」