Material Issues

In addition to societal issues from international frameworks and guidelines (SDGs, ISO26000, SASB standard, GRI standard, etc.), we also consider those defined in our Listings of Societal issues, created by analyzing and organizing societal issues from our macro-level perspectives as a comprehensive think tank, and those from our 50th Anniversary Research project. The latter is our long-term vision for society, the future that we aim to achieve over the next 50 years.

We have identified a list of material issues, taking into account the ideal direction and importance of social and non-financial values, as clarified in the formulation process for our Guiding Principles, which were renewed to coincide with our 50th anniversary, and Medium-Term Management Plan 2023.

We have identified a total of six material issues from two perspectives: building a prosperous and sustainable world through our business activities, and the sustainable growth of the Group.

In order to realize our vision of society, we have identified societal issues, laid out solutions, and set goals in six key areas. These are our social value goals. We have also identified Group businesses and set KPIs that contribute to the realization of these social value goals. Progress is being managed in these areas. We engage in concrete initiatives to create social value, and business management with a strong awareness of the value chain; from research & recommendations to societal implementation.