Sustainability Management
Basic approach
Based on the philosophy system consisting of Corporate Philosophy, Brand Promise, and Our Principles, the Group has established the Sustainability Charter as the basic concept for promoting sustainability in all corporate activities. In addition, in order to implement sustainability management from a medium- to long-term perspective, we are promoting Group-wide initiatives based on the Sustainability Vision ASV2050/2030, which is backcast from the ideal state of 2050, as an indicator of our activities. In addition, the Medium-Term Management Plan artience 2027, which is currently in progress, sets out three basic policies: (1) transformation to a high-profit existing business group, (2) creation of strategic priority business groups, and (3) transformation of the management foundation. Strengthening the technological base, etc.).
On the other hand, we have established a new Group Materiality 2025-2030, which is an effort to integrate sustainability activities and business activities (value provision) to put Create value that resonates with the senses, build a future where all people can live enriched lives Brand Promise into practice, organize sustainability issues that should produce results by 2030, and set specific targets. Based on this, we will promote sustainability activities throughout the Group, and work together with partners and communities to implement various measures to realize a sustainable society.
- Related policies and guidelines are posted in Japanese, English, and Chinese. The Sustainability Charter, Code of Ethics and Conduct, Basic Policy on Respect for Human Rights, and Basic Policy on Occupational Safety and Health are available in multiple languages (12 languages in total) and are available as PDFs. We plan to make it more multilingual in the future
Sustainability Vision asv 2050/2030
Since the time of our founding, the artience Group has placed the highest priority on creating and providing value to customers and consumers through products and services, coexisting with society, gaining the trust of stakeholders, and fulfilling its responsibilities as a corporate citizen.
We reaffirm that we are a global corporate group whose main business is the chemical manufacturing industry, and that we have the potential to have a significant impact on society and the environment. We believe that we must build good relationships with all stakeholders, and work to maintain and improve them. To do so, we recognize that constantly analyzing and evaluating our own activities and practicing balanced management from the perspectives of people, society, the environment, and the economy is an important issue for fulfilling our corporate social responsibilities.
The artience Group will continue to contribute to improving the sustainability of the global environment and society, by contributing to society through its business as a good corporate citizen and providing value and satisfaction to stakeholders, including customers, employees, and shareholders, while continuing to grow sustainably as a Group through fair business activities.
- Providing value through products and services
As a social contribution based on our core business operations, we provide society with “value that resonates with the senses” and “value that leads to a future where people can live enriched lives” by providing products and services that contribute to improving people’s quality of life, improving the sustainability of society, and environmental conservation and restoration. - Sincerity in business activities
We will endeavor to conduct business activities sincerely, fairly, and appropriately throughout the value chain, from the procurement of raw materials to the sales of products. We will make sound profits through our business activities and return these profits to our shareholders, employees and other stakeholders. - Ensuring compliance
In addition to complying with domestic and international laws and regulations, we respect international codes of conduct and local social norms, and make decisions and act based on rigorous adherence to high standards of reason, conscience, and ethics. We will not tolerate any corrupt practices that damage the integrity or credibility of our company. - Respecting human rights and diversity throughout the supply chain
We will respect the human rights and diversity of all people involved in our business activities, and work to eliminate human rights violations and other negative impact on human rights. We will not tolerate child labor, forced labor, unfair labor practices, discrimination, or harassment throughout the supply chain. - Tackling global environmental issues
We recognize that the conservation and restoration of the global environment and local natural environments should be a top priority for the chemical manufacturing industry, and will work to reduce environmental impact in all of our business activities. We will also work to maintain and improve the safety and health of people through appropriate chemical substance management. - Creating a comfortable and self-realizing working environment
We will provide opportunities for growth and challenge, so that every employee can maximize their autonomy and abilities. At the same time, we will work to continuously improve the workplace environment so that all Group employees can perform their duties safely and healthily. - Active communication and information disclosure
We will disclose information about the Group in a fair and timely manner, and work to improve transparency in management. We will also communicate actively with various stakeholders around us, and work to build and develop trusting relationships and coexist with society. - Enhancement of corporate governance through continuous reform
We will continue to incessantly reform and validate management resources and risk management, and build and maintain effective corporate governance. We will adapt flexibly to changes in the business environment and work to achieve resilient corporate management that contributes to the sustainable growth of the Group.
Established on April 18, 2005
Revised on January 1, 2024 (resolved at the Board of Directors on December 8, 2023)
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Promotion system
President and Representative Director The Group CEO is the chief executive officer and the executive officer is the executive officer, and the Sustainability Committee is responsible for planning, promoting, evaluating, and following up on company-wide sustainability-related activities. The activities of the committee are reported to management through Group Management Committee and Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors decides and supervises particularly important matters.
The three subcommittees located within the Sustainability Committee and the business management departments of each Group company in Japan play a central role in supporting the Group's overall sustainability activities from their respective perspectives, and are working to promote global activities.
Sustainability Promotion System (FY2025)