Formulation process
We have formulated the Group Materiality 2025-2030, which outlines the issues that the Group should address, and are promoting initiatives.
STEP1 Extracting and organizing issues
Based on international sustainability disclosure standards such as the ISSB, evaluation standards for key ESG investment indicators, and the Group's management plan and sustainability vision, we identified candidates for issue items and created a "short list" consisting of 39 issues.
STEP2 Interviews with internal and external stakeholders
We held a workshop with the heads of the production, sales, technology, and corporate planning departments of major consolidated subsidiaries as participants, and exchanged opinions on the importance, priority, and impact of each issue from the standpoint of business managers and internal stakeholders. In addition, we interviewed external experts in various ESG fields about the materiality that the Group should formulate.
STEP3 Analysis and consideration of each issue
Referring to the opinions obtained at the workshop and expert hearings, we analyzed and considered the mutual impact of the Group's activities and social and environmental trends on each issue, and proceeded to evaluate the importance of each issue during the FY2025~2030 Group Materiality Management Period.
STEP4 Identification of Material Issues
Based on the results of the workshop and the materiality assessment, the formulation team repeatedly deliberated and identified 15 material issues and established them as new group materiality. Along with this, we have also partially revised our sustainability vision, such as supplementing deficiencies and updating quantitative targets in line with the current situation.
STEP5 Selection of KPI/Goals
We discussed each material issue with relevant departments and set KPIs/targets (including qualitative targets) that are linked to each medium-term business plan. The above was approved by the Sustainability Committee meeting, Group Management Committee, and Board of Directors, and began operation in February 2025.