KPI/goals and progress status
In FY2021~FY2023, we have been working in line with the KPIs and Targets for SIC-II (FY2021~FY2023), which is the period of activities in accordance with the previous Medium-Term Management Plan SIC-II. In particular, we focused on the reduction of CO2 emissions in the environment (TCFD information disclosure) and the promotion of health and productivity management, which is material issue 4, and the ratio of women in managerial positions of 8%, which is the same as "promotion of environmental management" and "reform of work styles and personnel systems" in Basic Policy 3 of SIC-II, "Enhancement of the value of management resources for sustainable growth (transformation of corporate structure)." As a result, we have achieved results in reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the ratio of women in managerial positions, reforming work styles, and promoting DE&I, and we have generally proceeded as planned. Going forward, under the new Medium-Term Management Plan, we will review key issues (targets and KPIs) to enhance and accelerate our sustainability activities.
Material Issue 1: Provide value that exceeds customer expectations and contribute to society
KPIs and goals in SIC-II (FY2021-2023)
- Creating products, services, and technologies that contribute to providing value to society
- Efforts to improve quality (deploying the "Quality Global Standard" to domestic and overseas production bases)
Fiscal 2023 Results
- Creation of new products and services for value creation (establishment of mass production and supply networks for LiB materials for a decarbonized society in North America, Europe, China, and Japan, and promotion of joint development to realize a recycling-oriented society through high-quality plastic recycling)
- Improved searchability of product information and strengthened information dissemination through website renewal
- Awarded "Best Site" in the overall category in the 2023 ranking of all listed company websites by Nikko IR
Key Issue 2: Living in harmony with the environment through innovative technology
KPIs and goals in SIC-II (FY2021-2023)
- Reduction of CO2 emissions (domestic) 67,500t (12% reduction compared to FY2020)
- Improvement in energy intensity (overseas) 165.0L/t (3% reduction compared to FY2020)
- Reduction of chemical substance emissions (in Japan): 118.2 tons (10% reduction compared to FY2020)
- External waste discharge (domestic) 10,500t (19% reduction compared to FY2020)
- Sales composition ratio of environmentally-friendly products: 70.0% (4.0 points increase compared to FY2020)
- Promote forest conservation through tree planting, etc., and environmental conservation of local rivers and lakes.
(Strengthening water intake and wastewater management at sites with high water risks, etc.)
Fiscal 2023 Results
- Reduction of CO2 emissions (Japan): 59,669 tons (22.4% reduction compared to FY2020)
- Improvement in energy consumption per unit of production (overseas): 156.5 L/t (8.1% decrease compared to FY2020)
- Reduction of chemical substance emissions (in Japan): 102.8 tons (21.7% reduction compared to FY2020)
- External waste emissions (Japan): 10,625 tons (17.6% reduction compared to FY2020)
- Ratio of sales of products that contribute to sustainability: 53.6%
- environmentally-friendly Percentage of product sales: 60.2%
- Promote information disclosure based on TCFD recommendations (expand information disclosed on the website)
Materiality Issue 3: Aiming for coexistence and co-prosperity with the supply chain and living up to the trust of stakeholders
KPIs and goals in SIC-II (FY2021-2023)
- Evaluation of major domestic suppliers based on supplier selection criteria
- Conducting sustainability surveys of major suppliers
- Promoting logistics efficiency
- Continuation of human rights education in training before overseas assignment (training participation rate 100%)
Fiscal 2023 Results
- Evaluation of major suppliers in Japan and dissemination of Sustainable Supply Chain Guidelines (100% evaluation implementation rate)
- Implementation of sustainability surveys of major suppliers (100% survey implementation rate)
- Promoting logistics efficiency
- 20 employees who participated in human rights education in training before overseas assignments (participation rate: 100%)
- Promotion of diversity (publication of "Understanding and Responding to LGBTQ+" guidebook, sponsorship of various events)
- Dissemination of human rights information and awareness-raising activities using electronic in-house newsletters
Important Issues 4We value our employees and pursue happiness and job satisfaction.
KPIs and goals in SIC-II (FY2021-2023)
- Continuation of “White 500” certification through promotion of health management
- Continuation of “Eruboshi” certification by promoting the active participation of women
- Continuation of Kurumin certification by promoting childcare and nursing care support
- Zero serious accidents
Fiscal 2023 Results
- Continued acquisition of certification as an excellent health management organization "White 500" and "Eruboshi" as a company that promotes women's empowerment
- artience Co., Ltd. Acquired the first Platinum Kurumin certification, which is a higher level than Kurumin, and acquired Kurumin for three new core operating companies.
- Continued Gold status in the PRIDE Index 2023, which evaluates LGBTQ+ initiatives
- Percentage of female new graduates hired in Japan: 37.0%
- Percentage of female managers: 5.5% (as of January 2024)
- 100% of male employees in Japan who took childcare leave, etc., or leave for childcare purposes: 100%
- Continued to achieve zero serious accidents
Material Issue 5: Build a solid corporate foundation that supports trust
KPIs and goals in SIC-II (FY2021-2023)
- Zero occurrence of major compliance violations
- Implementation and enhancement of compliance base meetings
- Compliance seminars (antitrust law, subcontracting,
- Promoting communication activities with the local community
- Promoting educational and cultural activities in local communities
- Promotion of social contribution activities (utilization of volunteer leave, etc.)
Fiscal 2023 Results
- Zero occurrence of major compliance violations
- Implementation of compliance base meetings (participants: 3,386 in the first half of the fiscal year, 3,479 in the strengthening month)
- Implementation of various compliance seminars (Antimonopoly Act: 11 sessions in total, 408 participants, Subcontract Act: 16 sessions in total, 272 participants)
- Holding compliance site meetings using the business code of conduct translated into each language at overseas bases and its explanatory materials
- Appropriate response to natural disasters (earthquakes, typhoons, heavy rains, etc.)
- Implementation of risk assessments (100% in Japan, 92% overseas)
- Implementation of safe driving training and safety education using e-learning at all production sites
- Implementation of risk communication activities (TOYOCHEM Kawagoe Works Co., Ltd.)
- Donations of teaching materials and equipment to research institutes and local schools at bases in Japan and overseas
- Social contribution through the volunteer leave system (1 employee who took volunteer leave)
- Donation of relief supplies and disaster relief funds to support disaster-stricken areas in southeastern Turkey