General Disclosures
Statement of use
Sanyo Chemical Group has reported the information contained in this GRI index for the period from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 with reference to
the GRI Standards.
GRI 1 used
GRI 1: Foundation 2021
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| GRI Standards | Disclosures | References or reasons for omission |
|---|---|---|
| General Disclosures 2021 | ||
| 1.The organization and its reporting practices | ||
| 2-1 | Organizational details |
COMPANY OVERVIEW OVERSEAS BASES SUBSIDIARIES & AFFILIATES |
| 2-2 | Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting |
DOMESTIC BASES OVERSEAS BASES SUBSIDIARIES & AFFILIATES |
| 2-3 | Reporting period, frequency and contact point | Editorial Policy |
| 2-4 | Restatements of information | Securities report (Japanese only) |
| 2-5 | External assurance | Third party review |
| 2. Activities and workers | ||
| 2-6 | Activities, value chain and other business relationships | Securities report (Japanese only) |
| 2-7 | Employees |
Securities report (Japanese only) Employee-related data |
| 2-8 | Workers who are not employees | Information unavailable/incomplete: data not aggregated |
| 3. Governance | ||
| 2-9 | Governance structure and composition | Corporate Governance |
| 2-10 | Nomination and selection of the highest governance body |
Securities report (Japanese only) Standards for selection of Directors Diversity of the Board of Directors Skills matrix |
| 2-11 | Chair of the highest governance body |
Corporate Governance Report (In Japanese Only) |
| 2-12 | Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts | Sustainability Management |
| 2-13 | Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts | Sustainability Management |
| 2-14 | Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting |
Sustainability Management Message from the Director in Charge of Sustainability |
| 2-15 | Conflicts of interest |
Corporate Governance Report (In Japanese Only) Securities report (Japanese only) |
| 2-16 | Communication of critical concerns |
Corporate Governance Compliance |
| 2-17 | Collective knowledge of the highest governance body | Skills matrix |
| 2-18 | Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body | Effectiveness evaluation of the Board of Directors |
| 2-19 | Remuneration policies | Corporate Governance Report (In Japanese Only) |
| 2-20 | Process to determine remuneration | Corporate Governance Report (In Japanese Only) |
| 2-21 | Annual total compensation ratio | Information incomplete: not aggregated |
| 4. Strategy, policies and practices | ||
| 2-22 | Statement on sustainable development strategy |
Message from the President Message from the Director in Charge of Sustainability |
| 2-23 | Policy commitments |
Message from the President Message from the Director in Charge of Sustainability Respect for Human Rights |
| 2-24 | Embedding policy commitments | Human rights due diligence: to start in 2023 |
| 2-25 | Processes to remediate negative impacts | Human Rights Policy |
| 2-26 | Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns | Internal whistleblowing system |
| 2-27 | Compliance with laws and regulations |
Fair trade and anti-corruption Whistleblowing, disciplinary actions, and violations |
| 2-28 | Membership associations | Major participating organizations |
| 5. Stakeholder engagement | ||
| 2-29 | Approach to stakeholder engagement | Stakeholder and Communication |
| 2-30 | Collective bargaining agreements | Securities report (Japanese only) |
Economic
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| GRI Standards | Disclosures | References or reasons for omission | GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| 201-1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed | Securities report (Japanese only) |
| 201-2 | Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | Disclosure based on TCFD recommendations |
| 201-3 | Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans | Securities report (Japanese only) |
| 201-4 | Financial assistance received from government |
Selected for medical research and development promotion grants in FY2019, FY2020, and FY2021. The grants were awarded. Selected for medical field research results deployment grants in FY2020, FY2021, and FY2022. The grants were awarded. |
| GRI 202: Market Presence 2016 | ||
| 202-1 | Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage | Information incomplete: data not calculated |
| 202-2 | Proportion of senior management hired from the local community | Information incomplete: data not calculated |
| GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016 | ||
| 203-1 | Infrastructure investments and services supported | Local Community / Social Contributions |
| 203-2 | Significant indirect economic impacts | Difficult to obtain information: recognized as a future issue, but no action has been taken. |
| GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016 | ||
| 204-1 | Proportion of spending on local suppliers | Information incomplete: data not calculated |
| GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016 | ||
| 205-1 | Operations assessed for risks related to corruption | Difficult to obtain information: recognized as a future issue, but no action has been taken. |
| 205-2 | Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures | Compliance |
| 205-3 | Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken | Compliance |
| GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016 | ||
| 206-1 | Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices | Compliance |
| GRI 207: Tax 2019 | ||
| 207-1 | Approach to tax | Difficult to obtain information: recognized as a future issue, but no action has been taken. |
| 207-2 | Tax governance, control, and risk management | Difficult to obtain information: recognized as a future issue, but no action has been taken. |
| 207-3 | Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax | Difficult to obtain information: recognized as a future issue, but no action has been taken. |
| 207-4 | Country-by-country reporting | Difficult to obtain information: recognized as a future issue, but no action has been taken. |
Environmental
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| GRI Standards | Disclosures | References or reasons for omission |
|---|---|---|
| GRI 301: Materials 2016 | ||
| 301-1 | Materials used by weight or volume |
Material flow Climate change related data |
301-2 | Recycled input materials used |
Information unavailable/incomplete: Raw materials: difficult to define and determine
Containers: not aggregated
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301-3 | Reclaimed products and their packaging materials |
Information unavailable/incomplete: There are no products returned from the market for recycling.
Packing materials: not aggregated
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| GRI 302: Energy 2016 | ||
| 302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization |
Material flow GHG emission reduction and energy savings Climate change related data |
| 302-2 | Energy consumption outside of the organization |
Disclosure based on TCFD recommendations Climate change related data |
| 302-3 | Energy intensity | GHG emissions in Scope 1, 2, 3 |
| 302-4 | Reduction of energy consumption |
Material flow GHG emission reduction and energy savings Climate change related data |
| 302-5 | Reductions in energy requirements of products and services | Environmental Performance Chemicals |
| GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018 | ||
| 303-1 | Interactions with water as a shared resource |
Water consumption targets and results Reduction of water consumption |
| 303-2 | Management of water discharge related impacts |
Reduction of water pollutants discharge Water resource related data Emission/transfer of substances subject to PRTR Law |
| 303-3 | Water withdrawal |
Material flow Water consumption targets and results Reduction of water consumption |
| 303-4 | Water discharge |
Material flow Reduction of water pollutants discharge Water resource related data Emission/transfer of substances subject to PRTR Law |
| 303-5 | Water consumption |
Material flow Water consumption targets and results Reduction of water consumption Site report |
| GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016 | ||
| 304-1 | Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas | Our factories are located in areas that are deemed appropriate in each country and region. Although these areas do not fall under protected areas or areas with high biodiversity value, green spaces, ponds, etc. have been created around all the factories as voluntary initiatives to conserve the ecosystem in adjacent areas. |
| 304-2 | Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity | The quality of the wastewater discharged exceeds the wastewater quality standards established by the local governments having jurisdiction over the respective factories. There is no impact on the ecosystem conservation in adjacent areas. |
| 304-3 | Habitats protected or restored | Our factories are located in areas that are deemed appropriate in each country and region. Although these areas do not fall under protected areas or areas with high biodiversity value, green spaces, ponds, etc. have been created around all the factories as voluntary initiatives to conserve the ecosystem in adjacent areas. |
| 304-4 | IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations | Not investigated |
| GRI 305: Emissions 2016 | ||
| 305-1 | Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions |
GHG emission reduction and energy savings GHG emissions in Scope 1, 2, 3 |
| 305-2 | Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions |
GHG emission reduction and energy savings GHG emissions in Scope 1, 2, 3 |
| 305-3 | Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions |
GHG emission reduction and energy savings GHG emissions in Scope 1, 2, 3 |
| 305-4 | GHG emissions intensity |
GHG emission reduction and energy savings GHG emissions in Scope 1, 2, 3 |
| 305-5 | Reduction of GHG emissions |
GHG emission reduction and energy savings GHG emissions in Scope 1, 2, 3 |
| 305-6 | Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) |
Fluorocarbons Emissions to the air |
| 305-7 | Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions |
Material flow Emissions to the air |
| GRI 306: Waste 2020 | ||
| 306-1 | Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts | Environmental management indicators |
| 306-2 | Management of significant wasterelated impacts |
Resource Saving and Waste Reduction Environmental management indicators |
| 306-3 | Waste generated |
Environmental action plan 21-24 Material flow Chemical Substance Control Resource Saving and Waste Reduction Waste and resource saving related data Site report |
| 306-4 | Waste diverted from disposal |
Material flow Resource Saving and Waste Reduction Waste and resource saving related data Site report |
| 306-5 | Waste directed to disposal |
Material flow Resource Saving and Waste Reduction Waste and resource saving related data Site report |
| GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016 | ||
| 308-1 | New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria | Suppliers that were evaluated to meet a certain level based on a CSR questionnaire or an environment/chemical substances management survey sheet at the time of screening are selected. |
| 308-2 | Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken | Sustainable Procurement |
Social
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| GRI Standards | Disclosures | References or reasons for omission |
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| GRI 401: Employment 2016 | ||
| 401-1 | New employee hires and employee turnover | Employee-related data |
| 401-2 | Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or parttime employees | Not disclosed due to confidential information |
| 401-3 | Parental leave |
Employee-related data Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) |
| GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations 2016 | ||
| 402-1 | Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes | The minimum notification period is not determined by labor and management in advance. However, when an employee is transferred for business reasons, the employee is notified promptly after a decision is made. |
| GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 | ||
| 403-1 | Occupational health and safety management system | Occupational Safety and Health/Accident Prevention |
| 403-2 | Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation | Occupational Safety and Health/Accident Prevention |
| 403-3 | Occupational health services | Health and Productivity Management |
| 403-4 | Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety | The Occupational Safety and Health Committee promotes occupational safety and health activities based on a consensus between labor and management. |
| 403-5 | Worker training on occupational health and safety | Occupational Safety and Health/Accident Prevention |
| 403-6 | Promotion of worker health | Health and Productivity Management |
| 403-7 | Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships | Details of a fatal occupational accident on January 15, 2022 |
| 403-8 | Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system | Occupational Safety and Health/Accident Prevention |
| 403-9 | Work-related injuries |
Details of a fatal occupational accident on January 15, 2022 Occupational Safety and Health/Accident Prevention Employee-related data |
| 403-10 | Work-related ill health | Health and Productivity Management |
| GRI 404: Training and Education 2016 | ||
| 404-1 | Average hours of training per year per employee |
Education/training system Employee-related data |
| 404-2 | Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | Education/training system |
| 404-3 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | 100% for full-time Sanyo Chemical employees. The figure has not been determined for overseas employees. |
| GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016 | ||
| 405-1 | Diversity of governance bodies and employees | Promoting women’s participation and advancement |
| 405-2 | Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men | Securities report (Japanese only) |
| GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016 | ||
| 406-1 | Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken | Respect for Human Rights Compliance |
| GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016 | ||
| 407-1 | Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk | Sustainable Procurement |
| GRI 408: Child Labor 2016 | ||
| 408-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor | Due diligence will be promoted in accordance with the Human Rights Policy, which was established in March 2023. Sanyo Chemical Group Human Rights Policy |
| GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016 | ||
| 409-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor | Due diligence will be promoted in accordance with the Human Rights Policy, which was established in March 2023. Sanyo Chemical Group Human Rights Policy |
| GRI 410: Security Practices 2016 | ||
| 410-1 | Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures | Not applicable |
| GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016 | ||
| 411-1 | Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples | Due diligence will be promoted in accordance with the Human Rights Policy, which was established in March 2023. Sanyo Chemical Group Human Rights Policy |
| GRI 413: Local Communities 2016 | ||
| 413-1 | Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs | Local Community / Social Contributions |
| 413-2 | Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities | The Sanyo Chemical Group recognizes that there are no business sites that have a significant negative impact (actual and potential) on local communities. |
| GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016 | ||
| 414-1 | New suppliers that were screened using social criteria | Suppliers that were evaluated to meet a certain level based on a CSR questionnaire at the time of screening are selected. |
| 414-2 | Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken | Sustainable Procurement |
| GRI 415: Public Policy 2016 | ||
| 415-1 | Political contributions |
Compliance ESG Performance Data > Compliance |
| GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016 | ||
| 416-1 | Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories | Provision of safe and secure products Design management |
| 416-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services | Not applicable: no violations Organizations related to quality assurance, quality control, and product liability (PL) and their roles |
| GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016 | ||
| 417-1 | Requirements for product and service information and labeling | Quality |
| 417-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling | Quality |
| 417-3 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications | Not applicable: no violations Whistleblowing, disciplinary actions, and violations |
| GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016 | ||
| 418-1 | Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data | Not applicable: no violations Whistleblowing, disciplinary actions, and violations |