Action Themes
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Contribute to delicious and healthy foods
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Address diversifying consumer needs
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Develop sustainable products and provide information
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Ensure food security and quality
Relationship with “Health of Mind, Body, and Environment”
Background to the Establishment of Materiality and Action Themes
The Group’s Purpose states: “We will continue to create healthy foods, thereby bringing smiles to the faces of people around the world now and in the future.” Providing safe, reliable food that promotes “health of mind and body” to people around the world forms the foundation of the Group’s business and represents our most important initiative.
2 Diversity and Inclusion of People
Action Themes
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Foster human resources to achieve our Purpose and the 2030 Vision
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Promote diversity and inclusion
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Promote health management
Relationship with “Health of Mind, Body, and Environment”
Background to the Establishment of Materiality and Action Themes
The Group has set ambitious targets in its 2030 Business Plan, and the driving force behind achieving these targets is our people. For this reason, we believe it is important to maximize the value of human capital. We will provide employees with “health of mind and body,” increase engagement and productivity, and raise corporate value.
3 Achieve Sustainable Value Chains
Action Themes
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Achieve higher-order sustainable supply chain management
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Reduce food loss and waste
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Co-exist and co-prosper with local communities
Relationship with “Health of Mind, Body, and Environment”
Background to the Establishment of Materiality and Action Themes
Various social issues exist in our value chain, from the production and procurement of raw materials to the manufacturing, sale, consumption, and disposal of our products. We believe that working together with stakeholders to resolve these issues and reduce risks is essential for conducting business sustainably.
4 Conserve the Global Environment
Action Themes
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Mitigate and adapt to climate change
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Incorporate environmentally concerned plastic containers and packaging for recycling and reuse
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Sustainable use of water resources
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Maintain and conserve natural capital and biodiversity
Relationship with “Health of Mind, Body, and Environment”
Background to the Establishment of Materiality and Action Themes
The Group’s business relies on a large amount of natural capital. We recognize that climate change, environmental pollution, and other issues are important issues that affect the sustainable operation of our business.
By addressing various environmental issues appropriately and providing society with “health of environment,” we aim to improve the sustainability of both society and our own company.
5 Strengthen Governance in Sustainability
Action Themes
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⑮Strengthen corporate governance
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⑯Strengthen group governance
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⑰Strengthen risk management
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⑱Respect human rights
Relationship with “Health of Mind, Body, and Environment”
Background to the Establishment of Materiality and Action Themes
We refer to governance that contributes to improving the sustainability of society and the Group as sustainability governance. In our 2030 Business Plan, we plan to increase the overseas sales ratio and believe that strengthening sustainability governance from a global perspective is essential.
