Selection process for material issues

In order to be more effective in moving forward with commitment to SDGs as its growth strategy, the Group selected four material issues through the following process. To select the material issues, the Group studied the options from the perspectives of what is important to stakeholders and what is important to the Group, while also listening to advice from external experts.

Selection process for material issues

  1. Step1
    Selecting SDGs focus items    		 After taking a high-level view of the 169 targets of the SDGs and incorporating advice from experts, we selected items that are closely related to the business strategies of each department and that are especially worth focusing on
  2. Step2
    Including shareholder perspective in evaluation    		 While taking into account material issues for both our shareholders, we evaluated and prioritized issues that are closely aligned with the Group’s business
  3. Step3
    Selecting material issues    		 We selected three material issues in priority areas where we can leverage our strengths through our business activities, and selected one material issue as the basis for resolving these issues
  4. Step4
    Internal approval procedure    		 The selected issues are submitted for discussion by the SDGs Promotion Committee, approved by the Management Committee, and determined as materiality for the Group

Positioning of material issues