Basic approach and policy

Formulation of CSR Policies

Based on the CSR activities that we have been conducting and our support for the IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter and the UN Global Compact, we considered our materiality from two aspects of solving social challenges (contributing through our business processes and contributing through our products), and we have established six CSR policies.

CSR Policies: Formulation process and regular review

We formulate CSR Policies by considering materiality from the viewpoint of the Group and its stakeholders and then obtaining approval from the Strategy Committee, which consists of the representative director and senior vice presidents appointed by the representative director. Any future change to the CSR Policies must also be approved by the Strategy Committee.

Governance

Development of a sustainability promotion system

In order to create new value and inspiration through a wide range of technologies that are not limited to flavors and fragrances and contribute to richer and more fulfilling lives, we will strengthen sustainability initiatives and ensure thorough risk management while capturing business opportunities through innovation.
The person in charge of sustainability in the Company is the CEO. Under this framework, we have established a Sustainability Committee to strategically promote sustainability initiatives, including matters stated in the CSR Policy and ESG, across the entire Group. The Committee develops group-wide business strategies related to sustainability, and deliberates and resolves important matters, including initiative details. Matters deliberated by the Sustainability Committee are referred and reported to the Strategy Committee and the Board of Directors as necessary. In addition, we delegate authority to related divisions depending on the matter.

Sustainability promotion system chart

Overview of the Sustainability Committee

Objective

The objective of the Sustainability Committee is to strategically promote sustainability initiatives, including matters stated in the CSR Policy and ESG, across the entire Group.

Sustainability committee members

Chairperson
Officer in charge or deputy officer in charge of internal management control

Committee members
Committee members appointed by the Chairperson upon recommendation from the officers in charge of each division

Secretariat
Corporate Planning Division and the CSR Division

Activities in FY2025

In FY2025, the Sustainability Committee met twice and discussed the publication of the Sustainability Report and the addition of SDG icons.