Materiality｜Sustainability of Seika Corporation｜Sustainability

Identification process

STEP 1. Extracting social issues

From the international frameworks such as SASB and GRI, and 17 goals and 169 targets of SDGs, we extracted social issues related to our business

Extracted social issues that are highly relevant to our business:
Expansion of clean energy,
Expansion of compliance systems,
Decarbonization of thermal power plants,
Promotion of diversity,
Strengthening corporate governance,
Conservation of biodiversity,
Promotion of DX,
Actions in line with TCFD recommendations,
Harmonious coexistence with local communities,
Climate change countermeasures,
Respect for human rights,
Promotion of energy and resource conservation,
Prevention of air, water, and soil pollution,
Enhancing data security,
Accelerating innovation,
Promotion of circular economy,
Building a sustainable supply chain,
Contribution to the sustainability of marine resources,
Improvement of employee engagement

STEP 2. Assessing importance and identifying materiality

For the extracted social issues, we identified materiality by prioritizing importance for stakeholders based on our corporate philosophy, strengths, and business characteristics.

STEP 3. Organizing and verifying themes

Corporate Management Meeting members and outside directors discussed the identified 12 material issues (materiality) to verify them. Then, 12 material issues were categorized under four themes, and materiality was determined upon approval by the Board of Directors.

Basic Policy / Promotion Systems
Materiality