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Material Issues

The Kureha Group aims to contribute to the development of society and improve its corporate value by leveraging its unique technologies and strengths to solve social issues.
We have identified material issues that require particular focus in order to continuously improve the economic value of the Group and contribute to solving social issues. We have also reorganized our environmental, social, and governance issues to be addressed as "sustainability issues," and are promoting sustainability management integrated with our management policy and mid- to long-term management plan.

Material Issues and Sustainability Issues

GRI 3-2, GRI 3-3

Material Issues

  • Material Issues

  • Strengthening of research and technology development capabilities

    Strengthening of research and technology development capabilities

  • Carbon neutral initiatives

    Carbon neutral initiatives

  • Promoting DX​

    Promoting DX​

  • Strengthening of governance​

    Strengthening of governance​

  • Activity by diverse human resources​

    Activity by diverse human resources​

Sustainability Issues

Category Sustainability Issues
Environment Promotion of global warming countermeasures
Proper management of waste
Prevention of air pollution, Prevention of water pollution
Management of chemical substances
Preservation of biodiversity
Social Development of human capital
Balance of work and life
Management of mental and physical health
Safety and Health, Security and Prevention of Industrial Disasters, and Safety in Logistics
Strengthening of quality assurance system and reduction of quality complaints
Respect and contribute to the development of local communities
Respect for human rights
Responsible sourcing
Fair information disclosure and dialogue
Governance Strengthening of research and technology development capabilities
Promotion of Digital Transformation (DX)
Strengthening of governance
Risk management
Thorough compliance
Strengthening of information security

Steps for Identifying Material Issues

GRI 3-1

The steps for identifying material issues and sustainability issues are as follows:

Step 1: Select issues

We comprehensively selected issues with reference to international guidelines, SDGs, and requests from stakeholders.
(Our corporate identity and policies, ISO 26000, and dialogue with stakeholders)

Step 2: Classify and organize issues

We organized the issues selected in Step 1, and for each issue, we examined its relationship to the value chain of our business activities and the stakeholders it affects.

Step 3: Consider our targets in fiscal 2030

In formulating the Group's mid- to long-term management plan for 2030, the management team and others considered what society would be like in 2030, and a vision for the Group as of that time, and established the Kureha Vision: "A specialty solutions company that leverages proprietary technology and contributes to a new future for society," and three objectives: "Continuous enhancement of economic value," "Contribution toward resolving social issues," and "Contribution toward reduced environmental impact".

Step 4: Identity and approve material issues

The Sustainability Committee identified and the Board of Directors approved material issues, must be focused on to realize our three objectives: "Continuous enhancement of economic value," "Contribution toward resolving social issues," and "Contribution toward reduced environmental impact". Material issues are reviewed regularly by the Sustainability Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
In addition, we reorganized the issues that the Group should address with respect to its impact on the environment and society as "sustainability issues," which were approved by the Sustainability Coordination Committee.
The structure for promoting sustainability, including material issues, is described on the Sustainability Activities page.

Promotion of Sustainability Activities