GRI Standards Content Index
The Kureha sustainability refers to the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards.
In principle, the reporting time frame for Kureha's CSR activities is the same as its fiscal year (from April 2024 to March 2025). However, some sections of this report may refer to the calendar year (from January 2024 to December 2024) or activities after April 1, 2024.
2:General Disclosures
GRI 2:General Disclosures 2021
1. The organization and its reporting practices
Standard | Disclosure | |
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2-1 | Organizational details | |
2-2 | Entities included in the organization's sustainability reporting | |
2-3 | Reporting period, frequency and contact point | |
2-4 | Restatements of information |
N/A |
2-5 | External assurance |
The authenticity of some data has been confirmed by an in-house safety review |
2. Activities and workers
Standard | Disclosure | |
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2-6 | Activities, value chain, and other business relationships |
Value Chain and Sustainability Activities |
2-7 | Employees | |
2-8 | Workers who are not employees |
3. Governance
Standard | Disclosure | |
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2-9 | Governance structure and composition | |
2-10 | Nomination and selection of the highest governance body | |
2-11 | Chair of the highest governance body | |
2-12 | Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts |
Promotion of Sustainability Activities Annual Securities Report, Sustainability Philosophy and Initiatives (Japanese Only) |
2-13 | Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts | |
2-14 | Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting | |
2-15 | Conflicts of interest | |
2-16 | Communication of critical concerns | |
2-17 | Collective knowledge of the highest governance body |
We held a briefing session on “Recent Issues in Corporate Governance” for directors, audit & supervisory board members, and vice presidents, inviting external experts. |
2-18 | Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body | |
2-19 | Remuneration policies |
Annual Securities Report, Remuneration for Officers, etc. (Japanese Only) |
2-20 | Process to determine remuneration |
Annual Securities Report, Remuneration for Officers, etc. (Japanese Only) |
2-21 | Annual total compensation ratio |
4. Strategy, policies and practices
Standard | Disclosure | |
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2-22 | Statement on sustainable development strategy | |
2-23 | Policy commitments |
Overview of Kureha Group Policies |
2-24 | Embedding policy commitments |
Fair Information Disclosure and DialogueーManagement Structure Ethics and ComplianceーManagement Structure Risk ManagementーManagement Structure Responsible Care ActivitiesーManagement Structure |
2-25 | Processes to remediate negative impacts |
Kureha Group Charter of Corporate Behavior |
2-26 | Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns | |
2-27 | Compliance with laws and regulations |
ESG Data Collection (Governance) No violations of the law |
2-28 | Membership associations |
Japan Economic Federation, Japan Chemical Industry Association, Japan Soda Industry Association, Japan Technology Association of Poly Vinylidene Chloride, Battery Association for Supply Chain, United Nations Global Compact Associations related to pharmaceuticals:The Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association of Japan (FPMAJ), The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association of Tokyo (PMAT), Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association of Fukushima |
5. Stakeholder engagement
Standard | Disclosure | |
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2-29 | Approach to stakeholder engagement |
Promoting Dialogue with Stakeholders |
2-30 | Collective bargaining agreements |
Percent of labor union members 100%*
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3:Material Topics
GRI 3:Material Topics 2021
Standard | Disclosure | |
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3-1 | Process to determine material topics | |
3-2 | List of material topics | |
3-3 | Management of material topics |
Topic specific Standards
GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024
Standard | Disclosure | |
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101-1 | Policies to halt and reverse biodiversity loss |
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101-2 | Management of biodiversity impacts |
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101-3 | Access and benefit-sharing |
ー |
101-4 | Identification of biodiversity impacts | |
101-5 | Locations with biodiversity impacts | |
101-6 | Direct drivers of biodiversity loss |
ー |
101-7 | Changes to the state of biodiversity |
ー |
101-8 | Ecosystem services |
ー |
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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201-1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed |
Annual Securities Report, Key Financial Data (Japanese Only) |
201-2 | Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | |
201-3 | Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans |
Annual Securities Report, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Japanese Only) |
201-4 | Financial assistance received from government |
Annual Securities Report, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Japanese Only) |
GRI 202: Market Presence 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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202-1 | Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage | |
202-2 | Proportion of senior management hired from the local community |
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GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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203-1 | Infrastructure investments and services supported | |
203-2 | Significant indirect economic impacts |
ESG Data Collection (Governance) There were no significant indirect economic impacts identified. |
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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205-1 | Operations assessed for risks related to corruption | |
205-2 | Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures | |
205-3 | Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken |
Ethics and ComplianceーManagement Structure No instances of fines. |
GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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206-1 | Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices |
N/A |
GRI 207: Tax 2019
Standard | Disclosure | |
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207-1 | Approach to tax | |
207-2 | Tax governance, control, and risk management | |
207-3 | Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax | |
207-4 | Country-by-country reporting |
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GRI 301: Materials 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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301-1 | Materials used by weight or volume |
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301-2 | Recycled input materials used |
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301-3 | Reclaimed products and their packaging materials |
ー |
GRI 302: Energy 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization |
Overview of Kureha Group's Environmental Impact (FY2024) |
302-2 | Energy consumption outside of the organization |
ー |
302-3 | Energy intensity | |
302-4 | Reduction of energy consumption | |
302-5 | Reductions in energy requirements of products and services |
Not applicable.
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GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018
Standard | Disclosure | |
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303-1 | Interactions with water as a shared resource | |
303-2 | Management of water discharge-related impacts | |
303-3 | Water withdrawal | |
303-4 | Water discharge |
ESG Data Collection (Environment) |
303-5 | Water consumption |
ー |
GRI 305: Emissions 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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305-1 | Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions | |
305-2 | Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions | |
305-3 | Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions | |
305-4 | GHG emissions intensity |
GHG emissions per net sales Scope1+2/Consolidated revenue=2.8 t-CO2/Millions of Yen |
305-5 | Reduction of GHG emissions | |
305-6 | Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) | |
305-7 | Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions |
GRI 306: Waste 2020
Standard | Disclosure | |
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306-1 | Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts |
Analyzing |
306-2 | Management of significant waste-related impacts |
Awareness of, and Initiatives on, Marine Plastic Pollution and Recycling of Plastics |
306-3 | Waste generated |
ESG Data Collection (Environment) Targets for Reducing Plastic Waste Emissions (Plastic Resource Circulation Act) |
306-4 | Waste diverted from disposal | |
306-5 | Waste directed to disposal |
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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308-1 | New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria |
ー |
308-2 | Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken |
GRI 401: Employment 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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401-1 | New employee hires and employee turnover | |
401-2 | Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees |
Annual Securities Report, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Japanese Only) |
401-3 | Parental leave |
GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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402-1 | Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes |
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
Standard | Disclosure | |
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403-1 | Occupational health and safety management system |
Occupational Safety and Health Management System |
403-2 | Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation |
Promoting Safety Activities Throughout the Group |
403-3 | Occupational health services |
Activity by Diverse Human ResourcesーManagement Structure Prevention of Lifestyle-Related Diseases and Enhancement of Health Management |
403-4 | Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety | |
403-5 | Worker training on occupational health and safety | |
403-6 | Promotion of worker health |
Prevention of Lifestyle-Related Diseases and Enhancement of Health Management |
403-7 | Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships | |
403-8 | Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system | |
403-9 | Work-related injuries |
Occupational Safety and Prevention of Industrial DisastersーTarget(s) and What We Have Done/Are Doing |
403-10 | Work-related ill health |
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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404-1 | Average hours of training per year per employee | |
404-2 | Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | |
404-3 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews |
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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405-1 | Diversity of governance bodies and employees |
Annual Securities Report, Information about Officers (Japanese Only) |
405-2 | Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men |
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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406-1 | Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken |
N/A |
GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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407-1 | Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk |
The investigation found no suppliers whose freedom of association or right to collective bargaining could be at risk. |
GRI 408: Child Labor 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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408-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor |
The investigation found no suppliers with significant risks related to child labor. |
GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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409-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor |
The investigation found no suppliers with significant risks related to forced labor. |
GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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411-1 | Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples |
N/A |
GRI 413: Local Communities 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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413-1 | Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs | |
413-2 | Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities |
N/A |
GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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414-1 | New suppliers that were screened using social criteria |
ー |
414-2 | Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken |
GRI 415: Public Policy 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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415-1 | Political contributions |
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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416-1 | Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories | |
416-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services |
N/A |
GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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417-1 | Requirements for product and service information and labeling | |
417-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling |
N/A |
417-3 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications |
N/A |
GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016
Standard | Disclosure | |
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418-1 | Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data |
N/A |
- Sustainability
- Message from the President
- Kureha Group's Sustainability
-
Environmental Report
- Environmental Management
- Overview of Environmental Impact
- Climate Change Disclosures Based on TCFD Recommendations
- Recycling of Resources, Proper Management and Disposal of Waste
- Management of Chemical Substances, Prevention of Air Pollution, Water Use and Prevention of Water Pollution
- Conserving Biodiversity
- Social Report
- Governance Report
- Contributing to the Solution of Environmental and Social Issues through Our Business
- GRI Standards Content Index/SASB Content Index
- ESG Data Collection
- Sustainability Report Archive
- External Recognition
- Sustainability Site Editing Policy and Contents of the Report