Nihon Chouzai : Notification regarding the creation of a Basic Sustainability Policy, the establishment of a Sustainability Committee, and the identification of mater
12/20/2021 | 03:20am EST
December 20, 2021
Company name
Nihon Chouzai Co., Ltd.
Company
Yosuke Mitsuhara, President and CEO
representative
Securities code
3341; Tokyo Stock Exchange 1st
Section
Contacts
Masahiro Tojo, General Manager of
Corporate Planning Department
(Phone: +81-3-6810-0800)
Notification regarding the creation of a Basic Sustainability Policy, the establishment of a
Sustainability Committee, and the identification of material issues
Nihon Chouzai Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "the Company") announces that it passed a resolution at its Board of Directors' meeting held on December 20, 2021 to create a Basic Sustainability Policy and establish a Sustainability Committee, as part of efforts to achieve a sustainable society and enhance corporate value. At a meeting of the Sustainability Committee held on the same day, the following "material issues" (key issues) were identified.
1. Goals
As societal issues and environmental issues become increasingly serious, the Nihon Chouzai Group views sustainability as an important management theme, and has created a Basic Sustainability Policy and established a Sustainability Committee chaired by the President and CEO to further strengthen and effectively execute sustainability activities. The company has also identified material issues to be given priority in the context of these activities.
2. Basic Sustainability Policy
We in the Nihon Chouzai Group are aware that sustainability is a key element of management strategies for enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term. Based on dialogues and collaborations with a wide range of stakeholders, we are building fair and highly transparent management platforms that respect human rights and take environmental protection into account. Through our business activities, we will work to solve social issues in the medical and healthcare fields and pursue social sustainability.
3. Establishment of the Sustainability Committee
(1) Roles of the Committee
This Committee, positioned directly under the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors, will supervise and evaluate the progress of activities targeting specified material issues, incorporate the results into business strategies, and deliberate on compliance with international guidelines and participation in initiatives, while
reporting to the Board of Directors as deemed appropriate.
(2) Composition of Committee Members
The sustainability committee shall be chaired by the President and CEO, and comprises committee members selected by Nihon Chouzai's Board of Directors.
4. Material issues identified
Nihon Chouzai identified 21 material issues requiring contributions to a sustainable society. Based on these material issues, which are separated into six main groups, we will promote activities from the perspectives of both contributing through business activities and strengthening the management foundations.
Key issue group
No.
Material issues
Increase the effectiveness of drug treatments for patients
1
by strengthening pharmacy functions (accommodate advanced
healthcare and regional healthcare)
Expand the functions of pharmacies to support the health of the
2
community (e.g., illness prevention and pre-symptomatic
illness)
3
Contribute to social
security by ensuring appropriate use of
Healthcare quality and
pharmaceuticals at pharmacies
accessibility
Ensure the continuous operation of pharmacies as a regional
4
healthcare/welfare infrastructure, and respond effectively to
disasters, pandemics, and other crises
5
Ensure the medical safety at pharmacies
6
Leverage DX to promote online healthcare and create new
business
7
Publish surveys and research that contribute
to the development of healthcare
Quality and stable supply of
8
Undertake R&D and manufacturing of safe,
high quality pharmaceuticals
pharmaceuticals
9
Ensure a stable supply of pharmaceuticals
10
Provide "human" support in providing high-quality healthcare
Resolving human issues
services
at healthcare institutions
11
Support occupational health and general health,
including mental health, by introducing industrial physicians
Contributing to
12
Reduce waste materials and increase the efficiency of resource
a carbon-neutral,
usage, especially at pharmacies and plants
2
circular economy
13
Reduce CO2 emissions by increasing energy usage efficiency
and promoting the use of renewable energy
14
Build environment-friendly and society-friendly supply chains
with outstanding transparency
Secure manpower that supports the company's growth,
15
and put in place HR systems that promote the growth of
Fostering and utilizing
employees
16
Promote diversity, respect for human rights,
diverse manpower
and the participation of women in the workplace
17
Establish a workplace environment that enhances employee
health and motivation
18
Support the healthcare and welfare fields (e.g., persons with
intractable diseases or disabilities)
Strengthening governance to
19
Continuously strengthen corporate governance, and disclose
information with a high level of transparency
fulfill social responsibilities
20
Continuously strengthen compliance, and prevent corruption
21
Create opportunities by appropriately evaluating and
NIHON CHOUZAI Co. Ltd. published this content on 20 December 2021 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 20 December 2021 08:19:15 UTC.
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