UNICHARM CORPORATION Unicharm Group
Sustainability Report
2023
The Future We Envision 2-6
A society in which everyone can maximize their individual potential and live life to the fullest.
A society in which people comfortably coexist, helping each other while retaining each other's independence.
Unicharm continually considers every moment of life.
From birth to adulthood, and all the years in between.
From this generation to the next, and many years into the future.
We endeavor to realize a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable world, protecting and supporting life for people and society through "kindness" in various forms.
Baby care that supports and comforts both infants and families. Nursing care that helps people live a full life at any age.
Environments that ensure our partner animals (pets) a warm welcome from the family and neighborhood.
Feminine care that helps lift spirits during menstrual cycles.
Good hygiene that helps enhance and expand pleasant interactions for everyone.
This is the kindness we have always valued.
As we create and extend such kindness, we must emphasize not only the well-being of individuals but also the well-being of society and our planet as a whole.
When we picture the manufacturing that sustains local economies, we imagine the faces of people at work and their families.
When we consider the dynamic switch to renewable energy, we visualize a future with reduced global warming.
We strive for all of our business activities to reflect kindness, thereby contributing to a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable world for our future.
We continue to conduct business while championing the freedom of individuals to pursue their own way of life, based on our corporate philosophy of "NOLA & DOLA."*
In the decades to come, we will continue to affirm this ideal, providing kindness and support at every moment, throughout every lifetime.
- "NOLA & DOLA" (Necessity of Life with Activities & Dreams of Life with Activities): Unicharm aims to provide all people, from newborns to the elderly, with products and services that provide mental and physical support through gentle care so that they may be free of their burdens and can fulfill their dreams.
Unicharm Group | Introduction | Sustainability | Kyo-sei Life | Environment | Society | Governance | External Partnerships | Third-Party | 002 |
Sustainability Report 2023 | Management | Vision 2030 | and Evaluations | Assurance Report | |||||
CONTENTS
003 Editorial Policy / Contents
004 Overview of the Unicharm Group
Introduction
005 Message from the President & CEO
008 The Unicharm Way
Sustainability Management
009 Message from the Head of the ESG Division
011 Communicating with Stakeholders
Kyo-sei Life Vision 2030
012 Kyo-sei Life Vision 2030
Key Initiatives
018 Safeguarding the well- being of individuals
022 Safeguarding the well- being of society
026 Safeguarding the well- being of our planet
029 Unicharm Principles
Environment
033 Environmental Management
033 Basic Environmental Policy and Environmental Targets
038 Waste and Resource Utilization
038 Recycling-Based Society
041 Plastic Waste Reduction Measures
045 Climate Change
045 Zero-Carbon Society
049 Disclosure Based on the TCFD Recommendations
055 Biodiversity
055 Biodiversity Conservation
061 Water Resources
061 Water Recycling-Oriented Society
063 Environmental Data
Society
069 Innovation Management
069 Product Development
071 Digital Transformation (DX)
073 Intellectual Property
075 Customer Satisfaction
075 Responsibility to Our Customers (Consumers)
078 Quality
078 Quality Assurance
081 Human Rights
081 Respect for Human Rights
086 Human Resources
086 Utilization and Development of Human Resources
092 Diversity and Inclusion
095 Development of Workplace Environments
098 Occupational Safety and Health
102 Supply Chain Management
102 Sustainable Procurement
108 Communities
108 Social Contribution Activities
111 Social Data
Governance
115 Corporate Governance
115 Corporate Governance
124 Compliance
124 Fair Business Practices
127 Tax Compliance
128 Risk Management
128 Risk Management
133 Governance Data
135 External Partnerships and Evaluations
139 Third-Party Assurance Report
Explanation of the Cover
As a company committed to its "NOLA & DOLA" corporate philosophy and helping ensure the mental and physical well-being of each consumer, Unicharm aims to contribute to the realization of a cohesive society in which people of all ages can collectively live their lives in the way they so wish. To realize this objective, we support Paralym Art in its efforts to foster social participation and financial independence. Accordingly, we have adopted works done by artists with disabilities on the cover of Sustainability Report 2023 and Integrated Report 2023. Unicharm has supported the efforts of Paralym Art since 2016, and 2023 marks its eighth year in this engagement.
Title Spring in the Countryside
Artist Hiroko Shibuya
Artist Statement
Spring in the Countryside depicts an image of spring in my hometown and its scenery as the cherry blossoms start to reach full bloom.
Always peaceful and beautifully decorated with flowers, this is a place that brings back fond memories and one that I can return to whenever I want. I hope there is a place like this for everyone.
Unicharm Group | Introduction | Sustainability |
Sustainability Report 2023 | Management | |
Editorial Policy / Contents
Kyo-sei Life | Environment | Society | Governance | External Partnerships | Third-Party | 003 |
Vision 2030 | and Evaluations | Assurance Report | ||||
2-2,2-3
Editorial Policy
Preparation of Sustainability Report 2023
Sustainability Report 2023 was prepared to provide readers with information on Unicharm's sustainability activities. At Unicharm, sustainability is about embodying "NOLA & DOLA,"* our corporate philosophy that is embraced by all of us in the course of our daily business activities.
This year, in addition to reporting in line with the four areas established in our medium- to long-term ESG goals, Kyo-sei Life Vision 2030, we worked to further improve the contents of the report from the viewpoint of strengthening disclosure of ESG- related information.
In preparing Sustainability Report 2023, we referred to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, GRI Standards, and other sources, while incorporating information that reflects the global needs of society for sustainability reports.
Moving forward, we will take measures to continue to improve the quality of our sustainability report in order to cater to the needs of all of our stakeholders. We hope that you take the time to read this report in conjunction with Integrated Report 2023 and share your honest opinions.
- "NOLA & DOLA" (Necessity of Life with Activities & Dreams of Life with Activities): Unicharm aims to provide all people, from newborns to the elderly, with products and services that provide mental and physical support through gentle care so that they may be free of their burdens and can fulfill their dreams.
Contents
Coverage
The contents of Sustainability Report 2023 are based on the activities of the Unicharm Group (Unicharm Corporation and its domestic and overseas consolidated subsidiaries). However, the report also contains information on certain non-consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies.
In the report, "Unicharm" or "the Company" refers to "the Unicharm Group." Company names are stated individually when there is a need to specify the scope.
Intended Audience
All Unicharm stakeholders inclusive of customers, shareholders, investors, business partners, employees, and society in general
Reporting Period
January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022 (the report focuses on results from 2022 and includes some of the latest information from 2023)
Information Disclosure System
Investor Relations | |
Investor Relations | https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/ir.html |
Annual Securities Report | https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/ir/library/securities.html |
Presentation Materials for Investors https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/ir/library/investors.html
Date of Issue
May 2023
Next issue scheduled for May 2024 (previous issue: May 2022)
Available at
"Sustainability" section of Unicharm's corporate website
Third-Party Assurance
Unicharm has received third-party assurance from PricewaterhouseCoopers Sustainability LLC for the environmental information contained in this report.
P.139 Third-Party Assurance Report
Reference Guidelines
-
GRI Standards
(GRI disclosure numbers have been noted for each corresponding disclosure item) - Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2018 of the Ministry of the Environment
- TCFD recommendations
- SASB Standards
ESG/Sustainability | |
Sustainability | https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/csr-eco.html |
Kyo-sei Life Vision 2030 | https://www2.unicharm.co.jp/english/csr/kyoseilifevision/ |
index.html | |
GRI Standards Comparison Table | https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/csr-eco/gri.html |
SASB Content Index | https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/csr-eco/sasb.html |
Sustainability Report | https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/csr-eco/report.html |
Corporate Governance Report | https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/company/corporate- |
governance.html |
Integrated Report https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/ir/report.html
Unicharm Group | Introduction | Sustainability | Kyo-sei Life | Environment |
Sustainability Report 2023 | Management | Vision 2030 | ||
Overview of the Unicharm Group
Company Profile | As of December 31, 2022 |
Society | Governance | External Partnerships | Third-Party | 004 |
and Evaluations | Assurance Report | |||
2-1,2-2,2-7
Primary Consolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates | As of December 31, 2022 |
Corporate Name | Unicharm Corporation |
Date of Establishment | February 10, 1961 |
Capital | ¥15,993 million |
Number of Shares Issued | 620,834,319 |
Head Office | Sumitomo Fudosan Mita Twin Bldg. West Wing, 3-5-27, Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (until June 2023) |
Sumitomo Fudosan Tokyo Mita Garden Tower, 3-5-19, Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (from July 2023) | |
Japan
Unicharm Products Co., Ltd.
Unicharm Kokko Nonwoven Co., Ltd.
Cosmotec Corporation
Uni-charm Mölnlycke K.K.
Unicare Corporation
Peparlet Co., Ltd.
United Charm Co., Ltd.
Uni-Charm (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
LG-Unicharm Co., Ltd.
Registered Company Office | 182 Shimobun, Kinsei-cho, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime, Japan |
Asia (Excluding Japan)
Unicharm Consumer Products (China) Co., Ltd. PT. UNI-CHARM INDONESIA Tbk
Number of Employees | 16,206 |
Number of Production Bases | 41 factories (Japan: 18, Asia (excluding Japan): 20, other: 3) |
Listed Exchange | Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
Wellness care products | |
Partner animal (pet) care products | |
Major Business Lines | Feminine care products |
Other
Unicharm India Private Limited
Diana Unicharm Joint Stock Company
DSG International (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd.
Uni.Charm Mölnlycke B.V.
Unicharm Gulf Hygienic Industries Co., Ltd.
Unicharm Australasia Holding Pty Ltd.
The Hartz Mountain Corporation
Baby care and childcare products | |
Kirei care products | |
Commercial-use food packaging materials | |
URL | https://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/home.html |
Total | 51 subsidiaries and affiliates |
Primary Management Indicators
Consolidated Net Sales
(Billion yen) | 898.0 | |||||
800 | 727.5 | 782.7 | 162.1 | |||
714.2 | ||||||
688.3 | 124.2 | |||||
111.9 | ||||||
105.8 | 110.5 | |||||
600 | ||||||
428.3 | ||||||
363.7 | ||||||
302.9 | 329.9 | 323.1 | ||||
400 | ||||||
200 | 279.6 | 273.8 | 292.4 | 294.9 | 307.6 | |
0 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | (FY) |
Japan | Asia (excluding Japan) | Other |
Consolidated Core Operating Income
(Billion yen)
150 | ||||||
114.7 | 122.5 | 119.6 | ||||
100 | 95.1 | 89.8 | ||||
50 | ||||||
0 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | (FY) |
Number of Group Employees
(People)
18,000 | 16,207 | 16,304 | 16,665 | 16,308 | 16,206 | ||||||||||
4,198 | |||||||||||||||
3,886 | 4,028 | 4,206 | 4,179 | ||||||||||||
12,000 | |||||||||||||||
9,121 | 9,032 | 9,160 | 8,804 | 8,770 | |||||||||||
6,000 | |||||||||||||||
3,200 | 3,244 | 3,307 | 3,298 | 3,257 | |
0 | |||||
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | (FY) |
Japan Asia (excluding Japan) Other
Attachments
- Original Link
- Original Document
- Permalink
Disclaimer
Unicharm Corporation published this content on 07 July 2023 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 19 July 2023 07:28:07 UTC.
