Sustainability Initiatives from Senior Vice President
At Takasago Group, we have positioned Sustainable Management as one of the core principles of our medium-term management plan, New Global Plan-2 (NGP-2). Through our business activities, we strive to address social challenges while enhancing corporate value.
Fiscal 2026 marks the final year of NGP-2. It is an important milestone for us to assess the progress we have made while laying a solid foundation for our next stage of sustainable growth.
Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most significant management challenges facing our Group.
We are advancing global initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our operations.
In 2025, our greenhouse gas reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), including approval of our 1.5°C target and Net-Zero target. Building on this achievement, we are accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and implementing energy-efficiency initiatives throughout our global operations.
Going forward, we will continue to balance business growth with environmental responsibility and contribute to the realization of a more sustainable society.
Respect for Human Rights
Respect for human rights is a fundamental element of our sustainability strategy.
Based on our Human Rights Policy, we conduct annual human rights due diligence across our operations.
As a company that sources natural raw materials, we have traditionally focused on labor conditions at production sites. In recent years, we have expanded the scope of our assessments to include potential impacts on business partners and local communities.
TAKASAGO - Framework for Human Rights Initiatives
Commitment through Policy
The Takasago Group Human Rights Policy was approved by the Board of Directors in May 2019.
It was partially revised in March 2021 with the addition of the annexed “Key Human Rights Issues.”
Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence
Remediation Mechanisms (hotline)
We have the hotline system in each sites.
In fiscal 2026, our headquarters undergo a SMETA audit. We will continue strengthening our commitment to human rights throughout our entire supply chain.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is a key driver of sustainable growth and innovation.
To maximize the value of our human capital, we are promoting initiatives such as advancing women’s leadership and recruiting and developing employees with diverse nationalities and backgrounds. We have established a target of achieving a 20% ratio of women in management positions by the end of fiscal 2027.*
As a global organization, Takasago Group benefits from employees representing a wide range of cultures and nationalities. Across our overseas operations, we continue to foster inclusive leadership and flexible work practices that enable every employee to realize their full potential while bringing diverse perspectives to innovation.
Occupational Health and Safety
The fire accident that occurred in 2013 remains an important lesson for our Group. Since then, we have continuously worked to strengthen our safety culture, recognizing that safety is the foundation of all business activities.
As more employees join the company without firsthand knowledge of the accident, it is increasingly important that we preserve its lessons. Through risk assessment training and ongoing safety dialogue, we are committed to passing on a strong safety mindset to future generations.
Guided by our commitment that every employee returns home safely with a smile at the end of each working day, we will continue to promote a safe and healthy workplace for all.
Materiality
In this year, we created a Group-wide materiality panel and distributed it to our business sites around the world.
Materiality should not only be understood by management but also embraced by every employee and reflected in their daily work. By making our materiality a shared language across the Group, we will further strengthen our sustainability initiatives.
Looking Ahead
As we enter the final year of NGP-2, Takasago Group is building on the progress we have made and preparing for the next phase of sustainable growth.
Looking toward the achievement of Sustainability 2030, we will continue addressing our key sustainability priorities—including climate change, human rights, diversity, equity and inclusion, and occupational health and safety—while creating value for society
through our business.
By integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations, we aspire to remain a trusted company and achieve sustainable growth for the next 100 years and beyond.