Materiarities - Priority Issues for Sustainable Growth
The Alfresa Group has identified eight priority (materiality) issues based on Our Philosophy, “We create and deliver a fresh life for all,” and Our Vision, “We aim to become a Healthcare Consortium that provides products and services in every health-related field,” both of which are part of the Group’s Principles. We have assessed our impact on society and the environment, as well as social and environmental issues affecting our financial performance, and examined our challenges from multiple perspectives.
By strategically implementing measures to address materiality issues and applying the Alfresa Group’s Philosophy, “We create and deliver a fresh life for all,” we will work on solutions for social and environmental issues in the medical and healthcare sectors, with the aim of contributing to the realization of a sustainable society and improving sustainable corporate value.
The Alfresa Group’s approach to sustainability
Important Sustainability Issues for the Alfresa Group
Identification Process
Screening for issues
1-(1)：
We examined our business activities and their impact using value chain analysis* and identified 31 issues.
- The value chain status of the Alfresa Group’s business activities, risks, opportunities, and long-term vision and strategy
- International guidelines, external (economic and social) environment, and social demand
*In collaboration with five group companies representing each business segment, we identified risks and opportunities for each segment and prioritized issues to address.
[Guidelines and other references]
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(Within the Group)
- Medium- to Long-Term Vision and Mid-term Management Plan
- Exchange of opinions with executive officers, companies representing major segments, and others
- Group company survey (value chain analysis)
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(Outside the Group)
- SDGs
- GRI Standards
- SASB Standards
- SSBJ Standards
- ESRS
- Opinions and advice from external experts and advisors
Evaluating significance from two perspectives
2-(1)：
We determined eight priority (materiality) issues by evaluating the significance of the identified issues from two perspectives: our impact on society and the environment, and social and environmental issues affecting our financial performance.
2-(2)：
We comprehensively reviewed all the priority issues for the Alfresa Group, carefully examined how the Group reflected stakeholder expectations, and finalized the issues.
Validating appropriateness and granting approval
3-(1)：
We conducted the final validation of appropriateness within the Company and with Group companies representing major segments, among others. We received advice from external experts, reviewed items as necessary, and again validated the results.
3-(2)：
The Board of Directors approved the results.