For the CSR report, the Kuraray Group refers to GRIs Sustainability Reporting Standard 2016.
General Disclosures
1. Organizational profile
| Item | Reference | |
| 102-1 | Name of the organization | Corporate overview |
| 102-2 | Activities, brands, products, and services | Business Outline |
| 102-3 | Location of headquarters | Location |
| 102-4 | Location of operations | Business by Region |
| 102-5 | Ownership and legal form | Corporate overview |
| 102-6 | Markets served |
Business by Region Corporate overview |
| 102-7 | Scale of the organization | Financial and Non-Financial Highlights Business Outline |
| 102-8 | Information on employees and other workers | Activities at Workplace |
| 102-9 | Supply chain | Value Chain |
| 102-10 | Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain |
Securities Report (Japanese) p6-8 TOP STATEMET |
| 102-11 | Precautionary Principle or approach | Risk Management and Compliance |
| 102-12 | External initiatives | Responsible Care |
| 102-13 | Membership of associations | Responsible Care |
2. Strategy
| Item | Reference | |
| 102-14 | Statement from senior decision-maker | TOP STATEMET |
3. Ethics and integrity
| Item | Reference | |
| 102-16 | Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior | Corporate Statements Kuraray Group Code of Conduct |
4. Governance
| Item | Reference | |
| 102-18 | Governance structure | Corporate Governance System |
5. Stakeholder engagement
| Item | Reference | |
| 102-40 | List of stakeholder groups | Stakeholder Communication |
| 102-41 | Collective bargaining agreements | Japan: 100% of employees belong to a labor union Overseas: Coverage by collective bargaining agreements in each country/region complies with local laws and regulations |
| 102-42 | Identifying and selecting stakeholders | Stakeholder Communication |
| 102-43 | Approach to stakeholder engagement | Stakeholder Communication |
| 102-44 | Key topics and concerns raised | Stakeholder Communication |
6. Reporting practice
| Item | Reference | |
| 102-45 | Entities included in the consolidated financial statements |
The Kuraray Group Affiliates (Japan) Affiliates (Overseas) |
| 102-46 | Defining report content and topic Boundaries | Scope of the Report Safety and Environment: Reports focus on Kuraray Co., Ltd. and domestic affiliated companies, but also include some overseas affiliated companies Social: Reports focus on Kuraray Co., Ltd., but also include some affiliated companies depending on their activities in the respective field. |
| 102-47 | List of material topics | CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group |
| 102-48 | Restatements of information | Not applicable |
| 102-49 | Changes in reporting | Not applicable |
| 102-50 | Reporting period | Reporting Period Fiscal 2017: Jan.1 2017 to Dec.31 2017 |
| 102-51 | Date of most recent report | Issue Date May 2018 (Previous issue: May 2017: Next issue: May 2019 (planned)) |
| 102-52 | Reporting cycle | Issue Date May 2018 (Previous issue: May 2017: Next issue: May 2019 (planned)) |
| 102-53 | Contact point for questions regarding the report | Location |
| 102-54 | Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards | - |
| 102-55 | GRI content index | GRI content index (This page) |
| 102-56 | External assurance | External certification including ISO 14001. Issues reports to government agencies and verifies compliance regarding relevant laws and regulations. |
Economic
Economic Performance
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group Medium-term Management Plan "PROUD2020" |
| 201-1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed |
Overview of the Kuraray Group Medium-term Management Plan "PROUD2020" Securities Report (Japanese) p70 |
| 201-2 | Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | Securities Report (Japanese) p14 |
| 201-3 | Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans | Securities Report (Japanese) p77 |
Environmental
Materials
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Environmental Management |
| 301-1 | Materials used by weight or volume | Material Flow in Business Activities |
| 301-2 | Recycled input materials used | Material Flow in Business Activities |
Energy
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Environmental Management |
| 302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization | Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain |
| 302-2 | Energy consumption outside of the organization | Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain |
| 302-4 | Energy intensity | Global Warming Prevention |
Water
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Environmental Management |
| 303-1 | Water withdrawal by source | Effective Utilization of Water Resources |
| 303-2 | Water source significantly affected by withdrawal of water | Effective Utilization of Water Resources |
| 303-3 | Water recycled and reused | Effective Utilization of Water Resources |
Emissions
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Environmental Management |
| 305-1 | Direct(Scope 1)GHG emissions | Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain |
| 305-2 | Energy indirect(Scope 2)GHG emissions | Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain |
| 305-3 | Other indirect(Scope 3)GHG emissions | Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain |
| 305-5 | Reduction of GHG emissions | Global Warming Prevention |
| 305-6 | Emissions of ozone-depleting substances(ODS) | Environmental Data |
| 305-7 | Nitrogen oxides(NOx),sulfur oxides(SOx),and other significant air emissions |
Control on Emission of Chemical Substances Material Flow in Business Activities |
Effluents and Waste
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Environmental Management |
| 306-1 | Water discharge by quality and destination | Material Flow in Business Activities |
| 306-2 | Waste by type and disposal method |
Reduction and Effective Waste, and Reduction of Landfill Waste Material Flow in Business Activities |
| 306-3 | Significant spills | Not applicable |
Social
employment
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Activities at Workplace |
| 401-1 | New employee hires and employee turnover | Activities at Workplace |
| 401-2 | Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees | Scheme for Work-Life Balance |
| 401-3 | Parental leave | Leave for Childcare and Nursing Care |
Occupational Health and Safety
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Safety Management |
| 403-1 | Workers representation in formal joint management-worker health and safety committees | Safety Management |
| 403-2 | Types of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities | Occupational Safety |
| 403-3 | Workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to their occupation | Occupational Safety |
| 403-4 | Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unions | Occupational Safety |
Training and Education
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Activities at Workplace |
| 404-1 | Average hours of training per year per employee |
Approach to Human Resource Development Risk Management and Compliance |
| 404-2 | Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | Approach to Human Resource Development |
| 404-3 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | Approach to Human Resource Development |
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Activities at Workplace |
| 405-1 | Diversity of governance bodies and employee | Executives Activities at Workplace |
Local Communities
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Sociality Goals and Actual Performance |
| 413-1 | Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs | Social Contribution Activities |
Customer Health and Safety
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Safety Management |
| 416-1 | Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories | Product Safety |
| 416-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts and services | Not applicable |
Marketing and Labeling
| Item | Reference | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach | CSR Materiality of Kuraray Group CSR Activity Target and Results Quality Management |
| 417-1 | Requirements for product and service information and labeling | Quality Management |
| 417-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling | Not applicable |
| 417-3 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications | Not applicable |
