Our sustainability report references GRIs Sustainability Reporting Standard.
General Disclosures
1. Organizational profile
| Item | Website | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 102-1 | Name of the organization | Corporate overview | 57 |
| 102-2 | Activities, brands, products, and services | Business Outline | 4, 8, 23, 33, 41-44 |
| 102-3 | Location of headquarters | Location | 57 |
| 102-4 | Location of operations | Business by Region | 57-58 |
| 102-5 | Ownership and legal form | Corporate overview | 57 |
| 102-6 | Markets served |
Business by Region Corporate overview |
7, 33, 57-58 |
| 102-7 | Scale of the organization | Securities Report (Japanese) p2-10 Business Outline |
39, 57 |
| 102-8 | Information on employees and other workers | Activities at Workplace | 40, 57 |
| 102-9 | Supply chain | Supply Chain Management | |
| 102-10 | Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain |
Securities Report (Japanese) p6-8 "Details of our Businesses," "Status of Our Affiliates" TOP STATEMENT |
12, 15 |
| 102-11 | Precautionary Principle or approach | Risk Management and Compliance | 14, 22, 24-26, 55-56 |
| 102-12 | External initiatives | Initiatives, etc. | |
| 102-13 | Membership of associations | Initiatives, etc. |
2. Strategy
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 102-14 | Statement from senior decision-maker | TOP STATEMENT | 10-14 |
3. Ethics and integrity
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 102-16 | Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior | Corporate Statements Kuraray Group Code of Conduct |
1-2, 5, 16 |
4. Governance
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 102-18 | Governance structure | Corporate Governance System | 46-47 |
5. Stakeholder engagement
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 102-40 | List of stakeholder groups | Relationships with stakeholders | |
| 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 |
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| 102-42 | Identifying and selecting stakeholders | Relationships with stakeholders | |
| 102-43 | Approach to stakeholder engagement | Relationships with stakeholders | |
| 102-44 | Key topics and concerns raised | Relationships with stakeholders |
6. Reporting practice
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 102-45 | Entities included in the consolidated financial statements |
The Kuraray Group Affiliates (Japan) Affiliates (Overseas) |
57-58 |
| 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. |
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| 102-47 | List of material topics | Materiality of Kuraray Group | 5 |
| 102-48 | Restatements of information | Not applicable | |
| 102-49 | Changes in reporting | Not applicable | |
| 102-50 | Reporting period | Reporting Period Fiscal 2021: Jan.1 2021 to Dec.31 2021 |
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| 102-51 | Date of most recent report | Issue Date June 2022 (Previous issue: May 2021: Next issue: June 2023 (planned)) |
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| 102-52 | Reporting cycle | Issue Date June 2022 (Previous issue: May 2021: Next issue: June 2023 (planned)) |
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| 102-53 | Contact point for questions regarding the report | Location | back cover |
| 102-54 | 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 | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Sustainability Long-term Vision and Sustainability Medium-term Plan |
16-18, 22 |
| 201-1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed |
Overview of the Kuraray Group Sustainability Long-term Vision and Sustainability Medium-term Plan Securities Report (Japanese) p63 *1 Main Cost Items and Monetary Amounts Among Sales Costs and General Management Costs |
37-38, 49-50 |
| 201-2 | Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | Securities Report (Japanese) p11-13 | 22 |
| 201-3 | Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans | Securities Report (Japanese) p75 |
Environmental
Materials
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Environmental Target and Results Environmental Management |
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| 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 | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Environmental Target and Results Environmental Management |
18-22 |
| 302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization | Global Warming Prevention | |
| 302-2 | Energy consumption outside of the organization | Global Warming Prevention | |
| 302-3 | Energy intensity | Global Warming Prevention | 21 |
| 302-4 | Reduction of energy consumption | Global Warming Prevention |
Water and effluents
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Environmental Target and Results Environmental Management Effective Utilization of Water Resources |
21 |
| 303-1 | Interactions with water as a shared resources |
Effective Utilization of Water Resources Materiality of Kuraray Group Environmental Management |
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| 303-2 | Management of water discharge-related impact | Effective Utilization of Water Resources | |
| 303-3 | Water withdrawal | Effective Utilization of Water Resources Environmental data |
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| 303-4 | Water discharge | Environmental data | |
| 303-5 | Water consumption | Environmental data |
Emissions
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Environmental Target and Results Environmental Management |
18-22 |
| 305-1 | Direct(Scope 1)GHG emissions | Global Warming Prevention | 40 |
| 305-2 | Energy indirect(Scope 2)GHG emissions Image of Control on Emissions of | Global Warming Prevention | 40 |
| 305-3 | Other indirect(Scope 3)GHG emissions | Global Warming Prevention | |
| 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 |
Waste
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Environmental Target and Results Environmental Management |
21 |
| 306-1 | Waste generaton and significant waste-related impacts | Material Flow in Business Activities Environmental Management |
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| 306-2 | Management of significant waste-related impacts |
Reduction and Effective Waste, and Reduction of Landfill Waste Material Flow in Business Activities Environmenal Target and Results |
21 |
| 306-3 | Waste generated | Reduction and Effective Waste, and Reduction of Landfill Waste Environmental data |
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| 306-4 | Waste diverted from disposal | Reduction and Effective Waste, and Reduction of Landfill Waste Environmental data |
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| 306-5 | Waste directed to disposal | Reduction and Effective Waste, and Reduction of Landfill Waste Environmental data |
21 |
Social
employment
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Social Target and Results Activities at Workplace |
16-20, 23-28 |
| 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 | 40 |
Occupational Health and Safety
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Safety Target and Results Safety Management |
25-26 |
| 403-1 | Occupational health and safety management system | Safety Management Scheme for Management of Healthy Mind and Body |
25 |
| 403-2 | Hazaed identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation | Process Safety | 25-26 |
| 403-3 | Occupational health services | Occupational Safety | 26 |
| 403-4 | Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety | Occupational Safety | |
| 403-5 | Worker training on occupational health and safety | Occupational Safety Safety Management Process Safety |
26 |
| 403-6 | Promotion of worker health | Scheme for Management of Healthy Mind and Body | |
| 403-7 | Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationship | Occupational Safety Process Safety |
26 |
| 403-8 | Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system | Occupational Safety Scheme for Management of Healthy Mind and Body |
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| 403-9 | Work-related injuries | Occupational Safety | 26, 40 |
| 403-10 | Work-related ill health | Not disclosed |
Training and Education
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Social Target and Results Activities at Workplace |
27-28 |
| 404-1 | Average hours of training per year per employee | Talent Development | |
| 404-2 | Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | Talent Development | 27-28 |
| 404-3 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | Talent Development |
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Social Target and Results Activities at Workplace |
18, 27 |
| 405-1 | Diversity of governance bodies and employee | Executives Activities at Workplace |
40, 45-47 |
Local Communities
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Social Target and Results |
28 |
| 413-1 | Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs | Social Contribution Activities | 28 |
Customer Health and Safety
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach |
Materiality of Kuraray Group Activity Target and Results Safety Management |
24 |
| 416-1 | Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories | Product Safety and Chemical Management | |
| 416-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts and services | Product Safety and Chemical Management |
Marketing and Labeling
| Item | Reference | Pages in the Kuraray Report | |
| 103-1,2,3 | Management Approach | Materiality of Kuraray Group Activity Target and Results Product Safety and Chemical Management |
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| 417-1 | Requirements for product and service information and labeling | Product Safety and Chemical Management | |
| 417-2 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling | Product Safety and Chemical Management | |
| 417-3 | Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications | Product Safety and Chemical Management |
