Material issues and policies related to the SDGs

Identifying material (priority) issues

We have identified material issues in consideration of their relevance to our business and their influence on and interest to our stakeholders.

In identifying material issues, we considered our corporate philosophy for logistics operations around the globe (“Moving the world forward as the leading provider of innovative logistics and material handling solutions”) and our purpose (to “positively impact the lives of people around the world by demonstrating a pioneering spirit and using emerging technologies to deliver safe, automated and decarbonized logistics solutions”) focused on the market environment surrounding logistics.

Moreover, as a corporate group that helps to resolve societal issues through our business, we have also determined that areas that form the basis for our continued existence—corporate governance, compliance, and risk management—are also priority issues for us. Through business activities that align with material issues, we aim to build and maintain positive relations with various stakeholders and to make a continued contribution to society.

For each material issue, we have set key performance indicators (KPIs) by which we can evaluate and publicize our performance in the Integrated Reports at the end of each fiscal year. However, we will also introduce initiatives during the period that are difficult to evaluate with KPIs, such as R&D and product-related initiatives.

Materiality map

Policies related to the SDGs

As well as identifying material issues, we work to clarify our policies related to the SDGs. In this environment where interest in sustainability, including climate change, is growing, we will promote further efforts aimed at sustainable growth. To do so, we formulate policies related to the SDGs based on our corporate philosophy, management policies, and other factors.

Policies related to the SDGs

As a comprehensive manufacturer of material handling equipment that supports logistics operations around the world, we support the objectives of the SDGs advocated by the United Nations, offer solutions to societal issues through our business operations, and contribute to the sustainable development of the planet and society at large while helping to build a better future.

1. 1. Conservation of the global environment
   We will strive to protect the environment with a global perspective.
2. 2. Promoting customer safety and security as well as automation and autonomous operation
   We will provide safe and secure products and services to our customers, address societal issues through our business operations, and contribute to continuous development.
3. 3. Diversity and engagement
   We will respect the human rights, individuality, and creativity of each and every employee, provide a rewarding work environment, support personal growth, and develop personnel who are capable of supporting our global society.
4. 4. Strengthening corporate governance
   We will implement an effective corporate governance system to ensure fair and honest business practices while fulfilling our social commitments as a good corporate citizen. We positively impact the lives of people around the world by demonstrating a pioneering spirit and using emerging technologies to deliver safe, automated and decarbonized logistics solutions.

Our priority SDGs

We organize items related to the material issues that we have identified, and have set a total of eight areas that require particular attention: six related to our four fundamental policies and two that are our goals as a company supporting the logistics infrastructure.