Sustainability Management

Daifuku Group Basic Sustainability Policy

Basic Approach

The Daifuku Group will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and aim to create long-term corporate value through management practices that emphasize a balance between economic and social value.

Basic Policy

We will ensure that all Group officers and employees are aware of this policy, and we will promote sustainability.

Identification of priority topics and initiatives to resolve them
In order to achieve our long-term vision, we will identify the priority topics that must be addressed by the entire Group, and we will formulate management strategies, measures, and action plans based on this materiality assessment. Priority topics are identified based on factors such as trends in the international community and the expectations of stakeholders, taking into consideration any risks and opportunities that may have a significant impact on the Group’s operations as well as the Group’s impact on society and the environment. We will review these priority topics periodically and make revisions as necessary.
Value creation through business
We will strive to enhance the value we provide to stakeholders through the evolution of existing businesses and new domain expansion, as well as by developing new technologies, utilizing cutting-edge technologies, and creating businesses based on social issues. We will contribute to sustainable economic growth and solutions to social issues through innovative technologies and optimal solutions.
Dialogue with stakeholders
We will strive to disclose transparent information about our business status as well as our environmental, social, and governance initiatives. In order to continue to be a corporation that society trusts, we will actively engage in dialogue with our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, investors, business partners, local communities, and employees, and we will utilize the opinions and evaluations we receive from them in the management of the Group. Additionally, we will strive to enhance the sustainability of society as a whole by strengthening our collaboration with customers and business partners in order to solve social issues related to human rights and the environment.
Sustainability education and awareness
In order to implement concrete initiatives at each workplace based on the Group’s policies and management strategies, we will conduct education and awareness-raising activities to ensure that all Group executives and employees deepen their understanding of sustainability and priority topics and enhance their ability to address them.
Sustainability governance
The Board of Directors will appropriately supervise initiatives to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term, including management strategies to address risks and opportunities related to sustainability. The Sustainability Management Committee, which is chaired by the CEO, emphasizes the creation of corporate value over the medium to long term, holds crucial discussions on management strategies for the Group, and confirms the progress and results of plans. Important matters related to sustainability will be discussed at the Sustainability Management Committee, after which they will be submitted to the Board of Directors, reported upon, and resolved.

Established: April 1, 2024

Sustainability Promotion System

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FY2025 promotion system
FY2025 promotion system

Supervision and execution system for sustainability-related risks and opportunities

The Board of Directors oversees initiatives to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term, including management strategies to address sustainability-related risks and opportunities. On the Board of Directors, the CEO is the representative director charged with the supervision of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. Through training, opinion exchanges with experts, and dialogue with customers, the members of the Board of Directors are enhancing their insight into sustainability issues in order to improve their skills and competencies to oversee the Group’s initiatives.
Additionally, we have established the Sustainability Management Committee, which reports on and submits critical matters regarding sustainability issues to the Board of Directors. This Committee engages in important discussions regarding management strategies that emphasize the enhancement of corporate value over the medium to long term, as well as the confirmation of the progress and results of plans. Furthermore, the Sustainability Promotion Committee and the subcommittees under the jurisdiction of and in cooperation with the Sustainability Management Committee are responsible for investigating and implementing more concrete measures based in management strategies on a practical level. The Sustainability Management Committee, the Sustainability Promotion Committee, the Risk Management Committee, and the Group’s Human Resources Committee will coordinate as necessary to monitor and appropriately respond to sustainability-related risks and opportunities that must be prioritized.

Role of each organization

Members Role
Board of Directors Chair: President and CEO
Members: Directors (5 inside, 5 outside)
  • Undergo decision making and supervision of important management matters such as the determination of management policies, management plans, and the corporate governance system.
Sustainability Management Committee Chair: President and CEO
Members: Executive Vice President and COO, Corporate Functions Head, Global Business Heads, C-suite, etc.
  • Hold important discussions on management strategy that emphasize the creation of corporate value over the medium to long term, confirm the progress and results of plans, and work to improve the sophistication of management.
Risk Management Committee Chair: Executive Vice President and COO
Members: Corporate Functions Head, Global Business Heads, C-suite, etc.
  • Conduct Group-wide risk management for critical risks that have a significant impact on business activities.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and evaluate critical risks, develop countermeasures, and work to improve and enhance policies, regulations, and systems.
Group’s Human Resources Committee Chair: President and CEO
Members: Executive Vice President and COO, Corporate Functions Head, Global Business Heads, etc.
  • Promote visualization of the experience and skills of the Group’s human resources, develop prospective successor plans for key positions, and systematically train and promote prospective successors.
Sustainability Promotion Committee Chair: Executive Vice President and COO
Members: Corporate Functions Head, Global Business Heads, C-suite, etc.
  • As a subordinate branch of the Sustainability Management Committee, promote Group-wide environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives on a working level based on management strategy.
Global Sustainability Meeting Leader: Corporate Functions Head
Members: Managers of subsidiaries outside of Japan, Sustainability Management Committee members, etc.
  • Discuss and share information about ESG issues with our subsidiaries outside of Japan in order to promote sustainability management throughout the entire Group.

Sustainability-related agenda items at Board of Directors and other meetings (FY2024)

Board of Directors meetings
  • Disclosure of the long-term vision, Driving Innovative Impact 2030, and the four-year business plan for 2027 (April, May)
  • Revision of targets in the Daifuku Environmental Vision 2050 (April, August)
  • Status of dialogue meetings held with shareholders and investors (April, October)
  • Revision of disclosures based on the TCFD recommendations (May)
  • Revision of the Daifuku Group Basic Policy for Corporate Governance (June)
Sustainability Management Committee (held once)
  • Growth strategy for achieving the long-term vision, Driving Innovative Impact 2030
  • Sharing of issues faced by subsidiaries outside of Japan (including ESG-related issues)
Sustainability Promotion Committee (held twice)
  • Sustainability Action Plan Results Report
  • ESG evaluation from outside the company
  • Revision of the Daifuku Environmental Vision 2050
  • Report on the progress of initiatives for achievement of carbon neutrality
  • Report on human rights due diligence initiatives

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