Materiality (Key Issues)

Since identifying our materiality in December 2021, the external environment has changed significantly. Therefore, we identified the most important issues and conducted a review in May 2026.

Materiality identification process

Step1 Identifying candidate material issues.

Focusing on the investors' perspective, we will conduct a risk and opportunity analysis based on the sector materiality of our group's main businesses emphasized by reporting guidelines such as SASB and major research firms like MSCI, and select candidates while considering regional characteristics and industry trends.

Step2 Evaluating the candidate issues based on corporate value and stakeholders' perspective.

Evaluating items identified in Step1 from the two perspectives of the impact on the Group's medium- to long-term corporate value and the impact that the Group gives on society

Step3 Creating a materiality map.

Based on the evaluation in Step2, plot the results on a scatter plot (materiality map) and position the items in the 'most important areas' as the sustainability challenges that should be prioritized.

Step4 Identifying material issues.

Based on the opinions of external experts (7 individuals), discussions at the Sustainability Promotion Committee, and the strategies of the new medium-term management plan, the Board of Directors made a resolution in May 2026.

Materiality (Key Issues)

We have re-identified Materiality (Four Key Issues): "Contribution to a Life Filled with Smiles, “Promotion of Eco-Friendly Business Activities, “Challenge-Oriented Human Capital and Organizations, “Governance Enhancement."