Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• Social
• Sustainability (SDGs)

Environmental Achievements

• Introduction of gas cogeneration equipment to improve energy efficiency.

Social Achievements

• Implementation of work-life balance promotion and women's empowerment initiatives.
• Increased female employees continuing to work after childbirth and childcare.
• Community involvement through participation in volunteer activities and events in store locations.

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of a transparent governance structure with one outside director on the board of seven and two outside auditors on the audit committee of three.
• Active discussions and operations of the board of directors through regular and ad-hoc meetings.
• Implementation of compliance training for all employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Low percentage of English-speaking investors.
• Lack of a medium-term management plan.
• Absence of a concrete plan for the succession of the representative director.
• Only one independent outside director.
• No independent advisory committee.

Mitigation Strategies

• Exploring ways to make shareholder meetings more accessible.
• Considering the disclosure of information in English depending on the ratio of foreign investors.
• Exploring the establishment of a medium-term management plan.
• Working towards having two or more independent outside directors.
• Seeking the opinions of outside directors on the nomination and compensation of management in the board of directors.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

The company's initiatives align with these SDGs through its focus on employee well-being, community engagement, and sustainable business practices.