Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Carbon Neutrality
• Green Supply Chain
• Workforce Diversity
• Community Investment
• Shareholder Returns

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Expanded dental products in the Indian market, increasing market share.
• Began construction of a new Head Office and Factory for GDF (German subsidiary).

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
• Weaker yen

Mitigation Strategies

• Recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of a weaker yen resulted in record high net sales, operating income and ordinary income.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Green supply chain that considers the environment

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 13485, MDSAP

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Dental restoration materials made from environmentally friendly composite resins

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Carbon Neutral
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Supply Chain Evaluation

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced group CO₂ emissions from 17,787 t-CO₂e in FY2022 to 16,622 t-CO₂e in FY2023 (-6.5%). Achieved net-zero emissions in Japan domestic Scope 1 and 2 by switching to 100% renewable energy and utilizing J-Credit.
• Introduced Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with local companies in Japan in September 2023.
• Planned solar power generation introduction in new smart factory.
• Installed solar panels on the roof of the new factory in Germany and planned to install EV charging stations.

Social Achievements

• Implemented various initiatives to improve employee engagement and wellbeing, including a challenge system for career development, training programs (approx. ¥170,000 per employee annually), and support for work-life balance.
• Increased female employee ratio to 72.3% and female management ratio to 28.6% (consolidated).
• Established Mani Matsuya Medical Scholarship Foundation in 2019, providing scholarships to students in Tochigi Prefecture pursuing medical careers.
• Provided educational support scholarships to students in need at Thai Nguyen Medical University in Vietnam.

Governance Achievements

• Transitioned to a company with committees in 2004 and further strengthened corporate governance.
• Established a new Strategy Committee in November 2023.
• Received the Special Award and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in the Corporate Governance of the Year 2023.
• Implemented a new stock-based compensation system in 2022, replacing performance units and retirement allowances for executives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change related risks (physical risks from typhoons and heavy rain, transition risks from environmental regulations and cost increases of procured products).
• Water stress in operating regions (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar).
• Country risks in various operating regions (Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, China, Germany, India, Malaysia).
• Risks related to new product and technology development (long business and product development periods).
• Quality risks (potential for accidental defects during manufacturing).
• Risks related to exchange rate fluctuations.
• Infectious disease risks.
• Disaster risks and supply chain disruptions.
• Cybersecurity risks.
• Legal and regulatory risks (compliance with pharmaceutical and medical device laws in various countries).

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed two future scenarios (1.5-2°C and 4°C) to assess climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Cost reduction through automation and high value-added products.
• Risk assessment of water stress in operating regions.
• Diversification of production bases (smart factory in Japan).
• Strengthening of risk management system (establishment of Integrated Risk Committee).
• Regular monitoring of legal and regulatory changes.
• Strict quality control and quality assurance system.
• Implementation of hedging strategies for exchange rate risks.
• Introduction of flexible work arrangements (remote work, flextime).
• Disaster prevention training and regular equipment inspections.
• Implementation of EDR system and regular cybersecurity training.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable procurement practices considering safety, environment, and governance.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Typhoons, heavy rain, flooding

Transition Risks

• Strengthening environmental regulations, cost increases of procured products

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: ISO

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Corporate Governance of the Year 2023 (Special Award and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award)