AIAI Group, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-09)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-09
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Population Issues
- Sustainable Childcare
- Employee Wellbeing
- SDG Alignment
Social Achievements
- Achieved "Health & Productivity Management Excellent Company 2022" certification from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Conference.
- Developed and implemented Child Care System (CCS) to improve childcare quality and efficiency.
Governance Achievements
- Transitioned to an Audit & Supervisory Board Company in March 2021.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Comprehensive solution for Japan's population issues through childcare and elderly care services.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve ¥12-13 billion in revenue and ¥3-5 billion in operating profit by March 2025.
- Increase AIAI NURSERY facilities by 9-13 in 3 years.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase AIAI PLUS facilities by 28 in 3 years.
Environmental Challenges
- High initial costs and staffing expenses for new facilities.
- Staffing shortages in the childcare sector.
- Increased competition in the childcare sector due to decreasing waitlist numbers.
Mitigation Strategies
- Dominant strategy focusing on Tokyo, Chiba, and Osaka.
- Strategic shift towards AIAI PLUS facilities (for children with disabilities) to address changing market needs.
- Synergies between AIAI NURSERY and AIAI PLUS facilities for improved recruitment and resource allocation.
- Development and implementation of CCS to improve efficiency and reduce staff workload.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
The company aims to contribute to these goals through its childcare services, employee wellbeing initiatives, and efforts to address societal inequalities.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Child Care System (CCS)
Awards & Recognition
- BabyTech® Award Japan 2021 (CCS SENSOR and fever prediction function)