Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Capital Development
• Social Contribution
• Business Growth and Innovation

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Received the Kansai Management Quality Award for its focus on customer-centricity, employee well-being, social harmony, and unique capabilities.
• Achieved the No.1 ranking in the number of students passing the entrance exams for Kyoto's top three public high schools.
• Opened a new language school in Kyoto and expanded its English conversation schools and daycare centers.
• Supported a deaf school in Myanmar.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Variation in the effectiveness of the 'self-learning' program across different regions and schools.
• Decreased number of students due to consolidation of directly managed schools.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented specific measures to improve the 'self-learning' program and minimize regional variations.
• Developed a new 2020 vision with specific goals for business expansion and growth.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Kansai Management Quality Award (2013)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Capital Development
• Profitability Improvement
• Safety and Security
• Customer Satisfaction
• Social Contribution
• Stakeholder Communication

Social Achievements

• Developed a unique self-reliant human development program, "Reaching", to enhance self-growth and visualize progress towards goals.
• Improved employee benefits and aimed to raise salary levels across all business types.
• Aimed to employ 1,000 foreign workers annually in Japan.
• Launched a new human resources introduction business related to nursing and care.

Governance Achievements

• Established a risk management committee and various subcommittees to address risks and ensure compliance.
• Implemented a robust internal control system.
• Actively engaged in dialogue and communication with stakeholders, including shareholders and investors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning centers and language schools.
• Need to improve profitability.
• Need to enhance human resource development.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented online classes to maintain learning opportunities during lockdowns.
• Reviewed and streamlined business processes to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Introduced IT systems to enhance productivity.
• Developed and implemented the "Reaching" program for employee development.
• Focused on improving the quality and productivity of each business.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• 9th Work-Life Balance Grand Prize, Encouragement Award
• 1st Diversity Award
• 3rd Shared Values Award
• White Enterprise Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Capital Development
• Profitability Improvement
• Global Business Expansion
• Uniqueness Pursuit
• New Business Development
• Customer Satisfaction
• Safety and Security
• Social Contribution
• Environmental Initiatives
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced paper usage through digitalization of office procedures and use of eco-friendly ink and recycled paper.
• Used energy-efficient LED lighting in various offices.

Social Achievements

• Launched "Reaching" program for self-directed learning.
• Implemented various initiatives to create a workplace where employees can fully utilize their abilities.
• Provided support for childcare and parental leave, aiming to improve the work-life balance.
• Actively engaged in social contribution activities, including donations and support for education, culture, safety, and security, as well as contributions to local communities.
• Supported Myanmar National Deaf School and provided scholarships to outstanding students.

Governance Achievements

• Established a risk management committee and various subcommittees to manage risks.
• Implemented a compliance committee to promote ethical conduct and prevent illegal activities.
• Established an internal control conference to discuss and address issues related to the internal control system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Maintaining employee work-life balance, especially for those working night shifts.
• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business operations and international exchange.
• Maintaining safety and security across all business locations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented various work-life balance initiatives, including extended childcare leave.
• Adapted to the pandemic by implementing online classes and providing support to international students.
• Strengthened safety and security measures across all business locations, including regular safety checks and training.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• White Enterprise Award
• Kurumin Certification
• Work Life Balance Grand Prize Encouragement Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Customer Satisfaction Improvement
• Safety and Security
• Human Resource Development
• Creating an Easy-to-Work-in Workplace
• Governance
• Social Contribution
• Environmental Initiatives

Environmental Achievements

• Use of environmentally friendly ink and recycled paper, digitization of office procedures to reduce paper usage, and use of energy-saving LEDs in each office.
• Regular participation in volunteer activities such as Yoshi-kari (cutting Yoshi grass) in the Biwako Yodo River basin to contribute to the preservation of the water environment and ecosystem.

Social Achievements

• Providing various support systems for employees to maximize their abilities, such as childcare short-time work extended to elementary school graduation, and various welfare benefits.
• Active promotion of diversity and inclusion, with many women in leadership positions, and active promotion of employment of people with disabilities and foreigners.
• Contributions to education and culture, safety and security, and local community development, including support for Myanmar's deaf school.

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of an internal control system, including the establishment of an Internal Control Conference and a Risk Management Committee.
• Transition to an audit committee company system to strengthen the supervisory function of the board of directors.
• Active dialogue and communication with stakeholders, including regular meetings with shareholders and investors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Shortage of personnel in the industry
• Changes in the educational landscape and the need for timely responses
• Maintaining continued employment after marriage and childbirth due to the night-shift work style of many employees
• Risk of natural disasters, pandemics, and legal regulations
• Fluctuations in business performance

Mitigation Strategies

• Utilizing the synergy of the group, such as using foreign labor through Japanese language education and other businesses.
• Creating new businesses to respond to social issues.
• Expanding business areas such as childcare and nursing care to enable continued employment.
• Establishment of a risk management system with a risk management committee and subcommittees.
• Strengthening internal control systems and compliance measures.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Kansai Management Quality Award (2013)
• Kyoto Management Quality Award (2017)