Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Community Engagement
• Social Responsibility
• Employee Well-being
• Traffic Safety
• Child Abuse Prevention

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Contributed to a reduction in traffic fatalities in Aichi Prefecture through the "Sayonara 15/16" campaign.
• Participated in child abuse prevention initiatives in Gifu Prefecture and other regions.
• Launched "Start!" and "Hopeful" publications to support high school and university students' job searches.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreased advertising revenue due to economic uncertainty and a shift towards cheaper digital advertising.
• Increased printing and distribution costs.
• Significant reduction in advertising demand due to economic activity restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mitigation Strategies

• Consolidated and expanded Happy Media® lineup.
• Implemented cost reduction measures.
• Revised pricing for advertising in "Regional Micchaku Life Information Magazine®"
• Undertook business transformation in response to digitalization and telework.

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: Kurumin (childcare support company), Erushi (women's empowerment)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Kurumin certification
• Erushi certification (two stars)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Community Investment
• Animal Welfare
• Employee Well-being
• Environmental Conservation

Environmental Achievements

• Participated in cleaning activities in streets, parks, rivers, coasts, and tourist attractions.
• Organized a garbage collection relay race.

Social Achievements

• Invited children from child welfare institutions to a circus performance.
• Conducted a publicity campaign for zero euthanasia of dogs and cats.
• Held workshops and seminars for employees and local government officials.
• Implemented an internship program for university students.
• Featured local heroes in the publication 'TOWN NEWS NAOZANE'.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

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

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Regional Revitalization
• Employee Well-being
• AI Development and Ethical Use
• Community Engagement
• Sustainable Business Practices

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Launched various community engagement initiatives through its free magazines, collaborating with local businesses and organizations. Increased participation in volunteer activities.
• Implemented employee wellbeing initiatives and skill-up seminars for employees and local government officials.
• Celebrated the 30th anniversary of 'Kani-san Club' magazine with community involvement.

Governance Achievements

• Established internal AI (CAI) system to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Continued participation in industry associations (JLAA).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Competition in the new-graduate recruitment market.
• Navigating the evolving media landscape and adapting to changing consumer preferences.
• Maintaining profitability during advertising slow seasons.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developing and implementing a unique hybrid advertising model combining print and digital media.
• Investing in AI technology (CAI) to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Proactive measures to address advertising slow seasons.

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

• Not disclosed