Sustainability at Santen
Based on Santen's Core Principle "Tenki ni sanyo suru," Santen not only contributes to the sustainable development of society but also aims to achieve its own sustainable growth.
Sustainability Policy
Based on Santen's Core Principle: "Tenki ni sanyo suru," Santen not only contributes to the sustainable development of society but also aims to improve corporate value over the medium to long term.
Sustainability Promotion System
Santen holds a Sustainability Committee, chaired by the CEO and composed of executive officers from related divisions. The Global Head of Sustainability (executive officer) oversees company-wide sustainability activities.
The committee meets at least twice a year, discussing and determining Group-wide policies and targets for sustainability promotion activities. These targets are based on the Core Principle, sustainability policy, Group strategies, and social issues that include human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
We communicate decisions and other information through the executive management of each department. Matters related to Group management strategies are proposed to the Executive Committee for approval, and important matters are referred to the Board of Directors.
Santen's Materiality
Santen identifies and engages with materialities.
| Materiality ( Most Important Materiality) |
|---|
| Generating Products and Services Contributing to Eye Health |
| Ensuring Product Quality and Stable Supply |
| Penetration of Products and Market Creation |
| Enhancing the Value of Working at Santen and Strengthening People/Organization |
| Business Operations with High Ethical Standards |
| Transparent Disclosure of Information |
| Promoting DE&I (*) |
| Respect for Human Rights |
| Sustainable Procurement |
| Ensuring Information Security |
| Promoting Digital Transformation |
| Measures against Climate Change |
| Environmental Load Reduction |
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Process for Identifying Materiality
May 2025, in terms of formulating the Medium-Term Management Plan, we reviewed our materiality.
Step 1: Extraction of Issues and Risk/Opportunity Analysis
Broadly list social issues and, in addition to company-wide risk items, conduct risk and opportunity analysis for each relevant department
Step 2: Organize and Integrate Items, Define as Materiality
Narrow down to 13 items based on the direction of the Medium-Term Management Plan and various guidelines
Step 3: Evaluation of Financial Impact
Estimate the financial impact based on the degree of impact on profits and frequency of occurrence and evaluate the impact
Step 4: Identification of Most Important Materiality
Identify the four items with the greatest financial impact as the most important materiality
Step 5: Dialogue with External Stakeholders and Experts
Evaluate the validity though dialogue with external stakeholders and experts
Step 6: Setting Strategies, Indicators, and Goals
Formulate strategies, indicators, and goals to address risks and opportunities, approved by the Board of Directors
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