Materiality (priority issues)
Based on our management philosophy and the concept of sustainability, we identify issues where our business activities are highly relevant to social issues from the perspective of ESG.
We then designate those issues as materiality (priority issues), and select important themes to associate with them.
We associate specific materiality (priority issues) with SDGs and contribute to achieving SDGs via initiatives for resolving the materiality (priority issues).
We have set five sustainability-related indicators and targets and are working to achieve each.
In the future, we will consider and set new indicators and targets to enhance our sustainability efforts.
1. CO₂ emissions are for Scope 1 and Scope 2.
2. The aggregation period for paid leave days taken is from June 16, 2022, to June 15, 2023.
3. Metrics and targets other than "CO₂ emissions reduction" are subject only to KING JIM.
Step 1: Identifying Social Issues
When identifying materiality (priority issues), we selected the social issues to consider based on international sustainability frameworks such as the GRI standards, SDGs, ISO26000, SASB, and the evaluation items of ESG ratings agencies. Step 2: Evaluating the Importance of Social Issues
When evaluating the importance of the selected social issues, we identified the issues with the highest priority for the KING JIM Group based on A) level of demand/expectations from society and stakeholders and B) level of business impact.
Step 3: Deciding Materiality (priority issues)
We identified the final materiality (priority issues) upon an investigation by external experts, and received approval by the board of directors. Step 4: Planning Action
We will periodically review the materiality (priority issues) in the future and aim to continuously improve corporate value via further integration with management strategy.
We then designate those issues as materiality (priority issues), and select important themes to associate with them.
We associate specific materiality (priority issues) with SDGs and contribute to achieving SDGs via initiatives for resolving the materiality (priority issues).
How Materiality (priority issues) Correspond with SDGs
| Materiality (priority issues) |
Important Themes | Relevant SDGs |
| ■ Social contribution via the development of original products | -Providing new value not found in the world -Developing sustainable products -Ensuring quality management -Obtaining and protecting intellectual property -Implementing and disseminating our management philosophy |
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| ■ Environmental consideration | -Reducing CO2 emissions -Promoting the 3Rs -Managing waste |
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| ■ Promotion of diverse human resources | -Ensuring labor health and safety -Promoting diversity -Cultivating human resources -Promoting work-life balance |
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| ■ Enhancement of governance | -Ensuring compliance -Performing risk management |
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Indicators and Targets
In the future, we will consider and set new indicators and targets to enhance our sustainability efforts.
| Metrics | Targets | FY 6/2023 Actual |
| Sales Ratio of Eco-Friendly Products | Achieve 80% in the FY 6/2030 | 74% |
| Reduction of CO₂ Emissions (Scope 1 + 2) | Reduction of 32% in the FY 6/2030 compared to FY 6/2021 | Decrease of 30.9% compared to FY 6/2021 |
| Recycling and Reuse Rate | Maintained 76% recycling and reuse rate of collected used "TEPRA" PRO Tape Cartridges. | 76% |
| Ratio of Female Managers | Achieve 30% in the FY 6/2030 | 10% |
| Number of Days of Paid Leave Taken | An average of 13.5 days was acquired in the FY 6/2030 | 13.1 days |
2. The aggregation period for paid leave days taken is from June 16, 2022, to June 15, 2023.
3. Metrics and targets other than "CO₂ emissions reduction" are subject only to KING JIM.
4. Targets for the following metrics have been revised. All have been revised upwards.
・Reduction of CO₂ emissions: Revised from a 30% reduction to a 32% reduction for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2030 as compared to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, to comply with SBT’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target.
・Percentage of female managers: Revised from 20% to 30% by the fiscal year ending June 30, 2030. We decided to aim to meet the government target of “30% or more by 2030.”
・Number of days of paid leave taken: Revised from an average of 10 days for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 to an average of 13.5 days by the fiscal year ending June 30, 2030. The target of 10 days before the revision has already been achieved on an ongoing basis, so this has been revised upwards.
Selection Process
When identifying materiality (priority issues), we selected the social issues to consider based on international sustainability frameworks such as the GRI standards, SDGs, ISO26000, SASB, and the evaluation items of ESG ratings agencies. Step 2: Evaluating the Importance of Social Issues
When evaluating the importance of the selected social issues, we identified the issues with the highest priority for the KING JIM Group based on A) level of demand/expectations from society and stakeholders and B) level of business impact.
We identified the final materiality (priority issues) upon an investigation by external experts, and received approval by the board of directors. Step 4: Planning Action
We will periodically review the materiality (priority issues) in the future and aim to continuously improve corporate value via further integration with management strategy.
Environment- Environmental Policy
- Responding to Climate Change
- Eco-Friendly Products
- Collecting "TEPRA" PRO Tape Cartridges
- Environmental Conservation Activities
Social- Labor Health and Safety
- Promotion of DE&I
- Human Resource Development
- Work-Life Balance
- Human Rights
- Procurementt
- Product Safety
- Social contribution
Governance