Identify Material Issues

The Shibaura Mechatronics Group is implementing sustainability management tied with materiality (priority issues) with a view to the sustainable growth that "Shibaura Vision 2033" is aiming to achieve.

Material Issue Identification Process
Identified Materiality
Goals and Results for Each Materiality

Material Issue Identification Process

In FY2022, the Shibaura Mechatronics Group identified nine material issues (priority issues). To identify these issues, we listed a broad range of social issues based on two perspectives: social development by creating new value as well as continued trust by society and our stakeholders. We then focused on the related risks and opportunities and narrowed down the final candidates through repeated considerations regarding issues to be prioritized. This was followed by deliberations via the Sustainability Committee and their finalization via a resolution by the Board of Directors. KPIs (key performance indicators) have also been assigned to each identified material issue, and the Sustainability Committee manages their progress. We will continue their management while making revisions as necessary based on changes in the external environment and other factors.

STEP

Identify a broad range of medium- to long-term social issues

Created a list of social issues that are closely related to Shibaura Mechatronics Group businesses based on international guidelines, such as the "SDGs" and "GRI Standards," as well as on information from external consulting companies.

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Examine priority issues for the Shibaura Mechatronics Group

Shortlisted social issues were examined and screened by discussing them at internal working groups, interviewing each officer, and obtaining the opinions of thirdparty experts.

STEP

Identify material issues

Examined items were further narrowed down and identified as material issues in terms of "materiality relating to our businesses" and "materiality that forms our foundation for value creation."

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Conduct deliberations via the Sustainability Committee and obtain approval and finalization via the Board of Directors

Identified Materiality

Materiality Relating to Our Businesses

Focus on addressing material issues directly connected to business and continue providing value and generating profits with the aim of enriching lives and boosting corporate value.

Materiality01

Contribute to a digital society by developing and supplying cutting-edge technology

Goals for related SDGs

9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Materiality02

Contribute to maintaining and improving industrial competitiveness through R&D and manufacturing processes

Goals for related SDGs

Materiality03

Develop and supply environmentally conscious products to contribute to a green society

Goals for related SDGs

Materiality04

Contribute to customers' stable operation and productivity with quality and services

Goals for related SDGs

Materiality That Forms Our Foundation for Value Creation

Reinterpret existing CSR activities in light of issues related to sustainability and develop them into initiatives linked to increasing mediumto long-term corporate value through activities incorporating them into materiality.

Materiality05