Message from the Chair of the Group Sustainability Promotion Committee

Message

Our Philosophy in the Alfresa Group's Principles states, “We create and deliver a fresh life for all.” In line with this statement, we commit to addressing sustainability challenges through our business activities. Guided by the Alfresa Group's Basic Sustainability Policy, we promote initiatives for resolving eight important sustainability issues by working through the Group Sustainability Promotion Committee and the Group Compliance and Risk Management Committee.
For environmental sustainability, the issues we prioritize are, as you would expect from an organization in the wellness sector, those that affect people's health and everyday life. As well as complying with legal and regulatory requirements related to the environment, we work actively to reduce our emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, shift to renewable energy sources, and take other measures to minimize our environmental impact and contribute to resolving environmental issues, thereby helping to build a society in which everyone can live in good health.
For social sustainability, the Alfresa Group's principles inspire us to focus on the following themes: ensuring a stable supply of medical products and services, contributing to community healthcare, and contributing to the healthcare industry. To meet these challenges, we need to forge a work environment, in which our people are physically and mentally healthy, with high engagement and job satisfaction. A changing socioeconomic landscape offers opportunities for business growth, but we can only capitalize on these opportunities by empowering and training diverse talent. We are therefore building a better workplace, emphasizing respect for employees' human rights. Alongside this, we commit to responsible procurement and other initiatives in an effort to promote and boost sustainability in our supply chain.