Sustainability promotion system

Promotion Structure

J-OIL MILLS Group regards ESG as an indicator of corporate value and has established Sustainability Committee as the foundation of an internal system for actively promoting ESG Management and sustainability initiatives linked to the company's long-term strategy and growth investments.
This committee is comprised of three subcommittees: the Sustainable R&D Subcommittee, the Sustainable Procurement and Environment Subcommittee, and the Human Rights Subcommittee, which have six subcommittees under them. Each subcommittee and subcommittee is assigned an Executive Officer as its manager, and under their leadership, they initiatives plans and implement specific measures. Sustainability Committee organically connects the activities of each subcommittee and manages progress on a quarterly basis, reporting to Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Going forward, we will continue to communicate the efforts of this committee both inside and outside the company, and through stakeholder engagement, we will work to improve our corporate value by resolving social issues.

Sustainability Committee

member

Chairman: Member of the Board Vice Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO CTO
Vice Chairman: Executive Officer and Vice President CCO
Committee members: Executive Officer in charge of each committee and subcommittee, internal and external Audit and Supervisory Board Member (observers), secretariat, etc.

role

Addressing sustainability issues, reporting to Executive Committee and Board of Directors

held

Quarterly

Main agenda items

• Reducing environmental impact, sustainable procurement that takes human rights and the environment into consideration, product and packaging development, strengthen (Strengthening) supply chain management, human rights issues, etc.
• Invite external experts to hold study sessions on social issues related to sustainability from a long-term, multi-stakeholder perspective, and exchange opinions with committee members about our company's initiatives

Sustainability Committee Activities

Under the leadership of Executive Officer in charge, Sustainability Committee works to reduce environmental impact, promote sustainable procurement and product development, and address human rights issues. In addition to managing the progress of its activities and reporting to Executive Committee and Board of Directors, the committee also regularly holds study sessions with external experts. Committee members also exchange opinions, aiming to solve social issues and increase corporate value from a long-term, multi-stakeholder perspective.

Themes of study sessions by external experts

Sustainability committee initiatives

*1 An internal carbon price set and used independently within a company. The ICP system is a mechanism for promoting low-carbon investments and measures within companies.
*2 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
*3 The CSR Procurement Self-Assessment Questionnaire, a common industry-wide questionnaire created by the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ), is based on international standards and consists of questions that reflect 10 principles in four areas: protection of human rights, elimination of unfair labor practices, environmental response, and anti-corruption.

Sustainability-related policies

As guidelines for promoting sustainability, our company has established various policies related to sustainability based on related laws and international norms.
The contents of the policy are reviewed as appropriate depending on social conditions and other factors.

Our policies and procedures
(Japanese text only)

Education

In order to promote sustainability throughout Group, we regularly conduct sustainability training for employees (including executives, temporary workers, contract employees, and part-time employees).
Going forward, we will continue to work to deepen understanding and promote sustainability throughout the company.

2024 Implementation Details