Environmental Materiality (Material Issues)
In addition, we identify environmental issues to be addressed through more detailed analysis of changes in the external environment and dialogue with external stakeholders, such as ESG investment institutions and external experts, and related organizations within the Company. We have identified these issues as “Environmental Materiality” by assessing their impact on the sustainability of global ecosystems and on stakeholders based on the Environmental Reporting Guidelines. To address the issues, we have also adopted the Environmental Materiality Targets (EHS Action Targets). Environmental Materiality and the Environmental Materiality Targets are determined through deliberation by the SHIONOGI Group Companywide EHS Committee, the Corporate Executive Management Meeting, and the Board of Directors.
The SHIONOGI Group hopes to further deepen its activities by clarifying concrete steps toward handling material issues in the future and key performance indicators (KPIs) to offer value to society and meet our stakeholders’ expectations.

Summary of identification of Environmental Materiality

Environmental Materiality Targets (EHS Action Targets)

Environmental Materiality and the value chain
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Purchase |
R&D |
Manufacturing |
Distribution and sales |
Use and disposal |
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AMR |
Antimicrobial release management |
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Antimicrobial release management |
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Promotion of responsible antimicrobial use |
Climate change |
Introduction of energy-saving equipment |
Introduction of energy-saving equipment |
Introduction of energy-saving equipment |
Introduction of hybrid vehicles |
Change in or recycling of containers and packaging materials |
Resources conservation and circulation |
Green purchasing |
Design of environmentally responsible products |
3Rs of waste materials |
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Reuse and recycling of containers and packaging materials |
Water and water risks |
Water risk assessment |
Water risk assessment, water conservation, and wastewater management |
Water risk assessment, water conservation, and wastewater management |
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