Complying with Laws and Regulations (Charter V)
We act in accordance with the Daigas Group Charter of Business Conduct to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
■ Materiality of Charter Ⅴ
| Important Issues (Materiality) | Value for a sustainable future | Initiatives to create value for a sustainable future | Indicators | Targets | FY2022 Results |
Fiscal year to be achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance | Building foundations that support the realization of value for a sustainable future | Promote the Group's compliance | Number of serious violations of laws and regulations | Continued zero serious violation | Zero serious violation | 2024.3 |
Compliance (FY2022)
Materiality Indicators
Management Approach
Why the topic is material
The Daigas Group's view on compliance is that it entails sensible corporate activities based on sound ethics with a particular focus on observing laws and regulations. To maintain the trust of stakeholders, it is vital to ensure that our directors, officers, and employees uphold compliance.
Boundary
Within the Group
Management systems and performance
Indicator (GRI Standards: 307-1, 418-1, 419-1)
Promotion of compliance by the Group (Number of serious breaches of laws and regulations)
Commitment
The Daigas Group is committed to fulfilling its social responsibility in line with the Daigas Group Code of Business Conduct, revised in accordance with the United Nations Global Compact. The Code forms the basis of the Group’s other internal rules. The Group’s directors, officers, and employees also comply with the laws and regulations related to each of their operations.
(International and domestic standards)
- ・U.N. Global Compact
- ・Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- ・Unfair Competition Prevention Act
(In-house policy and standards)
- ・Daigas Group Code of Business Conduct
- ・Board of Directors Rules
- ・Internal Audit Rules
- ・Rules for Personal Information Protection
- ・Privacy Policy (on the handling of information of customers and shareholders)
Responsibilities
The Daigas Group has established “Compliance / Risk Management Subcommittees” under the “ESG Committee,” in order to consider cross-organizational measures and share information, etc. The Compliance Office in the General Affairs Department promotes compliance across the Daigas Group as a whole, and we have also selected “Heads of Compliance” at each Business Unit, Company,* and Core Affiliate, as well as “Compliance coordinators” and “staff who serve as key personnel in the compliance efforts” at each organization of Osaka Gas and each affiliate, as part of efforts to enhance compliance across the Daigas Group as a whole.
- * Spun off into Osaka Gas Network Co., Ltd. in April 2022.
Performance
There were no serious violations of laws and regulations in FY2022 in our group. We will continue to promote compliance with laws and regulations.
Specific actions taken regarding materiality
Recognizing that every member of management and employee is the key to ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, we are continually conducting training sessions and employee surveys to raise awareness. According to the results of the awareness survey in FY2022, employees' recognition and understanding of our corporate philosophy, Charter of Conduct, and Code of Conduct has improved, and we will continue our efforts to promote compliance through activities to disseminate them to our employees.
- Sustainability of
the Daigas Group -
President's Commitment
Transition Finance
- Values and Sustainability Promotion of the Daigas Group
- Daigas Group's Values Daigas Group Charter of Business Conduct and Management Policy Daigas Group Code of Business Conduct Sustainability Promotion System and Management Stakeholder Engagement Initiatives the Daigas Group Participates In Commendation from the Outside
- Sustainability Management and Value Creation Process
- Value Creation Process of the Daigas Group Long-Term Management Vision 2030 Medium-Term Management Plan 2023 Daigas Group Carbon Neutral Vision
- Actions on Materiality
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Materiality of the Daigas Group
Materiality Review Cycle
Creating Value for Customers
(Charter I) Contributing to the Sustainability of the Environment and Society
(Charter Ⅱ) Engaging with and Contributing to Society (Charter Ⅲ) Respecting Human Rights
(Charter IV) Complying with Laws and Regulations (Charter V) Providing Work Environment That Supports Employees’ Personal Growth (Charter VI)
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Governance Risk Management Compliance Messages from Outside Directors
- FY2022 Activities Report
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- Creating Value for Customers (Charter I)
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Charter I Index
Management for Creating Value for Customers
Safety and Security 1:
Procurement Stage Safety and Security 2:
Processing Stage Safety and Security 3:
Distribution Stage Safety and Security 4:
Consumption Stage Incorporating Customer Opinions Proposing New Value
- Contributing to the Sustainability of the Environment and Society (Charter Ⅱ)
- Charter Ⅱ Index Management toward Contributing to the Sustainability of the Environment and Society Environmental Management Environmental Management: Indicators, Targets and Results Actions for Climate Change: Recognition of and Action on Risks and Opportunities Actions for Climate Change: Method to Evaluate Effects of CO2 Emissions Reduction Actions for Climate Change: Working to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Business Activities Actions for Climate Change: Working to Reduce CO2 Emissions at Customer Sites Efforts in Resource Recycling Conserving Biodiversity Developing Environmental Technologies Addressing Environmental Risk Promotion of Green Purchasing Environmental Communication
- Engaging with and Contributing to Society (Charter Ⅲ)
- Charter Ⅲ Index Management of Engagement with and Contribution to Society Activities for Promoting Communication with Society Corporate Volunteering Activities under the Small Light Campaign Social Contribution Activities Activities at Osaka Gas' Foundations
- Respecting Human Rights (Charter IV)
- Charter IV Index Status of Management regarding Respect for Human Rights Human Rights Due Diligence Action on Human Rights
- Complying with Laws and Regulations (Charter V)
- Charter V Index Management for Complying with Laws and Regulations Compliance Promotion Efforts Efforts for Protection of Personal Information Information Security Consultations and Reports from Partner Companies
- Providing Work Environment That Supports Employees’ Personal Growth (Charter VI)
- Charter VI Index Status of Management to Support Employees' Personal Growth Employment Acceptance of Diversity Balancing Work and Family Human Resource Development and Rewards Communication Between Employees and Company Improving Occupational Health and Safety
- Reporting Guidance and Guidelines and ESG Data
- Reporting Guidelines