Policy on Reporting Sustainability Activities
Editorial Policy and Selection of Reporting Contents
The Daigas Group reports material aspects of the Group as well as associated activities for improvement.
The Daigas Group deems that it is necessary for the Group to listen to people's voices sincerely, and conduct its business activities based on such voices, if it is to fulfill its corporate social responsibility (CSR).
In the Medium-Term Management Plan 2023, we positioned the period of the plan as a period for creating “value for a sustainable future” with our stakeholders and achieve further growth as a group that can help solve social issues in building a sustainable society, and selected “materiality” for enhancing and accelerating the practice of ESG management based on the concept of “Creating Value for a Sustainable Future.” The Daigas Group identified materiality by referring to the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI Standards), a global standard for sustainability reports compiled by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), while taking into account current social issues and holding dialogue with outside experts.
In the report, the Group explains the management situation regarding each materiality and the degree of implementation of relevant measures. The Group posts, as much as possible, activities other than those related to the materiality so that a full picture of the Group's CSR is made known to parties outside and inside the Group.
■ Process of Materiality Identification
Coverage and materiality
In selecting topics to be covered in the report and prioritizing them, we took into consideration both the impact on society and the environment and the future financial impact on the Group.
Readability and ease of understanding
To ensure that a wide range of readers can understand the information provided in the report, careful consideration is given to visual design, including the text size, use of colors, pictures, and diagrams, and that a glossary is provided for technical terms.
Reliability
To ensure the reliability of the content of the report and the data that it contains, environmental performance data is reported on this website after undergoing by Bureau Veritas Japan, Inc.
Scope of this report
This report covers the Daigas Group, consisting of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies. Some information, as noted in this report by phrases such as “Osaka Gas” or “the Company,” refers exclusively to Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Sixty companies* out of 150 consolidated subsidiaries of Osaka Gas are subject to compilation of environmental performance data. Excluded are companies housed in office buildings as tenants and whose environmental performance data are difficult to grasp and whose environmental effects are minimal. Also excluded are overseas companies.
While the most recent data covered in this report represents those for FY2022 (from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022), some refer to activities for FY2023.
- * Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions were collected from 61 companies including one overseas subsidiary.
Guidelines referred to
- ・ISO26000 (Guidance on Social Responsibility)
- ・Sustainability Reporting Standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
This report contains information corresponding to disclosure reguirements of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards. - ・Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2018 of the Ministry of the Environment
- ・Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
- ・International Integrated Reporting Framework of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)
- ・Guidance for Collaborative Value Creation of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- ・SASB Standards
- ・The United Nations Global Compact COP * Policy
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* COP
COP stands for Communication on Progress. It is a report compiled annually to evaluate the Daigas Group's progress on the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact. Making major progress is an important condition for the Group to participate in the UN Global Compact.
Publication
September 2022 (next edition is scheduled for September 2023)
Reporting media
The Sustainability Site is positioned as a tool for reporting exhaustively on the Daigas Group’s sustainability activities and ESG-related data. The Integrated Report discloses operating performances and future growth strategies as well as especially important information concerning sustainability activities from both a financial and non-financial perspective.
■ Disclosure System of Financial and Non-financial Information
- 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