Sustainability

Comparative Tables

This report uses GRI Standards as reference.
The following reports also include disclosures.

Statement of use Zeon Corporation has reported the information cited in this GRI content index for the period [April 1, 2022–March 31, 2023] with reference to the GRI Standards.
GRI 1 used GRI 1: Foundation 2021
GRI Standard Disclosure Published format or item and page number
General Disclosures  
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021  
1. The organization and its reporting practices  
  2-1 Organizational details Company Profile [Web page]
  2-2 Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting Editorial Policy [Sustainability Report P.2 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-3 Reporting period, frequency and contact point Editorial Policy [Sustainability Report P.2 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-4 Restatements of information Editorial Policy [Sustainability Report P.2 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-5 External assurance
2. Activities and workers  
  2-6 Activities, value chain and other business relationships
  2-7 Employees ESG Data [Web page]
  2-8 Workers who are not employees
3. Governance  
  2-9 Governance structure and composition Corporate Governance Report [Web page],Corporate Governance [Sustainability Report P.60 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-10 Nomination and selection of the highest governance body Corporate Governance Report [Web page],Corporate Governance [Integrated Report P.71 / PDF: 6.68MB]
  2-11 Chair of the highest governance body Corporate Governance Report [Web page]
  2-12 Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts Zeon’s Sustainability [Web page], Sustainability Management [Sustainability Report P.7 / PDF: 11.26MB], Risk Management [Web page], Risk Management [Sustainability Report P.62 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-13 Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts Zeon’s Sustainability [Web page],Sustainability Management [Sustainability Report P.7 / PDF: 11.26MB],Risk Management [Web page],Risk Management [Sustainability Report P.62 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-14 Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting Zeon’s Sustainability [Web page],Sustainability Management [Sustainability Report P.7 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-15 Conflicts of interest Corporate Governance Report [Web page]
  2-16 Communication of critical concerns Corporate Governance Report [Web page]
  2-17 Collective knowledge of the highest governance body Corporate Governance Report [Web page]
  2-18 Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body Corporate Governance Report [Web page]
  2-19 Remuneration policies Corporate Governance Report [Web page],Corporate Governance [Integrated Report P.75 / PDF: 6.68MB]
  2-20 Process to determine remuneration Corporate Governance Report [Web page],Corporate Governance [Integrated Report P.75 / PDF: 6.68MB]
  2-21 Annual total compensation ratio Corporate Governance Report [Web page], Corporate Governance [Integrated Report P.75 / PDF: 6.68MB]
4. Strategy, policies and practices  
  2-22 Statement on sustainable development strategy Zeon’s Sustainability [Web page],Sustainability Management [Sustainability Report P.6 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-23 Policy commitments Zeon’s Sustainability [Web page],Sustainability Management [Sustainability Report P.6 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-24 Embedding policy commitments Zeon’s Sustainability [Web page],Sustainability Management [Sustainability Report P.6 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-25 Processes to remediate negative impacts
  2-26 Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns
  2-27 Compliance with laws and regulations Compliance [Web page],Compliance [Sustainability Report P.63 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  2-28 Membership associations Becoming a Signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and Participating in Subcommittee Activities [Web page],Becoming a Signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and Participating in Subcommittee Activities [Sustainability Report P.30 / PDF: 11.26MB]
5. Stakeholder engagement  
  2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement Stakeholder Engagement [Integrated Report P.61 / PDF: 6.68MB]
  2-30 Collective bargaining agreements Labor Agreements and Communication between Labor and Management [Sustainability Report P.40 / PDF: 11.26MB]
GRI Standard Disclosure  
Material Topics  
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021  
  3-1 Process to determine material topics Activities to Define Materiality [Integrated Report P.58 / PDF: 6.68MB]
  3-2 List of material topics
  3-3 Management of material topics
GRI Standard Disclosure  
GRI 200 Economic Standard Series  
Economic Performance  
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016  
  201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Financial and Non-financial Highlights [Integrated Report P.13 / PDF: 6.68MB], Data [Integrated Report P.77 / PDF: 6.68MB]
  201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change Risk and Opportunity [Integrated Report P.26 / PDF: 6.68MB],TCFD [Integrated Report P.66 / PDF: 6.68MB]
  201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans
  201-4 Financial assistance received from government
Market Presence  
GRI 202: Market Presence 2016  
  202-1 Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage
  202-2 Proportion of senior management hired from the local community
Indirect Economic Impacts  
GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016  
  203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported
  203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts
Procurement Practices  
GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016  
  204-1 Proportion of spending on local suppliers
Anti-corruption  
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016  
  205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption
  205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures Compliance [Web page],Compliance [Sustainability Report P.63 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
Anti-competitive Behavior  
GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016  
  206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices Compliance [Web page],Compliance [Sustainability Report P.63 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Tax  
GRI 207: Tax 2019  
  207-1 Approach to tax
  207-2 Tax governance, control, and risk management
  207-3 Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns
  207-4 Country-by-country reporting
GRI Standard Disclosure  
GRI 300 Environmental Standards Series  
Materials  
GRI 301: Materials 2016  
  301-1 Materials used by weight or volume
  301-2 Recycled input materials used
  301-3 Reclaimed products and their packaging materials
Energy  
GRI 302: Energy 2016  
  302-1 Energy consumption within the organization Overview of Environmental Impacts [Sustainability Report P.15 / PDF: 11.26MB], ESG Data - Environment [Web page], ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  302-2 Energy consumption outside of the organization
  302-3 Energy intensity ESG Data - Environment [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  302-4 Reduction of energy consumption Climate Change [Web page],Climate Change [Sustainability Report P.17 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  302-5 Reductions in energy requirements of products and services Climate Change [Web page],Climate Change [Sustainability Report P.17 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Water and Effluents  
GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018  
  303-1 Interactions with water as a shared resource Resources and Pollution Prevention [Web page],Air, Water, and Waste Materials [Sustainability Report P.22 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  303-2 Management of water discharge-related impacts Resources and Pollution Prevention [Web page],Air, Water, and Waste Materials [Sustainability Report P.22 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  303-3 Water withdrawal ESG Data - Environment [Web page],Overview of Environmental Impacts [Sustainability Report P.15 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  303-4 Water discharge ESG Data - Environment [Web page],Overview of Environmental Impacts [Sustainability Report P.15 / PDF: 11.26MB],Air, Water, and Waste Materials [Sustainability Report P.22 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  303-5 Water consumption ESG Data - Environment [Web page],Overview of Environmental Impacts [Sustainability Report P.15 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Biodiversity  
GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016  
  304-1 Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas
  304-2 Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity
  304-3 Habitats protected or restored Community [Sustainability Report P.58 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  304-4 IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations
Emissions  
GRI 305: Emissions 2016  
  305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions Overview of Environmental Impacts [Sustainability Report P.15 / PDF: 11.26MB],Climate Change [Web page],Climate Change [Sustainability Report P.17 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Environment [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions Overview of Environmental Impacts [Sustainability Report P.15 / PDF: 11.26MB],Climate Change [Web page],Climate Change [Sustainability Report P.17 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Environment [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  305-3 Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions
  305-4 GHG emissions intensity
  305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions Climate Change [Web page],Climate Change [Sustainability Report P.17 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  305-6 Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) ESG Data - Environment [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  305-7 Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions Air, Water, and Waste Materials [Sustainability Report P.22 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Environment [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
GRI 306: Waste  
GRI 306: Waste 2020  
  306-1 Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts Overview of Environmental Impacts [Sustainability Report P.15 / PDF: 11.26MB],Air, Water, and Waste Materials [Sustainability Report P.22 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Environment [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  306-2 Management of significant waste-related impacts Air, Water, and Waste Materials [Sustainability Report P.22 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  306-3 Waste generated Air, Water, and Waste Materials [Sustainability Report P.22 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Environment [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  306-4 Waste diverted from disposal Air, Water, and Waste Materials [Sustainability Report P.22 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Environment [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  306-5 Waste directed to disposal Air, Water, and Waste Materials [Sustainability Report P.22 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Environment [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.65 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Supplier Environmental Assessment  
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016  
  308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria Supply Chain [Sustainability Report P.27・28 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken Supply Chain [Sustainability Report P.27・28 / PDF: 11.26MB]
GRI Standard Disclosure  
GRI 400 Social Standards Series  
Employment  
GRI 401: Employment 2016  
  401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover Diverse Human Resources [Sustainability Report P.33 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Social [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.67 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees
  401-3 Parental leave Specific Initiatives to Realize Freedom and Well-Being [Sustainability Report P.39 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Social [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.67 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Labor/Management Relations  
GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations 2016  
  402-1 Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes Labor Agreements and Communication between Labor and Management [Sustainability Report P.40 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Occupational Health and Safety  
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018  
  403-1 Occupational health and safety management system Occupational Health and Safety [Sustainability Report P.44 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation Occupational Health and Safety [Sustainability Report P.44 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  403-3 Occupational health services Promotion of Health and Productivity Management and Freedom/Well-Being [Sustainability Report P.36 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  403-4 Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupationalhealth and safety Promotion of Health and Productivity Management and Freedom/Well-Being [Sustainability Report P.36 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety Promotion of Health and Productivity Management and Freedom/Well-Being [Sustainability Report P.38 / PDF: 11.26MB],Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety [Sustainability Report P.44 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  403-6 Promotion of worker health Promotion of Health and Productivity Management and Freedom/Well-Being [Sustainability Report P.38 / PDF: 11.26MB],Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety [Sustainability Report P.44 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships Occupational Health and Safety [Sustainability Report P.44 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system Occupational Health and Safety [Sustainability Report P.44 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  403-9 Work-related injuries Occupational Health and Safety [Sustainability Report P.44 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Social [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.66 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  403-10 Work-related ill health Occupational Health and Safety [Sustainability Report P.44 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Social [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.66 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Training and Education  
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016  
  404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee ESG Data - Governance [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.68 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs Reformation of the Personnel System [Sustainability Report P.41 / PDF: 11.26MB],Organizational and Human Resources Development [Sustainability Report P.42 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
Diversity and Equal Opportunity  
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016  
  405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees Human Resources [Sustainability Report P.29 / PDF: 11.26MB],ESG Data - Social [Web page],ESG Data - Governance [Web page],ESG Data [Sustainability Report P.67・68 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  405-2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men Financial and Non-financial Highlights [Integrated Report P.14 / PDF: 6.68MB]
Non-discrimination  
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016  
  406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken Human Rights [Web page],Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining  
GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016  
  407-1 Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk Human Rights [Web page],Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26 / PDF: 11.26MB],Labor Agreements and Communication between Labor and Management [Sustainability Report P.40 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Child Labor  
GRI 408: Child Labor 2016  
  408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor Human Rights [Web page],Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Forced or Compulsory Labor  
GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016  
  409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor Human Rights [Web page],Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Security Practices  
GRI 410: Security Practices 2016  
  410-1 Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures
Rights of Indigenous Peoples  
GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016  
  411-1 Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples Human Rights [Web page],Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Local Communities  
GRI 413: Local Communities 2016  
  413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs Community [Web page],Community [Sustainability Report P.54 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  413-2 Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities Community [Web page],Community [Sustainability Report P.54 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Supplier Social Assessment  
GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016  
  414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria Supply Chain [Sustainability Report P.27-28 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken Supply Chain [Sustainability Report P.27-28 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Public Policy  
GRI 415: Public Policy 2016  
  415-1 Political contributions
Customer Health and Safety  
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016  
  416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories Resources and Pollution Prevention [Web page],Chemical Product Safety Information [Sustainability Report P.24 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services
Marketing and Labeling  
GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016  
  417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling Resources and Pollution Prevention [Web page],Chemical Product Safety Information [Sustainability Report P.24 / PDF: 11.26MB]
  417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling
  417-3 Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications
Customer Privacy  
GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016  
  418-1 Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data Compliance [Web page],Compliance [Sustainability Report P.63 / PDF: 11.26MB]
Socioeconomic Compliance  
GRI 419: Socioeconomic Compliance 2016  
  419-1 Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area Compliance [Web page],Compliance [Sustainability Report P.63 / PDF: 11.26MB]

This table shows the measures taken by, and reporting made by, the Zeon Group in relation to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact promoted by the United Nations.

The UN Global Compact Corresponding page in the Sustainability Report
Human Rights
Principle 1:
Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Human Rights [Web page]Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26/PDF: 11.26MB]
Principle 2:
make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Human Rights [Web page]/Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26/PDF: 11.26MB]
Labour
Principle 3:
Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Human Rights [Web page]/Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26/PDF: 11.26MB]
Human Resources [Web page]/Human Resources [Sustainability Report P.40/PDF: 11.26MB]
Principle 4:
the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Human Rights [Web page]/Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26/PDF: 11.26MB]
Principle 5:
the effective abolition of child labour; and
Human Rights [Web page]/Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26/PDF: 11.26MB]
Principle 6:
the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Human Rights [Web page]/Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26/PDF: 11.26MB]
Environment
Principle 7:
Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Policies (Environmental Philosophy) [Web page]/Environment [Sustainability Report P.12-13/PDF: 11.26MB]
Principle 8:
undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental
responsibility; and
Policies (Environmental Philosophy) [Web page]/Environment [Sustainability Report P.12-13/PDF: 11.26MB]
Principle 9:
encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Policies (Environmental Philosophy) [Web page]/Environment [Sustainability Report P.12-13/PDF: 11.26MB]
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10:
Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Human Rights [Web page]/Human Rights [Sustainability Report P.26/PDF: 11.26MB]
Compliance [Web page]/Compliance [Sustainability Report P.63/PDF: 11.26MB]