Sustainability Policy

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  Contributing to the future of Earth

  We will engage in solving environmental issues in order to pass on Earth’s natural environment in all its richness and beauty to future generations. As a media, we will also call for protecting lives from natural hazards through disaster news coverage.

  Initiative 1

  We will provide opportunities where individuals and organizations can act towards achieving the SDGs.

  Initiative 2

  We will report on the dangers of natural hazards and contribute to community activities in times of such disasters.

  Initiative 3

  We will propose efficient use of resources and environmentally friendly life styles.

  Initiative 4

  We will engage in endeavors that lead to a carbon-neutral society and reduce the burden on the environment.
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  Creating a future where everyone fulfills their potential

  We will provide “learning opportunities” through our content to all generations from young children to senior citizens. We will contribute to “creating a society where everyone fulfills their potential.”

  Initiative 1

  We will create supportive frameworks for the young generation who will lead the future and contribute to the creation of a society where everyone is able to fulfill their potential.

  Initiative 2

  We will provide learning opportunities anytime, from anywhere and anywhere.
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  Building a new future with technology

  As our daily lives change rapidly due to technological progress, we will report on the latest technology as well as incorporate such innovations into our activities.

  Initiative 1

  We will uncover technologies and creators that provide alternative options to how we live, work and conduct businesses.

  Initiative 2

  We will create new content using new technologies such as AI, VR and the metaverse.

  Initiative 3

  We will undertake digital transformation in the workplace to improve efficiency and encourage workstyle diversity.
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  Living together with kindness

  We will appreciate each other’s individuality and values to create a society that is safe and comfortable to all. We will also support our employee’s respective life stages.

  Initiative 1

  We will respect human rights.

  Initiative 2

  We will continue to produce and deliver content that appreciates diversity.

  Initiative 3

  We will practice diversity in our HR endeavors and aim to become a company that supports well-being.

  Initiatives until now

  • TV Asahi Welfare Foundation
  • TV Asahi Doraemon Charity Fund
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  Becoming a company that is forever trustworthy

  We will strengthen our corporate governance and enforce compliance in order to fulfill our public duty as a broadcaster and news media. We will aim to enhance disclosure of information, improve transparency in management and continue to build a structure that is responsive to rules and various practices of society.

  Initiative 1

  We will be timely, just and accurate in our news reporting.

  Initiative 2

  We will strengthen our corporate governance.

  Initiative 3

  We will enforce compliance.

  Initiative 4

  We will strengthen our information security system.

  Initiative 5

  We will abide by the Act on Ensuring Proper Transactions Involving Specified Entrusted Business Operators and build appropriate relationships with business partners.

Governance Structure for Sustainability Issues

In line with pursuing endeavors pertaining to the realization of a sustainable society, the SDGs Management Department was established on December 1, 2021 and the Sustainability Committee on June 29, 2023. The SDGs Management Department is comprised mainly of General Managers of each Division and reports on plans and strategies that pertain to sustainability issues to the Council of Executive Directors. The Sustainability Committee that is chaired by the representative director reports necessary matters regarding response to risks related to sustainability, including climate change, to the Council of Executive Directors. Matters deemed important by the Council of Executive Directors are presented to the Board of Directors.

※1：The Council of Executive Directors, comprised of Board Members who are full-time internal directors, discusses and reports on execution of business operations.

※2：Under the Sustainability Committee, for the sustainability issues that have a large impact on the Group’s sustainable growth and continuity, the Climate Change Management Team, Human Capital Development Team and Human Rights Due Diligence Team have been established, and their roles are to monitor risks and opportunities as well as deliberate and execute countermeasures.

※3：The SDGs Management Team was also established under and to support the SDGs Management Department. The Team is comprised of a wide variety of staffs from each Division and Group companies, both young and experienced.

Process of Identifying the Five Key Issues (Materiality)

• STEP 1
  Identify and classify societal issues with respect to SDGs and ESG assessment standards.
  
• STEP 2
  Sort TV Asahi Group’s current endeavors related to SDGs and classify issues that highly relate to TV Asahi Group endeavors.
  
• STEP 3
  Identify the issues highly crucial to the TV Asahi Group and its employees and the issues highly crucial to stakeholders such as viewers, advertisers and shareholders, and then analyze the cruciality and priority of the issues for the two groups.
  
• STEP 4
  Determine five key issues (materiality) to prioritize upon discussion among the SDGs Management Team, SDGs Management Department and Council of Executive Directors.
  
• STEP 5
  Establish specific goals for each of the five key issues (materiality), share the goals within the TV Asahi Group and carry out execution plans.