TV Asahi is replacing its lightings to LED in its studios to reduce CO2 emissions. In January 2021, approximately 450 lights in Studio 3 and Studio 4 were changed to LEDs, followed by 115 lights in Studio 5 in January 2023.
ESG activities at TV Asahi Holdings
Environment
Initiatives Based on TCFD Recommendations
TV Asahi Group (the “Group”) aims to contribute to a sustainable society while achieving Group growth and has announced the “Five Key Issues for the Future” in May 2022 where one of the key issues is “Contributing to the future of earth.” As a media outlet, the Group strives not only to report disaster-related information to save human lives, but also provide information that furthers the protection of the earth’s rich environment. Moreover, as a corporate citizen, in order to take action towards solving climate change-related issues, the Group has endorsed the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)* in May 2023, and has conducted analysis and disclosed information in line with the framework. Going forward, the Group will continually update and disclose information.
*The TCFD was established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to develop recommendations on the types of climate-related information that companies should disclose to support the assessment conducted by financial institutions. The TCFD recommends that companies disclose information on climate change-related risks and opportunities in the areas of governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.
Environment
The earth blesses us in various ways including the resources and energy sources necessary for business activities. Being aware of maintaining the natural environment in a better condition is a given responsibility of corporations, and in order to pass on the earth’s natural environment in all its richness and beauty to the next generation and beyond, TV Asahi carries out several environmentally friendly measures.
CO2 Emissions
TV Asahi’s headquarters building was constructed as part of a largescale urban redevelopment project. As such, the building receives its heat supply from the district-wide cogeneration system. This system achieves high levels of efficiency through the centralization of all of the heat supply facilities in the district. Moreover, the Company carries out several practices to curb the amount of energy consumed such as greening the rooftop of the building, taking advantage of daylight with its glass-facade building, applying thermal insulation film to windows, maintaining air-conditioning temperatures at appropriate levels, switching to LED lighting, turning off unnecessary lights, installing sensor-activated lighting, and so on. In addition, TV Asahi Corporation and Asahi Satellite Broadcasting Limited endeavors to lower CO2 emissions by purchasing renewable energy certificates.
At TOKYO DREAM PARK (Ariake), various decarbonization-related measures are installed such as solar panels on the roof, rapid/normal EV charging system in the basement parking space, hybrid lampposts that use wind and solar energy, and a bicycle-sharing port.
<CO2 Emissions>
| FY22/3 | FY23/3 | FY24/3 | FY25/3 | FY26/3 | |
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| CO2 emissions | 15,977 t | 15,842 t | 15,672 t | 15,185 t | 11,319 t |
| Reduction rate from benchmark | 26.8% | 27.4% | 28.2% | 30.4% | 48.1% |
※Data for TV Asahi Corporation headquarters building
※The Company's benchmark based on the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Security Ordinance is 21,822 tons, the emission average from FY06/3 through FY08/3.
※The CO2 emission of TV Asahi’s headquarters building for FY24/3, based on the "Total Emission Reduction Obligation and Cap-and-Trade Program" under the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Security Ordinance, has been verified by a third-party inspection conducted by BiSUS Co., Ltd..
※The Company's benchmark based on the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Security Ordinance is 21,822 tons, the emission average from FY06/3 through FY08/3.
※The CO2 emission of TV Asahi’s headquarters building for FY24/3, based on the "Total Emission Reduction Obligation and Cap-and-Trade Program" under the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Security Ordinance, has been verified by a third-party inspection conducted by BiSUS Co., Ltd..
Renewable Energy
TV Asahi Headquarters and Ark Broadcasting Center has adopted the Renewable Energy Certificate System of Japan where a portion of energy used is traded into renewable energy. 3.2 million kWh of electricity used since April 2020 will be deemed as green electricity which is equivalent to a reduction of 1,500 tons of CO2 emissions.
Asahi Satellite Broadcasting Limited has also adopted renewable energy in 2021 by obtaining a non-fossil fuel energy certificate using the non-fossil value trading market. The certificate covers 100% of energy used at its main offices in Roppongi Hills from April 2020 and Asahi Satellite Broadcasting continues to adopt renewable energy even after relocating its headquarters to EX TOWER in January 2024.
Furthermore, at TOKYO DREAM PARK (Ariake), the usage of renewable energy is promoted and purchase of renewable electricity has begun from April 1, 2026. For FY27/3, the aim is to achieve 100% renewable energy usage.
TV Asahi “Introducing Green Electricity” (Jpn.)
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“Introducing Green Electricity” (Jpn.)
LED Lighting
Solar Panels
Consolidated subsidiary SHIN-EI ANIMATION has installed solar panels on its rooftop which covers 20% of electricity used.
Recycling
Separating recyclables from trash and reutilizing such resources ensure the effective use of limited resources.
As a result, less waste is generated, less amount of energy is required for waste disposal, and CO2 emissions are reduced. TV Asahi places recycling bins for different types of resources in each of its worksites and ensures that all employees are mindful of recycling and are responsible for the waste generated and resources used.
<Waste and recycling rate>
| FY22/3 | FY23/3 | FY24/3 | FY25/3 | FY26/3 | |
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| Volume of waste generated | 519.7 t | 521.1 t | 539.3 t | 491.9 t | 503.3 t |
| Recycling rate | 85.0% | 85.0% | 84.7% | 82.0% | 80.2% |
※Data for TV Asahi Corporation headquarters building
Water Sources
Using water resources in an efficient and effective manner is crucial in protecting the earth’s oceans and ensuring that people around the world will continue to have access to clean and safe water in the future.
In addition to increasing the use of reclaimed water in areas where a high standard of water quality is not required, TV Asahi also prevents excessive use of water by placing automatic faucets in washrooms and water-saving devices in toilet cisterns.
Moreover, grease traps in the drainage system of the headquarters building have been installed to separate and trap oil, grease, and other waste with the aim of preventing water pollution by stopping it from entering the sewer system.
Underground rainwater pits beneath the headquarters building have also been installed to temporarily hold rainwater before it is discharged. This alleviates the impact on neighboring sewer systems following torrential rainfalls.
<Water usage>
| FY22/3 | FY23/3 | FY24/3 | FY25/3 | FY26/3 | |
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| Total volume used | 62,972 t | 61,192 t | 66,919 t | 74,778 t | 71,126 t |
| amount of reclaimed water | 4,775 t | 7,920 t | 12,820 t | 17,824 t | 18,994 t |
| % of reclaimed water use | 7.6% | 12.9% | 19.2% | 23.8% | 26.7% |
| Reused rainwater | 374 t | 423 t | 501 t | 581 t | 418 t |
※Data for TV Asahi Corporation headquarters building
Endeavors To Protect Biodiversity Through Greenery
TOKYO DREAM PARK (Ariake) has a greening ratio of around 48% with over 100 types of vegetation. It places importance not only on the amount of vegetation but also factors in biodiversity in order to create an environment where birds and insects naturally gather. The facility will be developed and managed as a new urban relaxing space where people can enjoy nature.
Social
Human Capital Development
Policy on Human Capital
The TV Asahi Group positions “Building human capital,” “Enhancing engagement” and “Ensuring diversity (DEI)” as the pillars of Human Capital Development and actively carries out initiatives.
The Group established the Human Capital Development Team in September 2025 and together with deliberating and implementing measures, important matters related to the results of monitoring risks and opportunities in addition to efforts regarding human capital development will be reported to the Sustainability Committee.
Human Rights
The TV Asahi Group (the “Group”) has formulated the "TV Asahi Group Human Rights Policy" in order to continue to fulfill its pubic duty and gain trust from society by pursuing initiatives that respect human rights.
Human Rights Due Diligence
The Group established the Human Rights Due Diligence Team in April 2024 and conducts human rights due diligence. Based on surveys and/or interviews carried out in cooperation with external experts, the Group has identified key human rights risk areas which have been used to consider and implement response measures, effectiveness analysis of the measures and monitoring human rights awareness.
Important matters related to risks and opportunities regarding human rights will be reported to the Sustainability Committee that is chaired by the representative director, as appropriate. The Group plans to disclose progress on related initiatives.
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- 【FY26/3 Overview】
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Surveys
Period：September 2025
Target：1) All officers and employees of TV Asahi Corporation
2) All officers and employees and administrative departments of TV Asahi Holdings Corporation and TV Asahi consolidated subsidiaries (23 companies)
Key Human Rights Risk Areas
・Risk of harassment of TV Asahi to Group companies
・Long working hours
・Issues related to safety and health, and heatstroke, etc.
Response Measures
・Create customer harassment response manual and conduct training sessions
・Carry out labor management seminars and implement measures toward preventing long working hours
・Enhance measures that address heatstroke risk
Moreover, enhancement of measures and new endeavors to reduce human rights risks are being implemented at each of the Group companies. In addition, as a whole, the Group companies mutually work together with the aim of enhancing human rights awareness and improving the workplace environment.
Human Rights Helpline
The Human Rights Helpline was established in July 2024. Information provided is shared only among departments in charge of consultation and investigation. When a human rights violation is verified, appropriate measures are promptly taken to remedy and rectify the situation.
Concerns from employees, staff working on premises (including cast members), and Group company staff are received through four consultation helplines: the Hotline at Compliance Audit Division, Hotline at Personnel Division, an External consultation helpline (primary contact by a lawyer), and a Common external consultation helpline for Group companies (primary contact by an expert).
To raise awareness of the hotlines, the Group distributes Compliance Cards that state how to receive such consultations and places informational posters inside its buildings.
For those who are not members of the Group (including interviewees and viewers), a consultation form and telephone number are provided on the TV Asahi Holdings website.
In FY26/3, 11 consultations were received.
Human Rights Training
For all Group officers and employees, the Group holds study sessions regarding human rights risks that we as a member of the media industry that conducts broadcasting should be cautious of.
In FY26/3, the Group held sessions by experts regarding the topics of “human rights awareness required of managers” and “diversity is a strategy” in seminar/panel discussion formats.
Moreover, 2025 Compliance Handbook: Human Rights was published, and study sessions were held at each of the group companies, departments and at all network affiliate stations.
The Group will continue to hold regular study sessions and raise awareness regarding respect for human rights.
Policy on Responding to Customer Harassment and Defamation
In July 2025, the Group formulated the Policy on Responding to Customer Harassment and Defamation. In order to create an environment where all who work at TV Asahi Group companies are able to engage in their duties with a sense of security, the Group will implement measures to prevent harassment.
Content Responsibility
Program Responsibility and Advancement
TV Asahi’s duty is to serve the public. As such, TV Asahi aims to produce programs that are well-received and trustworthy of viewers and voluntarily incorporates various measures in advancing the quality of its programs.
Program standards
Program Advisory Council
Broadcast program advancement measures
Program genre
Program accessibility
Voluntary standards of program commissioning
Principles of eliminating anti-social forces
Program Responsibility and Advancement
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Quality Improvement of Digital Advertising Placements
TV Asahi believes it is important to procure the quality of its digital advertisements in order to provide a just and reliable digital advertising environment for its advertisers and safe advertisements to viewers.
As such in November 2021, the Company has received certification as a quality business provider of digital advertisements in two areas ー “ensuring brand safety according to the quality of advertising destinations” and “exclusion of invalid distribution, including ad fraud” ー from the Japan Joint Industry Committee for Digital Advertising Quality & Qualify (JICDAQ), a certification organization for digital advertising placements.
Integrated Learning Support Activities
TV Asahi contributes to society through the provision of integrated learning support activities. These include but are not limited to TV Asahi Guided Tours and classes led by TV Asahi employees at schools and other academic institutions.
- Guided Tours
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Started in 2003, TV Asahi offers Guided Tours of behind-the-scenes of program production led by full-time guides. The tour provides various experiences such as visiting a studio giving a live news broadcast, hearing first-hand from technical staff members, and taking commemorative photos at a real studio set. The Guided Tours are also conducted for shareholders and respond to requests from advertisers. In FY26/3, 1,700 visitors including those from abroad such as Korea, Indonesia, China and Germany, participated in the tours. More than 58,000 visitors from over 7,200 groups have participated thus far.
- Classes Regarding Broadcasting at Schools (formerly “Cater Classes”)
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Started in 2005, the first to start among Tokyo-based key broadcasters, Classes Regarding Broadcasting at Schools are taught by TV Asahi personnel at elementary schools up to the university level, mainly in the TV Asahi broadcasting area. Workshops that include topics such as “a behind-the-scenes look at program production,” “until news is aired” and “how to relate to media” allow young adults to learn about the importance of media literacy. In FY26/3, 75 classes were given to over 6,300 children and students regarding the role of television.
- TV Asahi On-Site Broadcasting Courses (formerly “TV Asahi Cater Courses”)
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The courses started in 2008. TV Asahi personnel are invited by local governments and communities to give courses on location. The courses target all ages, from children and young adults to the elderly and topics are chosen according to the needs, such as “disaster reporting and disaster prevention course” and “verbal delivery and communication course.” In FY26/3, 43 courses were given, totaling over 1,300 participants.
- TV Academy
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At TV Academy, which started in 2006, creators give straightforward backstage accounts of program production. In FY26/3, the backstage accounts of Sandwichman to Ashida Mana no Hakase-chan, Hodo Station (sports section) and WORLD PRO-WRESTLING were given. Various questions were received from the event participants, and it is a valuable opportunity for the lecturers to hear “real” voices of viewers.
- Providing Information
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■TV Asahi Official YouTube channel “Guide Channel”
Online Guided Tours are provided which covers behind-the-scenes of variety and drama shows, as well as the commitment given by staff to camera and audio works, studio sets, make-up, etc.
■TV Asahi Official Blog “touch!★TELE-ASA”
Once a month, information on TV Asahi is provided via a mail magazine. Information regarding the Guest Relations Department’s activities as well as on events and drama shows are shared on the blog.
TV Asahi Welfare Foundation
In 1977, TV Asahi established the TV Asahi Welfare Foundation, the first-ever social welfare foundation to be established by a commercial broadcaster. By making use of being affiliated with a TV broadcaster, the foundation engages in a wide-range of welfare activities that focus on children, single-parent households, people with disabilities, senior citizens and others.
TV Asahi Doraemon Charity Fund
Since 1999, TV Asahi operates the TV Asahi Doraemon Charity Fund to aid disaster victims and support disaster-related welfare activities. The company grants all of the donated funds collected via appeals made through various TV Asahi programs and other media to disaster-affected areas.
Governance
Corporate Governance
The Company believes corporate governance is a crucial management matter and has been proactively building management structures and taking initiatives as described below.
Basic Policy on Corporate Governance
The Company, as a certified broadcasting holding company with commercial broadcasters as subsidiaries, pursues profit through just and appropriate means and contributes to the progress of democracy while remaining impartial. The Company appreciates the public nature and interest of broadcasting, abides by the Broadcasting Act, Radio Act and Civil Protection Act, and its subsidiaries contribute to cultural development by providing information vital to daily life and sound entertainment.
To conduct business while fulfilling its public mission as a broadcaster, the Company enhances its corporate value through the production and delivery of content that meets the needs of society, which is built upon nurturing and hiring workforce that share the same philosophy, gaining the trust of stakeholders, and assuming responsibility as a broadcaster and news media.
The Company believes the basis of its corporate governance lays in establishing and executing a system that facilitates sustained growth and medium to long-term development of corporate value while maintaining proper relationships with stakeholders.
Corporate Governance System
Based on the corporate governance policy above and given the public nature of broadcasting business, the Company strives for long-term, stable advancement of the TV Asahi Group’s corporate value as well as the interests of its shareholders and other stakeholders. To this end, the Company has adopted the “company with an audit and supervisory committee” system, whereby Audit and Supervisory Committee members who are responsible for auditing and supervising the execution of business by directors are appointed to the Board of Directors, which enables both business execution and appropriate management administration.
The major bodies and organizations that form the Company’s governance system and their respective functions are as follows.
General Meeting of Shareholders
The Company believes that ensuring equality in the exercise of voting rights and other rights by a large number of shareholders leads to more substantive exercise of those rights. As such, in accordance with the Companies Act and other relevant laws and regulations, the Company determines the schedule for General Meetings of Shareholders and conducts information disclosures. The Company also ensures that there is ample time for shareholders to examine agenda items by sending convocation notices and disclosing information as early as possible. This proactive approach helps to ensure that General Meetings of Shareholders provide opportunities for constructive dialogue.
Board of Directors and Audit and Supervisory Committee
In addition to the full-time directors tasked with executing business operations, the Company elects individuals from diverse backgrounds to the Board of Directors. These include individuals from capital or strategic partner companies; those who have certain interests in, and ample experience and knowledge of the broadcasting business; and those who are independent of the Company’s management and capable of objectively monitoring the fairness and appropriateness of relationships with stakeholders.
- Board of Directors
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The Company has established a framework to delegate a portion of key business execution decisions (such as the acquisition and disposal of important assets) to the Board of Directors, facilitating faster decision-making. The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that the number of Directors (excluding those who also serve as Audit and Supervisory Committee members) shall be limited to 20, while the number of directors who also serve as Audit and Supervisory Committee members shall be limited to five. There are currently 14 directors on the Board, five of whom are also Audit and Supervisory Committee members. Seven of the 14 directors are outside directors. Business execution is carried out by the representative directors selected by the Board, with the assistance of the full-time internal directors.
<Percentage of Women on the Board of Directors>FY23/3 FY24/3 FY25/3 FY26/3 FY27/3 Number of women on the Board of Directors 2 persons 2 persons 2 persons 3 persons 3 persons Percentage of women 13.3% 13.3% 13.3% 21.4% 21.4% ※Data from each fiscal year represent figures as of the end of June.
- 【Independent Outside Directors】
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The Company appoints highly independent directors in line with criteria pertaining to the independence of outside directors. Currently, five of the Company’s 14 directors are independent outside directors, which represents more than one-third of the Board.
- Audit and Supervisory Committee (A&SC)
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Comprised by a majority of independent outside directors, the Audit and Supervisory Committee is governed by its own audit standards. In keeping with audit policies and plans, the A&SC members attend crucial meetings and rigorously undertake audit activities, including interviews with directors and employees, review of documents, and regular discussions and information-sharing with the accounting auditor, as well as additional discussions when required. The A&SC also receives detailed reports on the results of periodic internal audits from the office responsible of said duty.
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| FY23/3 | FY24/3 | FY25/3 | FY26/3 | FY27/3 | |
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| Number of women on the Audit and Supervisory Committee | 1 person | 1 person | 1 person | 1 person | 1 person |
| Percentage of women | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
※Data from each fiscal year represent figures as of the end of June.
- Nomination and Compensation Committee (N&CC)
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The Company’s Nomination and Compensation Committee is chaired by an independent outside director and is comprised by a majority of outside directors who also serve as A&SC members. This is to ensure that independent outside directors are able to provide advice and participate as expected. The N&CC has the authority to deliberate on matters such as the selection, dismissal, and compensation of senior management and directors (excluding those who also serve as A&SC members) and present its recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- 【Appointment, Dismissal, and Nomination Procedures】
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The appointment and dismissal of senior management members and the nomination of director candidates (excluding those who also serve as A&SC members) is ultimately decided by resolution of the Board of Directors taking into account the recommendations of the N&CC.
- 【Director Compensation】
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Of the Company’s directors (excluding those who also serve as A&SC members), operating directors are provided with monetary compensation and stock compensation, with the former being comprised of three components: basic compensation, performance-based compensation, and incentive compensation. For the amount of basic compensation, a standard amount is determined according to position, taking into account the highest employee salary, past compensation amounts, appropriateness of director compensation, and other relevant conditions. For the amount of incentive compensation, a standard compensation amount is determined according to position and then adjusted in line with the individual’s performance evaluation.
Non-full-time directors are paid a fixed amount of basic monetary compensation only, which is determined after comprehensively considering matters such as duties and circumstances relating to their appointment.
The allocation of compensation to directors who also serve as A&SC members is determined upon deliberation by the A&SC.
- Skill Matrix
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The Company takes into account its management philosophy, vision, and Management Plan to allow the Company’s Board of Directors to properly fulfill its duties and obligations, and particularly expects each director to utilize the abilities (skills) they have gained from their knowledge and experience. The Company believes that requisite skills are covered across the Board of Directors.
For details regarding the skills of the Board of Directors, please refer to the latest Notice of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.
System to Protect Stakeholder Interests
As a listed company, the Company assures the equality of shareholders by providing vital and appropriate information via its website and various means so that shareholders may appropriately exercise rights. In addition, as a certified broadcasting holding company and to maintain the public nature and public interest of and impartial position as a broadcaster, the Company ensures that, based on the Broadcasting Act and other regulations, there are no doubts regarding the exercise of legal individual and common shareholders’ rights.
Moreover, the Company in principle does not hold strategic shareholdings unless they are deemed to be shares of companies with which it has important business or collaborative relationships, or with which maintaining and developing business relationships are important, thereby contributing to corporate value. Based on this policy, the Company has created internal rules and has established the Investment Review Committee (IRC) as a body under the Council of Executive Directors. The IRC deliberates the investment according to the purpose, scale, type, necessity, risk, profitability, and other factors and the Company determines whether to continue such investments based on assessments of the IRC once a year.
Information Disclosure
To ensure accurate and clear communications concerning the Company’s financial and non-financial information, the Company appoints one of its full-time internal directors as the information officer. The appointment of an information officer clarifies the person ultimately responsible of the subject and content of information disclosed. Such information includes disclosures made in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the Company’s financial position, management strategies, risks, and non-financial information on topics such as ESG-related issues (environmental, social and governance information). To ensure that non-financial information is highly accurate and useful, the relevant personnel in the business units responsible for accounting, administrative affairs, and investor relations meet periodically to examine the details of information to be disclosed and engage in constructive discussions on related issues.
The Company has disclosed the above basic approach to corporate governance in the TV Asahi Holdings Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Company also discloses information in corporate governance reports concerning how it is complying with Japan’s Corporate Governance Code. Details can be found below.
TV Asahi Holdings Corporation
Corporate Governance Guidelines
Compliance
TV Asahi believes that its content is founded on the trust and expectations of viewers, advertisers, shareholders, business partners and other stakeholders. As a broadcaster whose duty is to serve the public and to remain a trustful establishment, it is essential for all staff and employees who work at TV Asahi to be highly mindful of compliance issues. In such context, TV Asahi has established its internal compliance systems.
Compliance Framework
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The compliance management officer gives direction and supervises compliance processes. As needed, the compliance management officer gives instruction on appropriate investigative and corrective procedures by giving instructions to the Compliance Audit Division and related departments through the director in charge of Compliance Audit Department.
The director in charge of Compliance Audit Division assists the compliance management officer and instructs the Compliance Audit Division so that compliance is maintained and executed smoothly.
The Compliance Audit Division plans and executes specific measures in order to promote compliance awareness. Such activities include holding trainings and seminars, publishing handbooks, sharing information using the intranet and sending mail-magazines. The Department also works closely with the compliance chiefs and leaders at each division and production unit to further compliance.
Consultation Hotlines
In order to handle unlawful acts, unfair practices and harassment issues, four hotlines are set up, the Hotline at Compliance Audit Division, Hotline at Personnel Division, an External consultation helpline (primary contact by a lawyer), and a Common external consultation helpline for Group companies (primary contact by an expert).
A hotline card that includes the contact information of the hotlines is handed out to all staff who work at TV Asahi. Moreover, TV Asahi requires main business partners to provide a “compliance commitment” and requests that the hotline (Compliance Audit Division) be used to report inappropriate behavior so that fraudulent use of program production costs can be avoided.
As for the consultations received, the Compliance Audit Division and Personnel Division swiftly investigate the reported incident and implement preventive measures. Matters are handled in accordance with the “compliance hotline guidelines” where protection of the consultee is thoroughly carried out by means of securing anonymity and forbidding disadvantageous treatment.
Moreover, there is an assigned compliance chief and leader in each department, which enables employees and staff to discuss or report any compliance concerns in a more familiar setting. The Compliance Audit Division holds regular meetings with compliance leaders to be aware of each workplace and deal with each incident accordingly.
The hotline was utilized in 48 cases in FY26/3, and “casual compliance” was utilized in 28. Consultations were held in relation to harassment, issues related to labor, hiring and contracts, and management issues.
Awareness Activities
TV Asahi holds multi-layered training sessions to ensure high compliance awareness among the work force. With regards to harassment and vital issues, all management and employees participate in training sessions corresponding to respective career levels. The company also holds compliance seminars by external experts and workshops where the lecturer and participants mutually interact, which covers current topics such as organizational development, communication and diversity. All staff who work at TV Asahi are able to participate in the activities.
Furthermore, a compliance handbook is published annually, and information on cases to be aware of are regularly communicated by means of mail-magazines and use of the intranet.
Monitoring
TV Asahi holds regular internal audits regarding harassment issues. Company-wide questionnaires and interviews regarding the most important issues are conducted and analyzed annually. The results are reported to the compliance management officer and preventive measures are duly implemented.
The use of program production costs, SG&A expenses, and other related costs is also regularly monitored to prevent misuse and fraud.
Digital and AI Governance
Digital Governance System
TV Asahi is further strengthening its digital governance to support future growth strategies.
Also, as a “substantial infrastructure operator” that has the social duty to thoroughly implement security measures and also as a “personal information handler” that manages personal information and data, the Company believes that it is important to create a governance structure for the digital domain.
Digital Governance System
Following the above, in October 2022, the Company established the Digital Governance Office within the Compliance Audit Department (currently the Digital Governance Department within the Compliance Audit Division.) The Department manages “data governance” that furthers data utilization, including the handing of privacy data, and also further strengthens “information security measures” that incorporates contingency procedures for threat of advanced cyberattacks and information leakages.
- Digital Governance Committee
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The Digital Governance Committee discusses substantial matters, policies and rule management on data governance and information security and shares important information. It is comprised of general managers from all divisions.
- Digital Governance Department
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Digital Governance Department is responsible of the following practices. The Department is comprised of full-time staff as well as staff from other related departments.
↠ Developing regulations and rules
Manage information that includes personal and confidential information, and managing regulations and rules that are necessary for information security according to changes in the digital sphere and society.↠ Assessment and monitoring
Execute crucial operational processes, information security risk assessment regarding information systems and internal monitoring regarding security issues and personal data protection.↠ Education and training
Hold regular training sessions that take into account the occurrence of information security breaches. Such sessions include handling of personal information and data, seminars that aim to improve information security literacy according to staff task and function, lessons in targeted mails and seminars by experts.↠ Information security incident response
Develop a contingency plan for cybersecurity incidents (emergency response plan) and IT-BCP (Information Technology Business Continuity Plan). In times of and risk emergence of cyberattacks and information leakages, lead investigations and emergency situations alongside coordinating with management and relevant departments, so that there is minimum effect on businesses, and support efforts for prevention of recurrence.
- Privacy Policy
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TV Asahi Corporation gives the greatest consideration in handling personal data and aims to protect personal data.
AI Policy
TV Asahi has formulated its AI Policy in order to provide reliable and high-quality content and to utilize AI technology safely and responsibly.
Subsequently, TV Asahi will thoroughly manage AI in a fair and transparent manner, protect privacy and strengthen security, and carry out content production that respects diverse cultures and values.
