Appropriate information disclosure and communication

The Asahi Group conducts a variety of information disclosure and communication to increase engagement with our stakeholders.

Main Stakeholders Content Main Contact Opportunities
Consumers

We win customer satisfaction with products and services that exceed
expectations
• We focus on the safety and quality of our products and services
• We strive to innovate our products and services
• We are transparent with our customers and consumers
• We engage responsibly with our customers and consumers
  • Customer counseling office (handling inquiries)
  • Surveys related to product development etc.
  • Sales activities
  • Website and social media
  • Plant tours
  • Events and seminars
Employees

We foster a corporate culture that promotes individual and
company growth
• We promote a safe, healthy, and positive work environment
• We do not tolerate bullying, discrimination, or harassment
• We seek opportunities to grow and develop
  • Interview with superiors and subordinates
  • Union-management consultation
  • Whistleblowing Systems, Speak Up
  • Employee surveys
  • Many different surveys
  • Many different training programs
  • Internal newsletter (Intranet, and video news)
Society

We contribute to a sustainable society through our business
• We respect human rights
• We work towards reducing our environmental impact and creating
environmental value to society
• We promote responsible drinking
• We do not tolerate bribery, corruption, or inappropriate political contributions
• We require corporate social responsibility across our supply chain
  • Activities for contribution to local community
  • Plant tours
  • Community support activities in regions of operation
  • Sales activities
  • Purchasing
  • News releases
  • Website
Partners

We build relationships that promote mutual growth
• We build healthy business relationships with our partners
• We comply with policies concerning gifts and entertainment
• We prevent money laundering and relationships with organised crime elements
• We support fair competition in the market
• We comply with sanction, trade, and export control laws
  • Purchasing
  • Supplier Quality audits 
  • Consultation and reporting contact from suppliers, Speak Up System
  • Websites
Shareholders

We increase our share value through sustainable profit growth and
shareholder returns
• We protect our brand and our assets
• We avoid conflicts of interest
• We securely manage our information
• We make timely, appropriate, and fair disclosures
• We complete proper financial reporting and keep appropriate records
• We do not engage in insider trading
  • General meeting of shareholders
  • Financial results briefing
  • IR Day ESG initiatives
  • Briefings for individual investors
  • Integrated report
  • Dialogues with ESG assessment agencies
  • Websites

Support for External Initiatives

The Asahi Group is working with our stakeholders through participation in various organizations such as trade associations, international organizations, NPOs, and NGOs.

Supporting the United Nations Global Compact

The Asahi Group was the third Japanese company to express support for The United Nations Global Compact in June 2002.
The United Nations Global Compact was proposed by the then Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan in January 1999 at the World Economic Forum, and he requested individual corporations to support and practice the ten principles in the four areas pertaining to human rights, labor standards, the environment, and corruption prevention within their scope of influence. Its aim is to bring about a proactive change to the world by complying with and practicing these rules as individual corporations execute their business.
The Asahi Group also participates in the sectional meetings organized by Global Compact Network Japan and is committed to the achievement of the Ten Principles in cooperation with leading companies in Japan.

Supporting SDGs

The Asahi Group supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In September 2015, more than 150 member nations of the United Nations adopted “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” for its post-2015 development agenda. This agenda is an action plan proclaiming the goals that should be achieved by 2030 for the sake of humanity, our Earth, and prosperity. The agenda comprises 17 SDGs and 169 targets. The Asahi Group contributes towards achieving these SDGs through our efforts under our material issues.

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