Yakult’s CSR

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Basic Policy on CSR

We at the Yakult Group will implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities by generating tangible benefits in accordance with our corporate philosophy and realizing sustainable corporate growth. Specific CSR activities in accordance with this objective are articulated in our Basic Policy on CSR, which was formulated in April 2012.

Basic Policy on CSR

All of us in the Yakult Group will strive through corporate activities based on our corporate philosophy to earn the trust of all the Group’s stakeholders and promote mutually beneficial relationships with all stakeholders.

Yakult CSR Action Plan

In order for the Yakult Group to take effective actions in the three key areas of CSR, from fiscal 2015 we have been systemizing our CSR activities in accordance with ISO 26000, the international standard for social responsibility.
Specifically, in fiscal 2016 we formulated the Yakult CSR Action Plan, which clarifies the focus of our three key CSR areas in accordance with the seven core subjects of ISO 26000, and in fiscal 2017 relevant departments set concrete action targets and implemented activities accordingly.

Yakult CSR Action Plan
ISO 26000 Core Subjects	Key Themes
Consumer issues	Customer-first principle Protect customer personal information Provide safe and reliable products
Community involvement and development	Respect for local cultures and customs Activities for solving local issues Promote social contribution activities Strengthen relations with local communities
The environment	Realize a low-carbon society Effectively use resources Preserve and utilize biodiversity
Labour practices	Promote work-life balance Promote workplace safety and health Promote diversity Promote active roles for women
Human rights	Respect for personalities and human rights Promote diversity
Organizational governance	Implement corporate governance Promote business in accordance with compliance Disclosure of corporate information and communication with society Thorough confidentiality
Fair operating practices	Promote CSR procurement

Additionally, we believe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should be addressed as shared global challenges to achieve a sustainable society, and have included our approach to contributing to the achievement of SDGs in the CSR Action Plan.
Specifically, of the 17 SDGs, we have identified those that are highly relevant to the Group, and after clarifying their relationship with the seven core subjects and key themes in the Yakult CSR Action Plan, we are implementing initiatives at each stage of operations.

CSR Promotion Organization

CSR Promotion Committee

We have established a CSR Promotion Committee that is chaired by the General Manager of Management Support Division (Senior Managing Executive Officer) and made up of officers from each division.
Members of the committee discuss policies and measures for promoting CSR and monitor the progress of each activity. Matters considered by this committee are brought up for discussion at the Executive Officers Committee when necessary.