Message From the Officer in Charge of Sustainability
The corporate philosophy and mission of the KONOIKE Group is “We pursue innovation at the foundations of our society that creates unique value, driven by respect for humanity and relationships of trust.” The KONOIKE Group continues to pursue this mission even amid increasing uncertainties related to geopolitical risks and environmental challenges, as well as a worsening labor shortage. In doing so, we have organized a broad range of sustainability issues from the perspectives of business risks and opportunities. We will manage progress on the identified materiality through KPIs and periodic monitoring. We will also review measures as necessary and implement initiatives integrated with management strategies, aiming to achieve medium- to long-term growth and enhance corporate value.
At the heart of these efforts are our people, who drive our competitiveness. I believe that the foundation of our business activities lies in creating an environment where employees can work with peace of mind, both physically and mentally, and feel a sense of growth and meaning in their work. To this end, we will steadily strengthen our human capital through initiatives that advance human resource development aligned with management strategies and enhance employee job satisfaction (engagement). Technology is another important factor supporting our on-site capabilities. The KONOIKE Group will take a proactive stance to incorporate new technologies, including digital and automation technologies, while building on the experience and expertise we have accumulated in the field over the years. This balanced approach will lead to more efficient, safer, and more secure operations as we take on the challenge of providing value that exceeds the expectations of customers and society. In our environmental initiatives, we have set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 and are systematically pursuing initiatives tailored to the characteristics of each business site through the use of renewable energy, energy conservation, and the introduction of new technologies. The KONOIKE Group is committed to helping create a sustainable society by working to reduce environmental impact through our business activities.
To further support these efforts, we position strengthening our governance and compliance systems as an important management issue. We established the Internal Control Subcommittee in 2025 to prevent legal violations and misconduct and improve the effectiveness of recurrence prevention measures by addressing internal control issues and monitoring compliance status on a continuous basis.
The KONOIKE Group will continue to advance sustainability-related initiatives, as each employee acts with a strong sense of ownership. We thank our stakeholders for their continued understanding and support of the Group’s efforts.