Materiality of Sustainability
Identifying materiality in ESG issues
At Akebono Brake Group, we identify materiality in ESG issues from the perspectives of sustainability and raising corporate value, and use this as a guide for specific initiatives.
In order to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted at the UN Summit, we have identified materiality by extracting materiality elements based on social demands, including respect for the global environment and human rights, the level of interest and requests of stakeholders (customers, suppliers, shareholders and investors, our associates and their families, etc.), and appropriate corporate governance. Materiality will be reviewed periodically through deliberations by the Management Meeting and under the supervision of the Board of Directors.
Mapping materiality in ESG issues
As a result of discussions by the Sustainability Committee, we have established the following materiality map of nine items related to the environment and society, and a governance structure as the foundation for these items.

We have established the following vision of materiality in ESG issues and will work to achieve it.
Materiality | Vision | Related SDGs items | |
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Global Environment |
Carbon neutral Resource conservation & environmental impact reduction (air, water, soil, chemicals, etc.) |
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and preserving the global environment
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Products and Services |
Providing useful products for society & environment Continuous improvement of quality management system Promotion of supply chain management |
We will continue production under conditions that ensure the safety and human rights of our suppliers and our associates, and provide products and services that take into consideration the global environment and the safety of our customers.
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Social Issues |
Respect for human rights Diversity management Strengthening human resource development Strengthening relationships with stakeholders |
Based on the premise of securing human rights throughout the supply chain, we will respect diversity, promote work-life balance through flexible work styles, and foster human resources capable of autonomous learning.
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