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Materiality

DNP identifies materiality to realize the “better future” it envisions.

DNP's Vision for a Better Future

Based on the Corporate Philosophy, the DNP Group aims to realize “a sustainable, better society and well-being lives" as a sustainable management concept and is taking the initiative in conducting business activities to create a “better future.”

To realize the four interrelated societies that it aims for as a “better future,” in March 2024 DNP identified materiality as important for it to continuously grow together with society by specifying what DNP should do and what value it will create with an eye toward 2030-35.

The DNP Group continuously takes a long-term view and will conduct business activities to create a “better future” based on the Corporate Philosophy. DNP has clarified the four societies that only DNP can realize and the key issues (materiality) for priority resolution and will continuously take on the challenge of creating new value that connects people and society.

This chart presents the DNP Group's philosophy and materiality in a pyramid structure. The top tier shows the Corporate Philosophy: “The DNP Group connects individuals and society and provides new value.” The second tier outlines our approach to sustainable management: “We aim to realize a sustainable society and fulfilling lifestyles,” and introduces the “four societies” that represent the “better future” DNP envisions. The third tier identifies four “materialities” as priority issues to address in order to achieve these four societies. The fourth tier sets out our basic management policy: “The DNP Group aims for an ROE of 10% or more and seeks to achieve a PBR of over 1.0x at an early stage,” and details the medium-term management plan, which integrates business, financial, and non-financial strategies.
DNP Group Vision

Process for Identifying Materiality

We comprehensively grasp social issues and mega-trends related to the environment, society, and economy, and identify and evaluate medium- to long-term risks (variables) in DNP's business activities, as well as identify and prioritize social issues that are highly important for DNP and society stakeholders.

Process for identifying materiality

"A Better Future" and "Materiality"

A society where people can live safe, secure, healthy and well-being lives

Materiality

The DNP Group boosts environmental, social, and economic sustainability by engendering change of our own volition, as well as accommodating change that comes our way with a flexible stance.

Priority areas for value creation

Developing social environments that enable well-being lives

Building social and information infrastructure that supports safety and security

A society where people can communicate comfortably

Materiality

The DNP Group improves the quality of experiential value and expands on opportunities for everyone by fusing the real and the digital.

Priority areas for value creation

Providing information tailored to each individual

Enhancing experiences through next-generation technologies

A society where people mutually respect each other

Materiality

The DNP Group strives to create a place where all the people can play an active role by deepening mutual understanding and mutual recognition.

 

Priority areas for value creation

Creating opportunities for everyone to participate

Ensuring globally accessible information

A society that realizes a balance between economic growth and the global environment

Materiality

The DNP Group works to achieve nature-positive value chains by engaging in environmental preservation and reducing negative environmental impacts.

Priority areas for value creation

Building systems that balance convenience and environmental consideration

Supporting sustainable economic growth through efficient use of resources

Business Activities Based on Materiality

By promoting initiatives aligned with the business, financial and non-financial strategies of the Medium-term Management Plan, the DNP Group aims to achieve sustainable growth through creating new value and strengthening its business base.

Value creation

Aligned with the business strategy of the Medium-term Management Plan, DNP is developing a business portfolio that can leverage its strengths over the medium to long term. In addition, we are proactively investing in areas with expected market growth where our strengths can be applied, aiming to expand business domains and enhance performance.

This chart summarizes the social and economic value created through the DNP Group’s business activities by its six business areas—Information Security, Photo Imaging, Mobility, Industrial High-Performance Materials, Digital Interfaces, and Semiconductors. It shows how each area relates to the four societies and materialities, and the value it delivers—social value such as contributing to a safe and secure society, creating new experiences, and reducing environmental impact, as well as economic value such as strengthening global competitiveness and expanding markets.
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Strengthening business base

As a foundation supporting sustainable growth, DNP is advancing the strengthening of human capital through expanded investment in people based on the Human Capital Policy, the enhancement of intellectual capital by leveraging DNP’s unique strengths and external collaborations, and environmental initiatives aimed at realizing a decarbonized society, a recycling-oriented society and a society in harmony with nature. 

This chart lists the key issues, key indicators, targets, and fiscal 2024 results for strengthening DNP Group's human capital, intellectual capital, and environmental initiatives, which are initiatives aimed at strengthening the DNP Group's management foundation. Key issues for strengthening human capital include supporting employee career autonomy, health and productivity management, as well as hiring, personnel assignment and reskilling based on human resource portfolio, and promoting diversity and inclusion. Key issues for strengthening intellectual capital include creating new businesses and strengthening core technologies, expanding them globally, strengthening core businesses and reforming corporate culture, and enhancing the digital transformation platform. Key issues for environmental initiatives include a decarbonized society, a recycling-oriented society, and a society in harmony with nature. Each issue includes 12 indicators, such as the ratio of female managers, research and development expenses, and GHG emissions, along with their medium-term targets and results from the previous fiscal year.
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Strengthening intellectual capital

Technologies and R&D

Environmental Initiatives

Environmental Measures

Thorough risk management

DNPが事業活動を継続していくためには、法令を遵守することはもとより、全社員が社会倫理に基づいた誠実な行動をとることが重要であると考えています。これらの社員の行動のあり方を定めた「DNPグループ行動規範」 を基本とする当社の視点と、国際規範をはじめとする社会全体の視点の両面から重要性を分析し、「公正な事業慣行」「人権・労働」「環境」「責任ある調達」「製品・サービスの安全性と品質」「情報セキュリティ」「企業市民」を重点テーマとし、サプライチェーン全体を通じたリスクマネジメントの徹底を図っています。

Risk Management

The Integrated Report (PDF version) introduces DNP's efforts to realize a "better future," including the main strategies of each business segment.

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