| 1. Vision and strategy | |||
| 1.1 | Statement from the CEO (or equivalent senior manager) describing the organization's vision and strategy regarding its contribution to sustainable development. | "Senior Management Commitment" | 2 |
| 1.2 | Statement describing key impacts, risks, and opportunities. | "Adeka Group and Corporate Social Responsibility" | 6 |
| 2. Organizational Profile | |||
| 2.1 | Name of the organization | "Corporate Data" | 1 |
| 2.2 | Major products, brands and/or services. | "ADEKA in Our Lifestyles" | 14 |
| 2.3 | Operating structures of major divisions, operating companies, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. | "Adeka Group Network" | 37 |
| 2.4 | Location of headquarters. | "Corporate Data" | 1 |
| 2.5 | Countries in which the organization's major operations are located and/or related countries mentioned in terms of sustainability. | "Adeka Group Network" | 37 |
| 2.6 | Nature of ownership; legal form. | "Corporate Data" | 1 |
| 2.7 | Nature of markets served. (geographic breakdown, market sectors, and customers/beneficiaries types included) | "Adeka Group Network" | 37 |
| "ADEKA in Our Lifestyles" | 14 | ||
| 2.8 | Scale of the reporting organization. Number of employees. Net sales (for private companies) or net revenue (for public organizations). Liabilities and total asset classified into shareholders' equity (for private organization). Number of products and/or services provided. |
"Consolidated Business Results" | Inside front cover |
| "Corporate Data" | 1 | ||
| 2.9 | Major changes in size, structure, and/or ownership during the reporting period including the followings: Property or management changes due to facility openings, closings and/or extensions. Changes in shared capital structure and other capital formation, maintenance, and alteration operations (for private companies). |
"Securities Report" | - |
| 2.10 | Awards received in the reporting period. | Focus #2"Adeka Network Expands Across Asia" | 20 |
| "CSR Highlights in FY2010" | 25 | ||
| "Product and Occupational Safety" | 29 | ||
| 3. Report Parameters | |||
| Report Profile | |||
| 3.1 | Reporting period for information provided. (fiscal year, calendar year, etc.) | "Period Covered by This Report" | Inside front cover |
| 3.2 | Date of most recent previous report (if applicable). | - | - |
| 3.3 | Reporting cycle (annual, semi-annual, etc.). | "Editorial Policy" | Inside front cover |
| 3.4 | Contact point regarding the report or its contents. | "Back cover" | Back cover |
| Report Scope and Boundaries | |||
| 3.5 | Process to determine the report content including the followings: Determine materiality. Prioritize topics or themes within the report. Identifying stakeholders the organization expects to use the report. |
"Editorial Policy" | Inside front cover |
| "ADEKA in Our Lifestyles" | 14 | ||
| 3.6 | Boundaries of the report. (countries, sections, subsidiaries, leased facilities, joint ventures, suppliers etc.) | "Editorial Policy" | Inside front cover |
| 3.7 | Any specific limitations regarding the report scope and/or boundaries. | "Editorial Policy" | Inside front cover |
| Basis for reporting on joint ventures, subsidiaries, leased facilities, outsourced operations, and other situations that can significantly affect comparability from period to period and/or between reporting organizations. | 3.8 | - | - |
| 3.9 | Data measurement techniques and bases of calculations, including assumptions and estimation techniques applied for the compilation of the Indicators and other information in the report. | "Adeka Group and Corporate Social Responsibility" | 6 |
| "Environmental Data 2011" | |||
| 3.10 | Explanation of effect and the reasons of any re-statements of information provided in earlier reports. (e.g. mergers/ acquisitions, changes of base years / period, nature of business, measurement method) | - | - |
| 3.11 | Significant changes in scope, boundaries, and/or measurement method since the previous report. | - | - |
| GRI Content Index | |||
| 3.12 | Table identifying location of each element of the GRI Report Content, by section and indicator. | "Comparative table with GRI Guideline" | This page |
| Assurance | |||
| 3.13 | Policy and business practice regarding third party assurance for the report. If there is no description in the assurance report within the sustainability report, the third party assurance scope and base shall be explained. And also, the relationship between the reporting organization and the assurance provider shall be explained. | "Third Party Opinion Comments" | 36 |
| 4. Governance, Commitments, and Engagement | |||
| Governance | |||
| 4.1 | Governance structure of the organization, such as major committees under the board of directors responsible for specific tasks, including strategy setting or organizational oversight. | "Adeka Group and Corporate Social Responsibility" | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| 4.2 | Whether the Chair of the board of directors also acts as an executive officer (if so, identify the purpose within the organization's management and the reason). | "Corporate Governance" | 9 |
| 4.3 | For unitary board structure organization, identify the number of outside and/or non-executive member. | "Corporate Governance" | 9 |
| 4.4 | Mechanisms for shareholders and employees to provide recommendations or direction to the board of directors. | "Corporate Governance" | 9 |
| "Product and Occupational Safety" | 28 | ||
| 4.5 | Link between compensation (including departure arrangements) for board members, senior managers, and executives and the organization's performance (e.g. social and environmental performance). | "Corporate Governance" | 9 |
| "Securities Report" | - | ||
| 4.6 | Processes placed by executives to prevent conflicts of interests. | "Corporate Governance" | 9 |
| 4.7 | Process for determining the aptitude and expertise of board members need to guide the strategic direction of the organization, regarding the economic, environmental, and social themes. | "Corporate Governance" | 9 |
| "CSR Initiatives in FY2010" | 13 | ||
| 4.8 | Statement, code of conduct, and principles of mission and value internally developed regarding the economic, environmental and social performance and their implementation status. | "Adeka Group and Corporate Social Responsibility" | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| 4.9 | Process which executives oversee the organization's identification and management of its economical, environmental, and social performance including related risks and opportunities, and compliance with international standards, code of conduct, and principles. | "Adeka Group and Corporate Social Responsibility" | 6 |
| "Corporate Governance" | 9 | ||
| "CSR Initiatives in FY2010" | 13 | ||
| 4.10 | Evaluation process of highest governance body especially in terms of their economical, environmental, and social performance. | "Corporate Governance" | 9 |
| Commitment to External Initiatives | |||
| 4.11 | Explanation of whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is addressed by the organization. | "Adeka Group and Corporate Social Responsibility" | 6 |
| "Adeka Group and CSR Management" | 9, 10, 11 | ||
| 4.12 | Externally developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes or endorses. | "Comparative table with GRI Guideline" | This page |
| 4.13 | Principal memberships in industry and business associations, and/or national/international advocacy organization that apply to the followings: Holding the post in the governing organization. Participating in the project or committee. Providing substantial fund exceeding regular membership obligation. Considering the membership qualification as a means for strategy. |
"CSR Highlights in FY2010" | 24 |
| "Social Initiatives" | 32 | ||
| Stakeholder Engagement | |||
| 4.14 | List of stakeholder groups engaged by the organizations. | "Adeka Group and Stakeholders" | 7 |
| "CSR Highlights in FY2010" | 24 | ||
| "Social Initiatives" | 32 | ||
| "Shareholder and Business Partner Initiatives" | 34 | ||
| 4.15 | Basis for identification and selection of major stakeholders. | "Adeka Group and Stakeholders" | 7 |
| 4.16 | Approaches to stakeholder engagement reported in terms of frequency by type and by stakeholder group. | "Adeka Group and Stakeholders" | 7 |
| 4.17 | Key topics and concerns generated by stakeholder engagement and how the organization has responded to those key topics and concerns. | "Adeka Group and Stakeholders" | 7 |
| "CSR Highlights in FY2010" | 24 | ||
| "Customer Initiatives" | 28 | ||
| "Product and Occupational Safety" | 30 | ||
| "Business Partner Initiatives" | 32 | ||
| "Shareholder and Business Partner Initiatives" | 34 | ||
| "CSR Initiatives at Adeka Group Companies" | 35 | ||
| 5. Management Approach and Performance Indicators | |||
| Economic | |||
| Management Approach | |||
| Aspect: Economic Performance | |||
| EC1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed, including revenues, operating costs, employee compensation, donations and investments to other communities, retain earnings, and payments to capital providers and government. | "ADEKA in Our Lifestyles" | 14 |
| "Consolidated Business Results" | Inside front cover | ||
| "Shareholder and Business Partner Initiatives" | 34 | ||
| EC2 | Effect of climate change on the organization's activities including financial implications and other risks and opportunities. | - | - |
| EC3 | Level of organization liability in terms of benefits plan. | - | - |
| EC4 | Governmental financial assistance. | - | - |
| Aspect: Presence in the Market | |||
| EC5 | Range of ratios of standard entry level wage compared to local minimum wage at locations of major operations. | - | - |
| EC6 | Policy, practices, and cost ratio regarding local suppliers at locations of major operations. | "Shareholder and Business Partner Initiatives" | 34 |
| EC7 | Local hiring process and ratio of upper management hired from the local community at locations of major operations. | - | - |
| Aspect: Indirect Economic Impact | |||
| EC8 | Infrastructure investments and services developed for public benefit, and their impacts to the community through commercial, in-kind, or pro bono engagement. | "Response to Great East Japan Earthquake" | 4 |
| "Social Initiatives" | 32 | ||
| EC9 | Extent and details of indirect economic impact by the reporting organization. | - | - |
| Environment | |||
| Management Approach | - | - | |
| Aspect: Materials | |||
| EN1 | Total materials used. | "Environmental Data 2011" | |
| EN2 | Percentage of recycled materials used. | ||
| Aspect: Energy | |||
| EN3 | Direct energy consumption by primary source. | "Environmental Data 2011" | |
| EN4 | Indirect energy consumption by primary source. | ||
| EN5 | Amount of energy saved by conservation and efficiency improvements. | ||
| EN6 | Amount of energy reduced due to its initiative in producing energy efficient and/or renewable energy products and services. | ||
| EN7 | Initiative to reduce other indirect energy use and its implications. | ||
| Aspect: Water | |||
| EN8 | Total water withdrawal by source. | "Environmental Data 2011" | |
| EN9 | Water source significantly affected by use of water. | - | - |
| EN10 | Percentage of water recycled and reused. | - | - |
| Aspect: Biodiversity | |||
| EN11 | Location and size of land owned, leased, or managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of biodiversity-rich habitats outside protected areas. | - | - |
| EN12 | Major impacts of activities, products, and services at biodiversity-rich habitats in or outside protected areas. | - | - |
| EN13 | Protection and restoration of natural habitats. | - | - |
| EN14 | Strategies, provisions, and action plans to manage the impact on biodiversity. | - | - |
| EN15 | Number of IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations, by level of extinction risk. | - | - |
| Aspect: Emissions, Effluents, and Waste | |||
| EN16 | Greenhouse gas emissions (direct and indirect) by weight. | "Environmental Data 2011" | |
| EN17 | Other relevant indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight. | ||
| EN18 | Efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reductions achieved. | ||
| EN19 | Emissions of ozone-depleting substances by weight. | ||
| EN20 | NOx, Sox, and other significant air emission by type and weight. | ||
| EN21 | Water quality, total discharges of water by discharging target, and material flow of business activities. | ||
| EN22 | Total amount of waste by type and disposal method. | - | - |
| EN23 | Number of spills that may make significant impact. | - | - |
| EN24 | Weight of transported, imported, exported, or processed waste deemed "hazardous" under the terms of the Basel Convention Annex I, II, III and VIII, and the ratio of internationally transported waste. | - | - |
| EN25 | Location of water supply remarkably affected by wastewater and effluents of reporting organization, and scale, conservation status, and biodiversity of the related habitat, shall be identified. | - | - |
| Aspect: Products and Services | |||
| EN26 | Initiative to mitigate environmental impacts of products and services, and extent of impact mitigation. | Focus #1"RISU BRAND" Food Business of Adeka Group | 16 |
| EN27 | Percentage of products and packaging materials that are reclaimed by category. | - | - |
| Aspect: Compliance | |||
| EN28 | Monetary value of major fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations. | - | - |
| Aspect: Transport | |||
| EN29 | Significant environmental impacts of transportations due to logistical purpose and transporting members of the workforce. | - | - |
| Aspect: Overall | |||
| EN30 | Total environmental expenditures and investments by type. | "Environmental Data 2011" | |
| Labor Practices and Decent Work (Fair Labor Condition) | |||
| Management Approach. | "Employee Initiatives" | 30 | |
| Aspect: Employment | |||
| LA1 | Total workforce by employment type, employment contract, and region/country. | - | - |
| LA2 | Total employee turnover rate by age, gender, and region. | - | - |
| LA3 | Employee benefits for full-time employees (not for part-time employees) | "Employee Initiatives" | 30 |
| Aspect: Labor Relations | |||
| LA4 | Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. | - | - |
| LA5 | Minimum notice period for operational changes, including whether this is noted in collective agreement. | - | - |
| Aspect: Health and Safety | |||
| LA6 | Percentage of workforce covered by the formal joint management-worker health and safety committees which oversee and advise in terms of health and safety program. | - | - |
| LA7 | Injuries, occupational diseases, lost days, and absentee rates and number of work-related fatalities by region. | - | - |
| LA8 | Education, training, counseling, prevention, and risk-control programs for employees, their families, and the community regarding serious diseases. | "Employee Initiatives" | 30 |
| "Product and Occupational Safety" | 28 | ||
| LA9 | Health and safety topics incorporated in formal joint agreement with trade unions. | "Employee Initiatives" | 30 |
| "Product and Occupational Safety" | 28 | ||
| Aspect: Training and Education | |||
| LA10 | Average hours of training per year per employee by category of employee. | - | - |
| LA11 | Programs for skill management and lifelong learning that support the continued employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings. | "Employee Initiatives" | 30 |
| LA12 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews. | - | - |
| Aspect: Diversity and Equal Opportunities | |||
| LA13 | Composition of governance bodies and employee breakdown by gender, age, minority group and other indicators of diversity as culturally appropriate. | - | - |
| LA14 | Ratio of basic salary of men and women by employee category. | - | - |
| Human Rights | |||
| Management Approach. | "Framework for Compliance" | 10 | |
| Aspect: Investments and Procurement Practices | |||
| HR1 | Total number and percentage of investment agreements which include human rights clauses or have gone through appropriate human rights screening. | - | - |
| HR2 | Percentage of suppliers/contractors screened in terms of human rights and action taken. | - | - |
| HR3 | Percentage of employees trained and the total hours of training regarding aspects of human rights policies and practices relevant to operations. | - | - |
| Aspect: Non-discrimination | |||
| HR4 | Total incidents of discrimination and action taken. | - | - |
| Aspect: Freedom of Association and collective bargaining | |||
| HR5 | Operations identified where the rights to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk, and the supports put in place. | - | - |
| Aspect: Child Labor | |||
| HR6 | Operations identified as a significant risk of forced and compulsory labor and procedures to eliminate forced and compulsory labor. | - | - |
| Aspect: Forced and Compulsory Labor | |||
| HR7 | Operations identified as a significant risk of forced and compulsory labor and procedures to eliminate forced and compulsory labor. | - | - |
| Aspect: Security Practices | |||
| HR8 | Percentage of security personnel trained in organization's human rights policies and practices relevant to operations. | - | - |
| Aspect: Indigenous Rights | |||
| HR9 | Total number of violation incidents regarding indigenous rights and action taken. | - | - |
| Society | |||
| Management Approach. | - | - | |
| Aspect: Community | |||
| SO1 | Description of programs and practices (including nature, scope, and effectiveness) to manage impacts on communities in areas affected by activities such as new entry, operations, or withdrawals. | - | - |
| Aspect: Corruption | |||
| SO2 | Risk assessment related to corruption by percentage and total number. | - | - |
| SO3 | Organization policies addressing corruption and the percentage of employees with anti-corruption training. | - | - |
| SO4 | Action taken with regards to corruption incidents. | - | - |
| Aspect: Public Policies | |||
| SO5 | Position with regards to public policy including participating in public policy development and political lobbying. | - | - |
| SO6 | Total value of financial and in-kind contributions to political parties, politicians, and related institutions. | - | - |
| Aspect: Anti-Competitive Behavior | |||
| SO7 | Number of legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices, and their outcomes. | - | - |
| Aspect: Compliance | |||
| SO8 | Amount of fines for breach of laws and regulations and total number of non-monetary sanctions. | - | - |
| "Product Liability" | |||
| Management Approach. | Focus #2 "Adeka Network Expands Across Asia" | 20 | |
| Aspect: Customer Health and Safety | |||
| PR1 | Assessment of customer health and safety during use of products and services for improvements, and percentage of those products and services categories being assessed. | "Product and Occupational Safety" | 28 |
| PR2 | Number incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning customer health and safety during products and services life cycle, by type of outcomes. | - | - |
| Aspect: Products and Services Labeling | |||
| PR3 | Number and type of products and services information required by different procedures and the percentage of products and services which require such information. | "Product and Occupational Safety" | 28 |
| PR4 | Number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning product and service information and labeling, by type of outcomes. | "Product and Occupational Safety" | 28 |
| PR5 | Practices related to customer satisfaction including results of surveys measuring customer satisfaction. | - | - |
| Aspect: Marketing Communication | |||
| PR6 | Programs for adherence to laws, standards and voluntary codes related to marketing communication including ads, advertisements, and sponsorship. | - | - |
| PR7 | Number and types of breaches of laws and regulations in terms of marketing communications including ads, advertisements, and sponsorship, by type of outcome. | - | - |
| Aspect: Customer Privacy | |||
| PR8 | Number of substantiated complaints regarding breach of consumer privacy and loss of customer data. | - | - |
| Aspect: Compliance | |||
| PR9 | Amount of fines for breach of laws and regulations in terms of provision and use of products and services. | - | - |
