Message from the Chairman
In response to the growing global focus on corporate sustainability, Kaori has consistently upheld a proactive and responsible approach, actively addressing external challenges and seizing opportunities for transformation. We are committed to implementing forward-looking and sustainable strategies across key areas such as environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance, driving the steady growth of long-term corporate value. Looking back on the past year, Kaori has made significant progress and achieved concrete results in various aspects of sustainability development. These accomplishments not only reflect the Board of Directors' strong emphasis on and continuous oversight of ESG sustainability governance, but also embody the collective dedication and action of all our colleagues, demonstrating our firm commitment to integrating sustainability into both our corporate culture and day-to-day operations.
To further enhance the Company's governance effectiveness and strategic execution in sustainability, the Company's Board of Directors formally established the Sustainable Development Committee in May 2024. This committee is dedicated to coordinating and advancing policies and action plans related to environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG). The establishment of the committee not only improves decision-making transparency and oversight mechanisms for sustainability issues, but also helps optimize the overall governance structure, deepen communication and collaboration with stakeholders, and ultimately strengthen Kaori's brand image and market competitiveness.
In terms of sustainability practices, Kaori has made concrete progress and achieved key results in two major areas: carbon reduction and human rights advocacy. On the environmental front, we actively participated in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and received a "B" rating in the 2024 assessment. This recognition highlights the Company's strong performance in building carbon management systems and maintaining transparency in climate-related disclosures, demonstrating our strong commitment to aligning with international standards. At the same time, we continue to promote energy transition and are dedicated to implementing carbon reduction actions. As of now, Kaori's carbon intensity has been significantly reduced by over 21% compared to 2023. More importantly, in accordance with the Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission's "Sustainable Development Roadmap", Kaori completed greenhouse gas inventory and third-party verification for both the parent company and its subsidiaries four years ahead of schedule. This achievement clearly reflects our forward-looking planning and robust execution toward the net-zero goal. In the area of human rights governance, Kaori has also taken a pioneering role within the industry by being among the first to complete a comprehensive human rights due diligence process. We systematically identified potential human rights risks across four key dimensions: "labor conditions", "physical and mental well-being", "diversity and inclusion", and "ethical governance" , and proposed corresponding adaptation and mitigation measures. This mechanism not only reinforces our human rights governance structure but also lays a solid foundation for future risk management and system optimization.
Looking ahead to 2025, Kaori will continue to uphold its core sustainability philosophy, "For Earth. For Us.", and lead the Company toward a new chapter of deepened sustainability development. We are focusing on five key strategic pillars: accelerating product and service innovation, introducing low-carbon process technologies, strengthening the overall risk management system, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and enhancing information security and operational resilience, with the goal of comprehensively boosting our sustainability competitiveness. In our engagement with stakeholders, we are committed to continuously enhancing transparent communication mechanisms, proactively responding to societal and market expectations, and closely monitoring global sustainability trends. We will systematically integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our corporate strategy and operations. We firmly believe that only by deeply embedding ESG principles into corporate governance and daily operations can we truly realize our corporate vision of integrity in management, sound governance, environmental friendliness, shared social prosperity, and long-term sustainability.
