GRI Standards Content Index

Our sustainability report references GRIs Sustainability Reporting Standard 2016.

General Disclosures

1. Organizational profile

Item Website Pages in the Kuraray Report
102-1 Name of the organization Corporate overview 50
102-2 Activities, brands, products, and services Business Outline 8,16
102-3 Location of headquarters Location 50
102-4 Location of operations Business by Region 50
102-5 Ownership and legal form Corporate overview 50
102-6 Markets served Business by Region
Corporate overview
50
102-7 Scale of the organization Financial and Non-Financial Highlights
Business Outline
9
102-8 Information on employees and other workers Activities at Workplace 10,50
102-9 Supply chain Value Chain 38
102-10 Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain Securities Report (Japanese) p6-9
"Details of our Businesses," "Status of Our Affiliates"

TOP STATEMET
11-14
102-11 Precautionary Principle or approach Risk Management and Compliance 48-49
102-12 External initiatives Responsible Care
102-13 Membership of associations Responsible Care

2. Strategy

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
102-14 Statement from senior decision-maker TOP STATEMET 11-14

3. Ethics and integrity

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
102-16 Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior Corporate Statements
Kuraray Group Code of Conduct
1,6

4. Governance

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
102-18 Governance structure Corporate Governance System 27-29

5. Stakeholder engagement

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
102-40 List of stakeholder groups Stakeholder Communication 35-36
102-41 Collective bargaining agreements Japan: 100% of employees belong to a labor union
Overseas: Coverage by collective bargaining agreements in each country/region complies with local laws and regulations
102-42 Identifying and selecting stakeholders Stakeholder Communication 35
102-43 Approach to stakeholder engagement Stakeholder Communication
102-44 Key topics and concerns raised Stakeholder Communication 37

6. Reporting practice

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
102-45 Entities included in the consolidated financial statements The Kuraray Group
Affiliates (Japan)
Affiliates (Overseas)
50
102-46 Defining report content and topic Boundaries Scope of the Report
Safety and Environment: Reports focus on Kuraray Co., Ltd. and domestic affiliated companies, but also include some overseas affiliated companies.
Social: Reports focus on Kuraray Co., Ltd., but also include some affiliated companies depending on their activities in the respective field.
102-47 List of material topics Materiality of Kuraray Group 37
102-48 Restatements of information Not applicable
102-49 Changes in reporting Not applicable
102-50 Reporting period Reporting Period
Fiscal 2019: Jan.1 2019 to Dec.31 2019
102-51 Date of most recent report Issue Date
May 2020 (Previous issue: May 2029: Next issue: May 2021 (planned))
102-52 Reporting cycle Issue Date
May 2020 (Previous issue: May 2029: Next issue: May 2021 (planned))
102-53 Contact point for questions regarding the report Location 50
102-54 GRI Standards -
102-55 GRI content index GRI content index (This page)
102-56 External assurance External certification including ISO 14001. Issues reports to government agencies and verifies compliance regarding relevant laws and regulations.

Economic

Economic Performance

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Medium-term Management Plan "PROUD2020"
11-14,35-37
201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Overview of the Kuraray Group
Medium-term Management Plan "PROUD2020"
Securities Report (Japanese) p58
*1 Main Cost Items and Monetary Amounts Among Sales Costs and General Management Costs
11-14
201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change Securities Report (Japanese) p11-12 11-14
201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans Securities Report (Japanese) p71-73

Environmental

Materials

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Environmental Management
35-37,45-46
301-1 Materials used by weight or volume Material Flow in Business Activities
301-2 Recycled input materials used Material Flow in Business Activities

Energy

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Environmental Management
35-37,45-46
302-1 Energy consumption within the organization Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain 46
302-2 Energy consumption outside of the organization Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain
302-4 Energy intensity Global Warming Prevention 46

Water

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Environmental Management
35-37,45-46
303-1 Water withdrawal by source Effective Utilization of Water Resources 46
303-2 Water source significantly affected by withdrawal of water Effective Utilization of Water Resources
303-3 Water recycled and reused Effective Utilization of Water Resources

Emissions

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Environmental Management
35-37,45-46
305-1 Direct(Scope 1)GHG emissions Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain 10,46
305-2 Energy indirect(Scope 2)GHG emissions Image of Control on Emissions of Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain 10,46
305-3 Other indirect(Scope 3)GHG emissions Image of Control on Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Entire Scope-3 Supply Chain
305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions Global Warming Prevention 10,46
305-6 Emissions of ozone-depleting substances(ODS) Environmental Data
305-7 Nitrogen oxides(NOx),sulfur oxides(SOx),and other significant air emissions Control on Emission of Chemical Substances
Material Flow in Business Activities

Effluents and Waste

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Environmental Management
35-37,45-46
306-1 Water discharge by quality and destination Material Flow in Business Activities
306-2 Waste by type and disposal method Reduction and Effective Waste, and Reduction of Landfill Waste
Material Flow in Business Activities
46
306-3 Significant spills Not applicable

Social

employment

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Activities at Workplace
35-37,41
401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover Activities at Workplace
401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees Scheme for Work-Life Balance
401-3 Parental leave Leave for Childcare and Nursing Care

Occupational Health and Safety

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Safety Management
35-37,43
403-1 Workers representation in formal joint management-worker health and safety committees Safety Management
403-2 Types of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities Occupational Safety 10
403-3 Workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to their occupation Occupational Safety
403-4 Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unions Occupational Safety

Training and Education

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Activities at Workplace
35-37,41
404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee Approach to Human Resource Development
Risk Management and Compliance
42
404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs Approach to Human Resource Development 41-42
404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews Approach to Human Resource Development 41-42

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Activities at Workplace
35-37,41-42
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employee Executives
Activities at Workplace
10,33-34

Local Communities

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Sociality Goals and Actual Performance
35-37,47
413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs Social Contribution Activities 47

Customer Health and Safety

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Safety Management
35-38
416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories Product Safety
416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts and services Not applicable

Marketing and Labeling

Item Reference Pages in the Kuraray Report
103-1,2,3 Management Approach Materiality of Kuraray Group
Activity Target and Results
Quality Management
35-38
417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling Quality Management
417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling Not applicable
417-3 Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications Not applicable