Materiality
Mitsui & Co.’s Materiality
In pursuit of our Mission, “Build brighter futures, everywhere,” we identify our materiality and actively drive corporate activities linked to them.
We originally defined our materiality, consisting of five material issues, in 2015. We subsequently reviewed our materiality and re-identified five new material issues in 2019, and now we have conducted a further review, also incorporating the perspective of double materiality*, to ensure that our recognition of social issues is in line with the ever-changing operating environment.
Social issues such as climate change, natural capital, and human rights are diverse, often intertwined, and rarely easy to resolve. That is why we aim to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by leveraging our full capabilities as a global trading and investment company, collaborating with various stakeholders, and creating value that is uniquely ours.
We link our Materiality with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in promoting our initiatives and activities, in order to work towards the SDGs’ 17 goals.
We have established Materiality Action Plans which set out specific policies, targets, initiatives, and current status regarding each materiality for each organization and we manage and disclose progress based on these plans.
* The concept of considering importance from two perspectives: the financial impact the environment and society has on a company,
and the impact of corporate activities on the environment and society
Establish a foundation for sustainable and stable supply
Ensure a secure, reliable and sustainable supply of resources, energy, materials, food, manufactured products and services that are vital for the development of society.
Create a community coexisting with nature
Promote initiatives to mitigate and adapt to climate change, transition to a circular economy, and achieve Nature Positive.
Foster a well-being society
Build the foundation of everyday life and enhance health and well-being through innovation.
Cultivate societies that respect human rights
Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to address human rights issues.
Empower our people to build brighter futures
Under an inclusive corporate culture, promote the success of diverse individuals and develop human resources that help solve social issues through value creation.
