Materiality
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.
Recognition of Societal Issues
- Sustainable and stable supplies
- Responsibilities to customers and end users
Major Risks and Opportunities
Risks
- Disruptions in the supply chain caused by heightened geopolitical risk, a pandemic, progression of climate change, or degradation of natural capital
- Reputational risks arising from safety or health issues when customers or end-users consume or use food, products, or services
Opportunities
- An increase in demand for stable supplies driven by the progression of climate change or degradation of natural capital, prompting supply chain enhancements, the establishment of backups, diversification of production regions, and promotion of local production for local consumption
- Enhanced traceability enabling the sustainable provision of safe and secure food and products, resulting in increased value-add and competitiveness