Engaging with Society

1. Information Disclosure

The DIC Group strives to increase the transparency of its activities through the active disclosure of information and at the same time promotes dialogue with stakeholders. In fiscal year 2022, DIC disclosed information on the global Group’s safety and environmental activities in its integrated report. DIC Report 2022 included an extensive data file to make the report easier to understand for external stakeholders. For the first time, the English-language version of the report was published exclusively in an electronic format. DIC Group production facilities publish site reports outlining their safety and environmental initiatives, as well as strive to provide information to local residents and other stakeholders.

2. Engaging with Society

In Japan, the DIC Group holds regular presentations on safety and environmental initiatives for the communities around its production facilities. In fiscal year 2022, Responsible Care community meetings were held at plants located in industrial complexes. Environmental presentations were also held at production facilities located near residential areas. Other efforts included preparing site reports, inviting junior and senior high school students for hands-on lab lessons, participating in community disaster drills and providing assistance for local festivals.
At sites in other countries and territories, the DIC Group also seeks to advance dialogue and interaction with local communities by participating in tree plantings and other activities aimed at helping prevent global warming and preserving biodiversity. In fiscal year 2022, many of these efforts were suspended as a consequence of COVID-19. The Group looks forward to resuming active engagement with society at the earliest possible date.

Bon Odori (Bon festival dance) at DIC Graphics’ Tokyo Plant in fiscal year 2018

Site report

Comprehensive disaster drill for the Sakai–Senboku Special Disaster Protection Area hosted by the Sakai Plant in fiscal year 2019

TOPICS

DIC Plastic Contributes Helmets to Town in Saitama Prefecture

As part of its effort to contribute to the local community, Group company DIC Plastics donated 380 helmets to the town of Ina, in Saitama Prefecture, of which 280 were presented to the town hall and 100 to the local fire department. DIC Plastic decorated the donated helmets with the town’s official emblem, which features stylized hiragana characters for the name “Ina” linked together around a circle like the petals of a flower, symbolizing residents unified to create a beautiful community. A video of the presentation was uploaded to the town’s official website.

DIC Plastics director Takashi Kanno with mayor of Ina Kiyoshi Oshima

Responsible Care Regional Town Hall Meeting Is Conducted

In February 2019, the Komaki Plant conducted the 9th Responsible Care Aichi Regional Town Hall Meeting. The event was attended by approximately 70 individuals, including government officials and representatives of other companies with operations in the area. In his opening remarks, Komaki Plant general manager Kazuyuki Okutani said, “Safety and environmental initiatives are critical for chemicals manufacturers. In recent years, demands that companies address ESG-related issues have intensified. Our goal in holding today’s town hall meeting is to encourage a broad understanding of our efforts by regional stakeholders with the aim of ensuring peace of mind.” Responsible Care town hall meetings, which are sponsored by the JRCC, with the support of the JCIA, are held to provide details on chemicals manufacturers’ environmental conservation and disaster prevention initiatives with the aim of deepening understanding between manufacturers and stakeholders in the communities where they have production facilities. The 2019 event was the ninth held by DIC in Aichi Prefecture. As an active proponent of Responsible Care, DIC will continue to conduct town hall meetings as a way of engaging with local stakeholders.

9th Responsible Care Aichi Regional Town Hall Meeting

Town hall meeting participants