DIC Report and the GRI Standards

DIC Report 2020 was prepared in compliance with the GRI Standards’ “Core” option.

Statement of Use In this report, DIC Corporation presents information in accordance with the GRI Standards for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022–December 31, 2022). The report also contains some information from before and after fiscal year 2022.
GRI 1 used GRI 1: Foundation 2021
Applicable GRI Sector Standards The Company complies with applicable sector standards as soon as they are made public.

100 Universal

GRI 1: Foundation 2021

GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021

1The Organization and its reporting practices

2-1

Organizational details

2-2

Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting

Page(s), etc.

:About this Report(P2)、 6–8 of the Annual Securities ReportP6-8

2-3

Reporting period, frequency and contact point

Page(s), etc.

:About this Report(P2)、back cover

2-4

Restatements of information

Page(s), etc.

:NA

2-5

External assurance

Page(s), etc.

:Third-Party Verification(P144-146

2Activities and workers

2-6

Activities, value chain and other business relationships

2-8

Workers who are not employees

Page(s), etc.

:―

3Governance

2-9
2-10

Nomination and selection of the highest governance body

2-11

Chair of the highest governance body

Page(s), etc.

52 of the Annual Securities ReportP52

2-12

Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts

Page(s), etc.

Overview of Materiality)P15

2-13

Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts

2-14

Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting

Page(s), etc.

:―

2-15

Conflicts of interest

Page(s), etc.

63 of the Annual Securities ReportP63

2-16

Communication of critical concerns

2-17

Collective knowledge of the highest governance body

2-18

Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body

Page(s), etc.

:―

2-20
2-21

Annual total compensation ratio

Page(s), etc.

:―

4Strategy, policies and practices

2-22

Statement on sustainable development strategy

Page(s), etc.

A Message from the PresidentP5-10

2-25

Processes to remediate negative impacts

2-26

Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns

2-27

Compliance with laws and regulations

Page(s), etc.

: No violations of laws or regulations were reported.

2-28

Membership associations

5Stakeholder engagement

2-29

Approach to stakeholder engagement

Page(s), etc.

Communication with StakeholdersP47-51

2-30

Collective bargaining agreements

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021

3-1

Process to determine material topics

Page(s), etc.

Overview of MaterialityP15-16

3-2

List of material topics

200 Economic Topics

GRI 201:Economic Performance 2016

201-1

Direct economic value generated and distributed

Page(s), etc.

17 of the Annual Securities ReportP17)、 A Message from the CFOP30)、 Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022(137-143

201-2

Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change

201-3

Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans

Page(s), etc.

125 of the Annual Securities ReportP125

201-4

Financial assistance received from government

Page(s), etc.

132 of the Annual Securities ReportP132

GRI 202: Market Presence 2016

202-1

Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage

Page(s), etc.

:―

202-2

Proportion of senior management hired from the local community

Page(s), etc.

:―

GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016

203-1

Infrastructure investments and services supported

Page(s), etc.

:―

203-2

Significant indirect economic impacts

Page(s), etc.

:―

GRI 204: Procurement Practices

204-1

Proportion of spending on local suppliers

Page(s), etc.

:―

GRI 205: Anti-Corruption 2016

205-1

Operations assessed for risks related to corruption

Page(s), etc.

:―

205-2

Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures

Page(s), etc.

ComplianceP122-123

205-3

Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

Page(s), etc.

: There were no confirmed incidents of corruption during the period.

GRI 206: Anti-Competitive Behavior 2016

206-1

Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices

Page(s), etc.

: There were no reportable legal actions in the period under review.

GRI 207: Tax 2019

207-1

Approach to tax

207-2

Tax governance, control, and risk management

207-3

Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax

207-4

Country-by-country reporting

Page(s), etc.

:―

300 Environmental Topics

GRI 301: Materials 2016

301-1

Materials used by weight or volume

Page(s), etc.

:―

301-2

Recycled input materials used

Page(s), etc.

:―

301-3

Reclaimed products and their packaging materials

Page(s), etc.

:―

GRI 302: Energy 2016

302-1

Energy consumption within the organization

Related information/Reasons for omission

Responding to a Circular EconomyP41

302-2

Energy consumption outside the organization

Page(s), etc.

:―

302-3

Energy intensity

Page(s), etc.

Global Energy Consumption and Energy Consumption per Unit of Production (DIC Group)P29)、Key DataP95

302-4

Reduction of energy consumption

Page(s), etc.

Global Energy Consumption and Energy Consumption per Unit of Production (DIC Group)P29)、Key DataP95

302-5

Reductions in energy requirements of products and services

Page(s), etc.

: NA

GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018

303-1

Interactions with water as a shared resource

Page(s), etc.

Managing Water ResourcesP71-72

303-2

Management of water discharge-related impacts

Page(s), etc.

Managing Water ResourcesP72

303-3

Water withdrawal

Page(s), etc.

Key DataP84-85

303-4

Water discharge

Page(s), etc.

Key DataP85

303-5

Water consumption

Page(s), etc.

Key DataP85

GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016

304-1

Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas

Page(s), etc.

:―

304-2

Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity

Page(s), etc.

:―

Related information/Reasons for omission

BiodiversityP73

304-3

Habitats protected or restored

Page(s), etc.

:―

Related information/Reasons for omission

BiodiversityP73

304-4

IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations

Page(s), etc.

:―

Related information/Reasons for omission

BiodiversityP73

GRI 305: Emissions 2016

305-1

Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions

Page(s), etc.

Key DataP95

305-2

Indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions

Page(s), etc.

Key DataP95

305-3

Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions

305-4

GHG emissions intensity

Page(s), etc.

Key DataP95

305-5

Reduction of GHG emissions

Page(s), etc.

Climate ChangeP86、 P92-93

305-6

Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)

Page(s), etc.

Protecting the Ozone LayerP94

305-7

Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions

Page(s), etc.

Reducing SOx, NOx and CODP66)、 Key DataP83

GRI 306: Waste 2020

306-1

Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts

Page(s), etc.

: ー

306-2

Management of significant waste-related impacts

Page(s), etc.

: ー

306-4
306-5

Waste directed to disposal

GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016

308-1

New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

308-2

Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

400 Environmental

GRI 401: Employment 2016

401-1

New employee hires and employee turnover

Page(s), etc.

Basic Personnel Statistics (DIC)P100

401-2

Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees

Related information/Reasons for omission

Human Resources ManagementP98-118

GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations 2016

402-1

Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes

Page(s), etc.

:―

GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018

403-1

Occupational health and safety management system

Page(s), etc.

ESHP52-54)、 Occupational Safety and HealthP56

403-2

Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation

403-3

Occupational health services

Page(s), etc.

❸ Corporate Health ManagementP115-118

403-4

Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety

Page(s), etc.

Occupational Safety and HealthP56-61

403-5

Worker training on occupational health and safety

403-6

Promotion of worker health

Page(s), etc.

❸ Corporate Health ManagementP115-118

403-7

Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships

Page(s), etc.

:―

403-8

Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system

Page(s), etc.

:―

403-9

Worker-related injuries

Page(s), etc.

Occupational Safety and HealthP56)、 Key DataP83

403-10

Work-related ill health

Page(s), etc.

:―

GRI 404: Training and Education 2016

404-1

Average hours of training per year per employee

Page(s), etc.

:ー

Related information/Reasons for omission

Human Resources ManagementP98-103

404-2

Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs

404-3

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews

GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016

405-1

Diversity of governance bodies and employees

405-2

Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men

Page(s), etc.

: NA

GRI 406: Non-Discrimination 2016

406-1

Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

Page(s), etc.

: ー

Related information/Reasons for omission

Compliance (Establishing and Operating a Whistle- Blowing System)P122-123

GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016

407-1

Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk

Page(s), etc.

: ー

GRI 408: Child Labor 2016

408-1

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor

Page(s), etc.

: No suppliers were found to be at risk.

Related information/Reasons for omission

Sustainable ProcurementP120-121

GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016

409-1

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor

Page(s), etc.

: No suppliers were found to be at risk

GRI 410: Security Practices 2016

410-1

Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures

Page(s), etc.

:―

GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples

411-1

Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples

Page(s), etc.

: NA

GRI 413: Local Communities 2016

413-1

Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs

Page(s), etc.

:―

Related information/Reasons for omission

Communication with StakeholdersP162-166

413-2

Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities

Page(s), etc.

:―

GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016

414-1

New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

Page(s), etc.

:―

Related information/Reasons for omission

Sustainable ProcurementP119-121

414-2

Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

Page(s), etc.

Sustainable ProcurementP119-121

GRI 415: Public Policy 2016

415-1

Political contributions

Page(s), etc.

Monetary ContributionsP49

GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety

416-1

Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories

Page(s), etc.

Quality)P96-97

416-2

Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services

Page(s), etc.

NA

GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016

417-1

Requirements for product and service information and labeling

417-2

Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling

Page(s), etc.

: NA

Related information/Reasons for omission

Complying with Laws and RegulationsP79

417-3

Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications

Page(s), etc.

: NA

Related information/Reasons for omission

Digital Marketing P48

GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016

418-1

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data

Page(s), etc.

: NA

Related information/Reasons for omission

Information SecurityP127