{"id":3133,"date":"2025-12-05T14:33:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T05:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ir.test.kitazato.co.jp\/ja\/?page_id=3133"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T06:40:11","slug":"materiality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/sustainability\/materiality\/","title":{"rendered":"Issues of Materiality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Approach to Materiality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a company engaged in reproductive medicine, Kitazato Corporation addresses social challenges through its business activities in line with its corporate philosophy, \u201cHappiness, for the Next Generations\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking into account changes in the healthcare environment and the stakeholder expectations, we have identified key issues (materiality) to be addressed in order to achieve sustainable value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This materiality will be reviewed continuously in response to changes in the social environment and will serve as a guiding framework for enhancing corporate value and contributing to the advancement of reproductive medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materiality Identification Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP 1: Identification of Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refer to international guidelines (ISO 26000, GRI Standards, SDGs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider social issues specific to reproductive medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify risks and opportunities related to the Company\u2019s business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take into account stakeholder expectations (patients, medical institutions, employees, local communities, regulatory authorities, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP 2: Assessment of Importance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evaluate the degree of impact on stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess the contribution to the Company\u2019s business strategy and value creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze from the perspectives of risk mitigation and opportunity creation to identify priority issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP 3: Goal Setting and Promotion Framework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set goals and KPIs for each key issue within the responsible departments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor progress through the Sustainability Committee (or Management Committee)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement improvements and revise plans as necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kitazato Corporation\u2019s Materiality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Advancement of Reproductive Medicine and Creation of Patient Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By providing products that contribute to improving success rates and safety in fertility treatment, we support a future in which patients and their families worldwide can maintain hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drive innovation in cryopreservation technologies, culture technologies, and medical device technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct collaborative research with medical institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance product safety and reproducibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure stable supply to global markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ensuring Quality and Safety (Assurance of Reliability)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As reproductive medical products are directly related to the beginning of human life, ensuring the highest levels of quality and safety is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implement rigorous quality assurance and quality control systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure compliance with international regulations (CE, FDA, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect and respond promptly to usage and safety information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain thorough traceability and control over the manufacturing process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Respect for Human Rights and Creation of Diverse and Fair Workplaces (DE&amp;I)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We respect all individuals\u2014including employees, patients, medical institutions, and society\u2014and promote environments in which people can work and take on challenges with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote diverse talent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent harassment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide fair evaluation and equal opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop comfortable working environments and implement health management initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance employee capabilities and expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Reduction of Environmental Impact and Sustainable Production and Supply Chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a manufacturer of reproductive medical products, we establish environmentally conscious production systems and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce CO\u2082 emissions through initiatives such as solar power generation and energy-saving measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimize packaging materials and promote recycling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage water resources and waste appropriately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure environmentally responsible procurement and build sustainable supply chains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Strengthening Corporate Governance and Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a company involved in healthcare, we emphasize management with a high level of ethics and transparent decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen governance structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance risk management and internal controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide thorough compliance education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent corruption and prohibit bribery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure appropriateness and transparency of information disclosure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contribution to Local Communities and Future Generations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a company that \u201ccreates smiles for the next generation,\u201d we fulfill our responsibilities as a member of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conduct donation activities for children and welfare facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement environmental initiatives, such as the <em>Kitazato Beach Clean Project<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote understanding of reproductive medicine and provide educational support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with local communities and create employment opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Approach to Materiality As a company engaged in reproductive medicine, Kitazato Corporation addresses soci [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2977,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"fix\/sustainability_block_common.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3133","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3133"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5185,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3133\/revisions\/5185"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}