Sustainability Promotion System
Sustainability Promotion System
The Sustainability Committee, established as a forum for discussing all kinds of sustainability initiatives by the SUBARU Group, meets twice a year. The Sustainability Committee’s chair is selected by the Board of Directors and is currently the President and Representative Director. All of SUBARU’s executive officers are members of this committee, which considers business issues from a social perspective and works to strengthen sustainability efforts.
The committee discusses important sustainability issues and checks and reviews the PDCA status of each committee and department. This information is shared and coordinated with specialized departments and committees responsible for quality, risk management, compliance, and other areas, thereby establishing a cross-departmental promotion system. In addition, the results of the committee’s discussions and deliberations are submitted and reported to the Board of Directors, which oversees the Sustainability Committee. The Board of Directors reviews these in the context of their contribution to enhancing medium- to long-term corporate value.
Within SUBARU, we are strengthening information sharing and coordination regarding details from Sustainability Committee meetings and for promoting sustainability through sustainability managers appointed by each division, department, and company. In coordination with Group companies and dealerships in Japan, we share information with sustainability managers and relevant departments at each company.
Organizations related to the Sustainability Committee
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee was established to formulate the environmental strategy and policies of the SUBARU Group, as well as to evaluate and discuss efforts aimed at achieving environmental targets. In principle, the committee conducts regular reviews at least once a year. Details of discussions by the committee are reported to the Sustainability Committee.
Social Contribution Committee
SUBARU established the Social Contribution Committee to advance community engagement activities with the aim of making these activities an integral part of the SUBARU Group’s corporate culture and becoming a company that is trusted by stakeholders. The committee meets twice a year. Details of discussions by the committee are reported to the Sustainability Committee.
Social > Community Engagement > Management System
Initiatives to Embed Sustainability
Instilling Group-wide Understanding and Messaging Internally and Externally
In the SUBARU Group, we are taking various steps for each employee to gain a deeper understanding of sustainability in order to promote initiatives in this area. SUBARU provides educational opportunities for directors, audit & supervisory board members, as well as rank-specific training for new managers, new associate managers, and new recruits.
We share SUBARU’s perspectives with Group companies in Japan and overseas through meetings and other means. Also, we share our unique tools for promoting understanding with Group members and dealerships in Japan to facilitate awareness.
Furthermore, the various activities we conduct in the Group are communicated and disclosed in a responsible and transparent manner, both internally and externally, through channels such as the Sustainability section of our website, our Integrated Report, and our digital in-house magazine, leading to further enhancement of the SUBARU Group’s sustainability initiatives.
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Feedback from employees after sustainability-related e-learning
- I believe that by being mindful of initiatives and ideas related to carbon neutrality and environmental issues in my work, I can contribute to the SDGs.
- I felt that for the sustainable growth of our Automotive Business Unit, a people-oriented car culture as well as resonance and coexistence with stakeholders are essential.
- I reaffirmed the importance of focusing on quality during development to ensure safety and peace of mind for our customers.
- I want to consciously engage in sustainable activities for the environment and conservation with confidence, while humbly addressing areas that need improvement.
- I have come to understand that being aware that each individual represents the company and conducting corporate activities with integrity is essential to compliance.