Materiality

DNP identifies materiality to realize the “better future” it envisions.

The roadmap to the "better future" that DNP aims for and the path to its realization

Based on the Corporate Philosophy, the DNP Group aims to realize “a sustainable, better society and well-being lives" as a sustainable management concept and is taking the initiative in conducting business activities to create a “better future.”
To realize the four interrelated societies that it aims for as a “better future,” in March 2024 DNP identified materiality as important for it to continuously grow together with society by specifying what DNP should do and what value it will create with an eye toward 2030-35.

A “better future” aimed for by DNP

An image illustration of a “better future” that DNP aims to realize

DNP Groupʼs Philosophy and Materiality

The DNP Group's philosophy consists of four levels, from top to bottom: Corporate Philosophy, Approach to sustainable management, DNP Materiality and Medium-term Management Plan (including business strategy, financial strategy and non-financial strategy). The approach to sustainable management at the second from the top of the four levels states that by 2050, We realize a sustainable, better society and well-being lives, and lists four society types under the better future that DNP is aiming for. The four society types are a society where people can live safe, secure, healthy and well-being lives,a society where people can communicate comfortably, a society where people mutually respect each other and a society that realizes a balance between economic growth and the global environment. The DNP Materiality section, the third from the top of the four-level hierarchy, lists four types of materiality for the period from 2030 to 2035, specifying what is important for the DNP Group to continue to grow as follows: (1) The DNP Group boosts environmental, social, and economic sustainability by engendering change of our own volition, as well as accommodating change that comes our way with a flexible stance. (2) The DNP Group improves the quality of experiential value and expands on opportunities for everyone by fusing the real and the digital., (3) The DNP Group strives to create a place where all the people can play an active role by deepening mutual understanding and mutual recognition. and (4) The DNP Group works to achieve nature-positive value chains by engaging in environmental preservation and reducing negative environmental impacts. The better future and types of materiality that DNP aims for correspond to the numbers and colors above.The DNP Group's philosophy consists of four levels, from top to bottom: Corporate Philosophy, Approach to sustainable management, DNP Materiality and Medium-term Management Plan (including business strategy, financial strategy and non-financial strategy). The approach to sustainable management at the second from the top of the four levels states that by 2050, We realize a sustainable, better society and well-being lives, and lists four society types under the better future that DNP is aiming for. The four society types are a society where people can live safe, secure, healthy and well-being lives,a society where people can communicate comfortably, a society where people mutually respect each other and a society that realizes a balance between economic growth and the global environment. The DNP Materiality section, the third from the top of the four-level hierarchy, lists four types of materiality for the period from 2030 to 2035, specifying what is important for the DNP Group to continue to grow as follows: (1) The DNP Group boosts environmental, social, and economic sustainability by engendering change of our own volition, as well as accommodating change that comes our way with a flexible stance. (2) The DNP Group improves the quality of experiential value and expands on opportunities for everyone by fusing the real and the digital., (3) The DNP Group strives to create a place where all the people can play an active role by deepening mutual understanding and mutual recognition. and (4) The DNP Group works to achieve nature-positive value chains by engaging in environmental preservation and reducing negative environmental impacts. The better future and types of materiality that DNP aims for correspond to the numbers and colors above.

Process for identifying materiality

We comprehensively grasp social issues and mega-trends related to the environment, society, and economy, and identify and evaluate medium- to long-term risks (variables) in DNP's business activities, as well as identify and prioritize social issues that are highly important for DNP and society stakeholders.

Initiatives to realize the “four societies” envisioned by DNP

A society where people can live safe, secure, healthy and well-being lives

The DNP Group boosts environmental, social, and economic sustainability by engendering change of our own volition, as well as accommodating change that comes our way with a flexible stance.

Main initiatives

A society where people can communicate comfortably

The DNP Group improves the quality of experiential value and expands on opportunities for everyone by fusing the real and the digital.

Main initiatives

A society where people mutually respect each other

The DNP Group strives to create a place where all the people can play an active role by deepening mutual understanding and mutual recognition.

Main initiatives

A society that realizes a balance between economic growth and the global environment

The DNP Group works to achieve nature-positive value chains by engaging in environmental preservation and reducing negative environmental impacts.

Main initiatives

The PDF version of the integrated report introduces DNP's initiatives towards achieving a "better future," including the main strategies of each business division.

Integrated Report 2024 (10.15MB)(Open PDF)

To create a "better future" by taking the initiative oneself

Thorough risk management to support sustainable growth

We are thoroughly implementing risk management that supports sustainable growth and responds to sustainability-related risks and opportunities.