Sustainability Policy
Driven by our Corporate Philosophy of “Providing Opportunity, Individual Growth and Social Contribution,” the PERSOL Group works with diverse stakeholders to actively address social and environmental issues in the aim of building a sustainable society.
With appropriate governance, we will continue to engage in business that realizes our Group Vision, “Work and Smile,” and enrich society so that all work leads to lives of happiness.
Founder’s Aspiration
I want to create a society in which women can work energetically.
A place for those who want to work.
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Yoshiko Shinohara, Founder of the PERSOL Group
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When our founder Shinohara graduated from high school and began working, there were still few women joining the workforce. Shinohara founded Tempstaff Co., Ltd. in 1973 with the aim of creating a society in which every woman who wanted to work could play an active role. Since then, we have contributed to society by providing many people with opportunities to participate actively in line with the times.
Carrying on the aspirations of Yoshiko Shinohara, we at the PERSOL Group aim to realize a society in which all people can continue to work enthusiastically and live happily.
Sustainability Promotion System (Governance)
The Sustainability Committee has been established under the Headquarters Management Committee (HMC) in order to promote sustainability initiatives at the management level and to appropriately manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
Chaired by the Representative Director, President and CEO, the Sustainability Committee deliberates on sustainability-related management agendas and submits proposals and reports to the HMC.
In response to a report from the Sustainability Committee, the HMC deliberates on measures related to Group-wide sustainability management, thus assisting the CEO in making decisions.
The Board of Directors oversees the content and process of the deliberations on a regular basis and gives approval, issues directives for action, and provides advice as necessary.
In addition to the Sustainability Committee, the Risk Management Committee, the Human Resources Committee, the Gender Diversity Committee, and the Staff Well-being Committee address individual sustainability-related issues.
| Structure | Role |
|---|---|
| Board of Directors | The Board of Directors oversees sustainability measures, resolutions for which have been passed by the HMC, in execution of operations on a regular basis and gives directives for action as necessary. |
| HMC | HMC deliberates on Group-wide management-related specific measures, including sustainability measures, as a committee in charge of discussing CEO's decisions on the execution of operations. Matters for resolution are reported to the Board of Directors. This committee meets once a month, in principle. Its attendants are Group Senior Executives approved by the Board of Directors. |
| Sustainability Committee | As a Group-wide committee in charge of complementing and strengthening the functions of the HMC, the Sustainability Committee deliberates on matters for the promotion of sustainability by the PERSOL Group and key related strategies. Chairperson: Representative Director and CEO Members: HMC members Advisors: Outside Directors Secretariat: Group Sustainability Management Promotion Division Frequency of meetings:Held every six months, in principle. Also held whenever necessary. |
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee conducts in-depth discussion, deliberation, and monitoring, primarily on the matters outlined below. By involving the executive officers responsible for each business and function, PERSOL works to advance sustainability initiatives across the entire Group.
- Creation of key sustainability-related policies and initiatives, and reflect them in management strategy
- Monitoring of sustainability-related initiatives
- Information gathering and analysis of external developments related to sustainability
- Stakeholder engagement and disclosure strategy related to sustainability, etc.
Main Subjects of Discussion by the Sustainability Committee
| Agenda | |
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| FY2022 | |
| March 2022 | ・Explanation of the outline of the Sustainability Committee ・Deliberations on revisions to the Sustainability Policy ・Deliberations on the content of the Group's sustainability activities in FY2022 ・Reporting of current reality about the ESG rating |
| August 2022 | ・Deliberations on initiatives and KPIs related to issues of materiality that were revised ・Reporting related to the development of ESG platform (response to ESG rating agencies, etc.) ・Report on the Integrated Report 2022 |
| February 2023 | ・Deliberations on targets related to issues of materiality that were revised ・Deliberations related to response to securities report ・Reporting related to the development of ESG platform (response to ESG rating agencies, etc.) ・Plan for the Integrated Report 2023 |
| FY2023 | |
| May 2023 | ・Deliberations on targets and monitoring/feedback systems related to materiality ・Deliberations on matters to be included in the securities report ・Progress report on the Integrated Report 2023 |
| November 2023 | ・Progress and achievements report on initiatives related to materiality (First half of FY2023) ・Report on the current status and future direction of ESG evaluations |
| FY2024 | |
| May 2024 | ・Deliberations on the progress, achievements, and review of initiatives related to materiality (Full year of FY2023) ・Deliberations on targets related to materiality ・Reporting on sustainability-related committees and meetings ・Report on the selection status of ESG indices ・Report on the Integrated Report 2024 |
| December 2024 | ・Progress and achievement report on Materiality Initiatives (First Half of FY2024) ・Deliberations on responses to sustainable procurement ・Report on ESG index selection status ・Report on the sustainability disclosure standards (SSBJ Standards) ・Report on ESG evaluation |
| FY2025 | |
| May 2025 | ・Progress and performance report on materiality initiatives (Full-Year of FY2024) ・Deliberation on targets related to materiality ・Deliberation on the materiality of the next medium-term plan ・Reporting on external sustainability assessments ・Report on responses to sustainable procurement |
| December 2025 | ・Report on the progress and results of materiality initiatives for the first half of FY2025 ・Deliberations on targets related to materiality ・Report on initiatives to promote sustainability management |
| FY2026 | |
| May 2026 | ・Report on the progress and results of materiality initiatives for the full year of FY2025 ・Report on action plans for materiality targets ・Report on external sustainability trends ・Report on current ESG assessments and future response policies |
Sustainability Strategy
The PERSOL Group positions sustainability as a key management element for enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term and promotes it in an integrated manner with its business strategies and mid-term management plan.
When formulating the Mid-term Management Plan 2026, we organized our sustainability-related material issues into two areas: “Solving Social Issues through Our Business” and “Foundation for Achieving Sustainable Growth.” Subsequently, in light of changes in the business environment and societal expectations, as well as the formulation of the Mid-term Management Plan FY2028, we refined these material issues, incorporating insights gained through our initiatives to date.
In the area of “Solving Social Issues through Our Business,” we focus on creating social and economic value through the Group’s businesses and clarify the relationship with our business strategies and the value we provide. In the area of “Foundation for Achieving Sustainable Growth,” we address the management foundations and risk management perspectives that support our business activities, including human capital, data governance, respect for human rights, and responses to climate change.
For each material issue, we have also clarified the related business opportunities and risks and organized the relationship between specific initiatives and KPIs. In addition, we reviewed certain indicators to better assess results and progress and strengthened their alignment with the strategies and management indicators under the Mid-term Management Plan FY2028.
Going forward, we will link these material issues with the strategic themes and KPIs of the Mid-term Management Plan FY2028, prioritize them from a management perspective, and monitor progress, thereby promoting sustainability and management strategy in an integrated manner.
For details on our material issues, please see the Materiality page.
Risk Management
Regarding sustainability-related risks and opportunities, we have identified and manage both matters that will affect the medium- to long-term corporate value of the PERSOL Group and important matters that will have a significant impact on society or the global environment.
At the PERSOL Group, we have analyzed the level of importance of issues from these two perspectives and identified those that are high priority as issues of materiality.
The Sustainability Committee conducts materiality-related monitoring every six months, and details of deliberations by the Committee are reported to the HMC and the Board of Directors.
Other committees under the HMC also consider and monitor individual risks related to sustainability.
Metrics and Targets
The PERSOL Group's KPI and targets on key issues (materiality) related to sustainability are included in its Mid-term Management Plan. See the Materiality page for details.