Partnering with Shareholders
The Group’s corporate activities are built on relationships with a variety of stakeholders. We place special emphasis on maintaining good communication with stakeholders such as suppliers, shareholders, investors, employees and their families, and local communities, and strive to build strong relationships with them.
The feedback we receive, including employees’ voices, is incorporated into our business activities and management, contributing to the enhancement of corporate value.
With our Customers
Key activities and opportunities for dialogue
- Sales Activities
- Website and Social Media
- Exhibitions and Events
- Provision of information through brochures, etc.
Activity results
Quality Assurance System
For the Group, quality assurance is positioned as the core department, and it works closely with the sales, technology development, and product manufacturing departments. It shares customer feedback and market trends with these departments and cooperates with them to improve customer satisfaction. In addition, the ARE Holdings Group maintains ISO 9001 certification to ensure that its products deliver satisfaction and peace of mind to customers. We strive to continuously improve our quality management system and maintain the highest quality possible.
Reflection on business activities
In the Group, all departments involved in sales, technology, product manufacturing, design, production, and services work together to understand customer issues and provide satisfying solutions. We also prioritize building trust with our customers through thoughtful communication.
Partnering with Suppliers
Key activities and opportunities for dialogue
- Engagement with suppliers in daily purchasing practices
- Conducting surveys
- Collaborating with suppliers to share and strengthen effective responses to environmental changes
Activity results
ARE Sustainability Procurement Policy
The Group regards it indispensable to create a sustainable supply chain to achieve the purpose. To ensure sustainable business development for our business partners and suppliers as well as us, we aim to fulfill social responsibilities regarding legal compliance, human rights, ethics, labor, health and safety, and the environment together with them. As part of the Group’s fundamental approach to procurement, we have established the Sustainable Procurement Policy and, in addition, we have formulated material-specific and company-specific procurement policies to further realize this fundamental policy.
Reflection on business activities
The Group aims for fair, just, and open transactions with our suppliers. We share feedback from our suppliers not only within the procurement department but also with related departments, striving to enhance both economic and social value throughout the entire supply chain beyond the Company.
For Shareholders and Investors
Key activities and opportunities for dialogue
- General Meetings of Shareholders
- Integrated Report
- Individual Meetings with Shareholders and Investors
- Financial Results Briefings
- Business Briefing for Investors
- Website (Investor Relations, Sustainability)
Activity results
Constructive dialogue with shareholders and investors to enhance corporate value
We strive to enhance management transparency through timely and appropriate information disclosure, and we believe that building trust with our shareholders and investors through proactive dialogue contributes to sustainable corporate value enhancement. Specifically, we provide opportunities for dialogue, such as individual meetings with shareholders and investors (conducted over 120 meetings in FY2023) and business briefings. Valuable feedback from these discussions is reported to the Board of Directors as needed, facilitating our efforts toward sustainable corporate growth and further value enhancement.
Reflection on business activities
Based on feedback from our shareholders and investors, we have enhanced the information in our financial results presentation materials and strengthened our communication of business opportunities, with a particular focus on our medium- to long-term vision. Additionally, we have expanded the content on our corporate website to improve information disclosure.
Employees and their Families
Key activities and opportunities for dialogue
- Internal Reporting System (Whistle-Blowing System)
- Personnel Development System
- Employee Survey
- Intranet Portal Site
- Self-Reporting System
- Company Newsletters
- Asahi Cheer-up Meeting
- Female Employee Empowerment Training
Activity results
Introduction of new work styles (three-day weekend model / designated 10-day annual leave model)
We introduced this program with the dual aim of maintaining and enhancing human productivity within our business activities while accommodating the diverse lifestyles of our employees. This includes not only childbirth, childcare, school runs, nursing care, medical treatments, and doctor visits, but also actively encourages the effective use of newly created time for re-skilling—learning anew through personal development—as well as for hobbies and leisure activities.
Reflection on business activities
We have established an environment where a diverse range of staff members can grow and demonstrate their abilities in their day-to-day roles, grounded in our commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, as well as health and productivity management. This approach enables them to achieve harmony between their work and overall lifestyle in a way that suits them.
Contributing to Local Communities
Key activities and opportunities for dialogue
- ARE Holdings’ SDGs activities
- Participation in social contribution activities
Activity results
Utilizing the new plant in Bando City as a disaster preparedness base (evacuation shelter)
The Group prioritizes coexistence with local communities and will utilize the new plant in Bando City as a disaster prevention base. Scheduled to begin operations in April 2025, the plant will open its cafeteria and parking lot as evacuation shelters during disasters, accommodating approximately 70 households. With solar power generation and storage batteries, it will be capable of supplying power during a power outage. The new plant is situated on elevated ground, outside the flooding hazard area on flood hazard maps, ensuring safety against natural disasters. By leveraging this elevated location of the plant, we aim to contribute to the safety and security of the community.
Reflection on business activities
As a responsible corporate citizen, the Group engages in various social contribution activities rooted in local communities, with a focus on environmental preservation. By collaborating with diverse stakeholders both within and beyond the company to address social issues, we aim to foster and retain talent that will contribute to the future of both our company and the region.