Sustainability Risk Management

Eisai’s Board of Directors has established “Rules for Preparing Necessary Systems for Ensuring the Suitability in the Performance of Duties by Corporate Officers” in accordance with the stipulations of the Companies Act. These Rules stipulate that all corporate officers must identify risks in their assigned duties as well as build, maintain, and operate internal controls. The Corporate Officer responsible for Internal Control has established a global “ENW Internal Control Policy”. They also promote the creation, maintenance, and operation of internal controls throughout the Group, and work to manage risks within the allowable range.

Under this organizational system, Eisai has appointed a Corporate Officer in charge of Sustainability and General Affairs and established specialized committees, including the Sustainability Committee and the Eisai Environment & Safety Committee. These specialized committees deliberate and discuss matters concerning business and human rights, human capital, environmental conservation, and global health. The content and outcomes of these discussions are reported to the Growth & Operating Committee and the Board of Directors.
Additionally, the Sustainability Advisory Board, composed of external experts, has been established as an advisory body to the CEO. The board provides high-level insights on a range of sustainability-related issues, including access to medicines, and offers guidance on risk management.

CSA (Control Self-Assessment) is being implemented as a tool for appropriate risk management across the Group. Each corporate officer has taken the lead in implementing CSA, aiming to further analyze each identified risk and enhance the planning and implementation of countermeasures. Among the risks identified by CSA, those that are common across the company are discussed by the Risk Management Committee.
In addition to risks and opportunities identified through CSA, other approaches are used for identification, including in-house expert committees, advice from the Sustainability Advisory Board, and interviews with stakeholders.

Eisai identifies material issues (materiality) for effectively achieving social good while taking into account the concept of double materiality, including the identified risks and opportunities related to sustainability as well as other identified risks and opportunities. In conducting CSA, we assess risks and opportunities from a comprehensive perspective, based on our internal risk assessment criteria and using tools such as risk maps. Each corporate officer evaluates the risks and opportunities within their area of responsibility, and key risks are determined accordingly.

As part of our efforts to address climate change, Eisai conducts risk and opportunity assessments using the TCFD framework. In the area of business and human rights, we implement human rights due diligence. These evaluations and analyses are tailored to each specialized field and actively applied.

Identified materialities, along with key risks and opportunities recognized through CSA, are addressed under Eisai’s risk management system. Efforts are made to prevent risks from being actualized, while opportunities are pursued through the execution of our business plans.

Responses to sustainability-related risks and opportunities are promoted and monitored on a daily basis by the Corporate Officer in charge of Sustainability and the responsible departments. Additionally, regular reports are provided to the Board of Directors, the Growth & Operating Committee, the Risk Management Committee, the Sustainability Committee, and other related bodies.
Internal audits conducted by the department in charge are carried out as appropriate based on the internal audit plan. In addition, Eisai promotes the implementation of third-party verification.

As disclosure requirements for sustainability initiatives and outcomes become increasingly active, companies are expected to promote sustainability and disclose related information in a timely and appropriate manner. In addition to promoting understanding of sustainability among external stakeholders (information disclosure and communication), fostering internal engagement within the company is also promoted in Eisai's Future Creation Strategy as a key focus area.
To create “a thriving world where everyone can realize their fullest life”, as stated in Eisai’s Future Creation Strategy, we believe it is essential for our officers and employees to deepen their understanding of Eisai’s sustainability vision as outlined in the Articles of Incorporation and this strategy, to internalize it as their own, and to continuously integrate it into their daily work and behavior, thereby generating social impact.
As part of our company-wide integration effort, Eisai offers sustainability-themed lectures, training programs led by external experts, and opportunities to participate sustainability-related projects for corporate officers and employees.