Stakeholder Engagement
We strive to develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including our primary stakeholders, patients and people in the daily living domain, shareholders, and employees, as well as clinical trial participants, business partners, institutional investors, financial institutions, government agencies, industry associations, local communities, and NGOs/NPOs.
Our stakeholder engagement initiatives are conducted with the following objectives: addressing unmet medical needs, contributing to societal sustainability based on a long-term perspective, enhancing shareholder value and long-term corporate value, and respecting human rights and diversity. Insights gained from stakeholders are utilized in executive -level deliberations and decision-making, as well as in Board discussions and oversight.
Sustainability Initiatives and Member Organizations
The United Nations Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact is a global framework proposed by Kofi Annan (Former UN Secretary-General) in 1999 at the World Economic Forum (Davos Conference) held in Davos, Switzerland, and launched in 2000, for realizing sustainable growth.
Eisai announced its support for the UN Global Compact in December 2017.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures：TCFD
TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) is a private sector-led task force with regard to climate-related financial information disclosure established under the Financial Stability Board (FSB) as per the request of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors.
Eisai announced its endorsement of the TCFD recommendations in June 2019.
Principles for Responsible Investment：PRI
he Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is an investor initiative that aim to enhance long-term returns and reduce risks by incorporating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) considerations into the investment decision-making processes.
The Eisai Corporate Pension Fund signed the PRI in December 2019.
Japan Climate Initiative：JCI
The Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) is a network of Japanese companies, local governments, and NGOs which are proactively implementing climate actions in Japan.
Eisai became a member of the JCI in December 2020.
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative：PSCI
The Pharmaceutical Industry Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) is a non-profit organization in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors aimed at promoting sustainable procurement in the supply chain.
Eisai joined the PSCI in January 2021.
RE100
RE100 is an initiative committed to shifting the electricity used in business activities to 100% renewable energy with the aim of realizing a carbon-free society.
Eisai joined RE100 in September 2021.
Green Purchasing Network
The Green Purchasing Network is a network of companies, local governments and private organizations supporting the concept of green purchasing. Eisai joined the Green Purchasing Network in February 1996.