Teijin Group and SDGs

Handbook
CSR Planning and Promotion Department
Teijin Limited
Published in March 2020

SDGs in 5 minutes (1)What Are the SDGs?
The SDGs, short for Sustainable De-mate change and its impacts.”

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Develop-

views of the United Nations and na-

summit in September 2015. They aresults of an online survey covering overvelopment Goals, are described in thement adopted at the United Nations
global goals to be achieved by 2030.

The SDGs cover a wide range of so-cial issues and needs from a long-term

perspective. As guidelines for resolvingsocial issues with a view to opening up

the prospect of a brighter future for theentire world, 17 Sustainable Develop-

ment Goals (SDGs) were announced.
The SDGs include“End poverty in all its
forms everywhere,”“Ensure sustainableconsumption and production patterns,”
and“Take urgent action to combat cli-

The 17 SDGs reflect not only thetional governments but also the re10 million people, and “no one left

behind”is a key policy informing theSDGs. Moreover, the SDG stakehold-ers are all-encompassing, including notonly humankind but also the global en-vironment. Therefore, the SDGs cannot
be achieved solely by conventional aid
provided by developed countries todeveloping countries. The entire world,developed and developing countries

alike, is urged to commit to achieving
the SDGs.

Historical background of the SDGs
As the 20th century drew to a close, the unintended consequences of the pursuit of economic growth, such as climate change and widening economic disparities, came into sharper
focus. The global population is expected to exceed nine billion in 2050. In view of the Earth’s
resource constraints, accomplishment of the SDGs is a precondition for the growing numberof human beings to enjoy co-prosperity.

Goal 1No Poverty

Goal 10

Reducing Inequality

Goal 2

Zero Hunger

Goal 11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 3

Good Health and Well-being

Goal 12

Responsible Consumption

Goal 4

Quality Education

Goal 5

Gender Equality

Goal 13

Climate Action

Goal 6

Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 14

Life Below Water

Goal 7

Affordable and Clean Energy

Goal 15

Life On Land

Goal 8Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 16

Peace, Justice, and Strong

Goal 9Industry, Innovation, andInfrastructure

and Production

Institutions
Goal 17

Partnerships for the Goals

1987 Brundtland Report

1992 Earth Summit

2000 Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) adopted

2006 Principles for
Responsible Investment (PRI)

September 2015
SDGs adopted

December 2015
Paris Agreement

Report published by the World
Commission on Environmentand Development (WCED) established by the UN advocating“sustainable development.”

A highly influential conference
on environmental issues andsustainable development held
in Brazil with the participationof 172 UN member states.

These initiatives with a 2015 deadline superseded by the SDGs emphasized eradication of poverty and seven other goals tobe achieved through developed countries’
support of developing countries.

A financial initiative launched by the UN
Secretary-General advocating the incorporation of environmental, social andgovernance (ESG) factors into institutional
investors’decision-making.

The SDGs—17 SDGs and 169
associated targets—were adopted as common goals to betackled by international society.

Agreement reached by the 21st Sessionof the Conference of the Parties to theUN Framework Convention on Climate
Change (COP21) on climate change
mitigation measures from 2020 onward.

What Is Sustainable Development?

Advocated in a report titled“Our Common Future”published by the Brundtland Commission, this concept is defined as“development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

SDGs in 5 minutes (2)Why Do Companies Address SDGs?
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), superseded by the SDGs, achieved suc-cess in certain areas, such as poverty reduction, as the MDGs focused on support ofpoor countries by international institutions and developed countries. However, theproblems of developed countries and issues, such as threats to peace, remained.
Reflecting on this mixed outcome, the SDGs recognize that not only all the countries
but also companies have key roles to play in resolving the issues
on which achievement of the SDGs is predicated. This is a cru-SDGs in Numbers［Target year］

2030［Market opportunity］

12Approx.

USD

trillion

Employment to becreated380

Funding demand(mainly private-sector funding)millionpeopleApprox.

USD

57〜 trillion

Steps to Implement the SDGs
The figure presents the five steps of SDG implementation

cially important characteristic of the SDGs. In recent years, many

explained in the SDG Compass. For any company imple-companies have incorporated the SDGs in their management

Step 1menting the SDGs, it is crucially important to ensure that

These moves have occurred in the context of diffusion of ESG

Understandingthe SDGs

to familiarize yourself with the SDGs, take ownership andstrategies and view the SDGs as business opportunities.

investing*. By incorporating the SDGs in their business activities,

all its employees understand the SDGs. The first step ismake SDGs relevant to you, and commit to your task.

companies can create shared value with society and their corpo-

rate value will also be enhanced. Such development is desirable
for companies, investors, and society.

Three Benefits of Addressing the SDGs

Step 2

Step 3

Defining
priorities

Setting
goals

Contributing to achievement of the SDGs through business is a social contribution quite different

from the conventional donation-based contribution pursued in relation to CSR. By implementing

the SDGs, which are sometimes referred to as a“treasure trove”of opportunities, companies

Step 5will enjoy the following benefits.
Benefit 1

Reporting &communicating

Innovation will be spurred.

Considering new business from the perspective of social issues will enhance motivation to pursue technological innovation and new businesses.

Benefit 2

Communication is universal.

The SDG logos are universal, making it possible for companies to simply and powerfully communicate
their initiatives to customers and other stakeholders whatever their language.

Benefit 3

Partnerships will take root.

The SDGs urge engagement in partnerships to enable swift responses to diversifying social issues.

*What Is ESG Investing?
Investing in companies with an emphasis on environmental, social, and governance factors.
The UN advocated the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2006, and the number of signatories to the
PRI is increasing around the world.

Step 4Integrating

Teijin Group’s Implementation Status
See the next page.
Step ❷ Identifying materiality
Step ❸ Setting medium- to long-term targets

Announced in the Medium-Term
Management Plan 2020-2022

Step ❹ Formulating and implementing the mediumto long-term management plan toward sustainable growth
Step ❺ Disclosure

Integrated Report, Website: https://www.teijin.com/csr/

Teijin Group and the SDGs

Efforts toward developing a sustainable world
Based on the following action policies, the Teijin Group contributes to the developmentof a sustainable world by providing value to solve social issues through three solutions:(1) environmental value solutions; (2) safety, security and disaster mitigation solutions;and (3) demographic change and increased health consciousness solutions.

SDGs approach policy
To realize a sustainable world, our focus will be on people, to provide
innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life, while minimizing theimpacts of our activities on the environment and society.

Environmental value solutions
Forthe earth

Provide products and services that contribute to global
environmental goals such as prevention of climate change
and achievement of a circular economy.

Forsociety

Forpeople

Safety, security and disaster mitigation solutions
Provide products and services that protect lives and livelihoods fromvarious risks such as disasters and accidents.

Demographic change and increased health consciousness solutions
Provide products and services that support healthy andcomfortable living for people of all ages.

Materiality of the Teijin Group

Materiality is social issues that we prioritize in our actions to realize our long-term vision of being a company
that supports the society of the future.
In the Medium-Term Management Plan 2020-2022, based on global social issues and the goals set forth in
the SDGs, we have organized risks and opportunities that our company faces and identified five material issues to be addressed as management issues from fiscal 2020 onward.

・Climate Change mitigation and adaptation
・Achievement of a circular economy
・Safety and security of people and local communities
・Realization of healthy and comfortable living for people
・Further strengthening of sustainable management basis

Case1

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

RelevantSDGs

Lightness Will Drive the Eco-friendly Cars of the Future

Stronger Lighter Vehicles
Thanks to Composites
Social issues

Ongoing global warming
Depletion of fossil fuels

Application for GM’s
new vehicles
In May 2019, General Motors (GM) selected Teijin’s Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) for use
in selected pickup truck applications.
This is the world’s first use of CFRTPfor structural parts in a high-volume
production vehicle.

Teijin’s solutions

Development of new materials fornext-generation eco-friendly cars
Reduction of CO2 emissions
Environmental protection, including mitigation

resins, such as nylon and polycarbonate resin,of global warming and curtailment of consump-or with thermosetting resins, such as vinyl estertion of fossil fuels, is a pressing global issue.

and epoxy resin, properties suitable for diverse

The automotive industry, long synonymous withapplications can be achieved. Furthermore,

the development of gasoline-fueled vehicles, isutilizing the design technology for maximizing

urged to develop vehicles with reduced CO2

the strength of composites, Teijin intends toemissions and higher fuel efficiency. Weight re-address cost issues.

duction of the vehicle body will play a key role

In terms of environmental friendliness, the use

in this regard. To achieve excellent environmen-of composite materials made of thermoplastic

tal performance without compromising vehicle

resins improves productivity, thereby contrib-safety, development of new materials is indis-

uting to the reduction of CO2 emissions during

pensable. Teijin intends to overcome obstacles

manufacturing. The shapes of these composite

facing next-generation eco-friendly cars by offer-materials are easy to modify after molding, al-ing composite materials in which various fibers

lowing reuse and reform, leading to reduction

and resins are combined.

in environmental impacts throughout the prod-

By combining reinforced fibers, such as carbon fiber and glass fiber, with thermoplastic

uct lifecycle, including after use.

Lighter vehicle
with greatly improved fuelefficiency
In 2011 Teijin manufactured a concept
car seating four.
Weighing only 47kg,
the body frame is solight that two adults
can lift it.

Case2Relevant
SDGs

Achievement of a Circular Economy

Recycling Scheme Based on Local
Production for Local Consumption

Local and Visible, New Recycling Format

Material Recycling Based on Local
Production for Local Consumption

Teijin’s original technology enables recycling of recovered items.
Stadiums, theme parks, event venues, offices, etc.

Social issues

Plastic waste
Inefficiency in society
Teijin’s solutions

Contribution to achievement of a circulareconomy
As marine plastic waste has become a serious

at stadiums, theme parks, shopping malls, andproblem, various organizations have started re-other large-scale facilities, as well as at popular

cycling plastics. However, PET bottles and otherevents of every kind. Teijin proposes recycling

recyclable resources discharged by non-house-

PET bottles and other recyclable resources intoholds, such as stadiums, theme parks, event

products for use at such facilities and events.

venues, and offices, are not fully utilized yet. Fo-For example, Teijin applied its concept at thecusing on simple visible ways of utilizing these

Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Polyester cups forresources by leveraging its cultivated recycling

beer sold at the stadium and other used plastic

technology and product development capabili-

cups discharged are recovered and recycledties as a textile manufacturer, Teijin conceived

into merchandise such as goods used by fansof a material recycling scheme based on local

to cheer on their team. This initiative has been

production for local consumption. Waste dis-well received as it can be used to raise thecharged will be recycled as products for use

environmental awareness of youngsters visiting

where the waste was discharged.

the stadium. Teijin will continue efforts to con-

Large amounts of recyclable resources aretribute to the global environment from its dis-

discharged wherever crowds gather, such as

tinctive perspective as a textile manufacturer.

Existing recovery
system is utilized

Recycling as
products
usable by thosedischarging
the waste

Existing
recoverysystem isutilized

Fiber is produced using Teijin’s
recycling technology

Recycling as Teijin products
Commercialization byTeijin and partnercompanies

Benefits tocompanies
introducingthis scheme● Publicity of environmental initiatives ● Waste reduction by separation and recovery of resources ● Reduction of waste disposal cost ● Raising environmental awareness of employees and customers ● Strengthening of relationships with municipalities

Case

3

Relevant
SDGs

Safety and Security of People and Local Communities
Combination of lightness and insulation against heat

Supporting the Safety of Firefighterswith Flameproof Solutions

Teijinconex fabricSocial issues

Mitigation of fire damage andprotection of lives
Teijin’s solutions【Features】

Strong and durable
Light and softExcellent flame resistanceResistance to long-term heat exposure
Ideal for textile applications

Xfire DENIM
Denim-like aramid fiber fabric
Utilizing Teijinconex, Teijin’s textile
technology has realized denim-liketexture favored by firefighters.

Safe and easy-to-movearound-in firefighting gear
Have you ever thought about the safety ofmannequins, Teijin can accurately verify thefirefighters? As the numbers of high-rise con-degree of burn damage, and strives to develop

dominiums and reinforced concrete houses

protective clothing capable of enduring intense

continue to increase, firefighters have to enter

fire conditions.

more and more buildings to fight fires at their

To enable effective firefighting, it is import-source. Whenever highly dangerous and severe

ant to consider the comfort of firefighters infires occur, firefighting gear protects firefighters

addition to their safety. By combining Teijin’sfrom roaring flames and blazing heat. Firefight-

high tensile strength para-aramid fibers, Tech-ing gear needs to have excellent insulation

nora and Twaron, Teijin has developed thinner

against heat and flame-retardant properties toand lighter material for firefighting gear, with-protect firefighters from harm. Teijin’s materials

out compromising fabric strength or comfort.

help keep firefighters safe.

Thanks to the combination of lightness andFabrics made using the meta-aramid fiber Tei-

insulation against heat, the physical burden of

jinconex, which features heat resistance to overgear is reduced and firefighters can move more

400℃ (752℉) and excellent flame-retardant

freely.

qualities, are widely used in firefighting gear.

Teijin’s protective clothing using aramid fibers

Teijin uses PLIFF (Protect Life From Fire), a burnis highly regarded not only in Japan but also

evaluation system based on international stan-around the world.

dards. Through experiments using instrumented

1st Degree

Similar pain levelto sunburn2nd Degree

Severe burn causing
blistering

3rd Degree

Skin tissues are completely
destroyed

PLIFF burn evaluation system using instrumented mannequinsWith this innovative burn evaluation system developed by Teijin, development and distribution of burns are visualized and quantified through analysis of data of combustion
experiments transmitted from sensors embedded in mannequins.

Case4Relevant
SDGs

Realization of Healthy and Comfortable Living for People
Supporting patients in the community

VitalLink Patient Information Sharing System Supports
Comprehensive Community Healthcare

VItalLink, a patient healthcare
information sharing system

Social issues

Population aging
Dispersed patient information(limit of comprehensive community healthcare)

Physicians

Nurses

Sharing inreal time

Teijin’s solutions

Provision of a patient information sharing system
Realization of the optimal care for patients at home
To lead healthy fulfilling lives in the communi-for realizing comprehensive community health-ties to which they have long been accustomedcare. In addition, sharing of patient information

is what seniors typically desire. Therefore, thein real time among relevant professionals will

importance of comprehensive community care

help realize the optimal care of patients atfor seniors, encompassing residences, medical

home, such as early detection of acute aggrava-care, nursing care, preventative care, and livingtion and support of patients’self-care.

assistance, is on the rise. Teijin Pharma began

Municipalities eager to promote comprehen-sales of VitalLink, a patient information sharing

sive community care and medical associations

system, in 2015. By inputting vital signs of pa-

are introducing VitalLink. For example, in Hyogo

tients at home—body temperature, pulse, blood

Prefecture, the prefectural government and thepressure and blood oxygen saturation levels,

Hyogo Prefecture Medical Association are col-and so on measured by measuring devices—laborating in a project to establish a prefectural

into mobile devices, such as smartphones, thisnetwork for healthcare at home. In 2017 thesystem allows information to be shared in realHyogo Prefecture Medical Association selected

time among healthcare professionals, including

Teijin Pharma’s VitalLink as the ICT platformphysicians, nurses, care managers, and carefor multidisciplinary collaboration, promptingworkers.

regional medical associations in Hyogo Prefec-

Use of this system enables efficient sharing ofpatient information, which is crucially important

ture to use VitalLink. The take-up of VitalLink isgaining traction nationwide.

Nursing-care workers
Pharmacists

Biometric information

Patients

Toward a Sustainable WorldTake Ownership and Make SDGs Relevant to You
With the aim of achieving sustainable development of business and society, the Teijin Group is addressing theSDGs throughout the value chain from procurement of raw materials to disposal of products. The Teijin Group’svalue chain depicted below includes the business processes in which you are involved as a person working at aTeijin Group company. As explained above, the SDGs, all of which are designed to resolve social issues, create
various business opportunities. Not only technological innovation but also reviewing existing business processes
can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. Let’s participate wholeheartedly in the Teijin Group’s SDG initiatives in our daily work.
● Corporate governance● Diversity & Inclusion

Value Chain and Initiatives for the SDGs

Minimizing negative impactSuppliers● CSR procurement

Inboundlogistics● Safety, security
and disastermitigation solutions● Demographic
change and increased
health consciousness solutions

Increasing positive impact
Raw materials● Environmental
value solutions

Companyoperations

Distribution

Product use

Productend life

● Corporate ethics and compliance● Reduction of environmental impacts● Product liability/Quality assurance● Security, disaster prevention andoccupational safety activities● Information security and personal information protection● Principal initiatives concerning materiality of the Teijin Group*Prepared by the Teijin Group, referring to the SDG Compass