Artner’s basic approach to promoting sustainability activities is to support the growth and self-actualization of our engineers based on our Management Philosophy of being an “Engineer Support Company that supports our engineers’ dreams,” while seeking to maximize enterprise value, contribute to the resolution of social issues through our business activities, and build a foundation for sustainable growth and growth for the next generation.
In addition, considering stakeholder interests and social issues, as well as their impact on our business management, we have identified eight materiality topics (material issues) that should be prioritized and are committed to engaging in effective management practices and business activities to resolve these issues.
Artner is a company engaged in the business of human talent. Without underlying policies that value people, people become “objects.” As long as we continue to develop this business, we intend to do so on the basis that the
various considerations we have for all of our employees, whom we call “talent,” are vital to our business. To make this intention clear, in January 2024, we announced our support for the United Nations Global Compact. In addition, we conduct ongoing training for all employees to familiarize them with our approach to human rights and to raise their awareness of human rights. Last year, we held a training on human rights in general, and the year before that on LGBTQ and other topics.
Going forward, when we consider entering into an agreement with a partner company, it will be very important to determine whether or not they have the same policies on talent as we do. In particular, it will be essential for them to agree with and share our Management Philosophy of being an “Engineer Support Company” and our Purpose. If they agree with and are able to uphold our Management Philosophy and Purpose, there may be an opportunity to expand the scope of our partnership and engage in further collaboration, such as providing education to the partner company’s engineers as “shared assets.”
Today, ESG initiatives are being scrutinized by clients and employees alike. At Artner, we have positioned “carbon neutrality” as a pillar of our business activities in our Medium-Term Business Plan. By having our engineers
participate in carbon neutrality-related technology development projects, we will advance the development of these technologies and support their widespread use in the market.
May 7, 2024