Message from the Executive General Manager of ESG and Sustainability

In today’s society of unexpected changes, Benesse Group is also undergoing an enterprise-wide business transformation. The 2030 goal of our new medium-term management plan is to realize a society in which everyone has a desire to improve and can continue to tackle challenges in their own way. To that end, I was appointed to serve as Executive General Manager of ESG and Sustainability, which was newly established in fiscal 2022, to lead the company's social responsibility activities in conjunction with each business. At present, through a cross-company project led by this division, we have launched a review of our materiality in light of changes to the social environment since its formulation three years ago. To enable everyone to live well in their own way for the rest of their lives, we are rethinking all social issues, putting people center stage, linking closely with other companies, and working to make social value linked to our businesses into a reality.