Top Message
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all stakeholders for your ongoing support.
Star Micronics Group has, since its founding, provided products and services that contribute to society based on our foundational expertise in precision machining, assembly, and software technology. In recent years, the world has faced numerous challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, and there is a growing expectation for companies to actively contribute toward a sustainable society.
The Star Micronics Group regards addressing these challenges through our business activities as a core responsibility. In 2024, we accelerated our sustainability initiatives and achieved steady progress across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas.
Environmental
In our environmental efforts, we are pursuing a mid-term target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 46% by 2030 (compared with 2013). In 2024, we achieved a 45% reduction from 2013 levels, driven by ongoing initiatives such as energy-efficient installations, use of renewable energy, and employee awareness programs.
Furthermore, at the new factory for our machine tool business, scheduled to be completed in 2025, we have obtained top-tier certifications under the Building Energy Efficiency Labeling System (BELS), achieving both the ZEB (Zero Energy Building) standard and the highest rank S under the CASBEE evaluation. We will continue to pursue a state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious, and efficient sustainable factory.
We are also strengthening the development of products and services that contribute to solving global environmental issues, focusing on energy efficiency and resource recycling in new product development.
Social
In the social field, we are fostering a corporate culture that emphasizes diversity and inclusion by increasing the share of female managers and enhancing education and training for developing global talent.
Governance
In governance, we are strengthening board oversight and improving disclosure to enhance transparency and accountability, and we are advancing a governance framework built through ongoing dialogue with our stakeholders.
Materiality
Taking these efforts into account, we identified and reviewed our material issues, announced in February 2025 as part of the second medium-term management plan. Each past initiative reflects our strong commitment to ensuring that our business activities contribute to a sustainable society. Going forward, we will implement the three guiding principles of our corporate philosophy-“Sustained Enhancement of Corporate Value,” “Contribution to the Sustainable Development of Society,” and “Enriching Employees’ Lives”-in accordance with our Sustainability Policy, and promote new materiality-driven initiatives.
Collaboration with stakeholders
We aim to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders worldwide and work together toward a sustainable society. We appreciate your continued understanding and support for the Star Micronics Group.
Representative Director,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mamoru Sato