In recent years, concern has been growing over the significant impact of worldwide climate change and environmental degradation on future generations. This threat has triggered a movement to build a more sustainable society on a global level, including accelerating corporate efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. At the same time, new businesses are emerging around generative AI, and the use of software is powering the digital transformation (DX) of society and companies. These shifts are expected to only accelerate going forward, driving rapid, dramatic changes in both our lifestyles and the business environment.
The SCREEN Group believes these remarkable technological innovations offer opportunities to provide solutions to a wide range of issues facing society. This involves providing new value in the form of technologies, products, and services to support the electronics and IT industries as they play a core role in delivering the advanced social infrastructure expected in the near future. Contributing in this way to the realization of a sustainable world as a solution creator is our primary mission.
Message from the Management
Generating New Social Value as a Solution Creator: Addressing Social Issues through Business
Providing new value to a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world
Chairman, Member of the Board
(Right) Toshio Hiroe
President, Member of the Board, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Innovation for a Sustainable World:
Connecting people and technology for a better future
The SCREEN Group has defined its purpose as “Innovation for a Sustainable World.” This embodies the beliefs we have held since our founding in the importance of advancing future-oriented technological innovation with the potential to contribute to the development of society and, by doing so, experiencing personal growth as individuals respected on the world stage. By putting these beliefs into practice, we strive to fulfill our corporate social responsibility. In line with the SCREEN Group CSR Charter, every member of the Group practices responsible behavior as a good corporate citizen.
The SCREEN Group seeks ways to contribute to the resolution of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues through business activities. We pursue sustainable management to achieve ongoing growth by reinvesting capital earned by creating shared value (CSV), comprising both social and economic value. Under Sustainable Value 2026, our sustainability medium-term plan aimed at 2026, we are proactively working to address long-term ESG issues in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Specifically, in terms of environmental issues, we are working to alleviate negative environmental impacts through our businesses. These efforts include reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy use in business activities; providing highly energy-efficient products; using water effectively; and realizing harmony between human society and nature. In the area of social issues, we are supporting the employment of people with disabilities; expanding career paths for diverse talent, including women, foreign nationals, and mid-career hires; and working to ensure safe and healthy workplaces throughout the supply chain. In addition, we are committed to effectively eliminating conflict minerals, preventing corruption, and eradicating child labor across our entire value chain while promoting the development of local industry and culture through collaboration spanning industry, academia, and government. We also support academic institutions and the development of young people, who will lead society in the future. Finally, in the area of corporate governance, we implement management systems that conform to international standards and maintain effective business continuity planning and risk management systems.
Working as a united group, we are striving to advance value creation toward our future vision for both society and the SCREEN Group. As always, we remain fully committed to living up to the expectations and trust of our many stakeholders as we continue working to realize a sustainable world.