Sustainability leader with the No. 1 ESG score introduced it as a consolidated sustainability platform for 600 global locations

Itochu Corporation

Founding

1858

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Consolidated number of employees

Approximately 110,000 people

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Business content

The company conducts a wide range of businesses in the fields of textiles, machinery, metals, energy, chemicals, food, housing, information, and finance, including domestic, import/export, and triangular trade, as well as domestic and international business investments.

Background of the implementation

In recent years, as the disclosure of sustainability information has become mandatory both domestically and internationally, Itochu Corporation has faced challenges in collecting sustainability-related data from approximately 600 locations, requiring significant time and effort, and in managing versions using a "bucket brigade" system involving Excel and email. Under these circumstances, it was difficult to allocate sufficient resources to data analysis and strategic planning, and responding to non-financial information disclosure requirements was also challenging.

Reasons for introduction

1. Providing best practices for how business should be done
2. Flexible customization to suit our needs
3. Supported by a consulting team with specialized knowledge of SX
4. It has the ability to be expanded to cover non-financial information in general, including human capital, which will be needed in the future.

Results after implementation

• Smooth implementation through company-wide collaboration
  • The Sustainability Promotion Department and the IT & Digital Strategy Department share a common understanding and are working together.
  • The collaboration between the two departments addressed concerns regarding security and performance.
• We are working to build an efficient ESG data collection platform from 600 locations both domestically and internationally.

Initiatives introduction video

Featured in external articles

1. BUSINESS INSIDER: "Itochu aims to increase corporate value by escaping the 'Excel hell' at 600 locations. The gritty reality of a general trading company."
2. Nikkei XTECH: "With mandatory disclosure standards for sustainability information approaching in two years, Itochu introduces GX tools to 600 locations."