CEO Message

To Our Stakeholders

Guided by our corporate motto of “ingenuity,” SANKYO’s basic philosophy is to fulfill its mission, namely, to contribute to the sound development of pachinko and pachislot, which are popular leisure activities in Japan, and to the quality of life in society at large as a leading company in the pachinko and pachislot industry.

In today’s fast-changing society, various social issues, not least environmental concerns, are becoming ever more pressing. In these circumstances, we believe it is essential to aim for sustainable growth of the business while seeking solutions to social issues.
In April 2024, SANKYO established the Sustainability Committee, which I, Representative Director, President, chair, to further inculcate and accomplish our corporate philosophy. The Committee will consider and address not only ESG issues of the SANKYO Group, but also all matters relating to sustainability.

With regard to the SANKYO Group’s human capital initiatives, we position the promotion of each employee’s motivation and skill development as one of the most important management issues. Accordingly, we are promoting creation of a working environment in which employees are encouraged to express their individuality as members of a diverse workforce and to take pride in their work. With regard to environmental initiatives, the Sustainability Committee is spearheading discussion on assessment of various sustainability risks, including climate change, and countermeasures. For matters with a high degree of significance, the Committee reports to the Board of Directors and the Management Committee, which deliberate, supervise, and issue instructions on response policies and action plans. With regard to climate change initiatives, SANKYO endorses the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and has disclosed information using the framework recommended by the TCFD. In terms of governance, with a view to further enhancement of the corporate governance system, SANKYO transitioned to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee and established the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

In addition to business and financial strategies covering such matters as sales, profit, and the balance sheet, we will strengthen initiatives for non-financial strategies covering governance, the environment, social and community contributions, and human capital, as well as information disclosure on these matters. Always mindful of the interests of customers, business partners, shareholders, employees, local communities, and all other stakeholders, and in cooperation with them, we will strive for simultaneous realization of a sustainable society and sustainable corporate growth to further enhance corporate value.

Representative Director, President &　CEO & COO, Akihiko Ishihara