Promotion Structure for Management with an Emphasis on Sustainability
Sustainability Committee
The Brother Group has established the Sustainability Committee based on the Basic Policy on Sustainability. The purpose of the Committee is to globally promote management with an emphasis on sustainability such as by resolving the materiality through various activities.
The Sustainability Committee structure
The Sustainability Committee is chaired by the Representative Director & President. The Committee holds regular meetings and extraordinary meetings convened by the chairman as necessary, and consists of those in charge of each subcommittee, Executive Officers of managing executive level or higher, business Executive Officers, and other persons designated by the Representative Director & President as needed.
Promotion structure (As of April 1, 2026)
| DEI Subcommittee |
Promotes activities to realize a society where everyone can energetically play an active role and to create a workplace where the Brother Group is filled with further diversity and engagement.
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| Responsible Value Chain Subcommittee |
Promotes activities to create a safe and secure workplace for workers in the Brother Group's value chain, where the human rights of those involved in the business are respected.
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| Environment & Climate Change Subcommittee |
Promotes activities to contribute to a decarbonized society, maximize resource circulation and conserve biodiversity in accordance with the Brother Group Environmental Vision 2050.
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| Governance Subcommittee |
Promotes activities to establish governance that supports business portfolio transformation toward the realization of the Brother Group Vision "At your side 2030."
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| Sustainability Communication Subcommittee |
Promotes activities to build long-term, trusting relationships with stakeholders by responding to the demands of society and dispatching information in an appropriate manner.
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Sustainability Committee activities
The Sustainability Committee conducts ongoing discussions and decision-making on sustainability issues. In addition, the Representative Director & President regularly reports to the Board of Directors on the Committee's activity plans and results.
Key discussion points at the Sustainability Committee
| Year of meeting | Number of times held | Key discussion details |
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| FY2025 | 10 |
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Solving Social Issues through Business Activities
Contributing to CO2 emissions reduction and resource recycling (Printing & Solutions Business)
To realize the goal of "contributing to society and help protect the earth" set forth in the Group Vision "At your side 2030," the Printing & Solutions Business is developing and implementing environmentally friendly products and initiatives, including energy and resource conserving products/initiatives. One such example is the collection and remanufacturing of used toner cartridges from laser printers and All-in-Ones, which are returned to customers. In FY2023, the "TN-3512 RE" toner cartridge, which is recycled at our factory in Slovakia, became the first recycled cartridge in the world to receive certification by Blue Angel*. By reusing cartridges and refilling them with toner, compared to producing new cartridges, we are able to achieve both effective use of resources and a reduction in CO2 emissions. We will continue to strengthen our efforts to take the global environment into consideration.
- A third-party eco-label issued by The German Environmental Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA) and the German Institute for Quality Assurance and Labeling
Contributing to traceability* and food safety (Industrial Printing Business: Domino Business)
Food traceability is extremely important for demonstrating food safety. Domino's coding and marking equipment achieves high-speed printing of best-before dates, expiration dates, lot numbers, production plant identification codes, and other requirements of traceability on such products as those packaged in cans and glass, plastic, and other containers. Retort pouch foods require inks to be resistant to heat, water, and alcohol so that this printed information is not removed by high-temperature sterilization or alcohol disinfection processes. By providing a range of inks to meet the needs of customers, the Domino Business contributes to the value creation of customers who want to provide security and safety to consumers through traceability.
- Ability to clarify and maintain records of all food processes, from cultivation and breeding through to processing, manufacturing, and distribution.
Contributing to CO2 emissions reduction with compact size and energy-saving technology (Machinery Business: Industrial Equipment Business)
The manufacturing sites where Brother products are delivered require both a reduction in environmental impact and high productivity. The SPEEDIO series of compact machining centers can machine with far less power consumption than other models from other manufacturers due to its compact design, as well as using various energy-saving technologies, such as power regeneration to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy for reuse, contributing to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions and to achieving carbon neutrality of production sites of customers.
- This is an example of operation with a machining program provided by BIL
Solving a labor shortage and improving productivity through automation and labor-saving(Nissei Business)
There is growing need for labor-saving and automation in the manufacturing, logistics, retail, and other industries. Gears and Reducers offered by the Nissei Business are installed in industrial robots, automated guided vehicles, machine tools, and other products to meet various needs of customers. Notably, the UXiMO High Stiffness Reducers* are lightweight and compact but are characterized by high stiffness. They not only solve labor shortages at production sites but also help improve productivity by contributing to miniaturization, higher accuracy, and faster operation of robots.
- Reducers used in machines that require high stiffness and precise positioning
Promotion upcycling through Brother products(Personal & Home Business)
As we shift from the era of mass production and mass consumption to an era of sustainable manufacturing, upcycling has attracted much public attention around the world as a means of achieving the SDGs. Upcycling is the process of transforming materials, which would otherwise be disposed of, to create new value and recycle.
Regarding upcycling using Sewing Machines and Home Cutting Machines, the Personal & Home Business has been advancing efforts to create a sustainable society by using our products through dissemination of information inside and outside the Company and provision of opportunities for experiencing them.
As part of this initiative, we held a workshop on upcycling based on the fact that education on the SDGs is promoted in junior high schools in Japan. At this workshop, students brought shirts, handkerchiefs, and other items, which were no longer being used, and created works of upcycling. The objective is to help students become more familiar with upcycling and raise awareness about contribution to the global environment and the SDGs.
Sales facilities outside Japan also disseminate information and hold workshops about upcycling in an effort to spread the culture of upcycling as one of the methods of making effective use of limited resources.
Internal Dissemination of the Global Charter
Toward the "Brother Group Global Charter," the basis of all our operations, and management with an emphasis on sustainability
The Brother Group promotes internal dissemination of its Global Charter, which serves as the foundation for all Brother Group activities. This initiative aims to create superior value for customers and society globally, and to promote management with an emphasis on sustainability.
The Global Charter sets forth the fundamental principles of the Brother Group, such as "quickly and consistently providing superior value with the "At your side." spirit in mind," "confidently facing challenges with a consistently global view," and "acting with the highest integrity."
To become a trustworthy company, the Brother Group expects each of its nearly 40,000 employees to embody the Global Charter in their daily decision-making and actions and quickly create and deliver products and services that meet the needs of its stakeholders.
The Global Charter is translated into many different languages in the United States, Europe, and Asia so that all employees correctly understand and constantly keep the charter in mind. We also distributed portable handy-sized charter cards (in 27 languages) and posters (in 29 languages) to all our group facilities.
The Global Charter Survey
Since 2009, the Brother Group has been conducting an annual employee awareness survey called the "Global Charter Survey."* The results of the survey are reported at a meeting attended by all executive officers, including the President of Brother Industries, Ltd. (BIL), where feedback is given and issues are clarified for each facility.
In the FY2025 survey, the level of Global Charter-conscious actions was 4.41 out of 5, maintaining a score of 4.25 or higher for the past 10 years. We also assessed the extent to which employees' actions reflect the Brother Group Vision "At your side 2030." The FY2025 result was 4.38 out of 5.
In addition, to address the issues identified through the survey, each of our global facilities is undertaking a variety of initiatives focused on building customer trust, tackling social issues, strengthening collaboration with business partners, fostering employee growth, and facilitating cooperation.
Results of the Global Charter Survey*1 (5-point scale*2)
- Excluding Domino-related companies and Nissei Corporation
- There are five levels: "5. Always/Strongly agree," "4. Often/Agree," "3. Sometimes/Neither," "2. Rarely/Disagree," and "1. Never/Strongly disagree."
Promoting the Global Charter
The Brother Group is globally conducting the following activities to further promote Global Charter-conscious actions undertaken by each individual.
Formulating and communicating the Global Charter commitments from top management
Each year, the management of every Brother Group facility develops a "Commitment" that formulates how they will act in alignment with the key principles of the Global Charter. All commitments are shared on the intranet, demonstrating the leadership's own actions.
Since FY2022, we have changed our vision to a personal commitment in order to achieve "At your side 2030" and expanded the scope of the declaration to include management level employees. In FY2025, approximately 770 top management and management-level employees set forth their individual commitments, all of which are shared on the intranet.
The commitments focus on the following two points, enabling leaders to clarify their roles and actions:
- My mission for achieving "At your side 2030"
- Action goals to "enhance my own communication" and "promote the growth of my subordinates and colleagues" in order to achieve my mission
Additionally, top management engages employees by delivering their messages and creating opportunities for dialogue. In FY2025, they issued 41 messages, including video recordings, and held approximately 4,400 face-to-face talks with employees globally.
Moreover, BIL provides opportunities for top management to discuss how to lead by example in implementing the Global Charter and the spirit of "At your side." Since 2009, the Global CSR & Brand Conference has been held to provide time for self-reflection regarding leadership. Starting in FY2022, this conference has evolved further into the "'At your side.' Top Meeting," where the President and other Executive Officers come together.
The FY2025 meeting began with a speech by the President. He discussed the strengths and challenges of Brother's corporate culture, as well as his own commitment based on the Global Charter. He also emphasized the importance of further refining Brother's strengths and corporate culture to ensure that, instead of allowing the theme of the Group's medium-term business strategy—"Creating our future. Boldly"—to remain a mere slogan, it translates into bold action by each and every employee.
After his speech, the 22 participants were split into seven teams and held discussions on how to foster a corporate culture that encourages challenges and how to get employees involved. At the meeting, lively discussions took place, with various opinions raised, such as "Boldness is essential for identifying challenges" and "It's crucial for top management and employees to maintain flat, open communication and share a common direction." It provided an excellent opportunity to redefine "leadership" as well as the company we aspire to be.
Sharing Activities for New and Mid-Career Recruits
Every year during our new employee training program, time is dedicated to learning about and reflecting on the Global Charter.
In April 2026, a training program was held to encourage new employees to reflect on how they will act in the future with respect to the Global Charter. A total of 150 new employees* participated.
Training sessions on the Global Charter are also conducted for mid-career recruits, providing them, after joining the company, with an opportunity to understand the Brother Group's shared values and to translate those values into action.
- Total new employees of Brother Industries, Ltd., Brother Sales Ltd., Betop Staff, Ltd., Mizuho Elderly Care Facility
Autonomous Global Charter promotional activities at the Vietnam manufacturing facility: towards "building a proposal-friendly culture"
We are globally implementing initiatives to link our Global Charter with our organizational mission and reflect it in our daily operations and decision-making.
At BROTHER INDUSTRIES SAIGON, LTD., a manufacturing facility in Vietnam, the President and local managers spearheaded a unique initiative in FY2025 with the theme of "building a proposal-friendly culture." Specifically, all managers discussed how to translate the President's Action Guidelines—"taking on challenges, seizing every chance, and embracing change"—into daily work.
Furthermore, in "building a proposal-friendly culture," managers discussed, in a workshop format, how to interact with their subordinates. Each manager considered specific actions to create a workplace that encourages taking on challenges, such as "praising those who take on challenges," "how to respond when mistakes occur," and "welcoming dissenting opinions."
Appointment of Global Charter Promotional Leaders at each facility
At the Brother Group, a Global Charter Promotional Leader is appointed from among the employees at each facility. Promotional Leaders are responsible for promoting and reinterpreting the Global Charter within their organization and for leading the Global Charter promotional activities. Through this initiative, employees at each facility are gaining a deeper understanding of the Global Charter and are not merely recognizing it but translating that understanding into practical application in their daily work.
In FY2025, 470 Promotional Leaders appointed by facility managers engaged in activities to promote the Global Charter. This initiative is continuing in FY2026, and the practice of taking action based on the Global Charter is spreading throughout the entire Group.
Promotional Leaders Meeting
In addition, regular meetings are held in Japan, China, and Vietnam, bringing together Promotional Leaders from various facilities and departments within each country to exchange ideas and learn from one another.
In Japan, we held three Promotional Leaders Meetings in FY2025, with approximately 100 Promotional Leaders participating. These meetings focused on discussions aimed at further evolving the promotional activities, such as identifying initiatives that could be utilized in each leader's own department, based on examples of how each facility and department has implemented the Global Charter. Furthermore, by watching top management's message video, the participants reaffirmed the importance of customer value and the significance of the mission, further deepening their understanding of and empathy for the direction the company is aiming for.
"Cross-Company Meetings" where collaborations are enhanced and best practices are shared across facilities have been held in China since 2014 and in Vietnam since 2017. The name "Cross-Company Meeting" was chosen because, in China, eight manufacturing, sales, and development facilities and, in Vietnam, three manufacturing and sales facilities come together to exchange ideas across different functions and facilities within each country. In Cross-Company Meetings, participants share activity plans and achievements aimed at fostering a "challenge-positive culture" at each facility. In addition, "Challenger Awards" are given to recognize employees who have demonstrated challenge-oriented behavior based on the Global Charter, further nurturing a challenge-positive culture.
In FY2025, two Cross-Company Meetings were held in China and in Vietnam. The meeting participants in China visited BROTHER MACHINERY SHANGHAI LTD., one of the Chinese sales facilities, and those in Vietnam visited BROTHER INDUSTRIES SAIGON, LTD., one of the Vietnamese manufacturing facilities. These visits facilitated mutual learning across facilities.
Comments from participants in the Cross-Company Meeting (1)
— Shared Awareness and Job Satisfaction through Cross-Company Meetings —
Li, Yan
HR & General Affairs
Brother Machinery Xian Co., Ltd.
I participated in the two-day Cross-Company Meeting in China, where all seven Chinese facilities came together. In this meeting, excellent examples of Global Charter-based actions from each facility were shared. It reminded me once again that the entire Brother Group is moving toward realizing its vision with a strong sense of shared awareness. Additionally, through exchanges and discussions with other facilities, I was able to strengthen cross-company connections, reaffirm how my work aligns with the Global Charter, and rediscover the sense of fulfillment I gain from my job. I plan to actively apply the insights and experiences I have gained to our future Global Charter-based activities, and to help foster an even greater sense of unity through more effective initiatives.
Comments from participants in the Cross-Company Meeting (2)
— Learning through Interaction with Other Facilities —
Ha, Le
Administration Department
Brother Industries Saigon, Ltd. (BISG)
I participated in the two-day Vietnam Cross-Company Meeting, where three Brother Group facilities in Vietnam came together. In the meeting, we introduced our unique initiatives, including Global Charter sharing activities at BISG. In addition, activities from other facilities were shared, and through exchanging views based on outstanding examples, I was able to gain new perspectives and ideas. An overview of the medium-term business strategy "CS B2027" and a message from the President were shared, which helped deepen my understanding of the direction the Brother Group is aiming for. I hope to apply what I have learned through this experience to future initiatives at BISG and further enhance our Global Charter sharing activities.
