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Asahi Kasei was established on May 21, 1931. For more information about our history, please see the History of Growth page.
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Corporate information
QWhen was Asahi Kasei established?
QWhat is Asahi Kasei’s corporate philosophy?
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Our Group Mission is “We, the Asahi Kasei Group, contribute to life and living for people around the world." For more information, please see the Group Philosophy page.
QWhat is Asahi Kasei’s system of corporate governance?
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The Asahi Kasei Group constantly endeavors to advance fast-moving and transparent management as essential for increased corporate value and greater earnings. Under our holding company configuration, we heighten corporate governance by clarifying executive authority and responsibility while reinforcing management oversight functions. For more information, please see the Corporate Governance page.
QWhat is Asahi Kasei's policy for corporate social responsibility (sustainability)?
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Please see the sustainability page. You can also find information about our corporate ethics and corporate citizenship policies and activities.
Business information
QWhat fields of business is the Asahi Kasei Group involved in?
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Centered on the operating holding company Asahi Kasei Corp. and six core operating companies, the Asahi Kasei Group operates in the three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care.
QWhat is the Asahi Kasei Group’s medium-term management plan?
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The Asahi Kasei Group has launched a new medium-term management plan (MTP) for the three-year period from fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2024 centered on the theme “Be a Trailblazer” based on a longer-term vision.
In the previous medium-term management plan, entitled “Cs+ for Tomorrow 2021,” Asahi Kasei advanced growth strategies in fields for provision of value, and implemented measures to reinforce the platform for sustainable growth focused on Green, Digital, and People (GDP) perspectives. Under the unchanging Group Mission, the new MTP continues Asahi Kasei’s aim for “contributing to sustainable society” and “sustainable growth of corporate value” as two mutually reinforcing aspects of sustainability, with strategies directed toward a long-term vision for the future.
QWhat is Asahi Kasei's strategy for R&D?
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R&D is a key element of our strategy for growth. Both to strengthen existing businesses and to create new businesses, we focus R&D on emerging changes in customer needs and demands. For more information about our R&D strategy, please see the Research & Development page.
Financial information
QWhere can I find information about Asahi Kasei’s financial results?
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Please refer to the Financial Summary page. For more information, please also see the supplementary financial summary on the Financial Results Briefing page. An audio webcast (Windows Media) and a transcript (PDF) of the latest financial results conference are also available.
QWhere can I find information about financial results by segment?
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Please refer to the supplementary financial summary on the Financial Results Briefing page.
QWhen will the next financial results be announced?
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