A dedicated organization to promote sustainability

Komatsu has established the Sustainability Promotion Division, an organization under the direct control of the President, to oversee activities relating to the promotion of sustainability management across the group. The Sustainability Promotion Division aims to enhance the Komatsu Group’s commitment to management that prioritizes sustainability by formulating and planning policies and measures related to the environment and society, thus enabling all divisions and companies within the group to actively engage in sustainability initiatives.

Sustainability-related committees

The Sustainability Promotion Committee, chaired by the President, is held twice a year (and at other times as needed) to deliberate and decide on the planning and promotion of sustainability measures for the Komatsu Group, environmental and CSR policies, and important initiatives and activities, thereby facilitating their implementation.

Furthermore, the deliberations of the Sustainability Promotion Committee are regularly reported to and reviewed by the Board of Directors.

Additionally, for each sustainability-related issue, such as human resources, occupational safety and health, compliance, human rights, and the environment, a committee chaired by the President or a responsible executive officer is established, composed of representatives from various business and functional divisions. These committees aim to discuss, decide, and promote policies and measures across the group. Specifically, the Komatsu Way Committee reviews personnel and educational measures, the Sustainability Promotion Committee discusses measures related to the environment and human rights. In addition, the Strategy Review Committee deliberates on business strategies for carbon neutrality and decarbonization. The deliberations by the above-mentioned committees and business strategies are regularly reported to and discussed by the Board of Directors.

Global information sharing

Komatsu provides opportunities for people to exchange opinions and frequently shares information regarding what it considers to be “CSR today.” For example, Komatsu regularly convenes global CSR meetings and virtual meetings, bringing together approximately 30 managers and other personnel responsible for overseeing CSR activities at its overseas subsidiaries.
In addition, once every three years, Komatsu holds a Global Environmental Meeting attended by personnel responsible for environmental matters at Komatsu Group companies and business sites in Japan and overseas. In 2024, 55 participants from Japan and overseas shared information and exchanged opinions on the environmental activities of each group company and global trends.
Going forward, Komatsu will continue to build a system for gathering a wide range of views from around the world and broadly understanding and sharing what is required on the front lines where it conducts its business.