Ain Group: Main Initiatives, KPIs, and Target Settings Based on Revised Materiality
Ain Group has revised its materiality (key issues) and set specific initiatives, KPIs, and targets for the fiscal year ending April 2031. The group aims for sustainable societal and corporate development by setting challenging goals in seven areas: contribution to local medical care, providing richer lifestyles, safety and security, environmental protection, employee growth, sound management foundation, and community collaboration.
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- 📰 Published: April 29, 2026 at 01:40
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Ain Group has reviewed its materiality (key issues) that it should address to realize a company where people feel "it's good to have Ain in this town," and publicly announced it last December. This time, the company has proceeded with discussions and deliberations at the Sustainability Committee, and after deliberation by the Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the setting of main initiatives, KPIs, and targets based on each materiality, as follows.
In considering the new targets, we set "challenging goals for the fiscal year ending April 2031," taking into account changes in the external environment and the announcement of Ain Group's mid-to-long-term vision "Ambitious Goals 2034." By promoting initiatives to achieve each KPI, we aim to contribute to the sustainable development of society and realize the sustainable development of the company.
■ Main Initiatives, KPIs, and Targets Based on Ain Group's Revised Materiality
Materiality
Main Initiatives
KPIs and Aspirational Goals
[Challenging Goals for the Fiscal Year Ending April 2031]
1. Contribution to Local Medical Care
To promote high-quality medical care and contribute to curbing medical expenses, we will enhance the functions of "family pharmacists and pharmacies" that comprehensively and continuously manage patients' medication information, promote appropriate use of medicines, and prevent duplicate prescriptions and drug interactions.
Percentage of pharmacies with resident family pharmacists
[100%]
To respond to the growing demand for home medical care due to the aging population, we will provide continuous pharmaceutical management and medication support by pharmacists for patients who have difficulty visiting hospitals.
Home medical care response rate ※1
[10%]
2. Providing a Richer Lifestyle
We will contribute to people's empowerment and the realization of a "self-styled" daily life by developing stores that offer fresh cosmetics & beauty items and interior & miscellaneous goods tailored to trends, needs, and locations.
Aggressive store expansion for further expansion of value provided
[Ainz & Tulpe 175 stores]
[Francfranc 210 stores]
3. Safety, Security, and Trust
Preface: "Human Rights of All People"
All employees recognize, understand, and act on the fundamental importance of providing safety and security throughout all processes related to the provision of pharmaceuticals.
Implementation status of training, study sessions, and store activities related to medical safety risk prediction
[12 or more times/year at all pharmacies]
To provide value that patients and customers seek, individual and store environments are in place, and products and services are provided in line with social needs.
Percentage of stores with the highest evaluation in customer satisfaction surveys
[50% or more]
4. Environmental Protection and Load Reduction
We will accurately grasp the greenhouse gas emissions of the entire group and visualize the reduction effects of each initiative.
Reduction rate of CO₂ (GHG) emissions in Scope 1 and 2 ※2
[30%]
We will curb waste generation, reduce costs, and contribute to resource conservation.
Waste rate of medical pharmaceuticals
[0.025%]
5. Employee Growth and Success
We will foster a culture of continuous learning throughout the group and establish a training system that maximizes the abilities of each employee.
Participation rate in stratified training to acquire necessary skills for each position
[100%]
We will create innovation through diverse work styles and career development in a corporate culture where people can recognize and respect each other regardless of gender, age, nationality, religion, origin, disability, sexual orientation, etc.
Percentage of female successor candidates for部長 (department manager) and 課長 (section chief) positions
[50%]
6. Sound Management Foundation
Preface: "Human Rights of All People"
We will promote the establishment of a corporate culture that respects human rights and comprehensive initiatives against human rights risks for all stakeholders.
Regular implementation of human rights due diligence in the value chain, including business partners
[Once a year]
We will improve operational efficiency and corporate value through AX* promotion led by business divisions through education and training.
*AI Transformation
Reduction rate of indirect work hours per employee by AI
(Compared to the base year, fiscal year ending April 2025)
[12.5%]
We will continuously implement a PDCA cycle to extract and improve issues from the effectiveness evaluation of the Board of Directors, and strengthen the oversight function of the Board of Directors by responding to revisions to the Corporate Governance Code.
Board of Directors effectiveness evaluation results
[4 points or more for all items]
7. Collaboration with Local Communities and Business Partners
Aiming for harmony and coexistence with local communities, we will realize social contribution through habitual community activities.
Certification rate of health support pharmacies ※3
[50%]
Through sustainable procurement, we will continuously promote sustainability activities throughout the entire supply chain.
Participation rate in business partner briefing sessions
[100%]
※1 Ratio of home medical care response to the total number of prescriptions received annually
※2 Reduction rate against emissions in the base year (fiscal year ending April 2022)
※3 Meets certain standards set by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
In considering the new targets, we set "challenging goals for the fiscal year ending April 2031," taking into account changes in the external environment and the announcement of Ain Group's mid-to-long-term vision "Ambitious Goals 2034." By promoting initiatives to achieve each KPI, we aim to contribute to the sustainable development of society and realize the sustainable development of the company.
■ Main Initiatives, KPIs, and Targets Based on Ain Group's Revised Materiality
Materiality
Main Initiatives
KPIs and Aspirational Goals
[Challenging Goals for the Fiscal Year Ending April 2031]
1. Contribution to Local Medical Care
To promote high-quality medical care and contribute to curbing medical expenses, we will enhance the functions of "family pharmacists and pharmacies" that comprehensively and continuously manage patients' medication information, promote appropriate use of medicines, and prevent duplicate prescriptions and drug interactions.
Percentage of pharmacies with resident family pharmacists
[100%]
To respond to the growing demand for home medical care due to the aging population, we will provide continuous pharmaceutical management and medication support by pharmacists for patients who have difficulty visiting hospitals.
Home medical care response rate ※1
[10%]
2. Providing a Richer Lifestyle
We will contribute to people's empowerment and the realization of a "self-styled" daily life by developing stores that offer fresh cosmetics & beauty items and interior & miscellaneous goods tailored to trends, needs, and locations.
Aggressive store expansion for further expansion of value provided
[Ainz & Tulpe 175 stores]
[Francfranc 210 stores]
3. Safety, Security, and Trust
Preface: "Human Rights of All People"
All employees recognize, understand, and act on the fundamental importance of providing safety and security throughout all processes related to the provision of pharmaceuticals.
Implementation status of training, study sessions, and store activities related to medical safety risk prediction
[12 or more times/year at all pharmacies]
To provide value that patients and customers seek, individual and store environments are in place, and products and services are provided in line with social needs.
Percentage of stores with the highest evaluation in customer satisfaction surveys
[50% or more]
4. Environmental Protection and Load Reduction
We will accurately grasp the greenhouse gas emissions of the entire group and visualize the reduction effects of each initiative.
Reduction rate of CO₂ (GHG) emissions in Scope 1 and 2 ※2
[30%]
We will curb waste generation, reduce costs, and contribute to resource conservation.
Waste rate of medical pharmaceuticals
[0.025%]
5. Employee Growth and Success
We will foster a culture of continuous learning throughout the group and establish a training system that maximizes the abilities of each employee.
Participation rate in stratified training to acquire necessary skills for each position
[100%]
We will create innovation through diverse work styles and career development in a corporate culture where people can recognize and respect each other regardless of gender, age, nationality, religion, origin, disability, sexual orientation, etc.
Percentage of female successor candidates for部長 (department manager) and 課長 (section chief) positions
[50%]
6. Sound Management Foundation
Preface: "Human Rights of All People"
We will promote the establishment of a corporate culture that respects human rights and comprehensive initiatives against human rights risks for all stakeholders.
Regular implementation of human rights due diligence in the value chain, including business partners
[Once a year]
We will improve operational efficiency and corporate value through AX* promotion led by business divisions through education and training.
*AI Transformation
Reduction rate of indirect work hours per employee by AI
(Compared to the base year, fiscal year ending April 2025)
[12.5%]
We will continuously implement a PDCA cycle to extract and improve issues from the effectiveness evaluation of the Board of Directors, and strengthen the oversight function of the Board of Directors by responding to revisions to the Corporate Governance Code.
Board of Directors effectiveness evaluation results
[4 points or more for all items]
7. Collaboration with Local Communities and Business Partners
Aiming for harmony and coexistence with local communities, we will realize social contribution through habitual community activities.
Certification rate of health support pharmacies ※3
[50%]
Through sustainable procurement, we will continuously promote sustainability activities throughout the entire supply chain.
Participation rate in business partner briefing sessions
[100%]
※1 Ratio of home medical care response to the total number of prescriptions received annually
※2 Reduction rate against emissions in the base year (fiscal year ending April 2022)
※3 Meets certain standards set by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare