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Materiality
Materiality Analysis
Renesas continuously monitors changes in the external environment based on the materiality analysis revised in 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, external factors that may affect our business are becoming increasingly apparent, including heightened geopolitical risks, more severe resource constraints, and expanding digital risks, including cybersecurity risks.
In light of these circumstances, we referred to international risk analysis reports and geopolitical outlooks from external expert organizations, while also incorporating insights gained through engagement with stakeholders such as investors and customers. Based on this, we reassessed the relative positioning of our existing material issues.
This review does not add any new material issues. Rather, it is intended to more accurately reflect the risk perceptions and business environment as of 2026 with respect to the material issues identified in 2025. This update was determined following review and approval by the Audit and Sustainability Committee.
We use the material issues identified and assessed through our materiality analysis as reference information when confirming their relevance to our significant risks. For material issues such as climate change, supply chain, governance, and information security, we review their relationship with relevant risk areas, considering their impact on our business and stakeholder expectations. Where necessary, we reflect these findings in the consideration of risk management measures and monitoring activities.
We review our material issues annually. They may also be updated as necessary in response to changes in the business environment, stakeholder expectations, regulatory trends, or management strategy.
Our 2025 materiality map defines material topics in three layers: Priority Topics (high business and stakeholder impact), Strategic Topics (core to operations and reputation), and Monitoring Topics (monitor for future impact).
- Priority Topics: High focus and importance to both stakeholders and business. These topics have a direct and immediate impact on business success and stakeholder trust, including customers and investors.
- Strategic Topics: Core importance to business operations and reputation. Failure to manage these effectively (e.g., product quality) could lead to significant business or reputational damage. These topics also have the potential to become high-priority issues in the near future.
- Monitoring Topics: Lower current relevance but important to track for potential long-term impact. These topics may rise in priority based on external factors or business changes.