Green Earth Institute Co., Ltd.
9212・Growth Market・Services
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 5 directors (including 2 outside directors, a 40% outside ratio), and there are 3 corporate auditors (all outside). The Board of Directors met 14 times during the year, with all directors attending every meeting. No nomination committee or compensation committee has been established. An Internal Audit Office and a Risk & Compliance Committee have been established to maintain internal controls.
Risk Management
The Risk and Compliance Committee, chaired by the Head of the Corporate Planning Office, convenes at least once per quarter to deliberate and respond to important risk and compliance matters, including occupational health and safety, internal whistleblowing, legal compliance, and the development of internal regulations. The Internal Audit Office conducts internal audits of all departments from the perspective of legality and reasonableness, and has established a system for reporting to the Representative Director.
Shareholder Returns
No dividend at this time. The company prioritizes investment in business growth to secure first-mover advantage in the biomanufacturing field, and the possibility and timing of dividend implementation remain undetermined. The policy is to consider dividends in the future while taking into account business performance and financial condition.
Dividend Policy
No dividend has been paid to date. The company prioritizes investment in business growth in order to secure first-mover advantage in the biomanufacturing industry, an emerging market. While the policy is to consider paying dividends in the future taking into account business performance and financial condition, the feasibility and timing of such dividends remain undetermined as of the filing date. When dividends are paid, the basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once per year, and the Articles of Incorporation also allow for interim dividends to be implemented upon resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
Under the corporate philosophy of "Nurturing green technology and walking together with the earth," the company promotes decarbonization from petroleum, carbon neutrality, and contributions to the SDGs (6 of the 17 goals) through its Biomanufacturing Business. Regarding human capital, the company has implemented internal environment improvements such as active recruitment of diverse talent, training programs, remote work, and stock options. However, specific numerical targets for ESG indicators have not yet been set, and the company states that it will proceed with data collection and analysis going forward and consider disclosure.
Last updated: December 23, 2025