ZEON CORPORATION (4205) Stock Price

Zeon Corporation operates three main business segments: elastomer materials, high-performance materials, and other businesses.

The elastomer materials segment supplies synthetic rubber, synthetic latex, C5 petroleum resin, and thermoplastic elastomers. Domestically, key affiliated companies include Toupe Corporation and Zeon Kasei Corporation. Internationally, operations are supported by entities such as Zeon Chemicals L.P. and Zeon Europe GmbH.

The high-performance materials segment handles synthetic fragrances, organic synthesis chemicals, electronic materials, battery materials, toner, high-performance resins, and medical devices. Zeon Medical Corporation serves as a key domestic affiliate, while international operations are conducted through Zeon Specialty Materials Inc. and Zeon Shinhwa Inc., among others.

The other businesses segment includes RIM compounds and coatings. Domestically, affiliated companies such as RIMTEC Corporation and Zeon North Corporation operate in this area, while internationally, Zeon Ventures Inc. and Telene S.A.S. support these operations.

Zeon Corporation operates under the corporate philosophy of "contributing to the permanence of the earth and the prosperity of humankind." The company aims to realize a sustainable planet and provide safe, comfortable living for all. To achieve this vision, Zeon has established a "Sustainability Basic Policy" in which each employee takes action with the future in mind, while prioritizing dialogue with stakeholders.

The company has formulated its medium-term management plan "STAGE30," targeting 2030 with the goal of becoming "a company that meets society's expectations and employees' aspirations." This plan emphasizes the values of "try first," "connect," and "refine," while pursuing sustainable growth. In particular, Zeon is advancing a business structure transformation to achieve a leap forward as a specialty chemicals company.

Under "STAGE30," Zeon targets a 42% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 50% sales ratio for SDGs-contributing products by 2030. The company also aims to achieve a 9.0% ROIC in existing businesses and increase new business sales by 60 billion yen. Additionally, Zeon seeks to raise employee engagement to 75% and increase the ratio of foreign and female executives to 30%.

Zeon is advancing a transition in manufacturing toward realizing carbon neutrality and a circular economy. The company is simultaneously strengthening existing businesses while exploring new opportunities, aiming to contribute to solving social challenges. Through these efforts, Zeon seeks to enhance corporate value and achieve sustainable growth.