LINTEC plays a role in supporting social infrastructure as a leading company in the area of adhesive products and is thus focused on realizing sustainability through innovation with an awareness of its responsibility for the environment looking forward toward the future. More specifically, the Company has adopted LINTEC SUSTAINABILITY VISION 2030 (LSV 2030), which has set high targets, including reducing emissions by 75% or more compared to FY2013 levels by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. With the Sustainability Committee as the driving force, the management team and each person in charge are leading efforts to achieve the targets. Whenever I visit plants or the Research Center, the activities being conducted at sites have LSV 2030 in mind, and I can really feel that the vision has permeated every corner of the organization.

All the Directors, including the Outside Directors, attend meetings of the Sustainability Committee where activities in the areas of the environment, society, and governance are reported with cross-departmental discussions based on these reports. At each meeting, there is a detailed analysis of points raised by participants at the previous meeting. This makes it a practical meeting body with a real sense that progress is being made throughout the year. From the perspective of decarbonization and resource circulation, the Committee has advanced a viewpoint that goes beyond Scope 1 and 2 emissions reductions to incorporate Scope 3 (procurement of raw materials and after product use). Moreover, detailed explanations of individual materials are provided for environmentally-oriented research and development, which is very helpful in understanding the direction of investment that will enable continued provision of sustainable products.

In addition to environmental issues, we are engaging in a wide range of committee activities in areas such as corporate ethics, social contribution, and reform of work practices to help establish LINTEC as the company of choice for local communities and stakeholders over the long term. Moreover, the Corporate Risk Management Committee, which recognizes and responds appropriately to a variety of risks for business activities over the medium to long term, is also discussing the Company’s response to global risks that are happening right now. At the SDGs Committee, we are also considering the use of superfoods as a new opportunity in the shift toward a circular business.

As an Outside Director, I hope to play a bridging role in conveying external voices from what is happening in the consumer goods market and among consumers, to be incorporated into the Company’s management, with a focus on the question of what value to offer to which group from a marketing perspective. The concept of sustainability is essential for LINTEC’s vision to build a better society by anticipating market needs and solving social issues, so the whole Company is making concerted efforts to realize it. I look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.

Aug 29, 2025