Materiality Progress

FY2025 results

Minutes	Materiality	Main 2030 Goal image and quantitative targets	Fiscal 2024 results
Related to business strategy	Realizing a Sustainable Society through Stable Food Supply	<Regarding sustainable procurement> The evolution of sustainable procurement 100% traceability to palm plantations	<Regarding sustainable procurement> Maintain 100% traceability to palm oil mills Traceability rate to palm plantations: 49.9% (January-December 2024 results) Purchase ratio of RSPO (1) certified oil: 21.6% (including Group company PF (2) results from January to December 2024)
		<Regarding climate change measures> Contributing to solving social issues related to climate change and achieving sustainable growth 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions (SCOPE 1, 2, compared to 2013)	<Regarding climate change measures> 34% reduction in CO₂ emissions (SCOPE 1, 2, compared to FY2013)
		<Regarding research and development> Contribute to stabilizing growing protein demand by expanding ingredients to accommodate the diversification of animal and plant protein sources and providing applications Expanding plant-based food ingredients to meet diversifying protein source needs Expanding plant-based food ingredients that can replace meat and marine products, providing applications that meet diverse needs, and contributing to the preservation of meat and marine resources.	<Regarding research and development> initiatives on developing new materials using starch, and are proposing applications using newly developed materials and existing starch materials to meet various customer needs. In response to rising prices of meat and seafood raw materials, we are proposing applications that use starch products as substitutes for animal protein in order to meet the corresponding needs. In response to the expected increase in demand for meat products made from plant-based food ingredients, we are initiatives to develop ingredients that function as both a protein source and a texture and flavor improver.
		<About the product> Achieving low-impact food processing by reducing food waste and improving work efficiency from the perspective of "long-lasting oishisa" Development ratio of sustainable products or products that utilize customer feedback: 70%	<About the product> Increase the proportion of "Cho Toku^"series products, which use the long-lasting "SUSTEC^®" technology, in Business use oils and fats products In order to realize "low-impact" value, we have expanded the scope of checklist operation based on environmental guidelines from the product design and development stage.
		<Regarding sustainable logistics> Steady preparations for the implementation of the physical internet (*3)	<Regarding sustainable logistics> Grasp industry trends Striving to grasp government trends and carrying out activities to reflect our requests in government policies through industry associations
		<Regarding social contribution activities> Strengthening social contribution activities and increasing expenses (1% of ordinary profits)	<Regarding social contribution activities> Strengthening social contribution activities, spending on social contribution activities in fiscal 2024: 25 million yen
	Contributing to the Well-Being of All through Food Safety and Security	<Regarding quality control> Further deepening our quality and food safety management system through continuous improvements utilizing information such as domestic and international trends in relevant laws and regulations regarding quality and food safety, food industry cases, and the results of quality-related audits conducted by customers, etc., as well as customer needs. Food safety management system expansion Continued zero product recalls and zero serious quality complaints	<Regarding quality control> Regarding FSSC22000 certification as an extension of the food safety management system, partial certification of Yokohama Plant was expanded to Plant certification. Continued zero product recalls
		<Regarding research and development> Establishment of technology that can promote oils and fats and oils and fats and the ingredients they contain, which will contribute to improving immune strength and preventing health problems. Developing a variety of evidence-based products to maintain a healthy state of mind and body Providing nutritional functional ingredients to improve health issues faced by the elderly, such as frailty (by providing optimal solutions according to the status of the target person) Develop and provide functional materials that meet the needs of end consumers (based on health conditions, etc.) Providing "delicious and healthy foods and ingredients" that utilize the benefits of plant-based ingredients and are suited to a variety of lifestyles Commercialization of products that utilize our own materials Providing functional ingredients and foods to solve health issues such as lifestyle-related diseases. Continuously improving customer benefits through evaluation and feedback to development.	<Regarding research and development> We will continue to search for ingredients that are effective in maintaining and improving physical and mental health and consider commercializing them. We will also continue to consider applying our own plant materials to these purposes.
Materiality related to business foundations	Respecting diversity and improving employee motivation	<Regarding human capital and diversity> Strengthening dialogue between management and employees For details, please refer to page 16 of the Securities Report, starting with "(2) Human Capital and Diversity."	<Regarding human capital and diversity> 41 dialogues between management and employees For details, please refer to page 16 of the Securities Report, starting with "(2) Human Capital and Diversity."
	Strengthening Corporate Governance	<Regarding corporate governance> Improving the effectiveness of Board of Directors Realizing corporate governance that contributes to increasing corporate value Improving stakeholder engagement Improving corporate value by strengthen our management foundation and reforming organizational culture Number of serious violations: 0 Engagement survey (compliance area) positive rate: 90% or more	<Regarding corporate governance> Strengthening agenda setting based on the monitoring function of Board of Directors Strengthening Group compliance (compliance training, e-learning, etc.) Strengthening awareness regarding the internal reporting system (helpline consultation desk) Number of serious violations: 0 Engagement survey (compliance area) positive rate: 75%
		<Regarding risk management> Improving corporate value through appropriate risk management in peacetime and appropriate response in emergencies Steady implementation of business risk management processes that capture changes in the business environment and social conditions For details, please refer to page 24 of the Securities Report, "Business Risks"	<Regarding risk management> Risk Management Committee identifies management risks for the next fiscal year and appoints risk management officers for each risk. In identifying the management risks mentioned above, we conducted a survey of all Executive Officer and interviewed internal Member of the Board to determine whether the risk awareness of management executives was reflected. In order to increase the effectiveness of countermeasures, management risks are selected for priority discussion at Risk Management Committee, and are monitored by Risk Management Committee once every six months. For details, please refer to page 24 of the Securities Report, "Business Risks"
		<Regarding the media battle> Expanding business and increasing corporate value through media strategies aligned with company growth	<Regarding the media battle> In order to improve the company's recognition and reputation, we will be implementing media communications such as increasing media exposure related to our 20th anniversary and enhancing content on our corporate website.

*1 RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil): Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
*2 PF (Premium Fats Sdn Bhd): A consolidated subsidiary of the Company
*3 Physical Internet: An innovative logistics system that aims to realize a sustainable society by improving utilization rates and reducing fuel consumption through the sharing of transportation methods such as trucks and warehouses.