Materiality Progress

FY2025 results

Category	Materiality	Main 2030 Goal image and quantitative targets	FY2025 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> Maintaining 100% traceability to palm oil mills Traceability to palm plantations: 87.3% (Based on data from January to June 2025 (1)) RSPO (2) certified oil purchase ratio: 22.1% (Actual figures including Group company PF (*3) from January to December 2025)
		<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> 39% reduction in CO₂ emissions (Scope 1, 2, compared to 2013)
		<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> In response to customer needs arising from soaring prices and unstable supply chains of livestock and marine raw materials, we are promoting the expansion of development of plant-based food ingredients that can serve as substitutes for animal protein. We are advancing the evaluation of starch-based plant-based food materials, assessing customer needs and functional requirements for each application, and expanding the scope of new material development and application proposals. To meet the growing demand for meat products using plant-based food ingredients, we are developing and evaluating materials that possess not only protein source functionality but also texture and flavor improvement capabilities.
		<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> The long-lasting "^SUSTEC®" technology, used in the "Cho Toku^"series of long-lasting oil Business use has been improved by 30% (5) in suppressing the rise in acid value (4). In addition, the expiration date of Business use oils and fats products has been changed to a "year and month" display, and the shelf life has been extended. To achieve the value of "low impact," we implement a checklist based on environmental guidelines from the product design and development stages, and conduct checks during new product development.
		<Regarding sustainable logistics> Steady preparations for the implementation of the physical internet (*6)	<Regarding sustainable logistics> Grasp industry trends We have begun discussions with other companies in the industry regarding digitalization, which is a prerequisite for the physical internet, focusing on business areas where digitalization is lagging behind.
		<Regarding social contribution activities> Strengthening social contribution activities and increasing expenses (1% of ordinary profits)	<Regarding social contribution activities> Strengthening social contribution activities; social contribution activity expenditure for fiscal year 2025: 11 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> We have newly obtained ISO 9001 certification for our sales department, deepening our consistent quality management system from raw material procurement (purchasing), including corporate functions, to product delivery (sales). Continuing to have zero product recalls and achieving zero major quality issues.
		<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 improvement functions for health issues in the elderly, such as frailty, through the use of nutritional functional ingredients (by providing the best possible solution tailored to the individual's status). 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 develop and expand functional foods, as well as continue to search for and consider commercializing ingredients effective in maintaining and improving physical and mental health. We will also continue to explore the application of our own plant-based 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 further details, please refer to the Securities Report, pages 15-15, "(2) Human Capital and Diversity."	<Regarding human capital and diversity> 44th Dialogue Session between Management Team and Employees For further details, please refer to "(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 Board of Directors agenda setting based on medium- to long-term strategic themes, etc. Strengthening Group compliance (compliance training, e-learning, etc.) Strengthening awareness regarding the internal reporting system Number of serious violations: 0 Engagement survey (compliance area): 77% positive response rate
		<Regarding risk management> Improving corporate value through appropriate risk management in peacetime and appropriate response in emergencies Steady implementation of a business risk management process that takes into account changes in the business environment and social conditions. For details, please refer to the "Business Risks" section on pages 23- of the Securities Report.	<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 described above, a questionnaire and top management interviews were conducted with all Executive Officer to reflect the risk perceptions of senior management. To enhance the effectiveness of countermeasures, the Management Risk Management Committee Risk Management Committee key business risks for discussion and monitors them twice a year. For details, please refer to "Business Risks."
		<Regarding the media battle> Expanding business and increasing corporate value through media strategies aligned with company growth	<Regarding the media battle> Strengthening information dissemination through increased media exposure and expanded content on the corporate website.

*1 Results for January-June 2025: Results for July-December are currently being compiled.
*2 RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil): Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
*3 PF (Premium Fats Sdn Bhd): Our consolidated subsidiary
*4 is defined as the number of milligrams of potassium hydroxide needed to neutralize the free fatty acids contained in 1 gram oils and fats, and since it represents the degree of deterioration, it is widely used in the food industry as an indicator when discarding oils and fats.
*5 Average value based on actual usage in test stores, according to our company's research (effects may vary depending on usage conditions).
*6 Physical Internet: An innovative logistics system for realizing a sustainable society by improving operational efficiency and reducing fuel consumption through the sharing of transportation methods such as trucks and warehouses.