Sustainability

Third-party Recognition

Inclusion in ESG Indexes

(As of January, 2024)

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices（DJSI）

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) is a stock index jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices in the United States and RobecoSAM, a Swiss investment management advisory firm, to select corporates with excellent sustainability in the view point of "economics", "environment and "society".

"DJSI Asia Pacific", which is Asia-Pacific version of DJSI, is targeting major companies in the Asia-Pacific region and 156 companies (75companies from Japan) were selected from about 600 companies in 2023. The Company is selected as a constituent of the DJSI Asia Pacific for six consecutive years.

FTSE4Good Index Series and FTSE Blossom Japan Index

These indices are created by the global index provider FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company). The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is designed as an industry neutral benchmark that reflects the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices in Japan.

FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is designed as a sector neutral benchmark that relatively reflects the performance of Japanese companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in each sector. In addition, to promote the transition to a low-carbon economy, the index include only those companies whose improvement efforts are evaluated by the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) Management Quality Score, especially for companies with large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions.

These indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products, and FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series is adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as one of the indices utilized for making ESG investments.

The Company is selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series and FTSE Blossom Japan Index.

• FTSE4Good Index Series website
• FTSE Blossom Japan Index website

MSCI Japan Empowering Woman Index (WIN)

WIN is developed by MSCI, a U.S. ESG information agency that provides investors with a variety of tools to support investment decision-making. MSCI selects companies that are actively promoting women’s participation in the workplace.The Index is adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as one of the indices used for making ESG investments.

The Company is selected as a constituent of the MSCI Japan Empowering Woman Index (WIN).

※The inclusion of Nissan Chemical Corporation in any MSCI index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of Nissan Chemical Corporation by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

The S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index is an index designed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is designed to measure the performance of companies in the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX), (the “underlying index”), while overweighting or underweighting those companies that have lower or higher levels of carbon emissions per unit of revenue.

SNAM Sustainability Index

The SNAM Sustainability Index is an socially responsible investment product launched in August 2012 by Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Asset Management Co., Ltd. (SNAM) for pension funds and institutional investors who invest in a wide range of companies that are rated highly for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Based on the index constituted by the individual stock selected consdering ESG evaluation ratings undertaken by research companies, management is made with a view to long-term investments.

The Company is selected as a constituent of the SNAM Sustainability Index.

iSTOXX MUTB Japan Platinum Career 150 Index

The iSTOXX MUTB Japan Platinum Career 150 Index is focuses on human capital, jointly developed by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and STOXX, a global index provider of the Deutsche Börse Group. The index consists of 150 companies that are proactive in building employee careers based on 3 perspectives of Toyo Keizai Inc.'s CSR Corporate Overview data: "long-term perspective", "autonomous learning", and "contribution to society".

ESG and Website related Awards and Recognition

(As of March, 2024)

Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program (White 500)

Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program (White 500) was launched in 2017 with the aim of expanding the number of companies working on health and productivity management. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council (Nippon Kenko Kaigi), which is composed of leaders of the economic organizations, medical organizations and municipal governments, jointly certify the companies practicing good health and productivity management in cooperation with health insurance associations.

We have been recognized under this program for eight consecutive years .

BroadBand Security "Gomez ESG Site Rankings"

The survey items of Gomez ESG Site Rankings, selected by BroadBand Security, Inc., consists of five categories: website ease of use, overall ESG information, Environmental (E), Social (S), and Governance (G), and are designed to include viewpoints of not only shareholders and investors but a wide range of stakeholders.

The Company has won the Excellent Company for four consecutive years from 2020.

Nikko Investor Relations Co., Ltd. " Survey of All Japanese Listed Companies’ Website Ranking"

Nikko Investor Relations Co., Ltd. ranks websites based on Understandability, Usability/Accessibility, and Variety of information. The Company has received the AAA website for six consecutive years from 2018.

BroadBand Security "Gomez IR Site Rankings"

Analysts at BroadBand Security, Inc. rank websites from an investor’s perspective based on their ease of use, the thoroughness of their financial and accounting information, the detail of their company and management information, and the extent of their transparency and information disclosure. The Company has received the Gold Ranking for two consecutive years from 2022.

Daiwa Investors Relations Co., Ltd. "Internet IR Award"

Based on the concept of "5T&C^※", "Internet IR Award" selected by Daiwa Investors Relations Co., Ltd. is given to those companies that construct exellent websites for investors relations and effectively use the internet for information disclosure and communication activities. The Company received the Excellence Award in 2023.

In addition, the company has received the Excellence Award in the Sustainability Category for three consecutive years, newly established in 2021.

• Timely, Transparent, Traceable, Trustworthy, Total snd Communication