For Immediate Release
October 30, 2019
LIXIL Group Corporation

JICA and LIXIL Sign MOU to Improve Sanitation in Developing Economies
Tokyo – LIXIL Group Corporation (“LIXIL Group”, TSE Code: 5938), maker of pioneering water andhousing products, today signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with the Japan International
Cooperation Agency ("JICA"). The two organizations will collaborate to improve sanitation and access toclean water in developing economies, marking the first time JICA has entered into a collaborative MOU
with a private company in the water and sanitation field.

LIXIL Group and JICA will jointly look into the use of toilets and sanitary conditions in developing
countries in Africa and Asia, while raising awareness and stimulating demand for sanitary toilets.
Currently, one in four people in the world – or approximately two billion people – do not have access tobasic sanitation, while open defecation is still commonplace in many countries. By collaborating andsharing know-how developed on the ground, LIXIL Group and JICA will aim to further contribute to Goal
6 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): “ensure availability and sustainable
management of water and sanitation for all.”Global Sanitation and Hygiene forms one of LIXIL Group’s three strategic pillars under its corporate
responsibility strategy and the company is already active in improving access to basic sanitation. So far,
LIXIL Group has developed a number of solutions, primarily the SATO toilet system, designed fordeveloping economies. SATO is supported by a social enterprise business approach, encompassing
production, distribution, installation and maintenance in local and regional markets. By entering into thisMOU, LIXIL Group will combine its solutions with JICA’s strengths, including its network withgovernment-affiliated organizations and expertise in sanitation-related issues, to improve hygiene
conditions in developing economies.
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JICA President, Shinichi Kitaoka, commented, “JICA has expanded its activities to improve sanitaryconditions in developing economies in close cooperation with various stakeholders, from governments,
international organizations, corporates and locals in the countries it operates. To help achieve the SDGs,
we believe it is essential to partner with companies such as LIXIL Group. We will leverage the strengths ofboth organizations to improve hygienic conditions in developing economies, which is a truly vital issue.”
LIXIL Group President and CEO, Kinya Seto, said, “At LIXIL, we believe that making a positive difference tothe world through our business matters. JICA and LIXIL Group have been working together to address
global sanitation issues for some time now. Signing this MOU will further strengthen our cooperation inthis field, enabling us to provide safe and sanitary toilets to more people. These activities will also
support the further development of solutions that reflect local conditions and consumer needs indeveloping economies, which will further accelerate our efforts to resolve sanitation issues."
LIXIL’s SATO toilet system is today used in over 25 countries, improving sanitation mostly in Asia andAfrica. Together with JICA, we will carry out field surveys and activities to stimulate demand. The MOU
was signed by both parties at JICA Headquarters in Tokyo, effective today.

-EndsLIXIL’s Corporate Responsibility
LIXIL is committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere, and to pursuing the growth of its businessthrough responsible and sustainable innovations. Aligning its business and CR strategies, “Global Sanitation and Hygiene,”“Water Conservation & Environmental Sustainability,” and “Diversity & Inclusion” form what it calls its three strategic CRpillars. These are the fields in which LIXIL strives to make its biggest positive impact on society, while contributing to global
efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Goals (SDGs).
About LIXIL
LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality
for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to makehigh quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an
entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comesto life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. With approximately
75,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries, we are proud to make products that touch the lives of more thana billion people every day.
LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.

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