For Immediate Release
January 22, 2019
LIXIL Group Corporation

LIXIL Earns Place in CDP’s Water A List
One of 27 companies worldwide recognized by CDP for sustainable water management
Tokyo, Japan – LIXIL Group Corporation (LIXIL Group; TSE code: 5938), maker of pioneering water andhousing products, has been named in the CDP1’s prestigious Water A List, reflecting the company’sleadership in water stewardship.

The CDP, a non-profit organization running a globally acknowledged environmental disclosure system,
scores companies A to D in key environmental impact sectors, including climate, water, forests, andsupply chain. To score an A, companies must demonstrate best practice in disclosing and responding torisk. Out of the 27 companies that have made this year’s water security A List, eight companies werelisted from Japan.
Ryo Nihei, Executive Officer, Senior Managing Director, Chief Technology Officer, LIXIL Group,commented: “As a manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen products, from toilets to faucets, water is at
the heart of what we do. Together with our stakeholders, we have advanced not just our water savingand wastewater management initiatives, but also the water efficiency of our products. At LIXIL, we areproud to receive this recognition, and we will continue to advance our activities related to water toenhance the sustainability of both LIXIL and the environment.”
LIXIL’s Corporate Responsibility strategy consists of three pillars, comprising Global Sanitation andHygiene, Water Conservation and Environmental Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion. Relevant to
the first two pillars, LIXIL was rated an A for a range of disclosed practices of FYE2018 to reduce businessrisks and increase business opportunities, including:

1 | PageAssessing production facilities based on local water conditions, identifying sites with great water
risks to set water conservation targets, and implementing appropriate countermeasures. These
include promoting initiatives at determined sites designed to alleviate water risks, wastewater
recycling or saving systems, and related activities to improve water efficiency.

Enhancing the performance of products and services, from water-saving faucets and toilets to smart
water controlling systems that can detect pipe leaks and be controlled via smartphone apps.
Contribution to environment is quantified for promoting environmentally friendly products andservices.

American Standard toilet models

INAX’s NAVISH hands-free

GROHE Sense Guard

save nearly 20% more water thanfaucets in Japan reduce water

automatically shuts down water

the national code for water

consumption by 31% compared

supply when a pipe bursts,consumption.

to conventional faucets.

notifying users through its app.

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Contributing to solving the global sanitation crisis, aiming to improve sanitation and hygiene for 100
million people by 2020 through a dedicated social business and consumer-centric products such as
its SATO toilets.

SATO toilet products feature an innovative trap door that quickly closes and minimizes the passage ofodours and flying insects, improving comfort and hygiene.
In recognition of its CR and sustainability practices, LIXIL is also listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
Indices, FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE Blossom Japan Index, and MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index,and S&P Carbon Efficient Index.
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The CDP is a non-profit organization that issues surveys on climate change, water conservation, and supply chain tocompanies. It discloses data to more than 800 institutional investors controlling assets worth US $100 trillion.
Reference: https://www.cdp.net/2 | Page

2According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Achieved WaterSense Sustained ExcellenceAward by WaterSense, a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the EPA.
Reference: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/watersense-awards

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Based on a R&D subject conducted by the National Research and Development Agency, Japan, 2016.

Reference (Japanese only): https://www.kenken.go.jp/becc/house.html

Note to editor:
For more information about LIXIL’s water sustainability practices, see LIXIL’s Corporate Responsibility
Report 2018 here: https://www.lixil.com/en/sustainability/reporting/pdf/LIXIL_CR2018_en.pdf

The full list of companies that made this year’s CDP Water Security A List are available here, alongwith all other public company scores: https://www.cdp.net/en/scores

About LIXIL
LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes areality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate tomake high 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 approachcomes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000
colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a 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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