CONTENTS【 Editorial Policy 】
Editorial Policy

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Corporate Philosophy

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Top Commitment

3ーThe TDK Group’s CSR ー

A Society Created throughCSR Undertaken in BusinessActivities

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The TDK Group’s CSRManagement

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The TDK Group’s Materiality

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Fiscal 2017 Activity Goals andAchievements, Fiscal 2018
Goals

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Important CSR Issues within
the Value Chain

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The TDK Group believes it is crucial to forge ahead with corporatesocial responsibility (CSR) initiatives based on proper understanding of the expectations and demands of our various stakeholders.
With a view to making public the TDK Group’s CSR approach andfiscal year initiatives progress report, as well as our future directions, we publish our CSR report annually in the two media formatsof the Web and booklet form.
This Report provides information on the progress and performance indicators of important themes based on important CSR
issues determined in fiscal 2015, while also listing comments fromemployees engaged in those efforts. As activities closely opened
to today's social trends, we have also engaged in the exchange ofviews with experts and stakeholders and are pleased to introduce
some of them.
In addition, we present an online profile of our Environment, Social,and Governance (ESG) Information by sectors, and encourage
viewing of this data as well.

Report Formats:
The report is available as a booklet and a web version, in slightly
different formats to match the characteristics of the respectivemedia.
• Booklet:
A digest version focusing on the main points of activity.
• Web version: Conformed to the "core" option of the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, featuring bothcomprehensive information and detailed data
centering on fiscal 2017 activity reports
http://www.global.tdk.com/corp/en/csr/

Corporate Philosophy
Corporate Philosophy
CorporateMotto

CorporatePrinciples

2 Develop Human
Resources
3 Consider the Societal andEnvironmental Impact of
the Supply Chain
4 Develop and Prosper inHarmony with theGlobal Environment

TDK Group Outline
Third-Party Opinion

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Trust

Always take a new step forwardwith a vision in mind.
Creation and construction are notborn without vision.

Always perform with courage.
Performing power is born byconfronting contradiction andovercoming it.

Always try to build trust.
Trust is born from a spirit ofhonesty and service.

TDK was founded in 1935, based on the founder’s vision and belief - “contribute to the advancement of the society through thecommercial production of ferrite, a magnetic material which originates from Japan”. TDK achieved four world-class innovations
including “ferrite, magnetic tape, multilayer materials, magnetic heads”, and has been offering products to support the advancement of the society. TDK will continue to strive to achieve further innovation and create value for customers through the deliveryof outstanding quality products and services, by utilizing the diverse global resources. Based on TDK’s corporate motto, TDK
will continue to “contribute to culture and industry through creativity”, by revitalizing and protecting the global environment andcreating a pleasant and safe society.

TDK Value
We have;

Fiscal 2017 (April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018）

Customer• Passion to be a trusted partner for ourcustomers

HRFocus

Therefore we can;Development• Aspiration to continuously improve ourselves

overseas

We have;

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Therefore we can;• Support the development of our colleagues
and build enthusiastic teams• Offer outstanding quality products, services
and technology to satisfy our customers* 1 TDK Group: TDK Corporation and 142 consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and• Motivation to contribute to the advancementof society and growth of businesses• Define clear vision/goals and drive ourselvesto achieve them

• Deliver inspirational value by standing in thecustomer’s shoes

Organizations Covered:

We have;

Major Organizational Changes during the Period Covered:• Culture to turn adverse challenges intochances to develop ourselves• Global network with diverse culture

In the first quarter, TDK acquired 100% of the shares of InvenSense,
Inc. and turned InvenSence, Inc. and its subsidiaries into consolidatedaffiliates.

• Strong determination to accomplish ourbusiness goals by overcoming adversity• Teams which respect each other and teamwork which encourages development

Date of Issue:
August 2018 (Previous issue: September 2017; next issue: scheduled for August 2019）

Contact Information:
CSR Group, Legal & Compliance HQ
TEL：+81-3-6852-7115

Challenge

Therefore we can;• Accept challenges to make innovative breakthroughs and continue to create new value• Lead our colleagues and collaborate as ateam by sharing the same value

Diversity

Therefore we can;• Embrace different ideas and opinions• Clearly express our opinions with sincerity
through open discussions

TDK Code of Conduct * 2The TDK Code of Conduct stipulates specific behavior guidelines so that the TDK Group and all of its directors and employees
comply with the requisite laws, ordinances and social norms. Furthermore, the TDK Group has compiled the Corporate Charterof Business Behavior outlining the universal matters that should be practiced commonly by the Group.
* 2 TDK Code of Conduct is available at the following website.

1We have;

Period Covered:

TDK Group*1
25Courage• Strong determination to contribute to ourcustomers’ successSome information covers activities outside this period.

21Vision

Corporate Vision (Vision 2035)

ーThe TDK Group’s Important CSR Issuesー

1 Contribute to the Worldthrough Technology

Contribute to culture and industry through creativity

http://www.global.tdk.com/corp/en/about_tdk/code_of_conduct/2