For Immediate Release
March 6, 2020
LIXIL Group Corporation

LIXIL Selected as a Nadeshiko Brand for Third Consecutive Year
Recognized for supporting the empowerment of women in the workplace
Tokyo, Japan – LIXIL Group Corporation (LIXIL Group; TSE code: 5938), maker of pioneering water andhousing products, announced today it has been selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry(METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) as a Nadeshiko Brand enterprise, demonstrating excellence insupporting the empowerment of women in the workplace. This is the third consecutive year that LIXILGroup has been chosen for this distinction, and the fifth time overall.
LIXIL Group is a strong believer in the power of diversity andinclusion (D&I) as an enabler of sustainable growth. The company
has established the LIXIL Diversity and Inclusion Declaration andconsiders the views of a diverse workforce to be a driving force forinnovation.
To further integrate D&I in its organization, during the current fiscal year, LIXIL Group established theGlobal D&I Department within its Human Resources Function to coordinate its D&I initiatives worldwide.
The company also launched a comprehensive series of employee-focused initiatives to revitalize its
Japan business, including “changing working styles” as one of its three priority objectives, aiming to drive
awareness of and encourage new and more flexible ways of working to cater to the diverse lifestyles ofits employees.
LIXIL’s Recent D&I Measures• Establishment of the Global D&I Department within the HR Function
The Global D&I Department’s objective is to further instill a corporate culture that values diversity.
Based on LIXIL Group’s global business strategy, the department is formulating a D&I strategy incooperation with LIXIL representatives from countries and regions throughout the world, andimplementing unified measures worldwide.
• Promotion of working style reforms
LIXIL Group has launched a series of human resources programs to revitalize its Japan business. Thisinitiative includes “Change working styles” as one of its three priority objectives, and the company isimplementing a range of measures aimed at reforming awareness of working styles, and encouraging
employees to consider new ways that they can work. Existing flextime and telecommuting programs
have been expanded, and measures have been introduced to encourage working at satellite offices andtelework utilizing IT infrastructure. LIXIL Group is also adopting measures that make possible diverse
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• Strengthening of the network for female employees
LIXIL Group has a network for female employees to share concerns and problems specific to women,
and find solutions together. Employees proactively participate in activities such as organizing
discussions for working mothers to exchange views on balancing childcare and their careers, and web
conferences for female sales staff throughout Japan. Female employees are also able to proactively
communicate amongst themselves through LIXIL Group’s in-house social network, helping to ensure abetter working environment for everyone regardless of gender or age.
Jin Montesano, Chief People Officer (CPO) of LIXIL Group, commented, “I am proud that LIXIL Group, as acompany committed to respecting diversity, has been selected as a Nadeshiko Brand for a thirdconsecutive year. LIXIL Group is now accelerating the transition to a meritocracy-based HR system inJapan as part of cultivating next-generation leaders and bringing new perspectives and energy intomanagement. I believe that an inclusive culture in which everyone, regardless of age, gender, physicalability, or nationality, is able to be themselves and play an active part will help to grow the organizationand enhance our long-term competitiveness.”
In November 2019, LIXIL Group consolidated its global headquarters functions in a single location. The
new head office accommodates a workforce of over 5,000 employees, utilizing a non-territorial
workspace arrangement without assigned seating to foster open and equal level communication. The
entire campus incorporates universal design principles, while at the same time improved access fordisabled worker between the NIJI work center and other buildings enhances exchange and cooperation
among employees. The new HOSHI building also features a new concept for an office restroom space tosupport a diverse workforce and varied working styles.
Going forward, through its human resource policies and systems for D&I, as well as its range of products
and services, LIXIL Group will continue to cultivate a corporate culture that values and leverages diversity.
-End-About the LIXIL Diversity and Inclusion Declaration
The LIXIL Diversity & Inclusion Declaration states, “We leverage our differences to create new energy and engagement
generated by open and honest dialogue across our organization. These efforts will enable our employees to build
entrepreneurial mindsets that will drive growth and sustainable innovation.” LIXIL Group has determined the four focus
areas of Gender & Age, Disability, Family & Life, and Culture & Identity, and is pursuing measures to resolve issues in eachcountry and region.
Learn more at: https://www.lixil.com/en/sustainability/people/equal_opportunity.html
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Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) have since 2012 jointly
selected TSE-listed enterprises that demonstrate excellence in promoting the empowerment of women in the workplace,and designated them as Nadeshiko Brand. The aim is to draw attention to attractive stocks for investors who emphasize
increases in corporate value over the longer term, in order to encourage investment in those companies and advance themeasures they are implementing.
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. Approximately
75,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than abillion people every day.
LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.

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