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August 15, 2023

Notice of Receipt of Net-Zero Target
Certification from Science Based Targets
Disclosure of Transition Plan forClimate Change
MARUI GROUP announces that it has received certification from the Science Based Targets
international initiative designating its newly established greenhouse gas emissions
reduction targets as net-zero targets.
In addition, the Company has disclosed its Transition Plan for Climate Change, which
details its path toward achieving net-zero emissions.

■ Net-Zero Certification from Science Based Targets
In 2019, MARUI GROUP received certification for greenhouse emissions reduction targets
as targets for limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. These targets
prescribed an 80% reduction in Groupwide total greenhouse gas emissions attributable toScope 1*1 and Scope 2*2 emissions and a 35% reduction in Scope 3*3 emissions from the levelin the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, by 2030.
クイックをIn addition, MARUI GROUP declared its intent to become carbon neutral by accomplishingits new net-zero targets in its ESG DATA BOOK for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
We have also launched an emissions reduction plan leading up to 2050 and laid outstrategies for linking effective reduction measures and decarbonization activities tobusiness growth. These strategies have been certified by Science Based Targets as viable
for achieving net-zero emissions.
Information on reduction plans and measures can be found in MARUI GROUP’s Transition
Plan for Climate Change. For information on this plan, please refer to the Company’s
Public Relations Office, MARUI GROUP CO., LTD.
3-2, Nakano 4-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8701, Japan
Telephone: 03-3384-0101 (Receptionist) Fax: 03-5343-6615

2023 ESG DATA BOOK.
https://www.0101maruigroup.co.jp/en/sustainability/pdf/esg/esg2023_en.pdf*1 Emissions from transportation by company vehicles, distribution centers, etc.
*2 Emissions from operation of MARUI GROUP’s stores and offices*3 Emissions from the sale and use of products and from other areas of the value chain

About Science Based Targets
The Science Based Targets initiative was jointly
established in 2015 by CDP, the United Nations
Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, andWWF. This initiative is tasked with contributing tothe creation of a society in which the economy and theenvironment are in harmony by supporting companies
in setting science-based greenhouse gas reduction
targets and providing certification of said targets.

■ Disclosure of Transition Plan for Climate Change
In March 2018, MARUI GROUP became the first retailer in Japan to receive certificationfrom Science Based Targets for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. Then in Julyof the same year, the Company went on to become a member of RE100 and set a target ofprocuring 100% of the electricity used in its business activities from renewable powersources by 2030.
We were also the first Japanese retailer to endorse the recommendations of the Task Forceon Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), which we adopted in November 2018.
Information on the financial impacts of climate change on MARUI GROUP was disclosed
based on these recommendations in our 2019 Annual Securities Report.
Most recently, MARUI GROUP received net-zero certification from Science Based Targets.
An integral part of accomplishing net-zero emissions will be our Transition Plan for Climate
Change. Having received this certification, the Company has entered into the phase ofaction toward the accomplishment of net-zero emissions. We have also incorporated ourstrategies for approaching this goal into our disclosed Transition Plan for Climate Change.

This recently disclosed plan is just the first iteration, and we intend to continue to update
this plan going forward.
For information on MARUI GROUP’s Transition Plan for Climate Change, please refer toits 2023 ESG DATA BOOK.
https://www.0101maruigroup.co.jp/en/sustainability/pdf/esg/esg2023_en.pdf- 2 -Abbreviated History of MARUI GROUP’s Climate Change ResponseMarch 2018
Acquired certification from Science Based Targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductiontargets
July 2018
Became a member of RE100
October 2018
Issued green bonds
November 2018
Announced endorsement of TCFD recommendations
September 2019
Acquired certification from Science Based Targets for greenhouse gas emissions reduction
targets as targets for limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
March 2021
Accomplished greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets certified by Science Based
Targets in 2018 and Scope 3 1.5°C target certified in 2019
June 2023
Disclosed Transition Plan for Climate Change in 2023 ESG DATA BOOK
August 2023
Acquired certification from Science Based Targets designating greenhouse gas emissions
reduction targets as net-zero targets

Major External Recognition and Awards

December 2022: Included in the Dow

March 2018: SBT accreditation
September 2019: SBT 1.5°C target certification

July 2018: RE100 membership

November 2018: TCFD endorsement

August 2023: Acquired Net Zero certification

Jones Sustainability World Index for fiveconsecutive years- 3 -FY2022: CDP A-list rating■ IMPACT BOOK 2023 Containing Details on Initiatives
MARUI GROUP is proceeding to evolve into a company that contributes to the resolutionof social issues through corporate culture reforms based on its 2050 Vision, which wasestablished in 2019. To help ensure the realization of this vision, approval was received at
the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held in June 2023 to introduce “Exerciseof Corporate Philosophy” as a new article in the Company’s articles of incorporation andto update the impact targets established in 2021.

IMPACT BOOK 2023 was compiled with the purpose of providing concise explanations of
the initiatives for achieving our desired impact and of facilitating future-oriented
communication with stakeholders.

IMPACT BOOK 2023
https://www.0101maruigroup.co.jp/en/ir/pdf/impactbook/2023/impactbook_all.pdf
MARUI GROUP will continue undertaking initiatives for achieving a decarbonized society
including the utilization of renewable energy, the development of eco-friendly stores, andthe adoption of biofuel.

■ Company Overview
Name: MARUI GROUP CO., LTD.
Head Office: 3-2, Nakano 4-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8701, Japan
Telephone: 03-3384-0101 (Receptionist)
Fax: 03-5343-6615
Corporate Website: https://www.0101maruigroup.co.jp/en/
President and Representative Director: Hiroshi Aoi
Major Affiliates: Epos Card Co., Ltd.; MARUI CO., LTD.; M & C SYSTEMS CO., LTD.; etc.

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