LINTEC CORPORATION

LINTEC

Sustainability Report 2023

Company Motto

Sincerity andCreativity
The foundation of the LINTEC Group’s CSR is
its company motto, “Sincerity and Creativity.”

LINTEC WAY
Important values supportingthe company motto

These are the ideals that everyone in the groupaspires to.

Five Rules of Sincerity“Sincerity” means thinking about what can be

1 Always be sincere.

done that will be of benefit and appreciated and2 Sincerity opens people’s mind.

tackling every task with all one’s heart.

3 Please people.

“Creativity” means working constantly toinnovate and improve, seeking greater added value
without being satisfied with the status quo.
Showing integrity to all stakeholders and taking
on new challenges over and over again witha determination to innovate is the starting

4 Be a giver.
5 Care about colleagues
and family.

Five Rules of Creativity
1 Be committed until you succeed.

point for a manufacturer who is dedicated2 Be proud of being unique.

to craftsmanship.

3 	Be resilient and take advantage
of changes.

“Start with Sincerity and then apply Creativity”—

4 Think globally.

this is LINTEC’s unchanging approach and5 	Look for connections topotential everywhere.

the driving force that underpins its
sustainable growth.

Reporting Policy
The LINTEC Group follows the company motto of “Sincerity and Creativity” when conducting its corporate activities. This report describes
our performance in the area of sustainability, which has become a topic of high interest in recent years, mainly during fiscal 2022.
The report selectively discloses information that is particularly important both for our stakeholders and the LINTEC Group. For moredetailed information, please visit our Sustainability website.
[Japanese] www.lintec.co.jp/sustainability/[English] www.lintec-global.com/sustainability/

Publication Date
Previous publication: August 2022
Current publication: August 2023
Next publication: August 2024

Guidelines Referenced
Sustainability Reporting Standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2012/2018) of the Ministryof the Environment of Japan
Environmental Accounting Guidelines (2005) of the Ministry of the Environmentof JapanISO 26000 (Guidance on social responsibility)

To ensure better communication with its stakeholders, the LINTECGroup works to disseminate information via a variety of media channels.
For details on each channel, please refer to “Main Channels for
Sustainability Information” on page 35.

INDEXINDEX 01

Overview of the LINTEC Group 

02

Message from the President04

Building a robust corporate structure that enables growtheven in a difficult business environment.

The LINTEC Group’s Approach to and Organization for Sustainability 

08

Sustainability Promotion System 

10

LINTEC Group’s Stories about Solving Social Issues 

12Materiality and KPI 

14■ Environmental Report
Contributing to a Sustainable Global Environment 

16

Initiatives for Reduction of CO2 Emissions 

20Highlight■ Social Report
Respect for Human Rights 22Supply Chain 

26Community Participation 27■ Governance Report
Promoting Governance of the Entire Group 

28

Global CSR Report 

32

Message from Outside Director 

34

Main Channels for Sustainability Information 

35

Reporting Period
This report covers the period from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023 (fiscal 2022).
It also includes some information up through July 31, 2023 concerning specificinitiatives.
Environmental data for group companies outside Japan covers the period fromJanuary 1 to December 31, 2022.

Organizations Covered

For information about the LINTEC Group, click the respective links below:
LINTEC’s sales, production and R&D sites in Japan
https://www.lintec.co.jp/company/branch/Group companies in Japan
https://www.lintec-global.com/about/country/japan.html
Global networkhttps://www.lintec-global.com/about/network/

Environmental Report

Note on the Fiscal Year of Consolidated Subsidiaries

LINTEC: LINTEC CORPORATION (Head Office, 10 production sites*, and ResearchCenter) and TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.
LINTEC and group companies outside Japan: Sites listed above and overseas groupcompanies
LINTEC Group: LINTEC CORPORATION plus group companies in and outside JapanThe fiscal year of MACTAC AMERICAS, LLC, LINTEC (THAILAND) CO., LTD., andanother 36 consolidated subsidiaries ends on December 31. As the difference between
the fiscal year end of these 38 consolidated subsidiaries and the consolidated closing
date is within three months, consolidated financial statements use each company’s
financial statements based on the fiscal year, and make necessary adjustments withregard to important transactions that occurred between the two accounting dates.

Social Report Governance Report
LINTEC: LINTEC CORPORATION
LINTEC Group: LINTEC CORPORATION plus group companies in and outside Japan

Verification of the Reliability of this Report
Data marked with ★ have undergone third-party verification by SGS Japan Inc. As a resultof the third-party verification, no important issues that require correction were found.

* 10 production sites: Agatsuma, Kumagaya, Ina, Chiba, Tatsuno, Shingu, Komatsushima, Mishima,
Doi, and Niihama01

Overview of the LINTEC GroupJapan

EuropeNetherlands

United Kingdom

8
3,787
companies,

companies,

Germany
Italy

3
43

Hungary

employees

employees
Japan

China

Global Network Supports
Our Activities

Korea

India
TaiwanThailandPhilippines
Vietnam

In response to the views of our stakeholders,
all employees of the LINTEC Group are engaged
in CSR activities to help build a better society.

Malaysia
Singapore

Asia

23

companies,

1,411

Indonesia

employees

Corporate Profile (as of March 31, 2023)
Company name

LINTEC CORPORATIONHead office23-23, Honcho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0001, Japan

Websitewww.lintec-global.com/

Established

October 1934

Capital23.4 billion yen

Stock listing

Prime Market, Tokyo Stock Exchange(Securities Code: 7966)Fiscal year-end

March 31

Representative

Makoto Hattori,
Representative Director, President, CEO and COO

Number of
employees

Consolidated: 5,418
Non-consolidated: 2,620

Sites

Sales offices: Iidabashi (Tokyo), Sapporo, Sendai, Hokuriku (Toyama Prefecture),
Shizuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Shikoku (Ehime Prefecture), Fukuoka, andKumamoto
Production sites: Agatsuma (Gunma Prefecture), Kumagaya, Ina (Saitama
Prefecture), Chiba (Chiba Prefecture), Tatsuno, Shingu (Hyogo Prefecture), Mishima,
Doi, Niihama (Ehime Prefecture), and Komatsushima (Tokushima Prefecture)
R&D facility: Warabi and Saitama (Saitama Prefecture)

Business activities Development, manufacturing, and sales of adhesive products (adhesive papers andfilms for labels, marking films, window films, semiconductor-related tapes, optical
function film, etc.); specialty papers (color envelope paper, color paper, special
function paper, etc.); processing materials (release paper, release film, casting paperfor synthetic leather, casting paper for carbon fiber composite material, etc.); andadhesive-related devices (labeling machines, semiconductor-related equipment, etc.)
Consolidated: 284.6 billion yen
Non-consolidated: 149.2 billion yen

Sales(fiscal 2022)

Operating income(fiscal 2022)

Consolidated: 13.8 billion yen
Non-consolidated: 4.1 billion yen

Non-financial and Financial Highlights

Social (non-consolidated)■ Percentage of paid leave taken

72.7%■ Number of participants in company-widetraining programs*1 (total)

973

persons

Total training hours 3,518.5 hours*1 Company-wide training: Collectively refer to rank-based programs and theme-based programs.

02

North America

9
1,307
companies,

employees

Sales by region

CanadaJapan

United States(Million yen)
300,000

Asia

Other

284,603
256,836

235,902240,000

99,49760,86547,581
180,000

Mexico70,93882,753

77,230117,381

113,216

107,874

2020

2021

2022

120,000
60,0000

Manufacturing subsidiary
Sales subsidiary, office(FY)

Regional headquarters
Subsidiary’s plant, branch office, and R&D center
Note: The number of employees shown here includes employeesof non-consolidated subsidiaries.

113 thousand tons CO

80 thousand kl
Per unit: 0.31 kl/t
Total usage:

2

Purchased power
Steam(1,000 tons CO2)Fuel

Per unit (energy usage/production)(kl/t)
0.60(1,000 kl)

250
179
200
150
100
■ CO2 50emissions
0120

Environment163

159

148

0.31

80

113

2021

(FY)

2022

0.31

91

0.31

87
44

43
■ Total energy38use (crude36oil equivalent)

2018
2019in Japan*2 2020
Organization Covered:
LINTEC Group

2021

2022

0

113 thousand tons CO

Steam(1,000 tons CO2)

(1,000 kl)

250
200
150
100
50
0

120

159

148

0.31

80

113

40

2018

2019

2020

2021

0

(FY)

2022

0.31

0.40
0.20

(FY)

0

80 thousand kl
Per unit: 0.31 kl/t
Total usage:

Purchased power

163

80
43
32
5

55

2

179

0.31

91
46
36
9

54

40

2019
2020
Organizations covered:2018
LINTEC CORPORATION’s Head Office, 10 production sites,
Research Center, TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.;SHONAM LINTEC KAKO, INC.; LINTEC SERVICES, INC.

92

Fuel

Per unit (energy usage/production)

92

0.31

91

0.31

87

54

55

44

38

36

2018

2019

0.31

91

(kl/t)
0.60

80

43

46
36
9

43
32
5

2020

2021

2022

0.31

0.40
0.20

(FY)

0

Note: Fuel means gasoline, light oil, kerosene, Bunker-A oil, liquid natural gas (LNG),
liquid petroleum gas (LPG), and utility gas.

Financial (consolidated)■ Ordinary income■ Operating income

15,602■ Sales by segment (fiscal 2022)

13,796

million yen

million yen(Million yen)

(Million yen)

(Million yen)

25,00017,993

22,69814,484

16,77025,00015,602

17,977

15,44017,03013,796

12,50012,500

0

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

(FY)

0

2018

15,602*2 LINTEC Group in Japan: LINTEC CORPORATION; TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.; PRINTEC, INC.;
million
LINTEC SERVICES, INC.; AND LINTEC COMMERCE,
INC.yen

2019

2020

Paper- andprocessingrelated
33,225

21,5842021

13,796

2022

(FY)

Total
284,603

Electronic- andoptical-related
78,053

Printing- andindustryrelated
173,324

million yen(Million yen)

(Million yen)

(Million yen)

25,00017,993

22,69825,00017,977

21,584Paper- andprocessing-

03
Total

Printing- andindustry-Building a robust corporate
structure that enables
growth even in a difficult
business environment.
We strive to accelerate our initiatives
for realizing our long-term vision“LSV 2030.”

Makoto Hattori
Representative Director, President, CEO and COO
LINTEC CORPORATION

Message from the President
Looking back on FY2022, the second year of theMedium-term Business Planrising prices reflecting the weaker yen.
In particular, since early autumn of last year, the electronic
and optical products business has been adversely affected by the04

In April 2021, the LINTEC Group launched its medium-term businessshrinkage in demand for smartphones and personal computers.

plan “LSV 2030 - Stage 1,” covering three years ending in March

Additionally, our U.S. subsidiary, which had performed well,2024, as a milestone for the realization of its long-term sustainability

also suffered a major impact from the deceleration of personal

vision “LSV 2030,” targeting the year 2030. Given the excellent

consumption on the back of rising interest rates.

business performance in the first year of LSV 2030, the numerical

Under these circumstances, the consolidated business results

goal for the final year was achieved ahead of schedule, and wefor FY2022 observed significant year-on-year decreases in operating

made an upward revision to our management goal. However, theincome and ordinary income despite record-high net sales partly due

Russian invasion of Ukraine broke out in February 2022, triggeringto the effect of the acquisition conducted by a U.S. subsidiary andskyrocketing raw material and fuel prices on a global scale, and thethe impact of depreciation of the yen. Recognizing the significancehigh-interest rate policy accelerated in many countries to controlof building a robust corporate structure that enables us to grow andinflation. As a result, our business environment deteriorated.

make profits in any business environment, we will continue moving

Meanwhile, the Japanese economy saw an extremely moderate

forward positively in a fresh state of mind toward the realization ofrecovery on the back of poor personal consumption partly due toour long-term vision.

Long-term Vision

LINTEC SUSTAINABILITY VISION 2030 (Abbreviation: LSV 2030)
Basic Policy
Contribute to realizing a sustainability world by strengthening the corporate structure through innovation and creating new
products and businesses for sustainable growth

Key Initiatives
1

2

Solve social issues(1) Environment●
 Help to shape a carbon-free world· Reduce CO2 emissions (reduce by
50% or more by 2030 comparedto FY2013)
● Contribute to achieving a recyclingoriented world· Expand recyclable products (build
release paper recycling system, etc.)· Reduce water consumption andcomply with wastewater quality
standards
● Compatibility with the PRTR Act· Curb release of volatile organic
compounds (VOC) into theatmosphere (zero by 2030)
● Contribute to biodiversity
conservation(2) Social
● Respect human rights● Provide proper information disclosure to
stakeholders and improve communication● Promote work-style reforms● Rigorously enforce quality andcustomer-first principle(3) Governance● Strengthen corporate governance● Further increase effectiveness of theBoard of Directors
● Appropriate information disclosureand ensure transparency
● Constructive dialogue withshareholders and investors(4) SDGs*1
 Ensure that business activities help to●achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Foster innovation
to build a robust
corporate structure

Create new products andbusinesses to deliver
sustainable growth

3(1) Transform business processes
including design, development,
manufacturing, and logistics throughdigital transformation (DX)*2(2) Install new production equipment
through scrap and build with theaim of conserving energy, raisingquality, increasing efficiency, andreducing labor(3) Strengthen cost competitivenesswith innovation in production
processes(4) Reform the structure of low-growthand unprofitable businesses andsoundly manage Group companies(5) Maintain a solid financial base andimprove capital efficiency(1) Create new products andbusinesses driven by technologicalinnovation(2) Expand strategic investment andflexibly conduct mergers andacquisitions (M&A)(3) Move aggressively to win a greater
presence in the global market(4) Establish localization

Financial indicators forthe fiscal year ending
March 31, 2030
■ Operating profit margin

12% or more

■ ROE (Return on Equity)

10% or more

Medium-term Business Plan

Medium-term Business Plan

Medium-term Business Plan

“LSV 2030 - Stage 1”“LSV 2030 - Stage 2”“LSV 2030 - Stage 3”

Period: April 2021 to March 2024

Period: April 2024 to March 2027

Period: April 2027 to March 2030

Promoting digital transformation (DX) all at once
for business process reform
We will proactively push DX as a measure to promote one of our key

2030

F orecasts of consolidated business results for the fiscal year ending
March 31, 2024 (year over year change)

Net sales

initiatives: “Foster innovation to build a robust corporate structure.”

290 billion yen(up 1.9%)First, it is necessary to internally disseminate basic knowledge on DX
while introducing and making the most of various tools. Bearing thisin mind, we will make company-wide efforts to work on business

Operating income

13.5 billion yen (down 2.1%)

Ordinary income

13.5 billion yen (down 13.5%)

Profit attributable toowners of parent

9.5 billion yen (down 17.5%)

process reforms with a sense of speed. Given the importance ofadvancing all at once, we launched the digital promotion project“LDX 2030” in FY2022.
First, it is critical to implement educational programs toaccumulate knowledge about DX, and employees with thisspecialized knowledge must then become leaders and deploy itthroughout the company. DX also includes the effective use of
artificial intelligence (AI). At the Research & Development Division,*1 SDGs: Stands for Sustainable Development Goals, which are international goals for achieving abetter world by 2030.

*2 Digital transformation (DX): Means to transform services and business models, as well as
business contents and processes, organizations, and corporate culture, and establish acompetitive advantage based on customer and social needs by leveraging data and digitaltechnologies so as to adapt to changes in the business environment.

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Message from the President

we have begun efforts to develop human resources who are wellfilms made from the same material as “Mono-material” labelstock.

versed in AI, to efficiently draw conclusions from the vast amountThis product is attracting attention as an item that contributes toof data that has been accumulated, and to increase the speed ofpromoting the recycling of PET bottles. In addition to developing anddevelopment. We believe that this initiative is extremely effective

proposing various eco-friendly products, we have also started full-from the viewpoint of creating new added value.

scale efforts to build a recycling system for labels and release paper.

In the past, when business continued to record steady growth,

We participated in Japan-Earth Conscious Labelling (J-ECOL),

we focused on how the human resources matching such growthwhich was established in June 2023 mainly by affiliated companies,

should be secured, allocated and assigned. However, under thefocusing on the recycling of used release paper and dissemination

current severe business environment, the key to growth lies in theand promotion thereof, support for the establishment of recycling

creation of a business environment where human resources cantechnologies, and visualization and information transmission

maximize their potential. Technologies will be proactively introduced

regarding the status of recycling. There is a limit to what a single

to areas in which operations can be automated by digitalization andcompany can do, so we believe it will be necessary for the entire

robotics, with employees demonstrating their capabilities in areas

industry to work together to build social infrastructure.

where systems and robots cannot be used. In order to accelerate thestrengthening of our corporate structure, we will swiftly and steadily

LINTEC Group’s CO2 emissions reduction target

promote DX.

Efforts to realize a carbon-neutral andrecycling-oriented society

Medium-term target(compared to FY2013)

Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% or moreby 2030

Long-term target

Achieve “Carbon Neutrality” by 2050

Recognizing that climate change has various kinds of impacts on
our business activities, we consider this issue to be one of ourmaterial management challenges. Toward achievement of the goalManagement that values employees as stakeholdersof reducing CO2 emissions by 50% or more compared to FY2013
levels by 2030, we will introduce non-solvent type production

Our most valuable assets are all of our employees. Under the key

facilities, exhaust heat recovery boilers, cogeneration facilities, solar

initiatives listed in the long-term vision, we are promoting specificpower generation facilities, etc. mainly by the Production Division

measures by setting KPI* for each theme such as occupational safety

as early as possible and ahead of schedule. Since FY2022, we haveand health, diversity and work-style reforms. We have also revised

been positively working to improve information disclosure in line

the Employment Regulations by newly introducing the retirement-with the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)

at-65 system, reemployment of those aged 65 to 70 for those who

recommendations. We are also directing great efforts into thewish to continue to work, and other systems.

development, production and sale of environmentally conscious

What I have always emphasized across the company isproducts with an eye toward a recycling-oriented society. For

to create an open and free environment in the workplace. The

example, in the midst of the plastic-free trend, we are implementing

corporate culture that values a family-like atmosphere has remained

various initiatives such as proposing “PLALESS PAPER CoC,” ourunchanged to date since I joined the Company. While both the

new water-resistant printing paper made by employing our specialty

number of employees and the organizations have expanded, we

paper-making technologies, as an alternative plastic, which has been

will continue to place high value on people-to-people connections

adopted by customers; and replacing the constituent materials ofand an atmosphere of frank communication. During the COVID-19

adhesive films with recycled plastic films and biomass adhesives.

pandemic that lasted for three and a half years, we introduced

In particular, from the perspective of promoting the recycling

teleworking and work-at-home systems. However, I don’t think

and reuse of objects to which labels are affixed, we have developedthat our communications within the organizations were sufficient.

and proposed various products for more than 20 years based on the

Following the reclassification of COVID-19 to Class 5 in May 2023,

following two concepts: 1) Labelstocks that are recyclable without

people began to gather at offices and talk face-to-face, and I hear

being separated from plastic molded items; and 2) Labelstocks thatsome people say they are happy to be back to this type of normal

can be completely peeled off from containers, etc. In the previous

daily life. I understand that direct, face-to-face communication

fiscal year, we developed polyester-based adhesives made from thecannot be entirely replaced no matter how far systems havesame material as PET containers, and launched them together withadvanced. It is true, however, that remote working and work at* Key performance indicator (KPI): KPI are important indicators related to organizational strategies,
and quantitatively measure progress toward targets.

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home also have advantages, and I do not see the necessity to makeToward the realization of “LSV 2030”

all employees commute to the office like we used to. Also, from theviewpoint of work-style reform, I believe we will be able to manage

For the current fiscal year, it is expected that the businessa hybrid-type work-style by making good use of the advantages of

performance of the LINTEC Group will be significantly affected byworking at offices and remote working.

chronically high raw material and fuel prices and sluggish demand

We also conducted an employee satisfaction survey, and thefor semiconductors and electronic component-related products. I

results are under examination. The leading role of a company

believe that our capability of breaking down barriers with group-is played by its employees. Therefore, we connect one measurewide concerted efforts has been firmly cultivated even in this severe

to another while respecting each employee’s way of thinking.

business environment. I am confident that each and every employee

Furthermore, by promoting DX, we will enhance the environment

will steadily engage in and carry out our thoughts, purposes andwhere people can demonstrate their unique abilities. We will develop

procedures that are integrated into the long-term vision if suchhuman resources who can act with innovative ideas regardless ofmatters are allocated to their duties. In order to internally instill

occupation and job class.

and firmly establish each key initiative listed in the long-term
vision and our thoughts integrated therein, we will continue toStatus of progress on sustainability promotion activities

use various opportunities and the media to deepen our employees’
understanding of them. None of our efforts to achieve our long-

Toward the realization of the long-term vision, we will continue toterm vision will be relaxed. Rather, I sometimes give instructions

strengthen the sustainability promotion system. We invited all Outside

in many situations to advance a plan ahead of schedule, andDirectors as members of the Sustainability Committee (consistingsometimes make course corrections and start new measures, evenof directors and executive officers), which was established in April

if it is in the middle of the fiscal year. Furthermore, we will not

2021. I believe that the Committee has helped promote sustainability

just leave the key themes of our long-term vision unchanged untilthat enhances governance effectiveness by adopting opinions and2030, but will also consider changing them flexibly in line withrecommendations frankly expressed from objective viewpoints

changes in the business environment.

based on each person’s knowledge and experience concerning the

The LINTEC Group provides a wide variety of products, ranging

appropriateness of how we position ourselves presently and thefrom familiar goods such as labelstocks and color envelope paper

direction in which we are heading. In addition, we are working toto products used for construction, automobiles and electronics, byreinforce the Sustainability Management Office, and are strengthening

developing and integrating four core technologies consisting of

our system in terms of practical operations.

adhesive applications, surface improvement, specialty papers andConsidering the changes in various environments surrounding

release materials production and system development. We are proud

the LINTEC Group, we will promote sustainability management bythat values in daily life such as pleasure, comfort and convenience arereviewing materiality and indicators to further clarify our challenges,

provided through these technologies. Going forward, we will continue

conducting risk analyses, and steadily implementing PDCA cycles

to contribute to the realization of a sustainability world by proposing

through committee activities.

and providing new products through our manufacturing business, andwe would like to ask for strong support from all stakeholders.

07The LINTEC Group’s Approach to and Organization for Sustainability
To realize the company motto, “Sincerity and Creativity,” the LINTEC Group is creating new value by evolving four basic
technologies in accordance with the LINTEC WAY and the LINTEC Group Compliance Guidelines.
Under the LINTEC SUSTAINABILITY VISION 2030 (Abbreviation: LSV 2030), which spans the period through to the fiscal
year ending March 31, 2030, the LINTEC Group will contribute to realizing a sustainability world by strengthening the corporate
structure through innovation and creating new products and businesses for sustainable growth.

Realization of a sustainability world

Local
communities

Customers

Company Motto
Suppliers

Sincerity and Creativity
Employees

Basic Policy
Contribute to realizing a sustainability world bystrengthening the corporate structure throughinnovation and creating new products and businesses
for sustainable growth
Priority Themes
1. Solve social issues
2. Foster innovation to build a robust corporate structure
3. Create new products and businesses to deliver
sustainable growthPaper- and pro
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Shareholders& investors
Globalenvironment

Basic CSR Approaches
Meet the expectations of stakeholders and contributeto achieving a sustainability world through ourbusiness activities• Endorsement of the Ten Principles of the U.N. Global
Compact• Promoting activities based on the ISO 26000 sevencore social responsibility subjects• Formulating and practicing the code of conduct
based on global standards

Four core technologies
Adhesive applications

Surface improvements

System development

Specialty papers and releasematerials production

LINTEC WAY

Marketneeds

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LINTEC Group
Compliance Guidelines

SocialissuesUnited Nations Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is the world’s largest
sustainability initiative that brings together the United Nations
and the private sector (companies and organizations) to build ahealthy global society. The LINTEC Group supports and practices

My Next StageThe Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ), which the
LINTEC Group has participated in, is a global framework in

the following Ten Principles regarding protection of humanwhich each company or organization acts as a good member

rights, elimination of unlawful forms of labor, preservation of theof society by exercising responsible and creative leadership,environment and anti-corruption.

to realize sustainable growth. GCNJ has 14 working groups
engaging in various activities on human rights education,●Human Rights
Principle 1: 	Businesses should support and respect the protectionof internationally proclaimed human rights; andPrinciple 2: 	make sure that they are not complicit in humanrights abuses.
●Labour
Principle 3: 	Businesses should uphold the freedom of associationand the effective recognition of the right tocollective bargaining;
Principle 4: 	the elimination of all forms of forced andcompulsory labour;
Principle 5: 	the effective abolition of child labour; andPrinciple 6: 	the elimination of discrimination in respect of
employment and occupation.

the environment, ESG, etc. under the initiative of member
companies and organizations. The working groups offer
opportunities for “open social innovation,” where corporate
workers learn the practices of other companies andcollaborate and communicate with others. From LINTEC, 14
people, including myself, are participating in various working
groups. At the human rights education working group, wetake a year to discuss a specific theme with members fromother companies and prepare materials that are not only
available for GCNJ members but non-members as well.

●Environment
Principle 7: 	Businesses should support a precautionary approach toenvironmental challenges;
Principle 8: 	undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental
responsibility; andPrinciple 9: 	encourage the development and diffusion of environmentallyfriendly technologies.
●Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its
forms, including extortion and bribery.

Yasukazu Nakata
Corporate Strategic OfficeSustainability Promotion System
At the LINTEC Group, the company motto of “Sincerity and Creativity” is at the heart of all members and is the starting point of their activities topromote sustainability. To ensure successful implementation of these activities, we have established and reorganized committees and subcommittees.
As of April 2023, there are five committees and five subcommittees.

Sustainability Committee

Establishment of basic policy for sustainability management
and the planning and verification of measures

Sustainability Disclosure
Subcommittee

Environmental Committee

Social & Governance Committee

Establishment of environmental policy and theplanning and execution of measures

Establishment of social and governance policy
and the planning and execution of measures

TCFD Subcommittee

Corporate Ethics Subcommittee

Corporate Risk Management
Committee

Sustainability Committee Secretariat(Sustainability Management Office)SDGs Committee

Comprehension of Group-wide risks andopportunities and establishment of policies to
respond to themConsideration of new products and businesses
that solve social issues

Social Contribution
Subcommittee

Diversity & Work Style Reform
Promotion Subcommittee

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Sustainability Promotion System
Sustainability Committee

Environmental Committee

The Sustainability Committee developed a basic policy forsustainability management promotion, conducted a progress review
and monitoring of measures taken by subordinate committees
and subcommittees, and provided instructions for improvement.
Additionally, it examined and approved identified and reviewed
materiality issues for the achievement of LSV 2030, and provided
instructions for formulating a disclosure proposal in response to
information disclosure recommendations by the TCFD. In fiscal
2022, it held four meetings concurrently with online meetings, withattendance of the 15 committee members reaching 100%.

The Environmental Committee conducts activities to achieve
LSV 2030 based on the LINTEC Green Plan, formulated on theenvironmental issues of climate change, the circular economy, andco-existence with nature for the development of a sustainability
world. Regarding climate change (decarbonization), to help the
LINTEC Group achieve the target of cutting CO2 emissions by 50%
or more by 2030 (compared to fiscal 2013 levels), it manages the
progress of the plan to reduce CO2 emissions in and outside Japan.
In fiscal 2022, steady progress was made due to factors such as
capital investment made ahead of schedule and the introductionof green electricity. Regarding the circular economy, the committee
disclosed the Targets for Emissions Reduction, Recycling, etc. underthe Act on Promotion of Resource Circulation for Plastics at our
website in March 2023, thereby promoting reduction of waste
plastics, etc. For co-existence with nature, it is preparing a disclosure
proposal based on the TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial
Disclosures) recommendations.

Sustainability Disclosure Subcommittee
The Sustainability Disclosure Subcommittee made efforts for promptand effective information disclosure to stakeholders as neededusing disclosure materials, and websites, with a particular focus on
further enhancing internal and external provision of information
on sustainability management. In fiscal 2022, it held discussions
for organizing information to be communicated in line with
the new disclosure obligation on human capital, and promoted
substantial review and examination of sustainability informationand the contents of the integrated report for the next period.
It also responded to surveys conducted by external evaluation
organizations and top management was provided with feedback on
evaluation results.
In addition to disclosure of conventional financial information,society demands a broad range of non-financial informationthat can lead to future financial information. In communicating
LINTEC’s business activities to society, the Sustainability Disclosure
Subcommittee plays a key role in promoting information disclosure
by the relevant departments.
Requirements for information disclosure, such as matters fordisclosure, are expected to change along with social circumstances.
Through subcommittee activities, we will strive to collect informationeven on newly required disclosure items so as to ensure consistency
in our information disclosure. By continuously disclosing information
through printed media, such as the securities report, integrated
report, and sustainability report, and our company website, we
aim to communicate how LINTEC contributes toward realizing asustainability world.
Yoichi Shibano
Officer in charge of promoting
Sustainability Disclosure Subcommittee
Director, Managing Executive Officer,
Executive General Manager, Administration Division

TCFD Subcommittee
In order to disclose information based on the TCFD
recommendations, the TCFD Subcommittee expanded the time frame
for examination from 2030 (medium-term) to 2050 (long-term) andestablished the image of society that LINTEC envisions. For domestic
business, the subcommittee analyzed the scenarios of 2°C or below
1.5°C, and 4°C. Regarding strategy, it examines the “risks andopportunities, and countermeasures” that have a significant impact
on business, reevaluates their financial impact and resilience, andrenews the information to be disclosed.
The Environmental Committee, based on the long-term vision LSV2030, formulated the LINTEC Green Plan aimed at realization ofa sustainability world, and manages the progress of the plan forrenewing various facilities for carbon free both domestically andinternationally compared to fiscal 2013.
In preparation for disclosure of non-financial information towardrealizing a carbon free world, the TCFD Subcommittee is advancing
discussions toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
To make LINTEC a company that will continue to be needed bysociety, we are working to improve its business activities through ourcommittee activities by focusing on and examining various elements,
with the aim of not only reducing CO2 emissions but helping torealize a sustainability world and creating a vision for our future
manufacturing.
In response to the TNFD recommendations for biodiversity, we
will deploy initiatives to our production sites in Japan based on theinitiatives implemented at the Kumagaya Plant.
Hiroyuki Matsuo
Officer in charge of promoting the Environmental Committee
Director, Managing Executive Officer,
Executive General Manager, Production Division,and in charge of the Quality Assurance Division andthe Environment & Safety Division10Social & Governance Committee

SDGs Committee

In fiscal 2022, it confirmed the progress of internal briefings andvarious preparatory operations related to company-wide measures,such as the age 65 retirement system (operation started in April 2023)
and the employee survey (introduced in January 2023), while also
being committed to important individual themes, such as increasing
the percentage of male employees who take childcare leave.

A group tasked with generating business ideas, and another grouptasked with conducting in-depth research started their activities in
July 2021. While both groups were restricted in their activities due tothe pandemic, the former held a meeting to make recommendations,while the latter held a briefing to make proposals to management.
As a result, a work flow was created to consult and collaborate withexisting departments responsible for setting up new businesses, andto involve more people in promoting initiatives.

Corporate Ethics Subcommittee
The Corporate Ethics Subcommittee published Rinri Kawaraban, withthe aim of fostering, disseminating and establishing business ethics,
and created ethics awareness posters. It also presented examples of
ethics-related cases from other companies with commentary in orderto learn from them.

Social Contribution Subcommittee
The Social Contribution Subcommittee aims to help the LINTECGroup act as a good corporate citizen within its local communities
and the global community by promoting realistic activities that willcontribute to the sustainable development of society. Although someevents were cancelled due to COVID-19, we carried out activities
that we were able to at the time, such as sponsoring events tocelebrate the 90th anniversary of the Itabashi city.

Aiming to contribute to solving various social issues through ourmainstay business activities, the committee recruits members fromacross the company regardless of occupation, age, and gender toaddress the task of creating new business ideas.
I hope that the members will later communicate the knowledge,
experience, examination techniques, etc. that they have obtained
through this initiative at their own workplaces. By doing so, it isexpected that efforts regarding SDGs will spread throughout theGroup not as special actions but as ordinary ones.
Regarding the created business ideas, we hold discussions
with the New Project Planning Office and the NextGeneration Technological Innovation Group, and promote theircommercialization as products or businesses.

Diversity & Work Style Reform Promotion Subcommittee

Takeshi Kaiya

Established on 1 April 2022, the Diversity & Work Style Reform
Promotion Subcommittee aims to contribute to strengthening
corporate structure by identifying internal and external needs, andby disseminating measures and programs and raising awarenessabout our diversity and work style reforms. This year, it produced anddistributed the Handbook on How to Use Support Systems (Vol. 4) toprovide easy-to-understand explanations of various HR systems.

Officer in charge of promoting the SDGs Committee
Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer,
Executive General Manager, Business Administration Division

Today, companies are required more than ever to serve as a publicorgan of society. In the aspect of “society,” we are required to create
a company that places respect for human rights at the center of its
corporate activities, allows all members of the company to play activeroles, and contributes to the sustainability of society as a whole. At
LINTEC, I think it is necessary to develop a human resources strategy
that is linked to the management strategy, and to promote so-called“human capital management.” In terms of “governance,” as theweakening earning power of Japanese companies has been pointed
out, it is necessary to enhance management and communication
capabilities by employing the opinions of outsiders. I think it isparticularly important to continue to implement PDCA through anannual evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board of Directors andto examine corporate governance measures from the perspectiveof investors. The Social & Governance Committee is committed to
discussing measures to achieve these goals and actively promote themthrough the three relevant subcommittees and departments in charge.
Tsunetoshi Mochizuki
Officer in charge of promoting theSocial & Governance Committee
Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer,
Executive General Manager,
General Affairs & Human Resources DivisionCorporate Risk Management Committee
In fiscal 2022, the Corporate Risk Management Committee held six
regular meetings and discussed a contingency involving Taiwan,
and instructed the relevant departments to make preparations foran emergency. During periodic risk identification, the committee
identified risks related to product sales from supervisors in sales
and related departments, and implemented necessary response
measures, such as enhancing product sales management.
The Corporate Risk Management Committee comprises members
who are executive general managers and general managers ofoffices under the direct control of the president. The committee
identifies various business risks in the era of VUCA*, comprehends
their actual situation and discusses countermeasures, and provides
feedback to business sites after reporting to and obtaining approval
from the Sustainability Committee, thereby preventing problems
from occurring.
In line with our company accelerating the global expansion of its
business, we will continuously identify risks and opportunities while
complying with the laws and regulations of relevant countries andunderstanding differences in business practices and cultures.
Takeshi Kaiya
Officer in charge of promoting the
Corporate Risk Management Committee
Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer,
Executive General Manager, Business Administration Division* VUCA: An acronym for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity, describing the situationand the characteristics of a time in which it is difficult for society and business to predict the future.

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LINTEC Group’s Stories about Solving Social Issues
The LINTEC Group has identified its materiality (material issues) by relating various social issues to the LINTEC Group’s businessactivities and stakeholders, and has also set key performance indicator (KPI) for their assessment. The progress of our businessactivities is assessed at each stage and reviewed and adjusted as necessary, taking into consideration changes in the social
situation. By continuing this process, we will contribute toward the realization of a sustainability world.

Social issues

Business activities

Environment● Realization of acarbon-free world

Sustainability management● Realization of arecycling-oriented world
Three business segments● Comply with the PRTRAct
● Biodiversity conservation● Water resources● Work style reform

initiatives

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The correlation between the LINTEC Group’s value chain and its stakeholders envisioned by the Group is
as shown in the diagrams below.
Raw material
procurement

R&D

Manufacturing

Distribution

Implement CSR procurement
to co-exist and co-prosper
with suppliers.

Create new innovative
products for society,led by the R&D Division.

Improve production efficiency,
reduce environmental impact,
and mass-produce new products
in and outside Japan.

Reduce environmental impact
and achieve a stable supply of
products as a result of ourmodal shift*.

Customers
Suppliers
Local communities
Employees
Shareholders & investors* Modal shift: An initiative to reduce CO2 emissions by switching from mainline transportation ofpassengers and cargo to rail and ship transportation, which are capable of mass transportation.

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Realization of a sustainability world

Overall businessContribution throughbusiness

Environment

Materiality(Material Issues)

Contribution to asustainable global
environment

Key Performance
Indicator (KPI)● Percentage of developed products

in sales(20% by 2030)● Number of patent applications/patents held

● Reduction in CO2 emissions● Landfill disposal rate
● Response rate of raw material

supplier survey● Number of consultations

regarding harassment● Occupational accident frequency rate

Respect for human rights● Occupational accident severity rate

Society● Percentage of female employees● Percentage of childcare leave

taken by male employees

Enhanced value chain
management

GovernanceBetter communication withstakeholders● Number of responses to CSR survey● Percentage of quality incidents● Number of site tours offered● Attendance at Board of Directors

Promotion of governanceacross the entire Group

meetings● Attendance at Audit andSupervisory Committee meetings● Periodic publication of Legal News

Sales/Use

Disposal/Recycling

Provide security and trust basedon high-quality manufacturingthat can satisfy customers.

Reduce waste anduse it effectively.

Customers

Shareholders& investors
Shareholders meeting
IR meeting
IR toolTrade shows in andoutside Japan
Contact for inquiries

Suppliers

LINTECGroup

Employees

Communication magazine
Intranet

Questionnaire
surveyLocal
communities

Factory tour
Social contribution activities

13Materiality and KPI
In order to contribute to the realization of a sustainability world, the LINTEC Group has identified priority issues as materiality,and has also established evaluation indicators (KPI) to monitor its progress.

Overall business

Materiality● Strengthening of corporate structure throughContribution throughbusiness

KPI

Issues to work on

Key items● Percentage of developed products in sales(20% by 2030)

innovation● Creation of new products andbusinesses for sustainable growth● Number of patent applications/patents held

Environment● Reduction in CO2 emissions

Contribution to asustainable global
environment(Reduce group-wide emissions by 50% or more from2013 levels by 2030)● Response to climate change● Realization of a recycling-oriented world● Sustainable procurement of raw materials● Landfill waste disposal rate (1% or less)● Preservation of biodiversity● Response rate of raw material supplier survey● Number of consultations regarding harassment● Occupational accident frequency rate

● Human rights due diligence

Respect for human rights● Ensuring occupational health and safety● Promotion of diversity

Society● Promotion of work style reform initiatives● Occupational accident severity rate

● Percentage of female employees● Percentage of childcare leave taken by male

employees

Enhanced value chain
management

Better communication
with stakeholders● Comprehensive customer-first approach● Number of responses to CSR survey● Improvement in terms of quality, cost, andcustomer satisfaction● Percentage of quality incidents● Harmonious co-existence with local

communities● Number of site tours offered

Governance● Attendance at Board of Directors meetings

Promotion of governanceacross the entire Group● Organizational governance● Attendance at Audit and Supervisory Committee

meetings● Fair business activities● Periodic publication of Legal NewsFor more detailed information, please visit our Sustainability website below:
https://www.lintec-global.com/sustainability/philosophy/

Process of Reviewing Materiality

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STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Analyze the value chain

Identify social demands

Identify internal importance

We examined the value chain, as well as businessactivities and ESG themes of each division. We
also analyzed risks and opportunities with regard
to ESG themes in the value chain.

In addition to changes in international guidelines
and frameworks, we have identified the key ESG
themes of ESG assessment organizations andnarrowed down our themes.

We looked into internal information, such as
medium- to long-term strategies and businessplans of each division and department formulated
based on the long-term vision, LINTECSUSTAINABILITY VISION 2030, and identified
themes that have a large impact on our business.

Results

Organizations covered

21.4%★

LINTEC CORPORATION

Number of patent applications: 260★ (FY2022)
Number of patents held: 2,757★ (as of March 31, 2023)

LINTEC CORPORATION

39.7%

LINTEC CORPORATIONGroup companies in and outside Japan

0.36%

LINTEC’s Head Office, ten production sites andthe Research Center, and TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.

The survey was not conducted in FY2022.
Based on the results of the survey conducted in FY2021,
requested improvement on 11 matters★.

LINTEC CORPORATION

2 cases★

LINTEC CORPORATIONGroup companies in and outside Japan

0.76★

LINTEC’s ten production sites andthe Research Center, and TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.

0.0142★

LINTEC’s ten production sites andthe Research Center, and TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.

14.4%★

LINTEC CORPORATION

59.7%★

LINTEC CORPORATION

181 cases★

LINTEC CORPORATION

31%★
Decreased to 15 in FY2022 from 49 in FY2010

LINTEC CORPORATION (excluding the Ina Technology Center),TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC., and SHONAN LINTEC KAKO, INC.

30 cases★

LINTEC CORPORATION andTOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.

100%

LINTEC CORPORATION

100%

LINTEC CORPORATION

6 times

LINTEC CORPORATIONSTEP 4

STEP 5

Identify material issues

Set KPI

We identified material issues by using a
map that shows societal needs and internal
importance and discussing areas that are
relevant in deciding the importance.

Related SDGs

Based on the identified materiality, we set
performance indicators for our activities andproceed with implementation.

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Contributing to a Sustainable Global Environment
For more detailed information, please visit our Sustainability website.
SearchLINTEC Environmental Report

LINTEC Group’s Approach
The LINTEC Group aims to achieve harmony between its corporate activities and the global environment. We are promoting various
initiatives under the slogan “The Earth is one, so let’s strive for a comfortable environment from a broad perspective.”

LINTEC Group Quality, Environmental andBusiness Continuity Policy

Response to TCFD Recommendations

The LINTEC Group sets forth its Basic Policy in the LINTEC Groupto climate change at a TCFD taskforce with a target period of

Quality, Environmental and Business Continuity Policy. To practice2030 (medium-term). In fiscal 2022, we expanded the TCFD

specific activities, the Group has drawn up a Quality Policy,

subcommittee to include new members and added a long-term

Environmental Policy, and Business Continuity Policy, as well as

period targeting 2050 (long-term) and analyzed the 4°C, 2°C andAction Guidelines for each.

1.5°C or lower scenarios while advancing the formulation of a

In fiscal 2021, we considered “risks” and “opportunities” related

global vision for domestic businesses. As a result, we identified andEnvironmental Management Systemrevised “transition risks and physical risks,” and “opportunities” inBased on the LINTEC Group Quality, Environmental and Businessaccordance with the TCFD recommendations.

Continuity Policy, the LINTEC Group proactively works on

Furthermore, regarding financial impact, we calculatedconservation of the global environment. With regard to worldwide

quantitative impact and examined its degree of impact on businessintegrated ISO 14001 certification, in fiscal 2022, we underwent

and countermeasures, and worked to improve the disclosed

a renewal audit and received a certificate of approval (Issue 16).

information on “strategy” both qualitatively and quantitatively.

We have been promoting information sharing among 12 domestic
sites and 10 overseas sites covered by the integrated certification.
We also underwent third-party verification regarding electric powerpurchased, production water usage, CO2 emissions, waste discharge,
and VOC*1 atmospheric emissions. The verification found no important
issues requiring correction. For biodiversity conservation, we continue
to engage in relevant activities, such as tree planting and beachcleanups. To reduce marine plastic waste, LINTEC CORPORATION has
also been a member of CLOMA*2 and is making efforts as a corporate
citizen to propose and promote environmentally friendly products.

LINTEC’s Medium-term Targets (FY2020-FY2022)
and Results in the Environmental Field
Scope: LINTEC CORPORATION

FY2022 results

Item

TargetCO2 emissions

1% reduction from the previous year
(per unit of production)

18% improvement

Achieved

Electric power
consumption

1% reduction from the previous year
(per unit of production)

1.7% increase

Not achieved

7.6% improvement

Achieved

0.1% reduction from the previous year 11% improvement

Achieved

Production
water usage
Waste
discharge

1% reduction from the previous year
(per unit of production)(Paper production at the Mishima andKumagaya plants)(year-on-year reduction)*1 VOC: VOC stands for volatile organic compounds. VOC collectively refers to organic compounds
that become gas in the atmosphere.
*2 CLOMA: CLOMA stands for Clean Ocean Material Alliance. It is a platform to promote the sustainable
use of plastic products and development and introduction of plastic alternatives, and to accelerateinnovation through public-private partnerships, toward the reduction of marine plastic litter. CLOMA
was established under the initiative of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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My Next Stage
Within MACTAC, Simply Sustainable is more than a brand.
It’s our initiative to choose environmental best practices
so they can be ingrained in everything we do and simply
become a part of who we are. And it simply starts withbuilding a culture that values and celebrates responsible
innovation. We accomplish this through focus on our fourmain sustainability pillars — sourcing, manufacturing, R&D,
and diversity and equal rights.
In our manufacturing facilities, it is a two-fold focus, on
waste and CO2 reduction. Coated product waste is either
recycled or sent to waste-to-energy plants. We maximize ourefforts to minimize our waste production and streamline our
production process to reduce our carbon footprint. We’ve
also made significant investments in our CO2 reduction
journey, such as LED lighting installation within our coating
facilities (completed in 2022) and our finishing facilities(to be completed in 2023). Updating the lighting not only
decreases our CO2 emissions, but it also reduces maintenancetime, waste disposal on used bulbs, and creates a better lit
environment for our employees.
Simply Sustainable
https://www.mactac.com/Simplysustainable

Christina Barajas
Sustainability Manager,
MACTAC AMERICAS, LLCINPUT
Pulp

116,300 tons

OUTPUT

Business
Activities
of LINTEC

Specialty papers

Paper39,90073,900 tons

Processing materials(release paper, etc.)

Products

tons

Film

Adhesive
products

21,300 tons
67,800 tons

19,600 tons

Waste generated

1,000 tons

Release agents

2,300 tons

27,300 tons

Raw material
procurement

7,200 tons
8,400 tons
Effective external utilization 7,600 tons
Incineration
4,100 tons
Final landfill disposal
100 tons
Valuables sold

Waste

Effective internal utilization

Organic solvents

7,400 tons
32,800 tons

CO2*3

R&D

600 tons
Purchased
power

129,000 MWh(Crude oil equivalent 32,000 kl)

EnergyFuel(crude oilconversion)

Emissions
into theatmosphere

Manufacturing

9.4 tons

NOx

107.7 tons

Soot and dust

1.8 tons

Substances subject
to the PRTR

43,000 kl

Self-generated
electricity

112,500 tons

SOx

Release into
water bodies

55,000 MWh

Effluent(Kumagaya Plant,
Mishima Plant)

Governance Report

Other chemicals

Mechanical parts

Social Report

31,300 tons

Adhesive-related
equipment

AdhesiveRawmaterials

Environmental Report

Material Flow Organizations covered: LINTEC CORPORATION and TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC. (other affiliates are not included)359.0 tons

5,091,000 m

3(Crude oil equivalent 14,000 kl)

Purchased steam(crude oil equivalent)

Water

Sales

Breakdown of CO2 emissions

5,000 kl

83,600 t-CO₂
35,800 t-CO₂
Scope 2Retired domestic certified emissions reductions 6,900 t-CO₂
Scope 3
924,400 t-CO₂
Scope 1*4
*5

Industrial-use water

7,798,000 m

3*6

Calculation of Scope 3 (excerpted)
Relevant guidelines*7 were referenced for the calculation. The table below outlines the five categories with largest CO2 emissions.
For details, refer to: https://www.lintec-global.com/sustainability/environment/relation/
Category item

Organizations covered

FY2022 (t-CO2)

Category 1

Purchased Goods and Services

LINTEC CORPORATION

719,374

Category 3

Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities
Not Included in Scope 1 or Scope 2

LINTEC CORPORATION, SHONAN LINTEC KAKO, INC.,
TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.

38,595

Category 4

Transportation and Distribution(Upstream)

LINTEC CORPORATION, SHONAN LINTEC KAKO, INC.,
TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.

37,326

Category 5

Waste Generated in Operations

LINTEC COPORATION (excluding Ina Technology Center),TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.

54,790Category 12

End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products

LINTEC COPORATION

57,964*3 SHONAN LINTEC KAKO, INC. and LINTEC SERVICES, INC. are included in the calculation.
*4 Scope 1: Direct CO2 or other greenhouse gas emissions from the consumption of purchased
gas and liquid fuels, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG), utility gas,kerosene, light oil, and gasoline.
*5 Scope 2: CO2 or other greenhouse gas emissions generated by other companies in the
production of energy, such as electricity and steam, purchased by the reporting company.
*6 Scope 3: While Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are generated by the reporting
company, Scope 3 GHG emissions are generated by other companies in the reporting company’svalue chain.

*7 The guidelines below were used for the calculation. We will continue to improve
calculation accuracy.
• Technical guidance for Calculating Scope 3 Emission-Supplement to the Corporate Value
Chain (Scope 3) Accounting & Reporting Standard (GHG protocol (WRI / WBCSD))• Database of emissions unit values for accounting of greenhouse gas emissions, etc., byorganizations throughout the supply chain (Ver. 3.1) (Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry)• IDEA Ver.3.1 (for calculation of supply chain greenhouse gas emissions)17Contributing to a Sustainable Global Environment
For more detailed information, please visit our Sustainability website.
LINTEC Environmental Report

SearchRealization of a Recycling-oriented Society

Efforts for Zero Emissions*

In addition to conventional efforts to reduce the amount of waste

We make efforts to achieve a zero landfill disposal rate, including

generated through continuation of the 3Rs (reduce, reuse andidentifying the disposal method of each disposal firm (material

recycle), we are working to improve the efficient use rate of waste

recycling, thermal recycling, landfilling) and searching for firms

by introducing a finer classification of waste, thereby promoting

capable of their effective use, switching to recyclable raw materials,

circulation of resources.

and fine classification of waste.
Flow of waste (FY2022)

Circular Economy
To achieve a sustainable economy and sustainable environments, we

Organizations covered: LINTEC CORPORATION (Head Office, 10 production sites, andResearch Center) and TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.

are promoting a transition to a circular economy, in which resources
are circulated from product production to product use and then to
recycling, with product design that limits the generation of waste

Effective internal utilization 8,400 tons

and pollution from products and production, and the effective useof recycled materials to reduce consumption of new resources. In
response to the April 2022 enforcement of the Plastic Resource
Circulation Act, which responds to the issues of marine plastic waste,climate change, and tightened regulations on waste imports in otherWastegenerated
27,300 tons

Sale of valuable materials

7,200 tons
Waste recycled
23,100 tons in total

Waste externallydisposed of
11,800 tons

countries, we will work on initiatives to reduce the amount of plastic

Effective external utilization 7,600 tons

Incineration 4,100 tons
Final landfill disposal 100 tons

used at the stages of design and manufacturing, reduce the amountdischarged, and recycle plastic.

Environment Performance Data in Fiscal 2022
Initiatives to Preserve Biodiversity
Upholding biodiversity conservation in the LINTEC Group Quality,

VOC emissions

Environmental and Business Continuity Policy, the LINTEC Groupaccordingly conducts biodiversity conservation activities in andoutside of Japan.
The Tatsuno Plant in Japan maintains and monitors conservationlisted deep-veined maple trees and uses red robin trees for greening
purposes. The Chiba Plant covered the west wall of its warehouse witha green curtain in June 2022 for the first time. Vines were seen to growover four meters in length, as shown in the photo taken in August.
We will continue to promote these activities that are close to us.

Deep-veined maple at the Tatsuno Plant

Green curtain at the Chiba Plant*	Zero emissions: LINTEC’s standard is a final landfill disposal rate (= Final landfill disposal amount/
Amount of waste generated × 100) of 1% or less.

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Environmental Report

Scope 1

Scope 2Social Report
Governance Report

Other Environmental Data
Waste generated

Water usage
Organizations covered: Western paper production sections of theKumagaya Plant and Mishima Plant

Organizations covered: LINTEC CORPORATION (Head Office, 10 production sites,
and Research Center) and TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC.

4,934 thousand m
Per unit: 46.6 m /t
Usage:

Total amount generated:3

27.3 thousand tons

3

Water usage

Waste paper
SludgePer unit (water usage amount/
paper production tonnage)(1,000 m3)

20,00095.3

15,00047.2

10,000
5,000

47.0

51.0

50.4

46.6

(m3/t)(1,000 tons)

100.0

40

75.0

30

50.0
25.0

5,729

5,617

5,277

5,630

4,934

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

0

0.0
(FY)

10

Waste oil

Other

28.9
3.8
1.4

5.5

29.0

28.1
3.3
1.5

6.9
5.5
1.3

4.8

4.8

11,883

2000

20

Waste plastic

4.4

30.8
3.4
1.6

5.0

1.4

5.2

13.0

11.1

2018

2019

2020

4.6

4.5

5.3

13.4

27.3
2.8

15.6

14.0

2021

2022

0
(FY)

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Highlight

Initiatives for Reduction of CO2 Emissions
As one of the key initiatives of the long-term vision “LSV 2030” is to “Solve social issues,” the LINTEC Group is dedicated toinitiatives for the environment, making group-wide concerted efforts. In this highlight, let me explain some initiatives that are being
conducted by the Production, Research and Sales Divisions concerning measures to reduce CO2 emissions aiming at achieving“carbon neutrality” by 2050, and “curbing the release of volatile organic compounds (VOC) into the atmosphere (zero by 2030).”

Production Division

Formulating a Capital Expenditure Plan in Line with the Long-term Vision
Recognizing the reduction of CO2 emissions as materiality, the LINTEC Group implements various measures from the aspect of production
facilities, and formulates and promotes capital expenditure plans on a global scale, including overseas Group companies, in line with themedium-term business plan under the long-term vision “LSV 2030.” As for “LSV 2030 - Stage 1 (FY2021 to FY2023),” we plan to invest
approximately 8.8 billion yen in the introduction of photovoltaic power generation systems for captive consumption and the improvement ofvarious production facilities, totaling approximately 19.5 billion yen up to FY2030, the final year of “LSV 2030 - Stage 3.” And, together with the
reduction of emissions, we are also considering pursuing cost-effectiveness as a company.

Stage 1
(FY2021 to FY2023)

Stage 2
(FY2024 to FY2026)

Stage 3
(FY2027 to FY2029)■ Implement the plans with expected cost reduction effects, such as introduction of photovoltaic power generation systems for captive consumption andexhaust heat boilers to regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) facilities in addition to sizer*1 and shoe press*2.
■ Facilities planning to enable unified management (visualization) by promoting digitalization of utility-related fields■ Realize the plans taking into consideration the increase in CO2 emissions due to implementation of the restructuring plan and the amount of CO2
emissions reduction as a result of the energy-saving plan (a reduction of 1.0%).
■ Promotion of the plans for the introduction of gas cogeneration systems, which is an ongoing agenda item due to the need to switch to city gas andother reasons, and the introduction of direct-fired boilers to treat all volatile organic compounds (VOC).
■ Promote green electric power contracts while confirming the power price and power emission factors.
■ Pay close attention to information and consider moving toward the shift to new fuels such as methanation and hydrogen.
■ Optimize the balance of energy with a view to switching from solar power generation (selling electricity for 20 years) to a self-consumption type.

Introduction of New Facilities in FY2022
CO2 emissions for FY2022 in the entire LINTEC Group were 177,928 t-CO2, a decreaseof 39.7% compared to FY2013. A large volume of CO2 in particular is discharged in
the drying process of the paper machine when specialty paper is made. As a result of
the introduction of a shoe press at the Kumagaya Plant (Saitama Prefecture), the main
production base, and a sizer at the Mishima Plant (Ehime Prefecture), it is expected that
Photovoltaic panels introduced at the Kumagaya Plant

both energy use and CO2 emissions will be further reduced.
We also focus on the introduction of photovoltaic power generation systems for
captive consumption, introducing them to the Tatsuno Plant, Kumagaya Plant, Doi Plant

FY2013 figure = 100%

100

100%

97.2

94.5

and Komatsushima Plant in FY2022. An annual reduction of 1,000 t-CO2 is expected. We
have completed the introduction of this system at almost all production bases in Japan,

85.4

79.6

81.6
60.3
45.7

50%

and we will continue to introduce it as much as possible. Other than the above, we have
implemented various measures for the reduction of CO2 emissions such as a review of0%

production processes, renovation of the exhaust heat recovery method, introduction of

FY2013

FY2017FY2018FY2019FY2020

FY2021

FY2022

FY2030(plan)

Actual reduction of CO2 emissions by the LINTEC Grouphighly efficient boilers, and stopping the use of solvents.

Toward the Achievement of Our Goals
In FY2023, the final year of “LSV 2030 - Stage 1,” we will review and optimize the plan by examining
the actual quantity reduced and conducting interviews at each plant with the aim of putting into practicemore effective reduction measures toward Stages 2 and 3. In parallel with the above, we are consideringcountermeasures to prevent in advance the increase in emissions as a result of energy saving through“scrap and build,” which is to be implemented at plants in the future, and innovation of production
processes for the purpose of higher quality, higher efficiency and labor-saving. We also plan to realize
carbon neutrality at some plants prior to achieving the goals in FY2030. Going forward, we will proactively
implement LINTEC’s group-wide concerted efforts to respond to rising demands.
*1 Sizer: Equipment for lightweight coating (applies chemicals to the surface of the sheet as
necessary) shortens drying time, which helps reduce energy usage the dry process.

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Koumei Terakawa
Production Division*2 Shoe press: Equipment capable of squeezing more water out of the sheet than before, This helps
increase dehydration efficiency and reduce energy usage in the drying process.

Research & Development Division

Expected Environmental Friendliness and Promotion of Development
We understand that the value of research & development work is to create performance that is required or will be required at an acceptable cost.
This is the value that a product must have, but we believe that environmental friendliness should be added as well.

LINTEC’s Development of Hot-melt Type Adhesives Contributing to the Reduction of CO₂ Emissions throughthe Non-use of Organic Solvents
There are various methods and means when it comes to environment-friendly treatments. Among them, the “HVT Series” is a hot melt adhesive*3that does not use organic solvents in the manufacturing process. Emulsion-type adhesives are the same in terms of environmental friendliness inthat they do not use organic solvents, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages, allowing them to complement each other and serve awide range of product areas.

Toward the Achievement of Our Goals
As mentioned above, in addition to continuing to consider the elimination of organic solvent use,
we would like to realize development in which we will be able to propose replacement with moreenvironment-friendly products, not to mention continuing to work to reduce the thickness of the basematerial and develop adhesives that use a smaller coating quantity by proactively selecting bio-massmaterials. Many products I develop are familiar items we see and touch in our daily life, and I feel that, forexample, “there will be no problem if a plastic item is replaced by a paper item for a specific use.” I would
like to continue to develop eco-friendly products while making use of these daily experiences.

Takahiro Tsuyusaki
Product Research Department
Research Center of the Research &Development Division

Business Administration Division

Proposals for Environment-conscious Products to Satisfy Diversified Customer Demands
Toward the realization of a sustainability world, environmental awareness has risen in various fields, and needs for environment-friendly labels
for a variety of products have also been increasing.
In order to meet the various needs of our customers to reduce their environmental impact, LINTEC offers a wide lineup of labelstocks withlower environmental burden such as the “KINATH KP Series,” which is made of materials recycled from PET bottles, and the “PLALESS Series”
which is a labelstock alternative to plastic based on our washing-resistant paper technology.

Expanding Solvent-free Products
In particular, we have received more and more inquiries on reducing CO2 emissions. One of our efforts in particular we have been focusing on
is to reduce the amount of organic solvents used in the manufacturing process. As an example of our initiatives toward solvent-free adhesives,
we sell a product line that used “CHILL AT,” a hot melt adhesive. This product is praised due to its environmental performance, such as less CO2
emissions at the material and manufacturing stages compared to products using solvent-based adhesives, in addition to the added feature thatthe product can be attached in a cool or frozen environment.
Furthermore, in 2023, we launched a product line that applies the new hot melt adhesive “HVT,” our proprietary development. In contrast
to “CHILL AT,” which is excellent in attachment performance in a low-temperature environment, “HVT” has excellent attachment performance
under normal to high temperatures, and is applicable for wider use, from daily necessities to cosmetics and medical products.

Toward the Achievement of Our Goals
Going forward, regarding initiatives for products with low environmental burden other than solvent-free
products, we will work on reducing the coat thickness of materials used, which will lead to a reductionin plastic use, and recycling of release paper, etc. Furthermore, LINTEC not only develops labelstocks butlabeling machines as well, and we are proposing thin film labeling machines that enable labeling using
PET 12μm base materials, which had been considered difficult until now. We plan to focus on developing
and proposing thin film labelstocks compatible with this thin film labeling machine. In addition, we are
examining ways to collect, recycle, and reuse release paper that becomes waste after the label is used.

Kentaro Miyazaki
Technical Planning Office*3 Hot melt adhesive: An adhesive formulation that is applied while melting it with heat.
Characteristics include less environmental impact due to not using organic solvents in thecoating process, and less CO2 emissions due to no requirement for drying facilities.

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Respect for Human Rights
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LINTEC Together with Employees (Human Rights / Employment)

SearchLINTEC Group’s ApproachAll employees of the LINTEC Group work together under the company motto, “Sincerity and Creativity.” To ensure that all employees
have the opportunity to engage in equally rewarding work, the group respects the diversity*1 of its employees and prohibits any kindof discrimination, including that based on race, creed, gender, nationality, religion, age, origin, physical disabilities, native inhabitation,
immigrant status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The LINTEC Group will continue to promote diversity so that all employees cangrow through mutual understanding and respect.

Labor Management and Education with Respectfor Human Rights

employees who reached 65 years old as full-time employees andeight on a part-time basis*2.

The LINTEC Group believes that compliance forms a foundation forits

In line with the revision of the Act on Stabilization ofactivities and thoroughly adheres to both social rules and relevant

Employment of Elderly Persons, LINTEC revised its rules onlaws and regulations in and outside Japan. This also applies to there-employment after retirement to allow re-employment of

recruitment and treatment of employees. Labor management is

employees aged between 65 and 70 years. In addition, the age 65

performed in accordance with relevant laws. Unfair discrimination,

retirement rule was introduced starting in fiscal 2023. The re-hired

child labor, and harassment are prohibited.

workers are playing active roles in various workplaces, and passing

LINTEC incorporates human rights education into its rank-based
training programs. LINTEC provided training on the UN Global

on the knowledge and skills that they have developed over many
years to subsequent generations.

Compact and CSR for 37 new employees in fiscal 2023 and training
on prevention of sexual harassment and workplace bullying for
newly appointed supervisors and managers.

Increasing Career Development Opportunities for
Female Employees
LINTEC has worked to increase career development opportunities
for female employees following the action plan based on the Act
on the Promotion of Women’s Active Engagement in ProfessionalLife (Phase 2). As a new goal for the period from April 2022 toMarch 2026, LINTEC formulated the action plan (Phase 3) basedon the Act on the Promotion of Female Participation and Career

New employee training

Advancement in the Workplace. Under this action plan, we will
ensure and expand diversity.

Job Return Program and Career Return Program

Specifically, the plan sets four targets as indicated below, and

LINTEC introduced a job return program in April 2010. This program

we will make steady steps toward achieving our ideal vision. The

is designed to re-hire employees who had earlier resigned due

percentage of male employees who took childcare leave exceeded

to personal circumstances, such as having a child, providing care

the target value by the end of fiscal 2022. We will aim to achieve

to family members, or a spouse’s job transfer, as industry-readyfurther improvement.

professionals. There are 21 registered users of this program, three

1. Increase the rate of women among the total number of new hiresof which were actually re-hired. Also, as a new initiative to support(graduates from a junior college, university, or graduate school) to

diverse workstyles, LINTEC introduced a career return program in
October 2022. In this program, the company re-hires employees
who resigned due to personal circumstances for career development
outside the company, as industry-ready professionals.

35% or higher (average during the period of the plan).
2. Aim to increase the number of female managers/supervisors by
20% from the current number in four years.
3. Develop and operate systems that enable female employees tocontinue to work easily, and provide continuous training of

Employment of Older Person
In fiscal 2022, we re-hired 47 out of 54 employees who turned
60 years old as full-time employees, as well as three out of 23*1 Diversity: Differences between individuals and groups

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female employees.
4. Aim to increase the percentage of male employees who takechildcare leave to 30% or higher by March 31, 2026.
*2 Employees on a part-time basis: Employees whose designated weekly working hours total lessthan 20 hours

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Number and rate of employees with disabilities
ProgramNumber of employees by gender: LINTEC CORPORATION
FY2021

FY2022

Number of employees with disabilities

54

57

61

Full-year employment rate for people
with disabilities (%)

2.0

2.0

2.26

[Male] 2,244(86%)[Male] 2,244(86%)

Use of programs

Family care leave program (persons)

FY2020

FY2021

FY20221

0

1

Family care time off (persons)

3

3

1

Accumulated time off (persons)◆

71

104

275

Childbirth leave (persons)

14

25

15

Leave for spouse giving birth (persons)◆

56

67

28

Childcare leave (persons)

34

32

48

(Male employees)

3

7

37

Percentage of childcare leave taken (%)

15.8

32.3

64.9

(Male employees)

4.5

8.9

59.7

Return to work after taking time off forchildcare leave (%)

93.3

100

100

Child nursing care time off program(persons)◆

7

4

4

Shorter hours/ﬂex time (persons)

62

64

60

Paid social contribution time off(persons)◆

12

15

15

Percentage of paid leave taken (%)

61.7

63.5

72.7

Average number of days of
paid leave taken(14%)[Female] 376(14%)

Total employees

Managers 496 (97%*3)

Program[Female] 376

11.8◆ indicates a leave system that can be used for the purpose of childcare
Organization covered: LINTEC CORPORATION

12.1

13.9

2,620
Total employees

2,620Managers 13 (3%*3)Governance Report

FY2020Managers 496 (97%*3)
Managers 13 (3%*3)[Male] 5,114[Female] 1,434 companies)(78by%)gender: LINTEC Group (incl. non-consolidated(22%)
Numberof employees
Total employees[Male] 5,114(78%)

Managers 899(85%*3)

Managers 899(85%*3)

6,548
Total employees

6,548[Female] 1,434(22%)

Managers 159 (15%*3)

Managers 159 (15%*3)(Outside Japan: as of December 31, 2022; In Japan: as of March 31, 2023)

Number of entries to the Job-Return Program

Number of entries (total)

FY2020

FY2021

FY202220

22

21

Number of senior employees

Number of employees
who have reached thedesignated ages
(persons)
Number of re-hires(rate◆)FY2020

FY2021

FY202260 yearsof age38

53

54

65 yearsof age—15

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60 yearsof age33 (87%)43 (81%)47 (87%)65 yearsof age—6 (40%)

11 (48%)◆ Derived by: Number of re-hires/Number of employees who reached the designated age x 100*3 Percentage of each gender in management positions

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Respect for Human Rights
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SearchWork-life Balancemeasures as needed. In fiscal 2022, the checkup was offered acrossAchieving work-life balance is indispensable to help employees perform

group companies in Japan to a total of 3,693 employees, 97.5%

their jobs with peace of mind and exercise the full range of theirof whom actually received it. The LINTEC Group has also set up

abilities. For creating workplace environments where diverse employees

an employee support hotline that employees and their families

can make active contributions and promoting career development, we

can contact directly to talk confidentially with a specialist about

have revised the work regulations and discussed and implemented

their worries, including in relation to physical and mental health,multifaceted initiatives to create a comfortable workplace.

childcare, nursing care, legal issues, or personal finances. The Group
has also established a dedicated line, the “harassment counseling

Retirement Planning Seminar,
Future Life Planning Seminardesk for the improvement of workplace environments,” which is

LINTEC holds a retirement planning seminar and a future life

employees with telephone consultation with a clinical psychologist

planning seminar, targeting different age groups, on a regular basis.

regarding harassment and other issues.

outsourced to an external company. The counseling desk provides

These seminars aim to help employees learn about asset-building fora fulfilling future, including spending for life events, so that they can

Precautionary EAP system overview

build a sound asset base and financial environment that will support
them as they pursue their career. In view of ever-changing social
circumstances and diversifying individual values, we will provide
appropriate information to help our employees understand theimportance of future life planning.

Stress check

Users(Web/written)

Consultation
AcceptanceCenter

Healthconsultation

Measures against Working Long Hours
LINTEC proactively promotes measures to ensure that employees
can remain in good health. To prevent long working hours andlate-night work, which imposes an excessive physical and mental
Referralstrain, we strive to ensure appropriate personnel assignment and theproper sharing of workloads, and that supervisors are responsible for

Mental consultation network
Reportmanaging the overtime of individual subordinates. In particular, wehave introduced no-overtime days set in each workplace, flextime
programs, and a discretionary labor system. Additionally, in fiscal
2019, we adopted a work interval system and a work-from-homesystem. Working hours are monitored for all employees, including
managers, discretionary workers, and others. We have introduced
an attendance management system to enable detailed labor
management, following up on daily overtime work applications. In
addition, by undergoing a “mental health checkup” once a year,
employees are able to assess their own stress levels and use theCooperating
counseling provider

Telephone counseling● Counseling by psychological counselor● Referring to provider for three-way interview withsupervising doctor
Web-based counseling● Individual counseling over the Internet

results for self-management of their mental health.

Mental Health Measures

In-person counseling

The LINTEC Group has introduced a precautionary Employee● Directly managed counseling centers (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya)

Assistance Program (EAP) that provides employees with

● Cooperating providers (150 locations in Japan)*1

opportunities to obtain a mental health checkup once a year.
Through this checkup, employees come to understand their own
stress level, which is useful for personal mental health management.
The manager of each business unit receives the results and analysis● Basic mental health informationfor employees in the unit, and takes appropriate improvement● Mental health self-checks*1 Precautionary EAP: An employee program that aims to improve productivity through thecreation of comfortable workplaces and by focusing on precautions for healthy employees in
addition to addressing the concerns of employees who already have a health issue

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General information website

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SearchLINTEC Group’s Approach
The LINTEC Group continues to operate the Occupational Safety and Health Policy, which it established based on ISO 45001*2. According
to the policy, annual safety and health plans are developed. Relevant activities are carried out in accordance with the plans, which set

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LINTEC Safety and Disaster Prevention

targets and specific activities for individual priority actions. Activity results are evaluated by way of internal audit and management
review to assist activities in the following fiscal year.

activities and targets are set for the priority action items and are

In 2018, the LINTEC Group established the LINTEC Occupationalreflected in safety and health activities. The results of activities

Safety and Health Policy and revised the LINTEC Occupational Safety

and the progress are reported in the monthly Safety and Healthand Health Manual in conformity with the ISO 45001 standard.

Committee meetings, and all members of the Committee engage indiscussions on improvement. By implementing such PDCA cycles thatlead to the next round of initiatives, the LINTEC Group continues tohealth management system, and the Safety and Health Committee

step up its safety and health activities.

and the Health Committee hold meetings every month. In addition,
employees of eight domestic plants, the Research & Development

Safety and Health Committee and Health Committee

Division, and TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC., as well as employees ofEvery month, the LINTEC Group plants in and outside Japan holdpartner companies who are permanently stationed at these business

Safety and Health Committee meetings, while the Head Office, Bunkyo

sites, are subject to internal audits.

Kasuga Office, Osaka Branch Office, and other business sites having

LINTEC created the program for Creating a Culture of Safety
and Health to provide a systematic guide to its safety and healthsales departments convene Health Committee meetings. Each of thesemeetings are attended by representatives of the labor union.
Matters concerning overall safety and health, including statutory

activities. Using this, and based on the Four LINTEC Safety Principles,
we will promote the four pillars of safety and health activities.

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Our plants formulate annual safety and health plans and engage
in relevant activities. We have established an occupational safety andSocial Report

Occupational Safety and Health Policy

matters, are discussed by the committees, and we make it a rule toseek employee input. Regarding the outcomes of the committee

Annual Safety and Health Plans

meetings, the head of each site has the responsibility and authority to

Each fiscal year, the LINTEC Group formulates annual plans formake the final decision. After Safety and Health Committee and Healthsafety and health activities. The plans indicate top management

Committee meetings conducted at each business site, employees’

policies and set priority action items to realize the policies, including

opinions submitted at these events are recorded in the proceedings,

safety patrols, risk assessment*3, and safety education. More specificand relevant information is communicated to all employees.

Creating a Culture of Safety and Health at LINTEC
Culture of safety and health 1) Safety is the top priority. 2) Everyone shares the same level of awareness toward safety. 3) Create a culture where everyone can follow the rules easily.

Goals of safety and health activities 1) Prevent occupational accidents (safety) 2) Provide a safe and healthy workplace (security) 3) Stay accident-free

1

Activities to reduce safety
and health risks

1) Risk assessment
2) Near-miss activities
3) Analysis of occupational accidents
4) Information sharing, etc.

2

Activities to increase
the level of safety and health1) 5S activities
2) Safety and health patrols
3) Risk prediction activities
4) Education and training for safety
and health, etc.

3

Activities to manage
safety and health

1) Formulation of safety and health plans2) Safety and Health Committee
3) Mutual safety audits
4) Review by top management
5) Corporate Safety Convention, etc.

Activities for the safety

4 of machinery

1) Safety check for all facilities
2) Promotion of measures to enhance
intrinsic safety and ensure engineered
safety, etc.

Constant improvement of the four types of activities
Four LINTEC Safety Principles
Finger pointing and callouts

Never touch a moving rotating machine*2 ISO 45001: An international standard for occupational health and safety

Cue colleagues during a collaborative task

Stop the machine in the event of trouble*3 Risk assessment: Evaluating risks to set safety standards

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LINTEC Cooperating with Suppliers

SearchLINTEC Group’s Approach
Considering all suppliers as “partners who should grow together with LINTEC,” the LINTEC Group strives to establish relationships built
on trust with them. When selecting suppliers, we evaluate them appropriately based on the principle of free competition. We engage infair and transparent transactions, and ensure legal and ethical compliance in our procurement activities.

Green Procurement

Survey items (Outline)

For procurement with lower environmental impact, the LINTEC Groupis ensuring thorough chemical substance management for raw
materials, parts, and secondary materials. We conduct investigations

Corporate
management● Financial status

into substances contained not only in new materials that we procure
for the first time but also in materials that we have continuously● Legal compliance/Corporate ethics● Labor (Respect for human rights, working hours,

procured in order to ensure compliance with new regulations.
In fiscal 2022, we conducted surveys based on the REACH
Regulation*1 (28th candidate list) and chemSHERPA*2 (version 2.06).

Management/
Labor● SDGs initiative

Together with suppliers, we will continue to promote● Information security

environmental protection activities and ensure control ofchemical substances.

CSR Procurement
LINTEC has established the LINTEC Procurement Policy, the LINTEC

wages, etc.)● BCP*3● Cost● Deadline

ServiceGreen Procurement Policy, and the LINTEC Lumber Pulp Procurement● Survey request(Environment, material search, BCP, etc.)● Information provision(Information on products, technology, industry, etc.)

Policy, all of which are based on CSR. Its procurement activities
follow the Policies.
We request suppliers, on various occasions, to ensure CSR
activities from multiple perspectives, including respect for human

BCP● Accident status check(Production site, product, logistics, etc.)

rights, occupational health and safety, information security, andcorporate ethics.
We also confirm our suppliers’ CSR status (legal compliance,
underage employment prohibited safety/health, etc.) in the

Actions outsideof Japan● Provision of information on overseas industries,

compliance with overseas laws

supplier questionnaire survey and ask for improvement when
deemed necessary.
We will continue to improve procurement activities and enhancecooperation with our suppliers.

Responsible Sourcing of Minerals
LINTEC recognizes that conflict minerals*4 and other materials mined
to fund armed conflict are a serious social problem, and rigorously
investigates whether the materials it uses include metals from minesthat are linked to armed groups. We will continue to confirm that our
supply chain does not fund armed groups and to practice responsible
mineral procurement that is free of conflict minerals that could be
used to fund such groups.

*1 REACH Regulation: A chemical substance regulation in the EU on the “Registration, Evaluation,
Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals.” Registration is required when exporting a chemical
substance into EU states in quantities of one metric ton or more per year. Notification mustalso be submitted to the authorities when a chemical substance falling under the category of“candidate for required authorization” is present in a product at more than 0.1 percent of themass of the object.
*2 chemSHERPA: A scheme, recommended by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, forcommunicating information about chemical substances contained in products. The mechanism
is aimed at properly managing chemical substances contained in products across supply chains,from upstream to downstream, to ensure continued compliance with tighter regulations.

26*3 BCP: BCP stands for a Business Continuity Plan. It is a plan developed in advance to enable theminimization of damage and the continuation or early resumption of business in the event thata company encounters an emergency situation such as an accident or disaster.
*4 Conflict Minerals: Metals derived from conflict minerals defined in the Dodd-Frank WallStreet Reform and Consumer Protection Act include tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold (3TG).
At LINTEC, cobalt and mica, which are not currently regulated by law, are also classified asconflict minerals.

Community Participation
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SearchLINTEC Group’s Approach
Recognizing that it is part of society and local communities, the LINTEC Group is engaged in various initiatives to contribute to society
while ensuring harmonious co-existence with society.

Community Safety Activities

The LINTEC Group carries out social contribution activities inEvery year, the Kumagaya Plant, together with other companies

locations where it operates.

in Kumagaya City, participates in the Self-Defense Forces incipient

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Global Activities

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LINTEC Local Communities

firefighting training event hosted by the local government to learn

My Next Stage

practical skills in handling extinguishers and other equipment forteam was awarded a fourth-place finish. We will continue our efforts

an annual donation drive held during the Christmas season

to win prizes at the next event.

in Miami County, Ohio, U.S.A., where SPINNAKER PRESSURESENSITIVE PRODUCTS LLC is located. For more than 15

Dialogue with Local Residents

years, we have been supporting this program, which gives

In 2022, LINTEC sponsored an

gifts to children under the age of 12 from families in need

event to commemorate the 90th

so that they can have a joyful Christmas. This time, we asked

anniversary of the establishment

14 children from 4 families what they wanted. We made aof Itabashi city. The event waslist of their wishes, and our employees purchased gifts basedheld from October 3 to December 1.

on the list. In addition, we collected donations within the

In addition to applying floor

company and gave their parents gift certificates for local

markings resembling paint palettes

shops, much to the delight of the families. We will continue

to the floor of the venue, we also

this activity as an annual event to support the community.

provided bird-shaped message
labels with a releasable adhesive.

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incipient firefighting. In 2022, the event was held in the rain, and theWe participated in Job and Family Service Christmas for Kids,

Floor marking being applied

At food distribution events heldby the city for families in need of assistance, we offered 20 five kg
rice packages in September and gift coupons redeemable for friedchicken in December, which were greatly appreciated by everyone.

Breakdown of Community
Support Expenses (FY2022)
In fiscal 2022, expenses forCommunity
support2.8%

Sports12.5%

educational support accounted formore than 68% of the total. We
Gifts given to children

Total

also provided support for welfare

10.67

and sports.

million yen

Mark Cuenot
SPINNAKER PRESSURE SENSITIVEPRODUCTS LLC

Welfare16.4%

Education

68.3%

Scope: LINTEC CORPORATION

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SearchLINTEC Group’s Approach
The LINTEC Group regards the basics of corporate governance to be the practice of thoroughgoing compliance, maximum managementtransparency, awareness of corporate ethics, rapid decision-making, and efficient administration of business operations. The LINTECGroup aims to increase its corporate value and common benefit to shareholders by continually improving its corporate governance.

Corporate Governance System

directors as well as external experts, with a majority of members

For organizational design , LINTEC has chosen to be a company

being independent outside directors; chaired by an independent

with an audit and supervisory committee*2, and appoints directors as

outside director) has been established as an advisory body for

Audit and Supervisory Committee members to enhance the function

the Board of Directors. The committee checks the validity ofof supervising the Board of Directors, with the aims of stepping up

renumeration and personnel affairs of corporate officers, as well as

corporate governance and improving management further.

makes general recommendations on corporate governance. Of the

The company has 12 directors, three of whom are members of the

12 directors on the committee, two are in their 70s, seven are in their

Audit and Supervisory Committee. Also, LINTEC has five outside

60s, and the other three are in their 50s.

*1

directors (three men and two women), including four independent
outside directors (two men and two women). Of these four, twoCompliance with the Corporate Governance Code*3

directors (one man and one woman) serve as Audit and Supervisory

LINTEC complies with the Corporate Governance Code. We have been

Committee members.

implementing PDCA (plan-do-check-act) based on the effectivenessevaluation of the Board of Directors, and established the Nomination

In addition, the Nomination and Compensation Committee(comprising all independent outside directors and all representativeand Compensation Committee in accordance with the Code.

Corporate Governance System

General Meeting of Shareholders
Appointment/
dismissal

Appointment/dismissal

Appointment/
dismissal

Decision making

Sustainability Committee
Board of Directors

Auditing/supervising

Sustainability Disclosure
Subcommittee

Instruction/
consultation

Environmental Committee

Reporting/recommending/proposal

TCFD Subcommittee

Audit andSupervisory Committee Cooperation
Directors as
committee members[Directors]

Consultation

Nomination andCompensation Committee

Advice/suggestion

Independent outside directors,
representative directors, external experts

President

Social & Governance Committee

Cooperation
Corporate Ethics Subcommittee

Management meetings

Social Contribution Subcommittee

Reporting

ReportingAccount auditing
Internal control auditing[Directors and executive officers]

Independent Auditors* Members include outside directors

Diversity & Work Style Reform
Promotion Subcommittee

PromotingCorporate Risk
Management Committee

Operations/Group companies

Internal auditing

Audit Office

SDGs Committee
Operational implementation

As of April 1, 2023

*1 Organizational design: Determining the structure of organizations (e.g., shareholder meeting,board of directors) in charge of decision-making or operation of a joint-stock company*2 A company with an audit and supervisory committee: A stock company where its audit andsupervisory committee, comprising more than three directors (with outside directors as a majority)
as committee members, audits and supervises how directors administer business operations

28*3 Corporate Governance Code: A compilation of key principles in the form of a code that listedcompanies in Japan are expected to comply with to enhance corporate governance

FY
2004

Major actions
	 Appointed an outside director, first in the company

●

●

2006

2008
2011

	 Established CSR Management Office●	 Increased the number of outside directors from one to two●	 Adopted the executive officer system; decreased the number of directors significantly
from 18 to 10

●

2015

	 Reformed the executive compensation system (for the long-term incentive plan,
replaced stock options with restricted stocks in order to encourage directors’ holding oftreasury stocks)●	 Abolished the buyout countermeasure (anti-takeover measure)●	 Established the Corporate Governance Committee, comprising two independent outside
directors and a representative director and chaired by an independent outside director,
as an advisory body for the Board of Directors to check the validity of remuneration andpersonnel affairs of corporate officers (Remuneration Assessment Advisory Meeting wasdissolved as a result)●2018	 Increased the number of outside directors from four to five	 Increased the proportion of independent outside directors to one-third (four out of 12)●	 Enhanced the constitution and function of the Corporate Governance Committee
to mandate that it: be comprised of all independent outside directors and all
representative directors, with the remainder of members being external experts; have
independent outside directors in the majority; and be chaired by an independent
outside director. Its function is to check the validity of nomination and renumeration of
corporate officers and make general recommendations on corporate governance●	 Corporate Governance Committee renamed Nomination and Compensation Committee●

executive officers to promote understanding of corporate legal
affairs. In fiscal 2022, the themes were “Recent Legal Topics (Statusof Exercise of Voting Rights at General Meetings of Shareholders,etc.)” in September and “Latest trends in disclosure (Sustainability
Information Disclosure, etc.)” in December.
For employees, legal training for sales personnel has beenoffered on an ongoing basis since fiscal 2018, and legal courses
have been incorporated into annual rank-specific group training for
new managers and new supervisors. We also publish Legal News six
times a year, which disseminates a wide range of timely legal-related
information, such as explanations of recent legal amendments andintroductions to violation cases.
These training programs and information sharing are designed

Governance Report	 Shifted to a company with an audit and supervisory committee (from a company with aboard of auditors)●	 Set the number of board members at 16 (including four directors serving as Audit andSupervisory Committee members and four outside directors)●	 Complied with principles of the Corporate Governance Code●LINTEC provides management-level legal training for directors andSocial Report	 Established the Audit Office	 Reformed the executive compensation system (abolished retirement benefits andintroduced stock options)●	 Established the Remuneration Assessment Advisory Meeting (to check the validity of
remuneration of corporate officers)●

Legal Education for Top Management and Employees

Environmental Report

Actions taken to enhance corporate governanceto increase employees’ sensitivity to “legal risks” that may lurk intheir daily business activities, and create a corporate culture thatenables early detection and response to risks.

●

2021

Risk Management
To further enhance its risk management system, the LINTEC Group

Legal training provided in fiscal 2022
Month

TargetAugust 2022

Plants and sales offices

September 2022

Directors and executive
officers

Legal training for management

October 2022

New managers

Legal risks that you should know about asa manager

November 2022

New supervisors

Legal risks that you should know about asa supervisor

June to November 2022

Sales personnel

Legal training for sales personnel(total of six sessions)

December 2022

Directors and executive
officers

Latest trends in disclosure

established the Corporate Risk Management Committee, comprising
executive general managers and general managers of offices under
the direct control of the president, in April 2018. The committee
holds meetings on a regular basis.

Content
Briefing on the Act against Delay inPayment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc.
to Subcontractors

In April 2021, the sustainability promotion system was renewed
and strengthened, and the purpose of this Committee was defined

Establishing the Counseling Desk

as “identifying risks and opportunities in business operation,

The LINTEC Group has a helpline (global whistleblowing system)

formulating policies to deal with them, and planning and verifying

to enable employees to report, without any disadvantage, any

worksite-level measures.”serious legal or ethical violations that they identify. LINTEC added

Input to this Committee consists mainly of agenda items broughta third-party lawyer to ensure that the helpline system facilitatesby each committee member and an annual risk identification process

prompt investigations while protecting reporters and reported

for managers and others. The status of the Committee is reported

details. Instructions on how to use the helpline are provided in thequarterly to the Sustainability Committee and the Board of Directors

Compliance Guidelines distributed to employees across the Group.

for information sharing and instruction provision.

A harassment counseling desk for the improvement of
workplace environments is also available. This system allows
employees to consult directly with a clinical psychologist or otherspecialist, and aims to resolve harassment and other workplace
problems through a tie-up between the specialist and the Human
Resources Department.

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Promoting Governance of the Entire GroupFor more detailed information, please visit our Sustainability website.
LINTEC Governance Report

SearchThe LINTEC Group conducts a survey of all Group companies once

Compliance with Antitrust Law andPrevention of Corruption

a year to monitor working conditions and human rights. The survey

In 2013, the LINTEC Group created an Antitrust Law Compliancecovers a wide range of items, including legal compliance, elimination

Manual, copies of which were handed out to employees at salesof discrimination, respect for human rights, underage employee

divisions. The Group also provided relevant guidance to salespersons

prohibited, prohibition of forced labor, wages, working hours,

during legal training sessions, specifically referring to reported cases

dialogue and negotiation with employees, safe and healthy workingof violations at other companies involving cartel formation andenvironments, and human resource development and other items.

resale price maintenance agreements.

Global Surveys on Human Rights and Labor Standards

As a result of the survey in February 2023 , it was confirmed thatIn December 2019, we published a Manual for Complianceall sites comply with local and regional laws and regulations, thatwith the Antitrust Law and the Act against Delay in Payment of

the LINTEC Group Compliance Guidelines are well understood bySubcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors, which is a completely

employees, and that LINTEC employees work in a healthy and safe

revised version of the aforementioned manual. The new manual was

working environment where their fundamental human rights are

distributed to managers, including those of Group companies.

★

respected.
We will continue this regular survey every year to understandour current conditions, and improve them.

Moreover, in March 2020, we compiled a “List of Do’s and Don’ts,”
which illustrates potential legal risks existing in everyday duties.
The Group also works to prevent bribery and corruption,
incorporating the topic into the Compliance Guidelines, a booklet

Information Security

distributed to employees to raise their compliance awareness.

LINTEC has developed Information Security Management Rules, andconducts an internal audit every year at each department based on theAwareness Raising with the Compliance Guidelines

Information Security Operational Rules and Internal Audit Checklist.

At the LINTEC Group, we issue a code of conduct booklet, theSince 2021, LINTEC has been performing an information security“Compliance Guidelines,” to enhance each employee’s complianceself-audit as part of its efforts to promote understanding and raiseawareness. To ensure that our overseas employees can act withawareness among employees concerning information management.

the same awareness, we have translated the booklet into seven

Given that inappropriate postings have become a social issue,

languages and distributed it to all employees. Furthermore, we

LINTEC provides comprehensive education that includes points to

conduct CSR study sessions using the Compliance Guidelines.

note when using social media in a personal capacity, as well asinternal rules on information management.
LINTEC GROUP

Fostering a Sense of Ethics“Rinri Kawaraban,” which started in fiscal 2006, is an intranet ethics
news column featuring senryu (short haiku-like poems) with anadditional explanation to familiarize employees with standards for
ethics and conduct. The poems are compiled into a biennial booklet,“Rinri Kawaraban Mamotte Masuka?” which is not only used

Compliance Test
Before you do something, ask yourself the following
questions and be certain that your actions comply
with corporate policy.

Regarding your planned actions:
Would you be proud to talk to your family about it?
Do you really believe what you’re doing is right?
Do you think it is okay if nobody notices what you did?
Can you report it to the company without changing
anything?
What would you think if you were a third party and saw
the action reported in the news?

internally but also introduced to suppliers and customers.
In March 2023, we published the booklet“Rinri Kawaraban Mamotte Masuka?” Vol. 13 andThe compliance guidelines stipulated in this book are shared by all employees of

distributed it to all Group employees in Japan.
We issue this booklet, which features the third
generation “etiquette patrol dog” character,
Mebuki, under the concept of making corporate
ethics easier to understand and practice.

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COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES

the Lintec Group, translated, and available in seven languages.
Sustainability Management Office, LINTEC Corporation April 2020 (Published)
October 2022 (Revised)

LINTEC GROUPCOMPLIANCE
GUIDELINES

LINTEC CORPORATION, TOKYO LINTEC KAKO, INC., and LINTECSPECIALITY FILMS (TAIWAN), INC. have developed a BCP to allow
as possible after an earthquake or other disaster. Becoming certified
under ISO 22301*2 in March 2014, we are operating the BCMS tomaintain and improve the BCP.
We will make continued efforts to share the BCMS among
employees to initiate and enhance activities, while repeatedly

In November 2022, LINTEC SPECIALTY FILMS (TAIWAN), INC.
and LINTEC CORPORATION’s Niihama Plant conducted asatellite phone call exercise. Eleven employees from ourcompany and eight from the Niihama Plant participated.
Communication was verified through a variety of methods,
including calls between landline and satellite phones, andbetween satellite phones, and all were confirmed to function
without problems. It was also a good opportunity for

BCMS Drillother. We will encourage more employees to participate inemployees in Taiwan and Japan to communicate with eachbusiness and characteristics of the site. Details of drills at all sites are

the exercise and continue training so that we can promptly
contact Japan in the event of an emergency.

shared via the intranet.

Governance Report

performing drills.

Employees at each site plan and conduct drills according to theSocial Reportthem to minimize human casualties and resume business as early

Environmental Report

Joint BCMS Exercise with Other Sites

Establishing Group-wide BCMS*1

Drills conducted in FY2022

Number of sites

27

Number of drills

482

Satellite phone call exercise

Disaster drill at the Agatsuma Plant in June 2022

Ching-Shyang Tsai
LINTEC SPECIALITY FILMS(TAIWAN), INC.

Emergency evacuation exercise at the Tatsuno Plant in October 2022

*1 BCMS: BCMS stands for a Business Continuity Management System. It is a management
technique to develop a business continuity plan, based on the understanding of the current
conditions of the organization, to ensure that the businesses are continued in the eventof a serious incident that will or may have grave impact on major products/services of theorganization. Drills are also performed to validate the effectiveness of the BCP.

*2 ISO 22301: An international standard for a business continuity management system (BCMS),
which helps companies and organizations plan measures for disasters, accidents, and incidents
such as an earthquake, fire, IT system failure, financial crisis, bankruptcy of a partner, or
pandemic and efficiently and effectively respond to them.

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Global CSR Report
LINTEC (SUZHOU) TECH CORPORATION
It is impossible to predict when andwhere accidents, such as fires andsolvent leaks, may occur. Periodic
training is necessary to act calmly andwithout panic.
In November 2022, on the occasionof Chinese Firefighting Day (November
every year), we conducted response
drills for reporting and communication,
initial firefighting, evacuation
guidance, response to chemical leaks,
and information provision to thefire brigade. The training reinforced
our communication and emergency
response capabilities.

LINTEC HANOI VIETNAM CO., LTD.

Pei Ting Rong
Deputy Minister of General Affairs &Labor Department

Evacuation to a designated emergency
evacuation site

Construction of a fire extinguishing tank forthe sprinkler system

Ko Tsai-Chun
General Affairs & Human Resources
Department

In November 2022, a “making kimchi
with love” volunteer activity was held.
Volunteer employees made kimchi with
250 Chinese cabbages. Together with
500 kg of rice prepared by the Onmaum
Association, they were distributed
to elderly people living alone andsingle-parent families in the community
through a community support center.
It was a meaningful time filled withheartfelt wishes for local residents tostay warm through the winter, evenduring the pandemic.

Tree planting

Park Sung-Kyu
Manufacturing Section 3

50 boxes of kimchi and 500 kg of rice given
to local residents

PT. LINTEC INDONESIA

LINTEC SPECIALITY FILMS (KOREA), INC.
Every year, we conduct harassment
education for all employees, including
workplace bullying and sexual
harassment education and disability
awareness improvement education. In
fiscal 2022, we focused on education
related to bullying in the workplace,which has become a social issue.

Yoshihiro Kojima
Sales Manager

LINTEC KOREA, INC.

LINTEC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES (TAIWAN), INC.
To raise environmental awareness,
we invited customers to view
environment-related videos andanswer questionnaires at SEMICON
Taiwan 2022 in September 2022. In
December 2022, we planted trees andhung customers’ wish cards from thetree branches. In addition, a method
using PET bottles was implemented forwatering the planted trees.

We have constructed firefighting
installations (sprinklers, smoke ducts,
and firewalls) in our company tocomply with Vietnam’s revised fire law.
The construction began in March2022 and we were able to complete
the final audit by the authorities andreceive the certificate of approvalin April 2023. We will continue our
production activities with employee
safety as our top priority.

Ji-Hun Lim
Planning Management Department

In October 2022, we invited 15
students and two teachers fromour nearby Muhammadiyah
vocational high school to an SDG
awareness activity at the plant. While
implementing measures to prevent
COVID-19 infection, the participantsreceived a brief lecture on the SDGs
indoors and then engaged in SDG
learning activities related to theenvironment at a biotope set up on thepremises of the plant, to realize theimportance of SDG activities.

Mohammad Revan Reisal Kosasih
Quality Assurance Department

A shot from a training session

LINTEC INDUSTRIES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
In September 2022, the TPC (Training
Promotion Committee), to which I
belong, organized mangrove planting
in the South Seberang Perai District of
the state of Penang. To help prevent
COVID-19 infection, 30 employees weredivided into two groups, who planted a
total of 150 trees over two days.

ANG POON CHYE
System Administrator, Financial/Admin

A signboard installed at the tree-planting site

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Fishing experience in the biotope

LINTEC INDUSTRIES (SARAWAK) SDN. BHD.
In 2019, when we made a planter
together with SBC (Sarawak Biodiversity
Center), we were interested in the
SBC’s research and development ofanti-cancer, anti-bacterial, disinfectant,and detergent products using medicinal
herbs that have been used by theindigenous people of Borneo sinceancient times. In October 2022, weplanted seedlings of the herb Adenosma
Nelsonioides, together with SBC.

Kevin Barnabas
Maintenance Assistant

Planting herb seedlings

To fulfill its responsibility as a global company, the LINTEC Group is promoting community-based CSR activities at group companies
inside and outside of Japan. In fiscal 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic meant that restrictions on various events and activities
continued on from the previous year, but some activities were nevertheless held with a bit of creative planning.
For more detailed information, please visit our Sustainability website.

LINTEC CSR Activities at Group Companies Inside and Outside of Japan

LINTEC SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED
We received a letter from Hearts@
Work, a support group to which weoutsource the packing of thermaltransfer ink ribbons, thanking us forthe work we have been providing topersons with special needs through this
support group for many years and forthe fact that the packing work helped
them hone the fine motor skills, as wellas learn teamwork and cooperation,
which will increase their employability
in the future.

LINTEC (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

Cindy Soh
Human Resources Department

As one of the activities during Safety
Week in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2022, we
held a contest to create furniture andtoys for local elementary schools
using waste materials generated byour company.
In 2021, we made furniture such as
children’s desks and shoe shelves, andin 2022, we made educational toys anddonated them to Saket 80 Elementary
School in Chachoengsao Province.

Packing work at Hearts@Work

LINTEC SERVICES, INC.
We have been cleaning and weeding
the surrounding streets for more than
20 years as a contribution to the
local community. By making contact
with local residents through these
activities, we are able to maintaina good environment at the waste
collection point adjacent to our office.
We consider this activity an important
contribution and will continue ourefforts going forward.

SearchApakorn Pleansri
ISO Manager

Elementary school students using the furniture

LINTEC SIGN SYSTEM, INC.
As part of human resource
development, we hold compliancetraining sessions every other month.
Using materials for each theme,
employees take turns serving as
lecturers and explaining laws andregulations, the approach to making
ethical decisions, and points to keep
in mind in daily business operations.
Previously conducted in the form of agroup workshop, it is now held online.

Tomoaki Ono
General Affairs Section

Yoshiharu Chiba
Printec Division

Cleaning up the surrounding street

VDI, LLC

MADICO, INC.
The CSR Committee organized Earth
Day Community Cleanup Madico, acompany-wide cleanup of the areaaround the company building. VDI
and other service centers in the U.S.
also conducted cleanup events, andtelecommuting employees were actively
encouraged to participate in local EarthDay events. With the participationof CSR Committee members andemployees, a large amount of trash wascollected at various locations.

A compliance training session

All employees participated in theannual fundraising event Rock-PaperScissors. The event was conductedin a format modeled after NCAAbasketball’s “March Madness”
tournament, in which employees fromthe same department were paired
up. This year, when the second-place
employee donated his prize money
to an animal welfare organizationin Kentucky, other employees also
donated, and our company matched
the total amount.

Aya Killgo
CSR Committee

Toni Doughty
CSR Committee

Cleanup activities

MACTAC AMERICAS, LLC
In our Stow headquarters, we arecollecting 500 pounds of flexible plastic
waste that will be converted into a
recycled plastic bench and donated tothe city.
Site specific Earth Day messaging
encouraged employees to participate insustainability centric activities in theircommunities – such as Earth Fests tohazardous waste roundups to prevent
harmful chemicals from entering soil
and waterways.

Rock-Paper-Scissors fundraising event

LINTEC OF AMERICA, INC.

Christina Barajas
Sustainability Manager

My son’s school asked for volunteers
to help teach some classes. The classes
were prepared by an organization
called Junior Achievement. Junior
Achievement gives students more
information about preparing for their
future. I got to talk about LINTEC andthe products we make and what it’s liketo work here. This program has been
nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
twice. It gives kids a new perspective.

Some of the collected plastic waste

Mary Snow
Customer Service Representative

An activity during the lecture

Social Activities

Environmental Activities
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Message from Outside Director
In fiscal 2021, we organized a “Sustainability Committee,” comprised mainly of senior management, to promote sustainability
management. The Committee involves all outside directors to ensure that the Company’s committee activities are evaluated froma third-party perspective and that improvements are promoted.

○ As a Member of the Sustainability Committee○ For the Promotion of Future Activities

Demand for corporate social responsibility is becoming more andGiven the wide range of structures and activities, we believe it ismore prevalent. LINTEC has established a promotion system thattime to identify the issues facing each committee and subcommittee,

responds to these demands through cross-organizational efforts.

stop and look at the situation from a bird’s-eye view, and review

From my perspective as an outside director, LINTEC’s activities are

the structure and issues to ensure that they are MECE*. Ideally,of a high level, but I think there is room for further improvement inonce each committee resolves issues and incorporates solutions

terms of whether the system is easy to understand from the outside

into work processes, the committee or subcommittee should

and whether information is appropriately disseminated to thebe dissolved flexibly or an organization to address new issues

outside. Another challenge is that because of the broad scope of theshould be established agilely. It may also be necessary to provide

group’s business, it is difficult to determine the linkage between thean opportunity for the Sustainability Committee to discuss theactivities of each business segment and the promotion system.

organizational aspect of the sustainability promotion system once a

I feel that we are at the stage of reviewing the activities of theyear or so.

Sustainability Committee and other committees and subcommittees

We are a leading company in the industry. In order tofrom a perspective that is easy for external parties to understand.

realize our long-term vision “LSV 2030” and further promotesustainability management, we have entered a phase in which○ Activities and Achievements of Committees
and Subcommittees

we aim to upgrade our committee activities, such as by disclosing
more quantitative information.

First, during the two years since I became a member of the
Sustainability Committee, I examined the activities and performance
reports of each committee and subcommittee from the perspectiveof whether the regulations were being properly followed. Each of
the committees and subcommittees promoted its activities based on
clearly defined goals and measures, and there are no problems inthis regard. In addition, each committee and subcommittee appoints
members on their own initiative, which means that they have a good

Shigeru Sugimotograsp of the skills of the personnel needed for their activities.

Outside Director

What is even more commendable is that business sites andother organizations are working with an eye toward the local
community under the Social Contribution Subcommittee. Community

Biography
1982: Joined Housing and Urban Development Corporation (currently Urban
Renaissance Agency)

involvement is an important and ongoing initiative, as it can lead to

1985: Joined Showa Ota & Co. (currently ERNST & YOUNG SHINNIHON LLC)

support for recruitment and business activities.

1988: Established Sakura & Co. (currently Crowe Sakura & Co.), offering consulting
services in M&A, business restructuring and rehabilitation as a certified public
accountant
2021: Outside Director of LINTEC CORPORATION (current position), serving on the
Sustainability Committee* MECE: Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive34

Main Channels for Sustainability Information

BookletActivities
of great
importance forstakeholdersWEB

Details of activities and related information arecomprehensively covered.

Activities of great importance for LINTEC Group

Sustainability Website

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Fiscal 2022 version

Sustainability Report 2023

A full version is produced in English and Japanese in PDF format.
An abridged version is created in Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified),
Malay, Indonesian, and Thai.

Japanese version scheduled for update in August 2023
(The previous update was in October 2022)

English version scheduled for update in October 2023
(The previous update was in December 2022)[Japanese] www.lintec.co.jp/sustainability/[English] www.lintec-global.com/sustainability/● CDP: Climate change

Key external
evaluations● CDP: Water security● CDP: Forests

For more detailed information on CDP, refer to the CDP website.
● MSCI: Japan ESG Select Leaders Index● MSCI: Japan Empowering Women Index● FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

External audits● RBA-VAP audit (Agatsuma Plant)

For the RBA’s Code of Conduct, refer to the RBA’s website.

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