For Immediate Release
October 28, 2020
LIXIL Group Corporation

LIXIL Takes a Step Forward in the Responsible Use of Resources
Establishing its Global Plastic Action Statement
Contributing to the Realization of a Sustainable, Circular Economy
Tokyo, Japan –LIXIL Group Corporation (“LIXIL”, TSE Code: 5938), maker of pioneering water andhousing products, established its LIXIL Plastic Action Statement, a group-wide commitment as part of its
contribution to the realization of a circular economy. Encompassing its commitment to reduce single-use
plastics and promote recycling, accelerate research and development of renewable materials, and actively
use eco-friendly alternatives, LIXIL’s will contribute to minimizing CO2 generated by manufacturing
plastics and pollution caused by disposal of plastics after use. Going forward, it will implement measuresin all of its business processes at manufacturing plants and offices, and in its products and services.
To date, LIXIL has pursued a range of measures to address the environmental issue of plastics as a part ofits commitment to “Water Conservation & Environmental Sustainability,” one of its three Corporate
Responsibility (CR) strategic pillars. Following today’s statement, LIXIL will devise more specific measuresand set targets in coordination with its business offices and development divisions around the world, inorder to maximize the effectiveness of its plastic reduction activities as a whole. Further, LIXIL will share
its achievements and know-how acquired across regions and brands, to strengthen its environmental
program even further, contributing to the shift to a circular economy.
“As part of LIXIL’s contribution to a circular economy, we aim to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050
through the implementation of environmentally friendly business processes, and innovation in its
products and services. Until now, we have implemented global measures to minimize our environmental
footprint across all our operations, including the sustainable use of resources - from the procurement ofmaterials through to the disposal of our products. The LIXIL Plastic Action Statement brings us together,strengthening our frameworks to use plastics and other resources more responsibly and throughinnovation. I am confident that our environmentally friendly solutions can help make better homes areality for everyone, everywhere,” said Kinya Seto, CEO of LIXIL.
Leading the group’s commitment, GROHE, launched the Less Plastics Initiative in 2018 to switch toalternative materials in its product packaging. Until September 2020, GROHE eliminated approximately
21 million items of product packaging made from plastic; by 2021, this figure is to be significantly
increased to up to 35 million. GROHE’s comprehensive approach includes product innovation such as
GROHE Blue, which delivers chilled and two types of sparkling water directly out of the kitchen faucet,
helping to reduce the use of plastic bottles. It is also a partner of the Pacific Garbage Screening (PGS)
project, which aims to reduce plastic waste in natural water sources.
1|P a g eAhead of its global expansion last year, INAX designed a package mostly made from paper for its Aqua
POWER Showerhead1 which significantly contributed to the reduction of plastic.
Also, as a part of this year’s “LIXIL Community Day,” a company-wide program launched in 2017 in which
employees around the world participate in various activities to contribute to communities, LIXIL has
joined the “mymizu” challenge. In cooperation with the NPO Social Innovation Japan, approximately
2,500 employees in Japan and overseas are participating in this project by refilling their reusable waterbottles at free refill spots and recording the number of times they have refilled in the mymizu app. Aimed
to reduce the use of plastic consumption within the organization, this project has saved more than
25,0002 of PET bottles.
LIXIL will continue to pursue sustainable use of plastics among other resources through designing
products and services that contribute to the realization of a circular economy.
Attachment: “LIXIL Plastic Action Statement”
Notes
1. Not available for retail in Japan.
2. Results during the period of October 1 to October 26.

Learn more about LIXIL’s CR Commitments, here.

-EndAbout LIXIL
LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality
for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to makehigh quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, anentrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comesto life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues
operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people everyday.
LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.

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