Nisso Group

Sustainability Report2022
Nisso Group Sustainability Report 2022

Published November, 2022
Publisher NISSO CORPORATIONNISSO CORPORATION

Nisso Group Charter of Corporate Behavior-NISSO's PromiseThe Nisso Group respects basic human rights and maintains work
environments that can be used safely and healthily, in addition to<Communication with Society and Information Disclosure・
Information Protection>

developing fair and sincere corporate activities with the aim of・We shall manage company information appropriately, and disclose

creating enriched lives. In addition to complying with laws andinformation deemed to be necessary in a prompt, adequate andregulations, as a company that possesses high ethical standards,

accurate manner.

accepts diverse sets of values, and prizes the sense of fulfillment andjob satisfaction of each individual, we pledge to take responsible
actions, and have established the "Nisso Group Charter of Corporate

Behavior".
・ Scope of Application
This Charter shall be applicable to all officers and employees working
at NISSO CORPORATION and its affiliates.
・ Regarding the Enforcement of the Charter
Officers and employees shall comply with this Charter, and strive toensure that all people involved with the Nisso Group, including clients,
business partners and shareholders, understand the purpose of thisCharter, and be able to receive cooperation from them.
Officers and executives shall be obligated to take the initiative in theestablishment, and the understanding and dissemination of thisCharter both internally and externally.

・We shall thoroughly protect and manage various kinds of information,
including personal and client information, as well as intellectual

property rights, and shall not unjustly infringe upon nor use suchinformation.
<Exclusion of Anti-social Forces>
・We shall take a resolute stance against anti-social forces andorganizations, and shall not respond to any unjust or unlawful
demands.
<Creation of a Vibrant Workplace>・We shall respect the existence of each employee, and actively create
opportunities to maximize the abilities of each individual.
・We shall create a lively and vibrant working environment where
employees can speak freely.

・We shall value our stance of seeking the reform and innovation of
employees, and nurture employees who will lead the next generation.

<Sincere Business Activities>
・By positioning the improvement of our clients' satisfaction as thebasis of our activities, we shall constantly strive for ingenuity andenhancement, and provide services that are beneficial to ourclients.
・We shall fully utilize the organization and functions of the entire
company in order to address problems that may arise in theworkplace.
・We shall conduct fair and transparent corporate activities, andconstantly strive to enhance corporate values and redistributeprofits appropriately.
・We shall create employment through our businesses, and strive toemployees to unite and/or bargain collectively, and shall not infringe
upon such fundamental labor rights.
<Securement of Safety and Initiatives for the Environment>
・We shall recognize the importance of environmental problems, utilize
resources effectively, promote energy conservation and actively
address environmental improvement.
・We shall regard safety and "no accidents" as societal responsibilities,
and strive to ensure safety not only during working hours, but also
during commuting times.
<Responsibilities of Management>
・We shall consider the securement of safety and the maintenance ofactively contribute to society as a support function for the self-

health of employees as a top priority, and shall spare no investment offulfillment of workers.

management resources to maintain and improve the lives of<Respect for Human Rights>
・We shall respect the international norms on human rights, and shallnot participate in any action that may interfere with or impede
human rights.
・We shall respect fundamental human rights, the diversity andindividuality of employees, and shall not prejudice nor discriminate

employees.
・When operating the company, we shall listen to both internal andexternal comments/opinions with sincerity, and choose the best ways
to fulfill our social responsibilities.
<Responses to the Occurrence of Problems>
・In the event of an incident or problem that contravenes this Charter,

against individuals by reasons such as race, nationality, creed,

management shall show their determination to resolve such issues

gender, religion, physical characteristics, personal possessions,both internally and externally, take the initiative to promptly andbirthplace, etc.

reliably respond to such matters, and endeavor to investigate its

・We shall comply with labor laws and regulations related to working

cause and prevent its recurrence.

conditions such as employment and wages. We shall not allow for

In addition, management shall disclose such information and fulfill

child labor of those below the minimum age for employment, nor

their accountability to society in a prompt and accurate manner,

forced or unfair labor that is against the intentions of employees.

and implement strict disciplinary measures, including on themselves,

In addition, we shall not purchase materials or products, etc.,
produced through child labor or forced labor.

2・We shall respect fundamental labor rights, such as the right for

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upon clarifying the authority and responsibility of those involved.

Nisso Group Employee Code of Conduct-My BehaviorFor the realization of the spirit of the Nisso Group Charter of Corporate

・We shall not use internal information obtained in the course of duties

Behavior, as a standard of behavior that officers and employees offor personal purposes. In addition, we shall not conduct acts that will be

the Group should uphold on a daily basis, a more specific "Nisso

of self-interest based on insider information obtained during the courseGroup Employee Code of Conduct" has been established. Officersof duties.

and employees must recognize that they are responsible forcompliance with this Code of Conduct, and act accordingly.

<Dissociation with Anti-social Forces>
・We shall not have any relationships or business dealings with antisocial forces.

<Sincere Business Activities>

・We shall not make concessions by means of money, etc., against

・We shall conduct fair and transparent transactions based on law

unreasonable demands from anti-social forces.

and ethics and strive to gain the confidence of society as a whole.
・We shall maintain sound and moderate relationships withstakeholders, and shall not accept entertainment, gifts, or money
for the purpose of acquiring unfair profits.
・We shall respond to the voices of clients' with integrity, and reflect
such actions in the provision of services and the improvement ofbusiness operations in the future.
・We shall observe the Charter of Corporate Behavior, laws, rules of
employment, internal regulations, etc., and act with dignity anddiscipline.
<Respect for Human Rights>

・We shall abolish discrimination based on race, creed, gender, social
status, religion, nationality, age, physical and mental disability, andrespect individuals.

<Creation of a Vibrant Workplace>・We shall comply to laws and regulations concerning labor, and strive

to realize a healthy and comfortable working environment so that
harmony between work and life can be achieved.
・With the stance to take on challenges to achieve higher goals, weshall strive to improve our abilities and to nurture subordinates andjunior employees.
<Securement of Safety and Initiatives for the Environment>
・With regards to business activities, we shall strive to conserve resourcesand energy, and make efforts to preserve the environment andreduce waste. In addition, we shall actively cooperate with clients,
business partners, etc., in their global environmental preservation
efforts.

・We shall comply with laws, internal regulations and workplace rules

・We shall always respect fundamental human rights in various

related to occupational health and safety, promote the prevention

aspects of corporate activities, and shall not engage inof occupational accidents and mental health initiatives, and strive fordiscriminatory behavior or actions that harms the dignity of

the creation of a safe workplace.

individuals.
・We shall eliminate forced labor or labor that is against one's will,
and child labor of those below the minimum age for employment.

・We shall strive to improve our compliance of laws, regulations andtraffic manners, and make efforts to prevent traffic accidents bypracticing safe driving.

・We shall not disrupt the morals, environment and the order of theworkplace by acts that violate public order and standards ofdecency such as various types of harassment.
<Communication with Society and Information Disclosure・
Information
Protection>
・We shall deepen mutual understanding with society and establish
relationships based on trust through communication.
・We shall conduct the accurate disclosure of corporate information
to stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.
・We shall strictly manage confidential and personal information,
including client information acquired in the course of business, andshall not divulge such information elsewhere. Such obligations shallalso be fulfilled following employment at NISSO and/or after

retirement.
・We shall not infringe upon intellectual property rights, including
copyrights and patent rights, of others.

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Top Message■ The Nisso Group and SDGs
The environment that surrounds us is changing rapidly. Due to theincreased risks of natural disasters caused by climate change, suchas global warming, and pollution problems, such as marine plastics,
warnings are being given to the sustainable potential of various

businesses.
In addition, we are now facing new coronavirus (COVID-19)
infections that have expanded worldwide. As a result, various
changes are occurring in our lives, such as new work-styles and newlifestyles.
Furthermore, with the evolution of technologies such as AI, IoT, and5G, everything is being digitized, and the need to transform businessmodels is being questioned. The impact of the evolution of
NISSO CORPORATION was founded in 1971, and we celebrated our50th Anniversary in February 2021. Under our founding philosophy of"Nurturing and Bringing Out the Best in People", we have been
supporting MONOZUKURI (manufacturing) from the human side forover 50 years. The Nisso Group believes that people are our greatest
assets and the most fundamental and important resources forproviding services, and based on respect for human rights andobservance of compliance, we are engaged in "humandevelopment", taking into account the aptitude of each individualand every individual, and the creation of an environment where
workers can flourish with a sense of satisfaction.

■ On the Publication of the“Sustainability Report 2022”
Although we have been publishing the "CSR Report" since 2020, inlight of the fact that it covered many activities related tosustainability, including social and environmental issues, and in
response to the increasing demand for disclosure of sustainability
information such as the disclosure of information on the gender wage
gap, we have decided to rename the report to the "Sustainability
Report" from this year.
In society and the environment, the environment surrounding us ischanging in a variety of ways, including the promotion of
employment of diverse human resources and the active
participation and advancement of women, the suppression ofgreenhouse gases, the reduction of plastics, and in recent years, theoccurrence of heavy rain damage caused by climate change.
As the Nisso Group, we have been putting into practice activities
with the aim of becoming a company that is needed by society for
years to come, including what kind of activities we will carry out inorder to contribute to society through people, and what kind of
structure we will establish in order to create a workplace where each
employee feels a sense of fulfillment.
Going forward, we will continue to communicate the corporate
activities of the Nisso Group through the Sustainability Report in aneffort to deepen dialogue with our stakeholders and enhance ourcorporate value.

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technology is said to be particularly significant for the manufacturingindustry, and in order to respond to these changes, we believe that it
is a management issue to consider IT and business as one, and toformulate strategies for creating new value.

In order for a company to respond to these changes and achievesustainable development, it is necessary to carry out management
and business development that emphasizes the needs of society
from a long-term perspective. To this end, in addition tostrengthening governance and addressing management risks, we will
strive to pursue sustainability in our business operations with the aim ofacquiring new business opportunities.

■ Nurturing and Bringing Out the Best in People
We have put into practice management that values "people" above
all else in order to realize our founding philosophy of "Nurturing andBringing Out the Best in People". Believing in the potential of eachand every employee, challenging infinite possibilities, anddeveloping, will lead to our growth as a company.
We believe that by recognizing and utilizing the diverse values andindividuality of each employee and creating a system that maximizes
their abilities, and by continuing to create a workplace that is
comfortable and pleasant to work in, we will be able to realize anenvironment where people can grow and live.

Top Message■ Toward the Realization of"Creating Opportunities and Hopes for People to Work"
Based on our mission of "Creating opportunities and hopes for people
to work", we, the Nisso Group, aim to create workplaces where■ Responding to Changes in the Global Environment
While contributing to society through our investment in "people", thedriving force of the Nisso Group, we recognize that responding toclimate change, which is essential for the survival of our business, isworkers can gain a sense of self-fulfillment and flourish, with humanalso a key management issue.

resources solution services that support the growth of companies andRather than creating a world where the temperature rise in thepeople. In addition, we are promoting initiatives "To transform into asecond half of the 21st century is 2℃, how to keep it within the range

corporate group with high-growth potential" in order to provideof 1.5℃ is a common universal issue. At NISSO, many of the locations

services that can respond to social changes and changes in industrialof the manufacturers where our manufacturing staff work are

structures.

located in areas where public transportation is not well developed,

In addition, the Nisso Group defines materiality (key issues) for theand although the use of company-owned vehicles is heavily utilized,

realization of our mission as "Creation of a comfortable workplace",

we will reduce their use by promoting the use of IT and other"Responding to social changes and changes in industrial structures",technologies. In addition, we will promote various activities such as

and "Strengthening of governance". By promoting digitization andcurbing electricity consumption, while improving the efficiency ofactively investing in human resources, we aim to enhance corporate

our sales offices nationwide.

value through the creation of social value by maximizing employee
satisfaction and customer/client satisfaction, providing high valueadded services, and strengthening management structures andinternal controls.

By striving to achieve a carbon-free world in 2050 like the rest of theworld, and by addressing global environmental issues through groupmanagement, we are confident that we will get closer to realizing
materiality.

■ Accelerating Investment in Human Capital■ Aiming for the Realization of a Sustainable SocietyWith digital technology, human capital management,

Aiming to realize a sustainable society, we believe that it is important

decarbonization, pandemics, global affairs, etc., the businessto address the challenges facing society in the "Sustainable

environment is changing at an unprecedented rate.

Development Goals" of the SDGs and to respond to the demands ofAiming for sustainable growth, the Nisso Group will not stop investing insociety.

the working “people”, and will further accelerate investment.

Based on our Sustainability Policy, the Nisso Group has identified 3

Creating a workplace where workers can thrive and grow with job

materialities (key issues) and set 10 implementation issues. In addition,satisfaction, providing services that can respond to social changes

we have established the necessary structures to resolve issues,and changes in industrial structures, and utilizing digital technology will

including the launch of the Sustainability Council.

lead to the transformation into a company with high-growth potential.
By putting into practice "Creation of a comfortable workplace" and"Responding to social changes and changes in industrial structures",employee satisfaction will be improved, engagement will be fostered,and "work opportunities" and a "desire to work" will be created. While

Going forward, the Nisso Group will continue to make concerted
efforts to meet the expectations of all of our stakeholders bystrengthening our efforts to contribute to society through our people
and businesses.

realizing our mission of "Creating opportunities and hopes for people
to work", we will aim for sustainable growth and achieve theenhancement of corporate value as a company.
Based on our founding philosophy of "Nurturing and Bringing Out theBest in People", we will place top priority on human resources, who are
the source of our business, and will actively invest in human resourcesmanagement, education and training, and career development, withthe aim of becoming a company that grows while making the most of
the individual strengths of our employees.

Ryuichi Shimizu
Representative Director, President & CEO
NISSO CORPORATION
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Editorial Policy

CONTENTS（Corporate Profile 2022）(Sustainability Report 2022)

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Corporate Outline

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Nisso Group Charter of Corporate Behavior

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History of the Nisso Group03

Nisso Group Employee Code of Conduct

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Description of Business04

Top Message

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NISSO CORPORATION's Concepts

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Mission・ Vision

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External Evaluation

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Stakeholders of the Nisso Group09

Sustainability of the Nisso Group12

Sustainability Policy and Materiality(Key Issues of the Nisso Group)

Reporting Policy/Editorial Policy
The Nisso Group Sustainability Report 2022 hasbeen published for the purpose of providing
stakeholders with an understanding of the（ESG BOOK 2022）
Materiality 1： Creation of a comfortable workplace
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Respect for Human Rights

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Diverse and Flexible Work-styles

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Safety and Health Initiatives

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Environmental Initiatives (ISO14001)

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Response to Climate Change (TCFD)

Materiality 2：Responding to social changes andchanges in the industrial structure
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Development of Human Resources

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Diversity

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Coexistence with Diverse Communities

sustainability information of the Nisso Group.

Organizations to be Reported
This report contains the activities, initiatives andrelated data of NISSO CORPORATION and ourgroup companies.

Referenced Frameworks
GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards, SDGs
(Sustainable Development Goals), United Nations
Global Compact, etc.

Reporting Period
FY 3/2022 (April 1, 2021~March 31, 2022)

Materiality 3： Strengthening of governance30

Corporate Governance32

Dialogue with External Audit & Supervisory
Board Members

634

Compliance35

Responsibility to Shareholders and Investors

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※ Some information up to October 2022
is also included

Mission・Vision■ Towards the Realization of Our Mission and Vision
On August 8, 2022, the Nisso Group made public a 3-year Medium-term Management Plan, with FY 3/2023 as the first year. In the midst of theneed to speed up management decisions, our mission to fulfill is "Creating opportunities and hopes for people to work", and we aim to create
workplaces where employees can work with motivation and flourish with Human Resources Solution Services that support the growth ofcompanies and people. We also aim to provide services that can respond to social changes and changes in industrial structures, and willcontinue to promote initiatives “To transform into a corporate group with high-growth potential".

Founding Philosophy

Nurturing and Bringing Out the Best in People
We, the Nisso Group
with Human Resources Solution Services that support
the growth of companies and people
Missionwill fulfill our Mission ofCreating opportunities and hopes
for people to work
VisionTo transform into a corporate groupwith high-growth potential

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Stakeholders of the Nisso Group■ Stakeholder Engagement
Based on the Charter of Corporate Behavior and the Employee Code of Conduct, the Nisso Group will develop sincere business activities, clarify
our responsibilities to our stakeholders, deepen mutual understanding through two-way communication, and strive to build a sustainable
relationship of trust with our stakeholders.

Stakeholders
Employees

Main Initiatives
Based on the founding philosophy of "Nurturing and Bringing Out the Best in People", we respect thediverse values and individuality of our employees, and actively create opportunities for them to flourish.
・Various education・training systems

・Various consultation counters

・Intra-company newsletter, portal sites

・Qualification acquisition subsidy system

・Health and Safety Committee

Clients

We build long-term relationships based on trust by working closely with our clients, responding to themsincerely and creatively, and providing high-quality services.
・Provision of information through NISSO's corporate website

Shareholders・Investors

・Establishment of inquiry counters

・Industry trends seminars

・Health and safety activities

・Quality improvement activities

In order to earn the trust of our shareholders and investors, we strive to enhance corporate value throughour business activities. In addition, we strive to disclose information in a fair, timely and appropriate manner,
put into practice transparent management, and place importance on constructive dialogue.

・General Meetings of Shareholders

・Financial Results Briefings

・Briefings for individual investors

・Information disclosures

・Meetings with institutional investors

Business Partners

We build good relationships based on trust and achieve co-existence and co-prosperity through fair andequitable transactions with our business partners in accordance with laws and regulations.
・Daily procurement activities

・Survey of business partners

・Mutual cooperation for information security compliance

Community・Society

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As a member of the local community, we contribute to the revitalization and development of theeconomy by creating employment opportunities in the region, giving consideration to the environment,
and participating in social contribution activities.
・Participation in local events・Environmental conservation activities

・Co-sponsorship of local sports

・Support for culture and the arts

Sustainability of the Nisso Group■ Basic View
The "Nisso Group Charter of Corporate Behavior", which is a code of conduct that officers and employees should adhere to, states that wemust not only comply with laws and regulations, such as prohibition of discrimination, respect for diversity, freedom of association,prohibition of forced・child labor, etc., but that we also maintain high ethical standards and accept diverse values. We have establishedthe "Nisso Group Employee Code of Conduct" as a standard of conduct that should be followed on a daily basis by putting into practicethe spirit of the Charter of Corporate Behavior.
Recognizing that respect for human rights is the foundation of business in our daily activities, in October 2019, with the aim of thoroughly
implementing the "Nisso Group Charter of Corporate Behavior", the "Policy on Human Rights and Labor" was established in order toadvocate international standards on human rights, such as the United Nations Global Compact's principles concerning human rights・labor,
and to conduct the management of respect for humanity. In addition, in the same month of the same year, the "Ethics Policy" was alsoestablished in order to share compliance, which should be the basis of corporate management, and we will ensure its thorough awareness.
Going forward, we will continue the activities of the United Nations Global Compact, which are the universal principles of "Human Rights","Labor", "Environment", and "Anti-corruption" advocated by the United Nations.

■ Our Various Policies
The policies set forth by the Nisso Group are as follows:
Date Enacted

Human
RightsLabor

Environment

Anticorruption

Nisso Group Charter of Corporate Behavior

Oct. 1, 2016

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Nisso Group Employee Code of Conduct

Apr. 1, 2017

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NISSO CORPORATION Privacy Policy

Apr. 1, 2005●

NISSO CORPORATION Information Security Policy

Dec. 15, 2006

NISSO CORPORATION Occupational Health and
Safety Policy

Apr. 1, 2015

NISSO CORPORATION Environmental Policy

Jun.1, 2016

NISSO CORPORATION Basic Policy regarding Proper
Handling of Specific Personal Information

Apr. 1, 2017

Basic Policy regarding the Internal Control System

Apr. 1, 2017●

Policy regarding System Development of Internal
Control related to Financial Reporting

Apr. 1, 2017●

NISSO CORPORATION Mental Healthcare Policy

Oct. 1, 2017

Ethics Policy

Oct. 1, 2019

Policy on Human Rights and Labor

Oct. 1, 2019

Nisso Group Business Continuity Plan
(BCP) Basic Policy

Apr. 1, 2021

Sustainability Policy

Oct. 1, 2021●●

Human Resources Development Policy

Oct. 1, 2021●●

Policy

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Sustainability of the Nisso Group■ Participation in the United Nations Global Compact■ Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)

On March 18, 2019, NISSO began our participation in the United Nations

The "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)s" adopted by the United

Global Compact, a global initiative to achieve sustainable growth in the

Nations in 2015, are universal goals for 2030 that address social issues suchinternational community. We will contribute to therealization of a sustainable society by supportingand putting into practice the 10 principles of UNGC,

as poverty, employment, and the environment. The Nisso Group will face
the various challenges facing the world with sincerity, and contribute to
the realization of a sustainable society, namely the achievement of theSDGs, through its business activities.

which consists of the 4 areas of “Human Rights・Labor・Environment・Anti-corruption” advocated by

the United Nations.

10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact
Human
RightsLabor

Environment

Anticorruption

Principle 1

Support and respect the protection ofinternationally proclaimed human rights

Principle 2

Ensure that business practices are not complicit
in human rights abuses

Principle 3

Uphold the freedom of association and theeffective recognition of the right to collective
bargaining

Principle 4

Eliminate all forms of forced and compulsorylabor

Principle 5

Abolish child labor

Principle 6

Eliminate discrimination in employment andoccupation■ RBA Initiatives

Principle 7

Adopt a precautionary approach toenvironmental challenges

NISSO is a company that provides human resources services, such as

Principle 8

Conduct environmentally responsible activities

manufacturing industry. Therefore, there are many clients who are

Principle 9

Encourage the development and diffusion ofenvironmentally friendly technologies

Principle 10Fight corruption in all its forms including extortionand bribery

manufacturing contracting and dispatching, to clients mainly in theaffiliated and compliant with RBA (Responsible Business Alliance), which
promotes CSR in global supply chains such as the electronics industry.

Labor

Environment

Activities at the Global Compact Network JapanNISSO participates in activities carried out by the “Global Compact

Management
Systems

Network Japan” (GCNJ), Japan's local network of the United Nations
Global Compact. GNCJ conducts themed subcommittee activities todiscuss and exchange information on sustainability concepts andSafety &HealthEthicsinitiatives, learning from the practices of other companies andacademic experts. In FY 3/2022, we participated in the following
In order to contribute to CSR procurement initiatives in our clients' supply

subcommittees.

chains, NISSO believes that compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct is・ ESG Subcommittee

essential. Accordingly, we have established the "RBA Working Team"・ Supply Chain Subcommittee
・ Reporting and Research Subcommittee
・ Human Rights Education

Other

under the Sustainability Council, which belongs to the Corporate Value
Enhancement Committee, in order to establish a CSR structure and aframework for activities, and have put in place a foundation forcontinuous operation. Through these activities, we are working with ourclients to address issues such as human rights, the working environment,
safety and health, and ethics in the supply chain, and are responding to
education and audits.

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Sustainability of the Nisso Group■ Toward the Selection of Key CSR Issues
In accordance with our founding philosophy of "Nurturing andBringing Out the Best in People", the Nisso Group aims to create aworkplace where working people can work and grow with a senseof satisfaction, as well as to provide services that can contribute to
our growth as a company. In order to enhance the corporate valueof the Nisso Group, we will respect laws and social rules, andconduct CSR activities aimed at realizing a sustainable society.

Step 1 Extraction of Materiality (Key Issues)
Based on the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards, theSDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), and the United Nations
Global Compact, we have extracted social issues that arehighly relevant to Nisso Group's business.

Step 2 Evaluation of Importance from the Perspective of NISSO
and Our Stakeholders
Based on Step 1, we selected social issues in terms ofimportance to our stakeholders and importance to NISSO, andidentified issues that should be prioritized.

Process for Identifying Key CSR Issues
The Nisso Group will continue to support the "working people" withthe aim of allowing each and every employee to challenge infinite

Step 3 Confirmation by the Sustainability Council

possibilities and continue working with enthusiasm.

The Sustainability Council, which belongs to the Corporate

In addition, "responding to changes in society and industrial

Value Enhancement Committee, exchanged opinions on the

structures" is an important issue that the Nisso Group must respond to.

issues in Step 2, and selected their materiality (key issues).

In order to solve these issues, we will reinforce governance, which isthe foundation of all companies, and will realize a sustainable

Step 4 Discussions and Decisions by Management

society.

The materiality selected was decided after the exchange ofTo put it into practice, we have identified key issues in accordance

opinions with management through the Corporate Value

with the following process:Enhancement Committee and the Board of Directors.
Step 5 Association with SDGs
We linked the identified materiality with the related SDGs.

Mapping of Key CSR Issues
・Response to climate change・Protection of forest ecosystems
・Use of water resources
・Wastewater treatment • management
information
・Energy-saving measures
・Biodiversity conservation activities

Importance for stakeholders

・Information disclosure inside and outsidecompany・Strengthening of CSR management
system・Promotion of CSR procurement
・Communication with the local community

・Respect for human rights
・Diverse and flexible work-styles
・Safety and health initiatives
・Human resources development
・Utilization of employees with disabilities
・Diversity
・Environmental initiatives
・Contributions to the local community
・Corporate governance・Compliance・Responsibility to shareholders andinvestors

・Protection of client information andprivacy
・Promotion of fair competition
・External reporting contacts
・Provision of equal employment andgrowth opportunities for all
・Strengthening of information security
systems

・Personnel system reform
・CSR education
・Development of mechanisms,
infrastructure to develop humanresources who can respond tochanges in the world・Creation of new workplaces with focus onchanges in the industrial structure
・Strengthening of compliancemanagement

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Sustainability Policy and Materiality (Key Issues)■ Sustainability Policy
In order to achieve our mission of "Creating opportunities and hopes for people to work", we, the Nisso Group, aim to achieve sustainablebusiness growth and realize a sustainable society by establishing policies on human rights, labor, the environment, health and safety, andethics, and advancing initiatives to solve social issues through the provision of Human Resources Solution Services that support the growth ofcompanies and people.

■ Materiality (Key Issues)
Based on our Sustainability Policy, the Nisso Group considers that it is important to contribute to society and the environment through ourbusiness, and has identified materiality (key issues) with the aim of enhancing corporate value by balancing business and social value.

Materiality 1

Materiality 2

Creation of a comfortable workplace

Responding to social changes andchanges in industrial structures

Issues Enforced in FY 3/2022

Related
SDGs

Respect for humanrightsDiverse and flexible
work-styles…Creation of arewarding workplace

Safety and healthinitiatives

Materiality 3

Issues Enforced in FY 3/2022

Related
SDGs

Strengthening of governance

Issues Enforced in FY 3/2022

Human resources
development…Provision of high valueadded services
Development of humanresources

Corporate GovernanceDiversity…Creation of a workplace
where diverse humanresources can flourish

Compliance…Promotion of employee
health and safety

Response to climatechange…Strengthening ofcooperation between
business activities and theglobal environment

Coexistence withdiverse communities

Responsibility toshareholders andinvestors…Promotion and coexistenceof local community
activities

Maximize employee satisfaction・
customer satisfaction
Digitization

Provide high value-added
services×

Human resources
investment

Strengthen management structure ・internal controls

Enhancement of corporate (enterprise) value (EV) through creation of social value (CSV)

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RelatedSDGs

Nisso GroupESG BOOK 2022

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Materiality 1 ： Creation of a comfortable workplace

SocialRespect for Human Rights■ Basic View

⑤ (Humane treatment)
NISSO is committed to taking strict measures to prevent harsh and

The Nisso Group recognizes the diversity of human rights, religion,

inhumane treatment, such as abuse and harassment.

gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, disability, etc., and・We shall not tolerate or engage in acts such as sexual harassment・

recognizes that it is a corporate responsibility to respect all humansexual abuse・corporal punishment・mental or physical coercion・rights and strengthen our business foundation. NISSO has formulated

verbal abuse.

the "Policy on Human Rights and Labor", and is engaged inmanagement that respects human rights.

■ Policy on Human Rights and Labor
Recognizing that respect for human rights is the foundation ofbusiness in our daily activities, NISSO shall uphold and commit to the⑥ (Elimination of discrimination)
NISSO is committed to respecting the diversity of each individual andto creating a workplace free of harassment and unlawful
discrimination.
・ We shall eliminate discrimination based on human rights・creed・

following policy in order to advocate international standards ongender・age・social status・family origin・nationality・ethnicity・

human rights, such as the United Nations Global Compact's principles

religion・sexual orientation・gender identity/expression・maritalconcerning human rights・labor, and conduct the management of

status/history・pregnancy status・protected genetic information・

respect for humanity.

presence/absence of military experience・political affiliation・
status of labor union participation, or presence/absence of① (Free choice of employment)

NISSO is committed to not employing any kind of forced labor in ourdisabilities.
・ We shall value personality・individuality, and shall provide fairbusiness activities.

opportunities for recruitment・employment・skills development・・We shall not employ forced labor, bonded or indentured labor, or

education・salary increases・advancement/promotion, etc.,

involuntary prison labor.
・Certification documents belonging to individuals, such as passports
and ID cards, shall be kept・managed by employees, and NISSO
shall not retain any of the original documents.
・The relationship between workers and NISSO shall be voluntary, andaccording to ability.
⑦ (Freedom of association)

In accordance with the laws and customs of each country, NISSO iscommitted to respecting the operation of labor unions andworkers shall have the freedom to leave their workplaces or toorganizations of employees, and to respecting the rights of workers,

terminate their employment at any time.

including their formation of and participation in such organizations,② (Young workers)

NISSO is committed to complying with the minimum age laws andrequirements of each country, and to not employing child labor.
・We shall not hire children under the age of 15 in Japan.
・We shall also give appropriate consideration to young workers
under the age of 18 in conformity with domestic laws.
③ (Working hours)

and their right to collective bargaining.
⑧ (Full dissemination)
In order to ensure the thorough observance of this policy, we shallappropriately implement education for our officers and employees,
disseminate its content, and conduct checks on a regular basis tofurther promote the management of respect for humanity.

Raising Awareness of Human Rights
The Nisso Group aims to respect theNISSO is committed to complying with the laws and regulations

human rights of all people and create

related to labor of each country regarding working hours・holidays・

an environment free from discrimination.

vacations (paid leave).

We are aiming for a 100%

④ (Wages and welfare・benefits)

implementation rate of human rights

NISSO is committed to complying with the wage-related laws of eachon-site workers and contract employees.

country, to making appropriate salary payments, and to not making
unjust reductions or deductions.
・We shall provide workers with ways to accurately confirm theircompensation on a regular basis.
・Compensation shall be paid by cash or bank transfer on aregular basis.

education for all employees, including
In addition, we have established asystem for implementing human rights
due diligence, determined audit items
and persons in charge, and are working
to deepen our understanding of humanrights by posting and displaying antiharassment posters.
(Target)Human rights education

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SocialDiverse and Flexible Work-styles
Promotion of Health Management■ Basic View

・ Obtainment of Yokohama Health and Productivity

Companies are required to respond to changes such as the "decline

in the working population due to the declining birthrate and aging

Certification

population" and the "diversification of working needs".

NISSO's special-purpose subsidiary, Nisso Pure, has been certified withIn order to respond to these changes, the Nisso Group believes that it

the "Yokohama Health and Productivity Certification, Class AA" (2020is important to foster a corporate culture in which employees canchoose their own work-styles based on an autonomous way of
thinking. By valuing these changes, we believe that a virtuous cycle of~ 2022) for the purpose of improving the profitability of companies in
the future through initiatives to maintain and improve the health of
employees.

increased engagement, securement of excellent human resources,
and increased productivity will function, and as a result, sustainablegrowth in the Nisso Group will be realized.

・"Corporate Action to Promote Cancer Control"
Registration as Promotion Partner Company

Toward the Realization of

In November 2021, NISSO registered“Creating a Rewarding Workplace”

with the "Corporate Action to Promote

The Nisso Group aims to create a workplace environment where each

Cancer Control", a national project withand every employee can feel a sense of satisfaction and satisfaction

the aim of achieving a cancer screening

in their work, and grow with peace of mind. In addition, based on our
Policy on Human Rights and Labor, we are making efforts to construct

rate of 50% or more in the workplacea human resources system that values personality and individuality,

through corporate collaboration for theand aiming to create diverse work-styles that can provide fair
opportunities for recruitment, employment, skills development,

early detection and treatment of cancer.

education, salary increases, advancement/promotion, etc.,
according to ability.

・System that can realize work-life balance
In April 2020, we introduced a region-limited employee system tomeet the needs of employees who want to lead lives rooted in theirlocal communities.

Initiatives for the Prevention of the Spread of New

In addition, the telecommuting system, which was launched inCoronavirus (COVID-19) Infections

October 2020 in response to COVID-19 countermeasures, hasprovided a good opportunity to review the way we have beenworking. In terms of how to make effective use of telecommuting, we
will review our work methods and aim to achieve an efficienttelecommuting system that improves productivity, ensures work-life

The Nisso Group places the highest priority on the safety of all
employees and relevant personnel, and is working on measures toprevent the spread of COVID-19 infections in order to ensure thehealth of our employees.

balance, and responds to new lifestyles. In addition, we will also utilize

The "COVID-19 Countermeasures Headquarters" headed by thethis information in BCP response and other measures to prepare for

Representative Director and President has instructed the Group torisks such as future disasters.

carry out the following activities, to ensure the safety and health of・Support system for balancing childcare and nursing care
In line with the General Business Owner Acton Plan which is based on
the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-

all employees and relevant personnel.

Main Activities

Generation Children, NISSO aims to create a comfortable working

・ Promotion of online training

environment where employees can balance work and child-rearing.

・ Implementation of recruitment Web interviews(Percentage of male employees at NISSO taking childcare leave)

・ Implementation of weekly PCR testing・ Implementation of Web visitation at nursing care facilities

FY 3/2022: 6%

・ Promotion of annual paid leave acquisition

With safety as our top priority, we will continue to strive to conduct

We are promoting the acquisition of paid leave in order to improve

our business activities while responding to new lifestyles.

the number of days of annual acquisition per person every year.

NISSO conducts status reports to the heads of each department andpromotes the acquisition of paid leave.
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Safety and Health Initiatives■ Basic View
We recognize that ensuring the safety and health of workers in theworkplace and creating a comfortable working environment are one of
the key management issues.

Occupational Health and Safety Management
In order to manage the safety and health of our company, the Nisso

Group has established a company-wide Health and Safety Committee
and a health and safety committee for each business site, and holds a
meeting once a month for each committee to deliberate and share

In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Policy, theinformation on the prevention of occupational accidents and health

Nisso Group aims to reduce management risks and improve

problems. In addition, in order to ensure the safety and health of all

employment opportunities for the working people by clarifying systems

working people, we have introduced an occupational health andand continuing to build, implement, and improve management andsafety management system, formulated a company-wide action plan

activity systems.

to achieve zero occupational・traffic accidents, and are promoting
the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle of health and safety activities.

■ Occupational Health and Safety Policy
NISSO's occupational health and safety activities are the foundation of
our corporate management, and ensuring the health and safety of all

workers working at NISSO has become our utmost priority. By establishing

NISSO's Unique "Occupational Health and Safety
Management System“

a comfortable work environment, and by unifying the entire company
to work together in all aspects of our business activities, we will strive toactively promote and improve our occupational health and safety
activities, and will continue to aim for a true zero disaster workplace.
①

In all aspects of our business activities, we will strive to prevent
workplace accidents and disasters by taking the necessary
measures to eliminate or reduce risks based on the investigationsof dangers and hazards and the results thereof.

②⚫ Preparation of healthand safety action plan

⚫ Addressing of issues⚫ Reflection of plan（A）
Corrective
action（P）
Planning（C）
Progress
confirmation（D）
Activity
implementation

We will develop health and safety activities with the participationand cooperation of all employees and relevant parties of NISSO,
and will continue to aim for the improvement of our health andsafety standards.
③

We will comply with the Industrial Health and Safety Act, relevantlaws and regulations, and the health and safety regulations
established at the workplace, and will endeavor to improve thelevel of our health and safety management structure.

④

We will establish, periodically review, and continuously enhance
our occupational health and safety management system, andwill continue to aim for the further improvement of our health andsafety standards.

⑤

In order to prevent health problems caused by overwork andmental health-related issues, we will enhance our healthmanagement structure and promote the maintenance of healthfor all employees.
⑥

We will promote measures to prevent traffic accidents, and willraise awareness in order to ensure both vehicular and pedestrian
traffic safety.

⑦

We will conduct education and training necessary to ensure thehealth and safety of all employees, and will improve theirknowledge and awareness regarding health and safety.

⑧

We will ensure the full dissemination of NISSO's Occupational
Health and Safety Policy to all employees, and will continue toaim for zero accidents and disasters in the workplace.

⚫ Confirmation of progressof goal achievement
status⚫ Hiyari hatto* selection⚫ Implementation of risk
assessments（P）Planning・ Declaration of health and safety policy
・ Setting of health and safety goals for each business site andworkplace
・ Establishment of workplace health and safety system, andformulation of workplace rules
・ Creation of health and safety plan
（D）Implementation・inspection・improvement of health andsafety plan
・ Risk assessments, workplace inspections, hiyari hatto, etc.
（C）Progress confirmation
・ Reporting, confirmation, deliberation, and recording at the
Health and Safety Committee
・ Investigation of causes of occupational accidents, etc.
（A）Corrective action
・ Reflection of activities in health and safety activity reports

・ Preparation of health and safety activity report

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SocialSafety and Health Initiatives■ Occupational Safety Activities

Health and Safety Education

Based on the Occupational Health and Safety Policy, we formulate

・ Hazard Simulation Education

one-year activity plans and carry out health and safety activities.

Nisso Technical Centers (TCs), which are training facilities owned by
NISSO in 8 locations nationwide, are furnished with equipment that

Promotion of Annual Plans based on Health and Safety

Management Structure
・ National Safety Week

simulate hazards, and education with real-world experiences areprovided.

We held the "National Safety Week" for the purpose of preventing

・KYT (Kiken Yochi Training, or Hazard Prediction Training)

occupational accidents. During the implementation period from JulyKYT is implemented as a voluntary activity. By raising our sensitivity to

1 to July 7, 2022, we notified employees of the contents of ourhazards and applying them to risk assessment practices, we are able

occupational accident prevention activities, and worked to improveto create a safer workplace environment.

safety activities and safety awareness.
(Slogan)・Health and Safety Study Groups

Safety is never be in a hurry, not to rush,

We hold study group sessions aimed at promoting health and safety

and not to neglect

activities and acquiring knowledge of laws and regulations. We will

(Main priority items)

further raise health and safety standards by raising safety awareness① Measures to prevent machinery-related accidents and falls

among all employees involved in the promotion activities, including② Measures to prevent heatstroke

safety personnel.

③ Measures to prevent traffic accidentsetc.

・ Year-end and New Year "Zero Accident" Campaign
The period from December 1, 2021 to January 15, 2022 was carriedout as the "Year-end and New Year Zero Accident Campaign. Basedon the notification and implementation guidelines of the Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, we shared priority implementation items
and worked on safety activities in order to achieve zero-accidents
and zero-disasters.

Traffic Safety Initiatives
・Accident Prevention Activities
We are taking various measures to prevent traffic accidents, such asutilizing analysis results by obtaining driving record certificates,
enforcing parking rules and conducting quarterly checks, installing
drive recorders in shuttle vehicles, creating traffic warning maps,

Measures for Hazard Prevention

conducting on-board passenger checks, watching traffic safety

・ Risk Assessments

vehicle 4S. In addition, in order to raise awareness of safe driving, wevideos, implementing traffic KYT, and thoroughly implementing

Based on our annual plans, we conduct risk assessment activities incontinuously conduct traffic safety patrol activities at the gates andadvance at NISSO's workplaces in order to prevent hazards. We

parking lots of our clients' factories.

conduct more thorough activities at sites where we manage
chemical substances.

・ Workplace Inspections
We reduce risks by promoting safety guidance and improvements byconducting workplace inspections (at all workplaces) by healthofficers and workplace inspections by industrial physicians (atlocations of 50 or more people).

The Shiga Satellite regularly conducts traffic safety patrol activities.
We are working to achieve zero traffic accidents in order to create

・ Hiyari Hatto (near-miss reporting) Activities

an environment where local residents can live with peace of mind.

In order to identify potential risks in the workplace and prevent
disasters in advance, we report and improve hiyari hatto activities.

Disaster Prevention Initiatives

・ Current status of NISSO
FY 3/2021
Occupational accident lost
worktime rate (Year)

0.75

Occupational accident leave
rate per 1000 employees (Year)

0.90

FY 3/2022
0.93

・Disaster Prevention Activities
We conduct regular disaster prevention drills at workplaces, provide
guidance and education for fire prevention, and conduct

1.33

inspections of NISSO's dormitories.

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SocialSafety and Health Initiatives■ Promotion of Occupational Health Management

Mental Health

The Nisso Group places top priority on the health of our employees. In

NISSO carries out mental health activities not only for physical healthorder to ensure their health, we promote work environment management,

but also for mental health promotion. We provide regular mental

work management and health management, which are thehealth education (self-care and "line care", or employee carefundamentals of occupational health management. At the same time,overseen by managers), and have established an in-house "mental

we promote the creation of a workplace environment where employees

care consultation room" to provide counseling and awareness-raising

can work for a long time in good physical and mental health.

activities related to mental health In addition, we conduct stress

Health and Occupational Health Management Initiatives

checks once a year for our employees, recommend doctor interview

・ Appropriate management of working hours to control long working

improve work environments based on organizational analysis.

guidance to people with high levels of stress, and make efforts tohours
In order to control long working hours, NISSO has established our own rules
to prevent overwork by providing interview guidance by doctors inaccordance with the requirements for overtime work hours.

Mental Healthcare Policy
In order for a company to grow and operate soundly, it is the basis of
all things that all employees can work safely and in good health, and・ Various health examinations
We carry out various health examinations (general and special healthexaminations, etc.) to help maintain and improve the health of ouremployees by listening to opinions from doctors based on the results, andrecommending re-examinations.

NISSO aims to support the realization of a richer social life. In order toachieve this, based on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's"Guidelines for Maintaining and Improving Workers' Mental Health", werecognize that mental health is an important issue for the happy lives
and vibrant workplaces of all employees and their families. We will

・ Heatstroke prevention measures

implement the following matters to address and improve mental

From May to September 2022, we implemented measures to prevent

healthcare so that we are able to maintain physical and mentalheatstroke among employees by distributing salt candy and proposing

health and work with vitality.

environmental improvements at workplaces with the goal of zeroheatstroke occurrences.

①Provision of education, training and information

・ National Occupational Health Week

We will strive to raise awareness by providing education, training,

We hold "National Occupational Health Week" for the purpose of

and information on mental health knowledge, other healthmanaging the health of workers and improving workplace environments.

measures, and ways to prevent, reduce, and deal with stress.

During the implementation period from October 1 to October 7, 2022, wenotified employees of the contents of our occupational health activities,

Stress checks will be carried out at least once a year to help

and worked thoroughly to improve such activities.

employees become aware of stress. We will also recommend that

(Slogans)

employees perform self-checks as needed from the viewpoint of

A healthy workplace full of smiles because of your good health(Main priority items)① Prevention of health problems caused by chemical substances(Implementation of risk assessments)③ Thorough measures to prevent infections in workplaces

prevention.

③Maintenance of a consultation structure
We will maintain a structure that allows employees to feel more
comfortable to seek assistance so that they can recover their② Promotion of mental health care
etc.

Measures to Prevent Health Problems
・Health problem prevention activities and management
Based on our annual plan, we are implementing activities to prevent
health problems caused by heat stroke, infectious diseases, and lower

health through interviews with industrial physicians, etc., when they
feel physically and/or mentally unwell.

④Improvement of working environments
We will strive to prevent physical and mental fatigue by reducing
working hours through business improvements and promoting theacquisition of planned annual paid leave.

⑤Compliance with laws and regulations

back pain. In addition, as activities to prevent health problems caused by

We will comply with laws and regulations concerning the handlingchemical substances, we implement risk assessments, improve theof personal information when conducting mental healthcare.

workplace environment and work methods, and carry out activities tomaintain a comfortable workplace, such as wearing appropriate
protective equipment.

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Environment

Environmental Initiatives (ISO14001)■ Environmental Policy

Activities based on Environmental Policy

Through a series of human resources services activities, NISSO has

As part of our environmental conservation activities, NISSO is promoting

regarded global environmental conservation and pollution prevention

eco-driving (the use of automobiles that reduce environmental

as one of the most significant management issues. In order to achieve

impact). By being conscious of eco-driving, we reduce gasoline

harmony with our business activities and the global environment, weconsumption, CO2 emissions, and avoid the risk of accidents andhave formulated this Environmental Policy.

damage due to improved driving manners, which leads to reduced

After recognizing the environmental impact caused by businessactivities, in accordance to the following basic policy, all employees
will be actively involved in the creation of a recycling-oriented society
as NISSO sets and re-examines environmental objectives and targets,co-exists with local communities and strives to make continuous
improvements.
With regards to business activities, we will devote our efforts to the①following items in order to prevent pollution and reduce

environmental burdens.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
②

Thorough reduction of electricity consumption in offices
Promotion of eco-driving
Thorough sorted collection of waste material
Active contribution to local environmental conservation activities
Increase of green purchasing rate of company-use equipment
We will comply with environmental laws・ordinances・regulations
and other requirements agreed upon by NISSO.

③

We will make considerations for the utilization of sustainable
resources・mitigation and adaption of climate change・
protection of biodiversity and ecosystems.

④

expanding the number of people who are eligible for eco-driving
education nationwide from 2021, we have been offering driving lessons
at driving schools from 2022 for employees driving company-owned
vehicles for the first time.

Activities and targets to prevent pollution and reduce
environmental impacts
Thorough reduction of electricity consumption in offices (electricity
usage)(Target) Keep the total within 600,000 kWh per year
(Actual) Approximately 2.1% increase
The cause of the increase was due to increased use of air conditioners
as a result of ventilation measures against COVID-19 infections andlower winter temperatures than usual

Improvement of fuel efficiency through eco-driving (fuel efficiency)(Target) Annual average of 21km/ℓ or more
(Actual) Approximately 5.1% deterioration

In order to ensure that all employees are able to enhance their

The cause of the deterioration was due to the suppression of trips

awareness of environmental conservation and fully comprehendacross prefectures, resulting in the drastic reduction of long-distanced

our Environmental Policy, we will thoroughly disseminate,business trips, which led to an increased use of roads in nearby areas,

implement, maintain and continuously improve our environmental

reducing the effect of eco-driving

management system.
⑤

damage and replacement of parts, etc. Specifically, in addition to

We will periodically re-examine and disclose this Environmental
Policy to the general public.

Thorough sorted collection of waste material (waste disposal costs)(Target) Keep the total within 2 million yen per year
(Actual) Approximately 2.5% increase
The cause of the increase was due to an increase in the overall■ Environmental Management Structure(ISO14001)
In 2005, NISSO acquired ISO14001 certification for management of
manufacturing-related human resources services at our headquarters.
Under the ISO14001 environmental management system, we haveestablished an Environmental Policy with our Representative Director
and President as the top management, formulated an environmental
action plan, and are carrying out NISSO's environmental activities.

amount of waste generated as a result of an increase in the number of
employees, although emissions per capita was reduced

Thorough purchase of green products (purchasing rate)(Target) Aim for purchasing rate of 95% or more
(Actual) 96%
Thorough reduction of paper in offices (paper usage)(Target) Keep the total within 1,400 packets per year

In addition, we have established a system to provide feedback on the(Actual) Approximately 26.8% reduction

results of our activities to the top management and are implementing

Thorough water saving in offices (water usage)

the PDCA cycle.
Furthermore, through annual management reviews, we confirm the(Target) Keep the total within 3,000㎥ per year

appropriateness, validness and effectiveness of our environmental(Actual) Approximately 3.6% increase

management system, and are making continuous improvements.

The cause of the increase was due to an increase in overall water

consumption generated as a result of an increase in the number of
employees, although emissions per capita was reduced

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Environment

Response to Climate Change (TCFD)■ Basic View

・Governance

The Nisso Group strives to contribute to society through investments in"people", which are our driving force, and at the same time, we
recognize that responding to climate change, which is essential for thesurvival of our business, is an important management issue.

Through a series of human resources service activities, we arecommitted to global environmental conservation and pollution

With regard to "Governance", the "Sustainability Council", which is partof the "Corporate Value Enhancement Committee" chaired by the
Representative Director and President, identifies issues related toclimate change and devises measure to resolve them, and after
consultation with the Committee, approves them at NISSO "Board of
Directors' Meetings".

prevention, and by clarifying the financial impact of climate change

・Strategy

on our company, we aim to improve corporate resilience and realize

We refer to reports issued by the IEA for transition scenarios (Note 1)

the key issue of "Creation of a comfortable workplace".

■ Response to Climate Change (TCFD)

and IPCC for physical scenarios (Note 2) to develop strategies for
identifying risks and acquiring opportunities that will impact NISSO's
business, strategy and financial plans.

Recognizing that rising temperatures due to climate change will have asignificant impact on our business, the Nisso Group is enhancing thequality and quantity of information disclosure based on the TCFD (Task
Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) framework of"Governance", "Strategy", "Risk Management", and "Indicators andTargets".
In order to limit the temperature rise to less than 1.5 ℃ in the second
half of the 21st century, we have identified medium-term risks until 2030
and long-term risks until 2050 based on the 4 ℃, 2 ℃, and 1.5 ℃
scenarios, and have formulated strategies to reduce these risks and1. Streamlining of sales activities
Transition
risk

Physicalrisk

Opportunity

The use of company-owned vehicles in sales activities has become
essential, and a certain amount of gasoline and other fuels areused. In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our sales
activities, NISSO is promoting switching to more fuel-efficienttransportation methods such as hybrid vehicles, and establishingremote work environments. As a result, it is possible not only to
reduce costs, but also to gain opportunities such as acquiring newclients.

acquire opportunities.

(Organizational chart for
responding to climate change)

Board of Directors
Instruct

ReportRepresentative Director,
President & CEO
ReportInstruct

Corporate Value
Enhancement Committee

2. Reduction of reputation risk and enhancement of brand strength in
the recruitment market
Transition
Physical
risk

risk

Opportunity

The source of NISSO's business is "people", and more than 10,000
diverse human resources visit us for interviews throughout the year.
By enhancing our brand strength while promoting measures toprevent global warming, which society demands, we are working
not only to reduce reputation risk but also to create newopportunities.

3. Suspension of operations due to floods, etc.
Transition
risk

Physicalrisk

Opportunity

Supply chains may be disrupted due to abnormal weather such aslarge typhoons and storms at client factories, or factories may be
shut down due to damages, which may affect the working
conditions of dispatching and business contracting.

4. Health hazards caused by heat waves, droughts, etc.

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Investment
and Loan
ReviewCouncilTransition
risk

Physicalrisk

Opportunity

Due to the increase in heat waves and droughts associated with
global warming, health hazards such as heatstroke may increase
among NISSO's employees, which may affect their working
conditions.

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Environment

Response to Climate Change (TCFD)・ Indicators and Targets

5．Introduction of carbon tax, etc.
Transition
risk

Physicalrisk

Opportunity

In the event that a new tax system such as a carbon tax is
introduced due to the increased momentum to respond toclimate change, the Company's business performance may beaffected.

While monitoring the current situation and measuring the effects, NISSO
is promoting initiatives toward the target of reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.

Scope 1 (Emissions calculated from fuel usage of company-owned
vehicles)Note 1: NISSO refers to various scenarios in the World Energy Outlook (WEO) publishedannually by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Specifically, we identified

FY 3/2021

risks and opportunities based on NZE for the 1.5℃ scenario, SDS for the 2℃

FY 3/2022

scenario, and STEPS for the 4℃ scenario.
Note 2: NISSO refers to various scenarios in the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) issued by
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Specifically, we
identified risks and opportunities based on RCP2.6 for the 2℃ scenario andUnit：t-CO2

2,213

2,279

In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our sales activities,

RCP8.5 for the 4℃scenario. In addition, the 1.5℃ scenario refers to the 1.5℃

NISSO is working to reduce emissions by promoting a switch to more

Special Report.

fuel-efficient means of transportation and improving the efficiency of
our sales activities.

・ Risk Management
Analysis and evaluation are conducted in conjunction with compliance

Scope 2 (Emissions calculated from electricity consumption in offices)and risk management, and approval is given by the Board of Directors

FY 3/2021

FY 3/2022

after discussion by the Corporate Value Enhancement Committee.
Unit：t-CO2

738

714

While promoting efficiency in our business activities, NISSO is working to
reduce electricity consumption and emissions by curbing overtime andother overtime work.

(Reducing CO2 emissions by collecting PET bottle caps)
As part of our social contribution activities, NISSO has set up collection
boxes for "PET bottle caps" at our headquarters, and Nisso Pure, ourNote: In order to calculate CO2 emissions, NISSO uses "Sustana", a cloud service provided
by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to support CO2 emissions calculation andspecial-purpose subsidiary, collects them regularly and donates them toreduction (validation of calculation formula and emission count DB confirmed by SGS

the Ecocap Movement (NPO Ecocap Promotion Association). The

Japan Inc.).

donated PET bottle caps are converted into raw materials for recycledplastic and used for various social contribution activities such as
medical support.
In addition, it is said that 430 PET bottle caps generate as much as 3.15

NISSO has set the following greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets
and will continue to implement them further.

kg of CO2 when incinerated, and donating them will help reduce CO2
emissions. A total of 321,902 PET bottle caps have been collected anddonated by December 2021, reducing CO2 emissions equivalent to(Target)2,363 kg.

Achieve carbon neutrality (net zero emissions) by 2050

Furthermore, NISSO will continue to examine short-term targets andmedium-term targets up to 2030.

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Materiality 2 ： Responding to social changes andSocialchanges in industrial structures

Development of Human Resources■ Basic View

■ Aiming for High Value-added Education

With social changes such as labor shortages, declining birthrates and

The Nisso Group aims to provide high value-added education, andan aging populations, regional decline, advanced information

has established Nisso Technical Centers and Training Centers, which

processing technology, and the control of greenhouse gases,

are education and training facilities, in 8 locations nationwide.

companies, human resources and services with the ability to create

new added value are in demand.
The Nisso Group is committed to implementing the Human Resources
Development Policy in order to develop human resources who cantake on the challenge of infinite possibilities in all fields.
In order to build a virtuous cycle that improves service quality andemployee engagement, we will provide more opportunities for diverse
human resources, including education and training, to increase

In order to improve the necessary skills and techniques in the
MONOZUKURI workplaces, we actively conduct practical training

added value.

using actual equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing■ Human Resources Development Policy

the education and training facilities.

Believing in the potential of each person and bringing out suchpotential are thoughts that have been consistently included in ourphilosophy since our foundation, and they are fundamental concepts

equipment and automobile assembly tools, using the equipment of

We will continue to develop human resources so that diverse humanresources can flourish in a diverse society by acquiring highly
specialized skills and technologies, which will lead to improvedfor promoting human resources development. The Nisso Group will

engagement with clients and employees.

develop human resources who challenge all possibilities in all fields in

Main Training Activities

order to achieve sustainable business growth and realize a sustainable
society.
•

We provide educational opportunities that aim to improve theDevelopment of on-site leaders with the aim of acquiring the

We provide educational opportunities in response to social

measuring the effectiveness of quality control and processchanges so that diverse human resources can play an active role

management using the check sheets for managers•

By providing educational opportunities, we foster independence
and willingness to take on challenges, and support the realizationof career visions

Educational system and continuous human resources
development with an awareness of changes in thetimes
Based on our founding philosophy of "Nurturing and Bringing Out theBest in People", we aim to provide both "OFF-JT education" to support
employee growth, and "OJT education" to provide work experience. In
addition, we are strengthening "recurrent education" to enhance
expertise while grasping the changes of the times. The education

system of the Nisso Group is based on these three fundamental
structures.
(FY 3/2022 NISSO's Educational Achievements)
Directemployees

Indirect
employees

18,411491

Training hours per participant

6.62 Hours

12.44 Hours

Total cost of human resources
development・training

279 Million
yen

13 Million
yen

Total number of training
participants

22•knowledge and skills that they should possess as leaders, such as

in a diverse society•

Training of in-house instructors to build a continuous humanresources development system

growth and engagement of each employee••

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Development of equipment maintenance personnel using NISSO's

own semiconductor equipment

Materiality 2 ： Responding to social changes andSocialchanges in industrial structures

Development of Human Resources
Improvement Cases Presentation Conferences

Career Support
Based on our founding philosophy of "Nurturing and Bringing Out theBest in People”, we will develop professional human resources who
can flourish in various fields. Furthermore, we will promote education in
response to social and industrial changes to support our company andpeople.

We have introduced TQC (total quality control) activities since the1980s as a pioneer in the industry, and have been making efforts toimprove the workplace with the aim of continuing and developing
such activities. We put into practice what we have learned througheducation・training and connect what we have learned to daily
improvement activities. In addition, we hold company-wide"Improvement Cases Presentation Conferences" for the purpose of・ Career Consulting

laterally developing excellent activities. Through a series of activities,

In order to actively accept the various experiences that employees
encounter in their lives and to help them develop a happier life,
qualified career consultants provide regular counseling. Employees

employees are inspired by each other, leading to further growth.
Continuing from last year, this year's event was held online once
again from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of COVID-19

who receive counseling can set goals by clearly drawing out theirinfections.

career plans from a medium- to long-term perspective.

Held on September 21, 2021 # of attendees: 243

Career Consulting Results in FY 3/2022

Number of participating teams:

Career consulting by qualified personnel ： 7 cases
Day-to-day career consulting： 4,222 cases※Includes daily workplace change/transfer consultations by

Participation in Preliminary Rounds 46 teams
Participation in Final Rounds 9 teams

business managers and hiring managers

・ Operation of Qualification Acquisition Support System
This system requires the acquisition of necessary qualifications basedon roles and ranks, such as quality control certification and voluntary
maintenance officer certification, including the Class-1 Health Officer,
which is a national qualification. We also provide support such as
paying for courses and examination fees required for the acquisition ofvarious qualifications.
Results up to March 2022 Successful applicants: 125 employees

Subsidies: 872,340 yen

・Toward the Realization of Career Visions(Nisso Technical Center Higashi-Nihon
Cooperation with Kurihara City

The Nisso Group will strengthen our education system in order toComprehensive Disaster Prevention Drill)

respond to social changes and changes in industrial structures. In
addition, we will conduct "Life Plan Training" to draw up future career
designs by taking stock of our own experiences, abilities andcharacteristics.

A comprehensive disaster prevention drill was held in Kurihara City on
June 12, 2022.
The training was conducted on the assumption that an earthquakewith a seismic intensity of 6 or higher occurred and many people

were injured, and about 300 participants, including police andfirefighters, confirmed the procedures to rescue people left behind incollapsed houses.
The Nisso Technical Center Higashi-Nihon cooperated withparticipants by renting out facility parking lots so that participants
could respond quickly.

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Diversity

Promotion of Participation and Advancement of■Basic View

Women

In order to respond to rapid changes in society and industrial
structures, it is necessary to create an environment in which diverse

・Promotion of the General Business Owner Action Plan based

human resources, including women, the elderly, foreign nationals, andon the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raisingpeople with disabilities, can flourish.

Next-Generation Children (April 1, 2019 ~ March 31, 2024)

In order to transform the Nisso Group into a company where diverse
human resources can flourish, we will continue to accelerate andrefine our investment in human capital to create an environment
conducive to innovation and aim to enhance corporate value.

In order to enable employees to fully demonstrate their abilities bycreating a comfortable working environment where they canbalance their work and child-rearing, we are conducting activities toraise awareness of the system, which includes maternity leave,
childcare leave, and shortened working-hour programs, using notices
on the company-wide intranet to make the system widespread.

Initiatives for Diversity
・Promotion of the General Business Owner Action Plan based・ Ensuring Diversity

on the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and

In order to respond to rapid changes in society and industrial
structures, the Nisso Group aims to improve the overall added value asa company by creating a workplace environment in which diverse

Advancement in the Workplace (April 1, 2019 ~ March 31,
2024)

employees, including women, the elderly, foreign nationals, andBased on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation andpeople with disabilities, can flourish.

Advancement in the Workplace, we aim to increase the proportionof female regular employees to the total number of hires to greater・Current Status of the Nisso Group's Human Capitalthan 15.0%. Therefore, we use graduate recruitment pamphlets and(As of March 31, 2022)

Number of employees and ratio of females
Male
NISSO CORPORATION
Ratio of females

1,000

recruitment websites to promote NISSO as a company where women
too can flourish. As a result, the proportion of female regular
employees to the total number of new hires was 26.0% in 2020, andFemale31.0% in 2021.

240
19.4%

Ratio of female managers
NISSO CORPORATION

2.5%

Promoting the Employment of Foreign Nationals

Gender wage gap
NISSO CORPORATION

79.0%

Regular employees

81.7%

Non-regular employees

79.0%

・ Hiring of New Graduate Foreign Engineers
In order to address the diversity of nationalities in employment, wehave been hiring Chinese engineers in cooperation with Chinese
universities since 2017. In addition, as of June 2022, the total numberof employees hired was 59.

The gender wage gap is calculated by dividing the average annual
wage of NISSO's female employees by the average annual wage ofour male employees and multiplying it by 100.

Hiring of Mid-career Employees
The Nisso Group employs mid-career employees to achievesustainable business growth and a sustainable society. Many of
NISSO's managers are mid-career hires, and it is an environment inwhich diverse employees can aim to pursue their careers fairly.

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Diversity (Promotion of Women’s Participation
and Advancement)

General Business Owner Action Plan based on the
Act on Promotion of Women's Participation andPromotion of Women's Participation and Advancementin Group Companies
Always next to 「Thank you!」

Advancement in the Workplace
NISSO CORPORATION Action Plan
Based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation andAdvancement in the Workplace, in order to expand the recruitment of

Nisso Brain Co., Ltd. came into existence in Yokohama in March 1986, andfemale employees, we have formulated and are engaged in the following

aims to be a company rooted in the areas of Yokohama City andaction plan.

Matsumoto City, Nagano, where it has a branch office. At Nisso Brain, alarge number of female employees are active, and as of October 2022,

1. Plan Period:

the ratio of female employees, including dispatched staff, reached 93.7%.

For 5 years from April 1, 2019~March 31, 2024

・ Promotion of Workplace Expansion where Women can Flourish

2. Objective

With the exception of unavoidable circumstances, the return rate of

To make the proportion of female regular employees to the total number offemale employees after taking maternity leave and childcare leave hashires greater than 15.0%.

been maintained at 100% for the 9th consecutive year, and Nisso Brain

3. Content of Initiatives and Implementation Schedule

has a system in place that allows women to flourish, such as giving them

◎April 2019~March 2020

In order to balance work and child-rearing, the understanding andthe ability to work shorter hours even after returning to work.

Conduct the planning of PR for women's participation and advancement

cooperation of the staff around us is indispensable, and Nisso Brain has

in the workplace to be posted on next fiscal year's university graduate

established a system in which the head of each department can always

recruitment pamphlets and recruitment sites, centering on young female

understand the current situation and support working mothers throughout

employees.

the department. In addition, to support the career development of young
female dispatched staff, Nisso Brain has implemented a career◎April 2020~March 2022

enhancement program that allows them to acquire qualifications while

Post information on female employees on university graduate recruitment

working, and are working to expand employment opportunities forpamphlets and recruitment sites, and promote NISSO as a company where

women.

women can flourish.
Introduce a "mentor system" for the purpose of new graduate employee

retention.
◎April 2020~March 2024
Introduce female employees as role models at company briefing sessions,

Coming face-to-face with people and being there for themand create opportunities for them to interact with jobseekers at recruiting
events.
【Public Announcement of Information on Women's Activities】

Nisso Nifty Co., Ltd. started its participation in the nursing care business in◎ Percentage of female workers among all workers(as of the end of December 2021)
Employees

Part-timers

Manufacturing
staff

Dispatchedstaff

Dispatchedstaff received

19.1%

60.9%

15.3%

20.5%

94.1%

◎ Difference in the average number of years of continuous service formen and women(as of the end of December 2021)

Last day of December 2019 Women -0.2 years (YoY - 0.2 years)
Last day of December 2020 Women -0.1 years (YoY + 0.1 years)
Last day of December 2021 Women -0.1 years (YoY ±0.0 years)

April 2004 with the aim of coexisting with the local community. In thenursing care business, coexistence with the local community is necessary,and many female employees are participating actively As of the end of
September 2022, the ratio of female employees has reached 70.7%. In
addition, out of the 6 facilities in Yokohama City, 3 of the facility

managers are women, and Nisso Nifty is working to coexist not only withthe residents of the facilities, but also with the local community.

・ Holding of In-house Information Exchange Meetings onChild-rearing
As an initiative to create an employment environment that makes it easierfor both men and women to take childcare leave, Nisso Brain has been
holding in-house information exchange meetings on child-rearing sinceJune 2021. The second and third sessions were held in October 2021 andJuly 2022, respectively, for employees who work while balancing childrearing and work. Nisso Brain held an online information exchange
meeting for male employees who have actually taken childcare leave totalk about their experiences of taking childcare leave, how to play withchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic, how to put them to sleep, etc.
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Diversity (Creation of Opportunities for
the Elderly to Flourish)

Promoting the Active Participation of the Elderly
Nikon Nisso Prime Corporation (NNP) was established on January 6, 2020
as a joint venture between NISSO and Nikon Corporation. Our mission is toCreating New Opportunities for the Elderly to Flourish"Cooperation with local authorities. Promoting regional
revitalization with the diverse experiences of the elderly.""create a society where people can continue to work" by developing

In April 2021, the Act for Stabilization etc. of Employment of Olderand securing employment opportunities for older employees of the Nikon

Persons etc. was amended and enforced, and measures to secureGroup, and conducting research and development on a framework that

employment opportunities until the age of 70 were stipulated as anenable older people in Japanese society to continue working.

obligation for companies to make efforts. In the era of the so-called

From the inception of Nikon Nisso Prime to October 1, 2022, a total of 14"100 years of life", NISSO believes that in order for individuals to work as

senior employees with experience in the Nikon Group have moved tolong and energetically as possible, broadening their horizons and taking

new environments and have begun to flourish by utilizing their knowledge

on challenges without being limited to a single company or region will

and expertise.

lead to growth and "fulfillment" for the elderly, and that this will also

Introduction of a Secondary･Supplementary Employment

contribute to the creation of innovation in society as a whole. If we turn
our attention to rural areas, "sustainable urban development" initiatives
are being promoted in various regions, and diverse experience ofSystem“Increasing work-style options andpromoting the active participation of the elderly”

human resources working in urban areas are required.
Nikon Nisso Prime aims to actively contribute to the challenges of

On October 1, 2020, Nikon Nisso Prime introduced a secondary･

regional revitalization, the declining birthrate and population decline insupplementary employment system in order to respond to changes in theJapan through "relationships with people" that utilize the knowledge,

social and work environment, including the pursuit of self-fulfillment

expertise and diverse experiences possessed by the elderly, and isthrough today's diverse work-styles, and to further expand opportunities

working on activities to create attractive communities in cooperation

for the elderly to flourish. With the lifting of the ban on secondary･with local authorities. In addition to contributing to the local community,

supplementary employment, there are cases where employees canthese activities provide new opportunities for the elderly to flourish, andincrease their income and improve their skills by experiencing work thatby demonstrating the knowledge and expertise they have cultivated,

are not available in their main occupation. In addition, by utilizing IT tools

they are linked to the creation of new "purpose in life" and "fulfillment".

and remote work, it has become possible for people to work concurrently
in rural areas while living in urban areas with their main occupation. These
efforts have made it possible to "acquire a new career while continuingwith the existing job", which leads to NNP's goal of "adapting to changes
in the social environment and continue working".

Career Support for the Elderly“Providing functions that can respond todiverse changes and diverse work-styles”
Nikon Nisso Prime is working to build career support functions for the<Initiatives with Local Authorities>※Order of conclusion of partnership agreements

Buzen City, Fukuoka(Agreement concluded on Nov. 5, 2021)

Promotion ofregional revitalization and SDGs

elderly who are motivated to work so that they can respond to diverse

Nanbu-cho, Tottori

environmental changes and work-styles in the VUCA (volatile, uncertain,(Agreement concluded on Dec. 16, 2021)

complex, and ambiguous) era. Initiatives such as career support training
contribute to raising awareness and motivating employees to continue

Regional revitalization initiatives

working in new environments, and to the development of individual skills

aiming forto realize their career plans. Combined with career interviews, etc., itstrongly encourages participants to change their mindset (others →themselves), resulting in more effective career support.

(Career support results from January 2020 to the end of September 2022)

Tsuru City, Yamanashi(Agreement concluded on Mar. 17, 2022)# of times: 24

Promotion of regional revitalization# of participants: 1,103 total

through・Career support training
・Career interviewssustainable local communities# of times: 476 total

government-private sector collaboration

・Consciousness change after taking the course
Before course: 77% → After course: 95%(Q: How was your career after age 60 before and after the training?
A: Change in the percentage of "I thought about it vaguely" and"I thought about it specifically ")Naie-cho, Hokkaido(Agreement concluded on Aug. 31, 2022)

Promotion of regional revitalization

and regional activation

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Diversity (Active Participation of Employeeswith Disabilities)■ Active Participation of Employees with
Disabilities
In April 2007, Nisso Pure Co., Ltd. was established as a special-purpose
subsidiary of NISSO in order to actively hire people with disabilities, with・ Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
In place of the "Appreciation Festival", which was held every year
before the COVID-19 pandemic, Nisso Pure continued to post
information related to activity reports on Facebook in FY 3/2022.
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/nisso.pure

the aim of fulfilling corporate responsibility through the employment of(in Japanese only)

people with disabilities.

Nisso Pure Corporate Philosophy
Through the expansion of employment of people with disabilities, we
aim to put into practice the philosophy of the founder of the Nisso
Group, "Nurturing and Bringing Out the Best in People", and further
contribute to society.

・ Promoting the Stages for Activities
As an initiative to promote its activities externally, Nisso Pure

Nisso Pure's mission is to develop the skills and abilities of employeeswith disabilities through their work, thereby creating a stage for thegrowth and self-realization of each individual, expanding the circle ofactivities, and leading them to rich and happy lives.
Going forward, Nisso Pure will continue to contribute to the realizationof a sustainable society while growing together as a company that

conducts "workplace experience training" and "workplace tours".
Local school officials, support organizations, parents, and parties
concerned are able to see CS employees who are actually working,and Nisso Pure is increasing the number of people who understandand cooperate with the employment of people with disabilities at
Nisso Pure, as well as those who work with them.

not only complies with laws and regulations, but also has a high senseof ethics, accepts diverse values, and values each and every person's
motivation and work satisfaction.

Initiatives for Employment of People with Disabilities at
Nisso Pure・Kanagawa Skills Competition for Persons with Disabilities

At Nisso Pure, employees with various disabilities (physical, intellectual,(Abilympics)

and mental) are referred to as Challenged Staff (CS), and staff who

provide guidance and support to those employees are referred to asServant Staff (SS). For CS employees, as people who take onchallenges, Nisso Pure will continue to expand the scope of their work
areas to make full use of their potential and develop them to flourish.

The Abilympics is a competition in which people with disabilities

compete in vocational skills (abilities), and Nisso Pure participateswith the aim of improving the skills of their staff by demonstrating
and further refining the skills cultivated in daily work.
This year's event was held in October 2022, and 2 members of theon-premise cleaning team and 1 member of the light-work teamPromotion of Employment of People with Disabilities

participated from Nisso Pure.

Aiming for the success of each and every employee, the SS, whoprovide guidance and support to employees, are qualified as job
coaches (company-registered workplace adaptation supporters),
utilize internal systems such as the leader system, the Meister system,and the commendation system, and strive everyday to develop

abilities and increase motivation tailored to the qualities of each
employee with disabilities. In April 2022, 8 new leaders were elected,
bringing the total number of leaders in the workplace to 28.
As a result, the number of employees with disabilities employed by・ Continuous Service Awards Ceremony
In January 2022, a ceremony was held to recognize employees with
10 years of continuous service, and 9 CS employees and 1 SS
employee were honored.

Nisso Pure was 174. In addition, NISSO's employment rate for people
with disabilities as of June 1, 2022 was 2.32% (number of people
employed with disabilities: 210 / 282 points).

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Materiality 2 ： Responding to social changes andEnvironmentchanges in industrial structures+SocialCoexistence with Diverse Communities(Contribution to Local Communities)■ Local Environmental Conservation Activities■ Contribution to the Local Community throughHeartfelt Nursing Care

The Nisso Group is a company with branches throughout the country,

Nisso Nifty started participating in the nursing care business in April

and we believe that partnerships that include local communities

2004 with the aim of "contributing to society through community-

throughout the country are important. As a member of the local

based heartfelt nursing care". "Sweetpea" nursing care facilities havecommunity, we contribute to the revitalization and development of the

been nurtured to count 6 facilities in Yokohama City with theeconomy by understanding each custom and culture through thecooperation of many people, with the hope that elderly people andcreation of employment opportunities in the region, giving

their families can continue to live enriched and fulfilling lives for aconsideration to the environment, and participating in social

long time.

contribution activities. By continuing such activities, we will work toward
the goal of becoming a company that coexists and lives together withthe local community.
・Conducted clean-up activities around the Shin-Yokohama HQ(May 2022)
A total of 6 bags of garbage were collected from 3 clean-up routes.

Through our nursing care business, we participate twice a year in the・ Conducted clean-up activities at client sites (April 2022)
Cleaned-up client parking lots and main gates.

replanting of flowers in Enokido Park, which is a place of relaxation for
locals and residents, in order to reduce the burden of nursing care on
local families and to coexist with the local community, and haveopportunities to interact with local residents. In addition, sinceNovember 2019, we have been participating in a "mobile sales"
project in collaboration with AEON Food Service, and we have been
supporting shopping for elderly people living alone and households

raising children in the community.
・ Conducted clean-up in areas outside worksites (July 2022)
4 participants cleaned-up the areas outside worksites.

・Volunteer participation at client clean-up activities
As a member of the local
community, we participated involunteer clean-up activities
sponsored by client companies inorder to contribute to the creationof safe and secure communities.
We cleaned the curved traffic
mirrors around factories in groupsof three to ensure the safe andsecure travel of local residents.

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Support for Kanagawa University’s Track and Field Club■ Support for Local Sports
Co-sponsorship Agreement with Yokohama DeNA BayStars

Ekiden (Road Relay) Team
Based on our founding philosophy of “Nurturing and Bringing Out theBest in People,” NISSO is carrying out activities aimed at coexistence

The Nisso Group hopes to contribute to the revitalization of local sports

with diverse communities in order to respond to social changes andand the development of the next generation through our support forchanges in industrial structures.

sports Since 2018, NISSO has signed a co-sponsorship agreement with

"Yokohama DeNA BayStars", and have acquired the annual right touse 4 box seats on their Party Sky Deck. In FY 3/2023, as part of ourcommunity contribution activities, we donated the "NISSO Party Sky
Deck 2022 Season Tickets" to the Yokohama Rubber Baseball
Association, and are contributing to their growth by providing
opportunities for the children to see and feel the success ofprofessional baseball players up close and be pleased.

Based on the founding principles of "Sincere and Resilient", "Forwardthinking", and "Balanced and Steady", Kanagawa University is actively
engaged in the development of university sports, centered on the
Athletic Department. The students of the Priority Strengthening
Department spend their student lives diligently studying bothschoolwork and sports since they are truly "accomplished in bothacademics and athletics".
In support of the educational philosophy of Kanagawa University, NISSO
started supporting the track and field club Ekiden team in December
2021 with the aim of "developing human resources through sports" byhelping to invigorate Yokohama, Kanagawa, which is also ourhometown.

From the Ekiden Team to the entire Track and Field Club
Support of Kanagawa University Football Club
Since 2018, Nisso Brain Co., Ltd. has been supporting the Kanagawa

NISSO, which started supporting the Kanagawa University track andfield club, further expanded our circle.

University Football Club, and this year marks their fifth year as a

The track and field club consists of a long-distance team and a short-supporter. In FY 3/2023, we will continue to support the activities of

distance block, along with the Ekiden team, and there are many

the Kanagawa University Football Club, which is competing in thestudents who take on the challenge of their own limits in track and field

Kanagawa Prefecture University Football League, which aims to bealong with their studies, including athletes without sports scholarships.

promoted to the Kanto League second division next fiscal year.

NISSO, which is headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, started
supporting Kanagawa University's entire track and field club from April
2022 with the aim of further promoting "regional revitalization" together
with Kanagawa University.
Aiming to strengthen industry-academia collaboration through support,
we will continue to support the development of athletes in the
Kanagawa University Track and Field Club.

（Participation in disaster recovery volunteer activities in Chiba Prefecture wheretraining camp was held［2019］）

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GovernanceMateriality 3 ： Strengthening of governanceCorporate Governance■Basic Views on Corporate Governance
The Nisso Group is promoting respect for human rights and the creation ofcompassionate human relationships based on (our founding philosophy)"Nurturing and Bringing Out the Best in People". With the aim of creating
new corporate value that can contribute to society by striving to create
and establish our own unique, proprietary technologies, NISSO shallensure the transparency of management by complying with laws andordinances and disclosing accurate information. We recognize theimportance of corporate governance in order to achieve continuous
improvement of corporate value, and conduct management focusedon compliance. Furthermore, we respect the rights of shareholders, andaim to be a company that is trusted by society.

Corporate Governance Structure
In addition to establishing a General Meeting of Shareholders, the Boardof Directors, the Audit and Supervisory Board, and an Accounting Auditor,
NISSO has set up a division in charge of internal auditing to monitor
business operations on a daily basis. We have adopted this structure
based on the judgment that the mutual cooperation among theseorganizations will ensure the soundness, efficiency and transparency ofmanagement.

・ Board of Directors

・ Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is comprised of 2 ExternalManaging Directors, the Representative Director, President & CEO, and 1
External Audit & Supervisory Board Member, and is chaired by an ExternalManaging Director. For the purpose of enhancing the transparency of
personnel affairs and remuneration, etc., of Managing Directors, Audit &Supervisory Board Members, and Executive Officers, it will report to theBoard of Directors matters concerning (i) the personnel affairs ofRepresentative Directors, Managing Directors, Audit & Supervisory Board
Members, Executive Officers and Managing Directors of subsidiaries, aswell as successor planning based on the perspectives of diversity and skills,and (ii) the remuneration structure and remuneration levels of Managing
Directors and Executive Officers based on the evaluation of thecompany's business performance, etc. The Nomination andRemuneration Committee will be convened at any time as deemednecessary. Discussions on successor planning are ongoing.

・ Management Committee
The Management Committee is comprised of Internal Managing
Directors, the full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member, the Managing
Executive Officer, Senior Executive Officers, and Executive Officers, andconvenes once a month. It ascertains management figures, anddiscusses/reports on important measures and policies.

NISSO's Board of Directors is comprised of 3 members (including 2 ExternalManaging Directors). In addition to holding regular Board of Directors'
Meetings once a month, in principle, a system has been established・ Group Meetings

where extraordinary meetings can be flexibly held when importantGroup Meetings are comprised of the Company's Managing Directors,

matters arise. As a supervisory body for decision-making and business

Audit & Supervisory Board Members, the Managing Executive Officer,

execution of important matters concerning the management of NISSO,

Senior Executive Officers, the Corporate Planning Division Director andthe Board of Directors examines the validity, efficiency and fairness ofrepresentatives of affiliated companies, and convenes once a month.

management, and resolves matters that are stipulated by laws andReports regarding the status of business operations as well as businessordinances as well as other matters related to important business tasks. In

performance results are received at Group Meetings, and business plans

addition, all Audit & Supervisory Board Members attend the Board ofand significant factors that contribute to their differences are confirmed.

Directors' Meetings, and are equipped with a situation where decision-

In addition, progress reports and policy guidance regarding important

making audits can be conducted at all times.

matters such as management issues are conducted.

・ Audit & Supervisory Board Members andAudit and Supervisory Board

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・ Corporate Value Enhancement Committee

NISSO is a company with an Audit and Supervisory Board, and it is

The Corporate Value Enhancement Committee is comprised of thecomprised of 3 Audit & Supervisory Board Members (including 3 External

Company's Managing Directors, Audit & Supervisory Board Members, theAudit & Supervisory Board Members). The auditing policy and auditing

Managing Executive Officer, Senior Executive Officers, Executive Officers,

plans are discussed and decided by the Audit and Supervisory Board. In

representatives of subsidiaries, and the Company's Internal Auditing

addition to striving to communicate with Managing Directors andOffice Director. It conducts reports・deliberations of issues for theemployees, etc., to gather information, Audit & Supervisory Board

prevention of corporate scandals for the entire Group, the strengthening

Members attend Board of Directors' Meetings, receive reports on theof our multifaceted corporate structure, and the realization of sustainablestatus of the execution of duties from Managing Directors and employees,

businesses, as well as constructing a management system to enhance

request explanations as deemed necessary, inspect important decision

corporate value over the medium- to long-term. The Sustainability

making documents, and investigate the status of the Company's businessCouncil, which belongs to the Corporate Value Enhancement

operations and assets. The Audit and Supervisory Board convenes on a

Committee, clarifies the roles that the Company should fulfill through its

regular basis once a month, and extraordinary meetings are held

businesses to shareholders, society, and other stakeholders, establishes

occasionally as deemed necessary. Furthermore, the Audit & Supervisory

the structures to put them into practice, and promotes their appropriate

Members work closely with the Internal Auditing Division and theoperations・checks. The Internal Control・Compliance Council

Accounting Auditor, and strive to enhance the effectiveness andestablishes, operates, and checks the internal control structure of theefficiency of audits.

Group, reviews its compliance observance status, and promotes risk

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GovernanceMateriality 3 ： Strengthening of governanceCorporate Governance←Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Initiatives

assessment・countermeasures. In order to make effective use of theGroup's resources, assets, and capital, the Investment and Loan Review
Council promotes the establishment of standards and management
methods that include not only financial aspects but also non-financial
aspects such as environmental・social impacts. The Committee
convenes 3 times a year, but extraordinary meetings are held as deemednecessary.

In order to prepare for various risks that may hinder business continuity,
such as large-scale disasters, pandemics, etc., the Nisso Group has
formulated the "Nisso Group Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Basic Policy",and has made efforts to raise awareness for ensuring employee safety
and has prepared manuals for business continuity.

■ Nisso Group Business Continuity Plan

・ Remuneration for Officers, etc.
NISSO has established the amount of remuneration, etc., for officers, or a

(BCP) Basic Policy

policy concerning the determination of the calculation method thereof,

In order to prepare for various risks that may interfere with businessand the contents are determined in consideration of a balance between

continuity, such as large-scale disasters, pandemics, etc., the Nisso

common practices, business contents and employee salaries, etc., inGroup has established the "Nisso Group Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

order to secure superior management personnel and to carry out

Basic Policy" in accordance with the spirit of the Nisso Group’s

appropriate treatment. In addition, the remuneration for Managing

management and corporate philosophies. Group employees shall

Directors, excluding External Managing Directors, shall provide incentives

recognize the basic concept of this policy, and make appropriate

for the realization of the Medium-term Management Plan and thedecisions and actions as members of a socially responsible company.

achievement of short-term performance, in order to enhance thesustainable corporate value of NISSO for the purpose of sharing benefits(profits) between the shareholders and Managing Directors.

Internal Control (Risk Management) StructureWith regard to NISSO's risk management structure, we recognize that it is
an important management issue to appropriately manage diversifying
risks and prevent the occurrence and spread of damages in a rapidlychanging economic environment. In order to properly grasp andmanage risks, in addition to establishing internal regulations, NISSO
conducts regular internal audits, establishes and operates a Corporate
Value Enhancement Committee, and strives to reduce risks bydeveloping corporate activities in compliance with laws and regulations.
Specifically, in order to respond promptly and accurately to factors thathinder the situation, we have established various regulations such as"Compliance Regulations" and "Risk Management Regulations", and are

1. We shall develop a plan to achieve the following objectives:
1）We shall place top priority on the safety and security of ouremployees, their families, and our service users.
2）We shall support the business continuity of our clients andbusiness partners.
3）We shall support the reconstruction of disaster-stricken areas and contribute to local communities.
2. We shall clarify the operations to be continued and restored, andimplement specific measures in a planned manner.
3. We shall conduct education・training for our employees andthroughout our organization on a regular basis in order to makecontinuous improvements.

implementing measures to identify/evaluate risks and formulate
countermeasures to prevent risks and other factors from occurring. In

addition, NISSO has concluded an advisory contract with a law firm, and(Evacuation drills at Chiba Sales Office and Ibaraki

has a structure in which we can receive advice and guidance at any

Recruitment Office)time.

In November 2021, the Chiba Office and Ibaraki Recruitment Office(Declaration of Partnership Building)
On October 15, 2020, NISSO announced the "Declaration of Partnership
Building". In addition to working to increase additional value throughout
the supply chain, we aim to build co-existence and co-prosperity withbusiness partners by collaborating beyond existing business relationships
and corporate scales.

conducted their own disaster prevention drills. In order to help
employees reduce the risk of injuries and other hazards in response to
climate change and disasters such as earthquakes and fires, dangerous
areas in buildings, the location of fire prevention equipment,
evacuation routes, and the areas of evacuation sites at workplaces
were confirmed.

“Declaration of Partnership Building”
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Materiality 3 ： Strengthening of governance

GovernanceDialogue with External Audit &Supervisory Board Members

Audit & Supervisory
Board Member (External)

Hideo Sakano

Audit & Supervisory
Board Member (External)

Ryuta Hasegawa

Full-time Audit & Supervisory
Board Member (External)

Akira Ishida■ Interview with External Audit & Supervisory Board Members"Strengthening of governance" is essential for achieving the goals of the Medium-term Management Plan and sustainably enhancing corporate value.
The Nisso Group strives to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and to establish a governance structure that aims to achieve highly
transparent dialogue with stakeholders, including shareholders. Therefore, in order to strengthen the Nisso Group's management structure and internal
controls, we received recommendations from the External Audit & Supervisory Board Members regarding the current situation, issues, and compliancestructures.

－ What is your view on the role that should be played
as an External Audit & Supervisory Board Member?
Ishida As stipulated in the Companies Act, the role of Audit &Sakano Companies are changing in an era in which consideration isrequired not only for shareholders but also for stakeholders, such associety in general. Taking a long-term perspective and coexisting withsociety is becoming a pillar of our strategy, and the role of Audit &Supervisory Board Members is expanding.

Supervisory Board Members is to ensure that there are no flaws in the

When conducting audits, we believe that it is important to check

decision-making process of the Board of Directors. The fundamental role

whether there is any hidden information and whether judgments areof the Audit & Supervisory Board Members is to confirm through themade based solely on common sense within the company, in light of theBoard of Directors whether the opinions are limited to only a few orcommon sense of society. We are Audit & Supervisory Board Members,

whether a variety of ideas are incorporated. The Board of Directors ofand at the same time, External Officers. Although the most important

NISSO incorporates not only the opinions of Managing Directors but alsothing is that the independence of External Officers can be ensured, atthe opinions of Audit & Supervisory Board Members, and we recognize

NISSO, 2 out of 3 Managing Directors and 3 out of 3 Audit & Supervisorythat the governance of the entire Nisso Group is moving forward in a

Board Members are External Officers, and if too much independence ispositive direction every day.

achieved, there is a concern that on-site information will not be

Hasegawa I agree. In the past, at a meeting of the Audit &available. At NISSO, we believe that processes such as sales andSupervisory Board Members, it was discussed that "there is no future for acompany whose Audit & Supervisory Board Members are too busy", but

management are sufficiently ensured under the executive officer
structure, and it is the important role of the Audit & Supervisory Board

this is not felt only at NISSO but also at our affiliated companies. I believe

Members to ensure that these things do not change.

that our corporate culture is also moving in a positive direction.

Ishida Looking back at the history of Audit & Supervisory Board

On the other hand, I feel that the role of Audit & Supervisory Board

Members, we can see that the duties of Audit & Supervisory Board

Members will expand and our responsibilities will become more

Members have expanded from accounting audits to the introduction ofimportant as the scope of audits for so-called sustainability, such as ESG,

audit firms, and from legality audits to validity audits and efficiency

needs to be further expanded in line with changes in society.

audits. In addition, DX (digital transformation) will become essential inorder to realize the Nisso Group's business expansion strategy. From a
Ryuta Hasegawa

Audit & Supervisory Board Member (External)
Appointed: June 20174.1971 Joined The Kyowa Bank, Ltd.
(current: Resona Bank, Limited)
6.1999 NiimuraPrinting, Executive Officer
6.2000 NiimuraPrinting, Director in Charge of SalesManagement
6.2012 NiimuraPrinting, Counselor
6.2017 External Audit & Supervisory Board Member of NISSO(present)

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long-term perspective, I believe that companies that are able todevelop highly literate human resources in a way that sets them apartfrom executive departments will grow.

Hasegawa I believe that it is the responsibility of the Audit &Supervisory Board Members to revitalize communication with theworkplace, including the Internal Auditing Office, and to conduct audits
without forgetting the basics.

Materiality 3 ： Strengthening of governance

GovernanceDialogue with External Audit &Supervisory Board Members－ Please make any suggestions on the Nisso Group’s
compliance structure
Ishida When you think about what compliance is, it becomes
important to make sure that things don't move under the table,
meaning that decisions are made based on all the information.
Although the Nisso Group believes that the basics are thorough, thebasis of compliance management is to conduct business operations

Ishida NISSO is reaching 50 years since our establishment. There aremany companies with a long history in Japan, and I think it is more
important than ever to understand the good examples of suchcompanies and develop them within the company.
I believe that the fact that we have met and parted ways with many
people in the Nisso Group, which is centered on people, is an asset of

the Nisso Group, and I am confident that by refining these experiences,
NISSO's compliance will grow.

based on the premise that accidents, violations, and fraud will

As Audit & Supervisory Board Members, we would like to thoroughly

inevitably occur, to a greater or lesser extent. Management should

ascertain the process and strive to increase transparency forestablish a structure in which discussions can be held based on all

shareholders and other stakeholders.

information, without concealing it, and as an Audit & Supervisory Board
Member, I do not neglect to confirm that there is no hidden information.
Akira Ishida(Reference)

Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member (External)
Appointed: June 2020

・ Status of Audits by Audit & Supervisory Board Members

4.1974 Joined Mitsubishi Bank, Ltd. (current: MUFG Bank, Ltd.)6.2016 External Audit & Supervisory Board Member of NISSO
6.2016 KAWATA MFG. CO., LTD., Outside Director(Audit and Supervisory Committee Member)
6.2020 Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member of NISSO(External) (present)

NISSO has established an Audit & Supervisory Board in accordance with
the Companies Act. The Audit & Supervisory Board consists of 3 members,

1 Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member (External) and 2 Audit &Supervisory Board Members (External), and has established and operatesa system to ensure that audits are conducted effectively.
As of October 2022, Audit & Supervisory Board Members audit the status

Hasegawa As I mentioned earlier, on-site information is the mostimportant aspect of audits, and we work closely with the Internal
Auditing Office. Because we are a leading company that hascontinued business operations centered on people for many years, we
believe that we have been able to establish a compliance structure.
But that doesn't mean something won't happen. In order to further
strengthen compliance management, I would like management todeepen its discussions, and as an Audit & Supervisory Board Member, I
would like to confirm the contents of these discussions.

Sakano I think that thorough compliance is a sign of our corporate
culture. Although I think it is extraordinary that we have established astructure in which many people are interviewed and many people areof the execution of duties by Managing Directors by attending themeetings of the "Board of Directors", the "Management Committee","Group Meetings", and the "Corporate Value Enhancement Committee"
and expressing opinions when necessary. In addition, they hold regularmeetings with the Representative Director to exchange opinions.
The 3 Audit & Supervisory Board Members hold regular meetings to
conduct appropriate monitoring from the standpoint of an independent
organization, and maintain close cooperation with the accounting

auditors by actively exchanging information and opinions.

・Attendance of Audit & Supervisory Board Members
at Meetings (FY 3/2022)

employed throughout the year, since no scandals or misconduct occur,
we believe that such a structure is already in place. The attitude of top
management will become even more important in order to build a
corporate culture that is open to the public and less prone to fraud, andas an Audit & Supervisory Board Member, I would like to confirm theMeeting Name(# of times held)

Akira
IshidaRyuta
Hasegawa

Hideo
SakanoAudit and Supervisory
Board
（13）

13

13

13

Board of Directors
（19）

19

19

19

Management
Committee

（12）

12

－

－

（12）

12

12

12

4

4

4

process to further ensure thorough compliance.

Hideo Sakano

Audit & Supervisory Board Member (External)
Appointed: June 2020
10.1995 Joined Showa Ota & Co.
(current: Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC)
4.1999 Registered as Certified Public Accountant
3.2005 Established Sakano CPA Office,Representative Director (present)
6.2020 External Audit & Supervisory Board Member of NISSO(present)

Group Meetings
Corporate Value
Enhancement
Committee（4）

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Materiality 3 ： Strengthening of governance

GovernanceCompliance■ Ethics Policy
NISSO, as well as our officers and employees, shall uphold and comply
with the following policy in order to share our commitment to andensure the awareness of compliance, which is fundamental tocorporate management.

Compliance System
NISSO has established the “Nisso Group Charter of Corporate
Behavior”, which indicates the core concepts of a company that
conducts sound and sincere business activities, and the “Nisso
Group Employee Code of Conduct”, which provides specific action
guidelines. We also distribute the pocket leaflet "NISSO Michishirube"(literal meaning: "NISSO Guidelines") which contains the① (Ethical compliance with laws and regulations)With high ethical standards, we shall act with integrity and respect
both the letter and the spirit of the law both at home and abroad.
② (Elimination of improper benefits)
We shall prohibit bribery, corruption, extortion, and embezzlementof any kind. In addition, we shall not engage in acts that fall within
the scope of bribery, such as granting, accepting, requesting,authorizing, or making promises for (improper) benefits, with the aimof engaging in inappropriate acts which violate laws and internal
regulations by abusing our authority or position in the course of ourduties.

aforementioned Charter and Code to officers of NISSO and our
subsidiaries in order to ensure compliance of laws, regulations andethical behavior. In addition, we have developed an educational
system on compliance based on our "Compliance Regulations", andprovide regular training on such matters to officers and employees
Also, in order to detect violations of laws and regulations at an earlystage, NISSO and our subsidiaries have established "Whistleblower
Protection Regulations", and have set up the "Nisso Group Internal
Reporting Counter" as an external contact point. Furthermore, in
addition to prohibiting the disadvantageous treatment of informants,
NISSO has developed and continues to operate a system toinvestigate and administer corrective and recurrence prevention
measures in the event of any such submission of reports.

③ (Information disclosure and transparency)
We shall disclose corporate information to our stakeholders, such as
clients, shareholders・investors, business partners, the government,

・Establishment of a Counter based on the Internal Reporting System

local communities, and society in a timely・accurate manner in

We have set up the "Nisso Group Internal Reporting Counter" toorder to enhance transparency.

prohibit disadvantageous treatment of informants, and have

④ (Protection of intellectual property)

developed and are operating a system to investigate andWe shall respect the intellectual property of others obtained
through our corporate activities, and protect confidential

administer corrective and recurrence prevention measures in theevent of any such submission of reports.

information.

⑤ (Fair・transparent・free competition and business transactions)・Compliance Education

We shall always engage in fair・transparent・free competition andWith the aim of ensuring thorough compliance, NISSO distributes thebusiness transactions in domestic and overseas markets.

“NISSO Michishirube” to all officers and employees, including the⑥ (Protection of identities and elimination of retaliation)
In conformity with laws and internal regulations, we shall protect
those who report any wrongdoings (whistle-blowers) using internal
systems, such as by telephone or e-mail, from being forced into
disadvantageous situations or from being retaliated against.

Nisso Group companies, and conducts compliance education
once a year. For new employees, we conduct ethics education
during new employee training. In addition, we are making thoroughefforts to raise awareness of harassment prevention among all
employees by hanging posters and issuing notifications on
harassment prevention.

⑦ (Dissemination and thorough observance)
In order to ensure the thorough observance of this policy, we shallappropriately implement education for our officers and employees,

・Initiatives to Protect Personal Information

disseminate its content, and conduct checks on a regular basis to

We believe that it is our important responsibility to properly manage

further promote compliance management.

the personal information of our clients, business partners,
shareholders and other stakeholders acquired through our businessactivities, and strive to appropriately manage personal information
under our Privacy Policy.

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Governance

Responsibility to Shareholders
and Investors◼ Policy for Constructive Dialogue with
Shareholders(6) Other initiatives
In addition to regularly ascertaining the shareholder composition on
the register of shareholders, NISSO conducts shareholder

NISSO actively engages in IR・SR activities based on the following

identification surveys of those who hold substantial shares of NISSO,

basic policy in order to contribute to the sustainable growth and thewhich is utilized in constructive dialogue with shareholders andenhancement of corporate value over the medium term byinvestors.

promoting constructive dialogue with shareholders and investors.
(1) Designation of management personnel, etc., regarding dialogue

Dialogue with Shareholders and Investors

with shareholders

We actively provide opportunities for dialogue with shareholders and

The President & Representative Director plays a central role ininvestors in order for them to deepen their understanding of NISSO. In

dialogue with shareholder and investors, and the Senior Executive

meetings with institutional investors and analysts, we actively engage

Officer in charge of IR, along with the division in charge of IR assist

in dialogue on topics such as shareholder returns and capital policy,

and promote such dialogue.

in addition to business models, management strategies, and(2) Initiatives for seamless collaboration within NISSOAt NISSO, the Accounting, Finance, Legal Affairs, Internal Auditing,and other business divisions, centering on the division in charge of IR,
will work together for constructive dialogue with shareholders throughthe discussion, sharing and preparation of disclosure information, in

addition to cooperating with the “Corporate Value Enhancement
Committee” to ensure timely and appropriate disclosures.
(3) Initiatives to enhance means of dialogue other than individualinterviews
By recognizing that the General Meeting of Shareholders is a forum for

medium-term management plans. In FY 3/2022, we held 115
meetings. Regarding information disclosure, in addition to holding
Financial Results Briefings, we actively disclose information voluntarily
by disclosing Financial Results Briefing Materials, Main Q&A (questions
and answers), etc. Furthermore, we publish reports (shareholder
correspondence) and participate in IR events in order to enable
shareholders and investors to deepen their understanding of ourmanagement strategy and business activities. Moreover, we holdCompany Briefings for individual shareholders and investors, andstrive to introduce easy-to-understand business contents throughvarious contents on our website.

dialogue with shareholders, NISSO strives to set the date and time of
the General Meeting by avoiding days when such meetings areconcentrated, as well as sending out and disclosing convocation

General Meetings of Shareholders

notices and reports as soon as possible.

NISSO places importance on opportunities for dialogue with

In addition, in order to help deepen the understanding of NISSO, weshareholders and is working to revitalize the General Meetings ofhold Financial Results Briefings and Medium-term Management Plan

Briefings for institutional investors and analysts, and conduct Company
Briefings for individual investors.
(4) Initiatives for feedback of shareholder opinions and concerns

Shareholders. In order for our shareholders to fully consider the
proposals of the general meetings of shareholders, we post
convocation notices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the NISSO
website 3 weeks prior to the general meeting date, as well as
sending them out to our shareholders. In addition, we make efforts

NISSO has established a system for the timely reporting of IR activity

every year to make convocation notices easier to understand byreports, including opinions and concerns of shareholders and investors

posting photos, etc. We also digitalize the exercise of voting rights toobtained through dialogue, to the Board of Directors, etc.

create an environment in which shareholders can easily participate(5) Initiatives related to management of insider information

by resolution.

Regarding dialogue with shareholders and investors, in addition to

On the day of the General Meeting of Shareholders, the President

establishing "Information Disclosure Regulations" and "Insider Trading

explains in detail the items to be resolved and reported, using videos

Prevention Regulations" in order to prevent material information fromand narration, and strives to ensure that shareholders can fully

being disclosed to some specified persons and to thoroughly manage

deliberate on each proposal item.

material information, NISSO has selected a Chief Information Officer,
and strives to prevent the leakage of material information and insider
trading by internal personnel.
Furthermore, NISSO will refrain from dialogue with shareholders andinvestors for a certain period of time prior to the announcement offinancial results, setting it as a "silent period".

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GovernanceMateriality 3 ： Strengthening of governance

Responsibility to Shareholders
and Investors
Information Disclosure Methods◼ Shareholder Privacy Policy

NISSO discloses information based on the Financial Instruments andNISSO will handle and protect the personal information of

Exchange Act, etc., using EDINET (or Electronic Disclosure forshareholders in accordance with the Act on the Protection of

Investors' NETwork, an electronic disclosure system for disclosure

Personal Information, the Companies Act, and other relevant laws

documents such as Securities Reports based on the Financial

and regulations, as well as NISSO's Privacy Policy.

Instruments and Exchange Act) provided by the Financial Services

Agency. Information disclosures that fall under the Timely Disclosure
Rules will be disclosed on the TDnet (or Timely Disclosure network, atimely disclosure information transmission system) provided for by the
Tokyo Stock Exchange. In addition, other important information will

In addition, within this Policy, shareholders, registered pledgees ofshares, or their legal representatives who have been entered orrecorded as individuals in the register of shareholders are referred toas "shareholders".

also be provided using TDnet as deemed appropriate. In either case,(1) Purpose of use

information will be promptly announced on NISSO's website. Please

NISSO will use the personal information of our shareholders for thenote that the posting of information on NISSO's website may befollowing purposes:

delayed from the time of announcement on TDnet due to the
preparation of tools and systems. To ensure the accuracy of
information and the fairness of disclosure, NISSO designates theRepresentative Director, President & CEO, Senior Executive Officers,
and the Director of the PR・IR Division as its spokespersons.

①To exercise the rights and fulfill obligations of shareholders under theCompanies Act②To provide various conveniences from NISSO to the position ofshareholders③To implement various measures to facilitate the relationshipbetween shareholders and NISSO

Website Information Disclosure④For shareholder management, such as creating shareholder data

We have established a dedicated site for shareholders and investors
on our website for the purpose of timely information disclosure andimprovement of convenience. In addition to quarterly financial

according to prescribed standards based on various laws andregulations(2) Provision of personal information of shareholders to third parties

results briefing materials, we disclose materials such as Main Q&A,

NISSO will not provide personal information received from

Sustainability Reports, etc., and are aiming to make the site easy toshareholders to third parties without obtaining the prior consent of theunderstand and use while enhancing its contents.

shareholders concerned, except when it falls under Article 23,
paragraph 1 of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, or
Article 23, paragraph 5 of the same Act.

(3) Provision of personal information of shareholders for shared-use
NISSO will not share personal information received from shareholders
with specific individuals.
(4) Shareholder Personal Information Inquiries (in Japanese only)
For inquiries regarding the personal information of shareholders,please contact the following:【Contact information】(Shareholder Registry Administrator)
Stock Transfer Agency Business Planning Department
Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
https://www.nisso.co.jp/en/ir/(some sections are in Japanese only)

2-8-4 Izumi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 168-8507
TEL: 0120-288-324 (Toll-free, in Japanese only)
http://www.mizuho-tb.co.jp/daikou/

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Corporate Profile 2022

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Corporate Outline■ NISSO CORPORATION Outline
Company Name NISSO CORPORATION

Company Name

Nisso Pure Co., Ltd.

Date of Establishment

April, 2007

Capital40 Million JPY

Representative

President, Takashi Endo

Headquarters

Nisso Kosan (NISSO) Shin Yokohama Bldg.,

Homepagehttps://www.nisso.co.jp/en/

Date Founded

February 3, 1971

1-4-1 Shin Yokohama, Kohoku-ku,

Capital2,016 Million JPY (As of March 31, 2022)

Yokohama, Kanagawa
Business Description

Net Sales (Consolidated)
Headquarters

Light Work Contracting, Sale of Goods(NISSO CORPORATION’s Special-purpose

71,697 Million JPY (As of FYE 3/2022)
Nisso Kosan (NISSO) Shin Yokohama Bldg.,

Subsidiary)

1-4-1 Shin Yokohama, Kohoku-ku,
Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-0033
Main Business

Manufacturing-related Human Resources

Company Name

Vector Shinwa Co., Ltd.

Services

Date of Establishment

June, 2004

(Manufacturing Dispatching, Manufacturing

Capital78 Million JPY

Contracting, Employment Placement, etc.)

Representative

President & Representative Director,
Masao Kanemoto

Registered License Number
Temporary Staffing Business／派14-150048

Headquarters

3-1 Ikehata, Chiryu City, Aichi

Employment Placement Business／14-ユ-150026

Business Description

General Human Resources Services BusinessCorporate Officers

Temporary Staffing Business / 派23－300331

Representative Director, President & CEO

Employment Placement Business / 23ユ- 300581
Registered Support Organization Registration

Ryuichi Shimizu

Notice Number/ 19登－300581

Managing Director (External)
Shin Monzawa
Managing Director (External)
Miki Ohno
Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member (External)

Company Name

Nikon Nisso Prime Corporation

Date of Establishment

November, 2003
(Joint Venture Company established:

Akira Ishida

Audit & Supervisory Board Member (External)
Ryuta Hasegawa
Audit & Supervisory Board Member (External)
Hideo Sakano

January, 2020)

Capital50 Million JPY

Representative

President, Masahiko Yoshida

Headquarters

Shin Yokohama 214 Bldg., 8F,
2-14-2 Shin Yokohama, Kohoku-ku,■ Nisso Group Outline

Yokohama, Kanagawa
Business Description

Human resources dispatching・recruitment
Consignment/entrustment・contracting businessCompany Name

Nisso Brain Co., Ltd.

Human resources sharing business

Date of Establishment

March, 1986

Planning, R&D, operation and support of structure

Capital50 Million JPY

development and opportunity creation for

Representative

President, Tsuyoshi Miyashita

seniors' continued employment

Headquarters

Nisso Dai Ichi Bldg.,

Temporary Staffing Business / 派14-303092
Employment Placement Business / 14-ユ- 301602

28-26 Toyooka-cho, Tsurumi-ku,

Yokohama, Kanagawa
Business Description

Administrative Human Resources
Services(General Office Work Dispatching,
Employment Placement, Commissioned
Projects)
Temporary Staffing Business/派14-020001
Employment Placement Business/ 14-ユ-020011

Company NameSHANGHAI NISSO HUMAN RESOURCES Co., Ltd.

Date of Establishment

November, 2003

Capital

300 Thousand USD

Representative

Chairman, Wang Wan Peng
General Manager, Hideaki Sugikawa

Headquarters

Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
Business Description

Recruitment, Human Resources Consulting

Company Name

Nisso Nifty Co., Ltd.

Company Name

Leaf Nxt Inc.

Date of Establishment

February, 1983

Date of Establishment

August, 2021

Capital450 Million JPY

Capital

124 Million JPY

Representative

President, Shinichi Matsuo

Representative

Representative Director, Koji Ishibashi

Headquarters

Nisso Kosan (NISSO) Shin Yokohama Bldg.,

Headquarters

Honey Gotanda Dai 2 Bldg. 4F
1-4-1 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

1-4-1 Shin Yokohama, Kohoku-ku,
Yokohama, Kanagawa
Business Description

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Rm. 508, 36-7 Building 7, 36 Xuelin Road,

Business Description

Human resources dispatching business,

Facility Nursing Care Business,development-type qualified personnel dispatching

Home Nursing Care Businessbusiness, recruitment platform business,

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media direction business, etc.

History of the Nisso Group
1970

1980

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2010

2020

•

NISSO CORPORATION’s predecessor, Nisso Koei Co., Ltd. was established in Minato-ku, Tokyo, for the purpose of conducting
welding-related works [1971]•

The predecessor company of the current Nisso Nifty Co., Ltd. was established in Minato-ku, Tokyo [1983]•

Construction of Nisso Dai Ichi Bldg. (Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama/former Headquarters Bldg.) was completed [1984]•

Nisso Office M Two Co., Ltd. was established in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, for the purpose of conducting general worker
dispatching undertakings [1986] (Obtained licensing for general worker dispatching business in accordance with theenforcement of the Worker Dispatch Law (or "Worker Dispatching Act") in July, 1986)•

Construction of Nisso Dai Ni Bldg. (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka) was completed [1989]•

The new "NISSO" logo was decided [1989]•

Trade name was changed from Nisso Koei Co., Ltd. to NISSO CORPORATION [1989]•

6 affiliated companies were merged with NISSO CORPORATION [1991]•

Construction of Nisso Kosan (NISSO) Shin Yokohama Bldg. (Kohoku-ku, Yokohama/new Headquarters Bldg.) was completed[1997]•

Trade name was changed from Nisso Office M Two Co., Ltd. to Nisso Brain Co., Ltd. [1999]•

Trade name was changed from Nisso Fudosan (Real Estate) Co., Ltd. to Nisso Nifty Co., Ltd. [1999]•

Tadao Shimizu was inaugurated as the first Chairman of the Japan Production Skill Labor Association [2000]•

Employment Placement Business license was obtained [2002]•

Temporary Staffing Business license was obtained [2002]•

SHANGHAI NISSO HUMAN RESOURCES Co., Ltd. was established for the purposes of recruiting, dispatching and human resources
consulting services in China (49.0% company investment ratio) [2003]•

Pursuant to the removal of the ban on worker dispatching for the manufacturing work of goods, dispatching for manufacturing
work was started [2004]•

The international standard for environmental management, the "ISO 14001:2004" certification was obtained by the headquarters
office [2005]•"PrivacyMark" registration was authorized [2006]•

The official mascot character, "Seizo-kun" was born [2007]•

Nisso Pure Co., Ltd. was established in Kohoku-ku, Yokohama for the purpose of facilitating the employment of people withdisabilities, and was certified as a special-purpose subsidiary [2007]•

The position of Chairman of the Japan Production Skill Labor Association was assumed by Ryuichi Shimizu [2011]•

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s commissioned project, the "Superior Manufacturing Contractors" certification was
obtained [2011]•

The international standard for quality management, the “ISO 9001:2008” certification was obtained by the Kanazawa Sales
Office [2011]•

The recruitment site, "Kojo Kyujin Navi" was renewed [2013]•

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s commissioned project, the "Excellent Dispatching Business Operators" certification
was obtained [2015]•

Was admitted to the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) [2015]•

The education and training facility "Nisso Technical Center Higashi-Nihon" (Kurihara City, Miyagi) was established [2016]•"Tohoku Technical Center" and "Nisso Technical Center Higashi-Nihon" were certified as "Accredited Polytechnic Schools" by
Miyagi Prefecture [2016]•

The education and training facility "Nisso Technical Center Kyushu" (Buzen City, Fukuoka) was established [2017]•

Was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange [2018]•

The education and training facility "Nisso Technical Center Naka-Nihon" (Okaya City, Nagano) was established [2018]•"Nisso Technical Center Naka-Nihon" was certified as an "Accredited Polytechnic School" by Nagano Prefecture [2018]•

Agreed to cooperate with Nikon Corporation in the human resources dispatching business and established joint venturecompany "Nikon Nisso Prime Corporation" [2020]•

50th Anniversary of our founding [2021]•

Vector Shinwa Co., Ltd. became a subsidiary with a focus on the contracting business in the manufacturing industry such as forsemiconductors and precision equipment [2021]•

Leaf Nxt Inc. was established as a joint venture company through the underwriting of a third-party allotment of shares to a
consolidated subsidiary of TSUNAGU GROUP HOLDINGS Inc. [2022]

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Description of Business◼ Business Contents◼ Financial Data

Based on the founding philosophy of "Nurturing and Bringing Out the Best
(Unit: Million yen)in People", the Nisso Group continues to aim to create workplaces where

Net sales

working people can work with a sense of satisfaction and grow, as wellas providing services that will contribute to our growth as a company. In
addition, we will continue to aim to improve the quality of the services
that we offer, and will strive for the continued growth and prosperity ofour businesses.

(General Human Resources Services Business)
Manufacturing-related Human Resources Services(NISSO・Vector Shinwa Co., Ltd. ・ Nisso Pure Co., Ltd.)•

Manufacturing dispatching
Manufacturing dispatching is conducted in accordance with the"Act for Securing the Proper Operation of Worker Dispatching
Undertakings and Protection of Dispatched Workers“ (hereinafter,"Worker Dispatch Law", or "Worker Dispatching Act"), and dispatching

services are provided to manufacturers including automobiles,
electronic components, precision equipment, and housing
equipment.
•【FY 3/20】【FY 3/21】【FY 3/22】

Manufacturing contracting
With manufacturing contracting, we provide services tomanufacturers, including automobiles, electronic components,
precision equipment, and housing equipment. Unlike manufacturing
dispatching, manufacturing contracting is characterized by the fact

(Unit: Million yen)

Operating profit

that the contractor company (NISSO) provides job-related
instructions, and NISSO must establish frameworks relating to
production, quality control, labor management and workplace
operations. In response to orders from the ordering party (client
manufacturers), NISSO conducts manufacturing, processing andinspections under our own management system, and delivers thefinished products (deliverables) upon completion.
•

Other
As for matters not included in the above, NISSO's special-purpose
subsidiary (Nisso Pure Co., Ltd.) engages in the light work contracting
and sales of goods businesses.
Administrative Human Resources Services (Nisso Brain Co., Ltd.)•

General Office Work Dispatching, BPO (Business Process Outsourcing)
General office work dispatching is a business conducted inaccordance with the Worker Dispatch Law, (or "Worker Dispatching
Act"), and mainly provides dispatching services such as office workand reception-related duties. In addition, Nisso Brain in partadministers BPO services and is entrusted with collective operationsof its clients.

(Other Businesses)•

Other Businesses (Nisso Nifty Co., Ltd.)The Nisso Group has established nursing care and welfare businesses
such as facility nursing care (fee-based senior-care nursing homes)
and home nursing care, mainly in Yokohama, Kanagawa and Iwaki
City, Fukushima.

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【FY 3/20】【FY 3/21】【FY 3/22】

NISSO CORPORATION's Concepts■ Founding Philosophy

Nurturing and Bringing Out
the Best in People
We believe in the limitless possibilities of people, growing
together through teaching and learning, we will expand ourcircle of trust while creating a lively, energetic workplace.

■ Business Philosophy
We aim to create rich human lifestyles,
Expand our circle of trust with integrity,
Be filled with youthful passion and dynamism,
And pursue limitless possibilities.

■ Corporate Philosophy
NISSO is…
・A people-focused company
・A company that challenges itself
・A company that values co-existence andco-prosperity

・A socially responsible company■ NISSO's Vision

To Be the Finest Professional
Organization Supporting
Made in Japan
In order to support the spirit and technology
cultivated by Japanese MONOZUKURI(manufacturing) from the human aspect, we aim tocreate a company that allows people with diverse
personal characteristics to hone their skills, that
produces new innovations on a daily basis, and thatalways delivers performance that surpasses
expectations.

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External Evaluation(NISSO CORPORATION)
Superior Manufacturing Contractor certification (2010~)

based on the requirements, the intention of companies is tocontinuously improve their level of environmental management. In
addition, by receiving third party certification from an external

Contractors who operate a superior and appropriate business withorganization, companies are issued with a publicly certified certificate

good structures in place = Superior Manufacturing Contractors, areof registration. NISSO obtained ISO14001 certification for management

granted with accreditation certificates and certification marks (GJ

operations at Headquarters for business contracting and humanMark). NISSO received initial certification as a Superior Manufacturingresources dispatching services in 2005.

Contractor in 2011.

Excellent Dispatching Business Operator Certification(2015~)

ISO9001：2015 Certification (Kanazawa Business Office,2011~)
ISO9001 is one of the international standards that is comprised of a

Dispatching business operators who not only comply with laws andstructure that is designed for companies, etc., to always deliver

regulations, but who also provide dependable services to bothproducts and services with the quality that clients and society aredispatched staff and dispatching destinations (client companies), suchseeking. NISSO obtained ISO certification for the manufacturing ofas supporting the career formation of dispatched employees andelectronic components (product manufacturing excluding productsecuring a better working environment for them, in addition to

design + services) by manufacturing business contracting in 2011.

preventing troubles at dispatching destinations, are certified as"Excellent Dispatching Business Operators". NISSO received initialcertification as an Excellent Dispatching Business Operator by theexamination and accreditation body in 2015.

Yokohama Health and Productivity 2020 Certification
Yokohama Health and Productivity is a system in which the City of
Yokohama certifies business establishments that strategically

implement the health promotion of employees from a management

PrivacyMark Obtainment (2006~)
The PrivacyMark System is a system that complies with the JapaneseIndustrial Standard "JIS Q 15001 Personal information protection
management systems-Requirements", certifies business operators, etc.,
who maintain a system to take appropriate protection measures for
personal information, and grants PrivacyMarks to that effect, as well as
permitting the use of PrivacyMarks for business activities. NISSO
obtained the PrivacyMark in 2006.

perspective as a certified Yokohama Health and Productivity businessestablishment, based on the viewpoint that initiatives to maintain andpromote the health of employees, etc., are investments that increase
the profitability of companies. With the declining workforce due to thedeclining birthrate and aging population, and the need to utilize
diverse human resources and enhance productivity, we recognizethat maintaining and promoting the health of our employees is aparticularly important management issue for NISSO, which considers
people to be our greatest assets. NISSO will contribute to thesustainable growth of society as a whole and the realization of alifelong active society by creating an environment where each andevery employee can work safely and actively for a long time, with the
Headquarters business office taking a central role.

ISO14001：2015 Certification (2005~)
ISO14001 is one of the international standards that is comprised ofstandards related to various methods of supporting environmental

management systems. By repeating the cycle of PDCA (Plan {policy・plan}, Do {implement}, Check {inspect}, and Act {correct, readjust})

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External Evaluation
2021 Ranking of All Listed Company Websites
Among the corporate sites of listed companies, NISSO's website was
evaluated based on 162 objective evaluation items set from the 3
perspectives of "ease of understanding", "ease of use", and(Nisso Pure Co., Ltd.)
Yokohama Community Contribution Company"abundance of information, and was awarded the "2021 Excellent

As a company that contributes to the employment of persons with

Corporate Website Award Comprehensive Commendation for All

disabilities in the Yokohama area, Nisso Pure received the top-level

Japanese Listed Companies' Website Ranking " by Nikko Investor

certification (2008 ~ 2023) as a "Yokohama Community Contribution

Relations Co., Ltd.

Company".

2021 Internet IR Award

Yokohama Good Balance AwardNISSO has been selected as a company that has constructed an

Recognized as a company that promotes the active participation

excellent IR site and is effectively utilizing it in information disclosureand advancement of women and work-life balance, Nisso Pure wasand communication activities, and received the "2021 Internet IRawarded the "Yokohama Good Balance Award" (2015 ~ 2020). This

Excellence Award" from Daiwa Investor Relations Co., Ltd.

year, Nisso Pure has been continuously certified 5 times, andreceived the "5 Times Continuation Award".

(COLUMN)

Hosting of ALL NISSO (employee exchange event)Once a year, employee representatives are selected from all over thecountry, and an annual business performance and continuous service

awards ceremony is held. In addition, exchange events forparticipants such as quiz tournaments to enhance motivation andcommunication between fellow employees are provided. In FY 3/2023,
the event was held online, as in the previous year.

Yokohama Health and Productivity Certification,
Class AA
Nisso Pure was certified with the "Yokohama Health and Productivity
Certification, Class AA" (2020 ~ 2022) for the purpose of improving the
profitability of companies in the future through initiatives to maintainand improve the health of employees.

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NISSO CORPORATION（For inquiries）
PR・IR Division
NISSO CORPORATIONTEL ： 045-777-7630
E-mail ： ir@nisso-ir.com
URL ： https://www.nisso.co.jp/

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