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Lion Sustainability Website PDF version: From January �, ���� to Present

Some parts also include information about activities conducted outside of the above periods.
* Click each item in the table of contents to move to the corresponding page in this PDF.
Contents

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Management Message・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・Lion’s Sustainability・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・

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Sustainability Material Issues and Objectives for ���� ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ��
Sustainability Material Issues, ���� Objectives and Indicators,
Two Top Priority Material Issues���� Results and Measures to ����・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ��Together with the Environment・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・Creating Healthy Living Habits ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・Key Activities����

Lion’s Environmentally Friendly Products・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ��
The Lion Eco-Standard ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・��The Lion Group’s Social Contribution Activities ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ��Activities at Lion Corporation (Singapore) Pte Ltd ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ��Activities at Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd. ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ��Activities at Southern Lion Sdn. Bhd.・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・��Activities at PT. Lion Wings ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・��Activities at Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・��Activities at Lion Corporation (Korea) ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・

Activities at Lion Corporation (Hong Kong) Ltd. ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・����Activities at Lion Home Products (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Activities at Lion Kallol Limited・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
The Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children

in Japan and other countries (mainly in Asia) ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Promoting Cleanliness and Hygiene Habits・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

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Together with the Environment ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・��Environmental Approach and Policy / Management ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Environmental Objectives and Achievements・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Information disclosure based on TCFD recommendations ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Realizing a Decarbonized Society ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Reduce CO� Emissions throughout Business Activities ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Reduce CO� Emissions throughout Product Lifecycles・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Realizing a Resource-Circulating Society ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Recycling Resources・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Reducing Water Use・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Harmonizing with Nature (Biodiversity)

Biodiversity Conservation Activities・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Environmental Communication・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Events and Building Relationships with Communities and External Organizations・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Environmental Communication through Activities ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Environmental Communication through Academic Support ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Management of Chemical Substances ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Environmentally Friendly Technologies in the Chemicals Business・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���SocialCreating Healthy Living Habits ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・Initiatives to Establish Oral Care Habits��・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Initiatives to Establish Cleanliness and Hygiene Habits・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Together with Employees ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Developing Human Resources ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Promoting Work-Life Enrichment ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Promoting Diversity & Inclusion・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Improving Employee Health ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Enhancing the Occupational Safety Management System ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Labor-Management Relations ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

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Respect for Human Rights ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Measures to Prevent Human Rights Abuse（Human Rights Due Diligence）
・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Together with Supply Chains ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Promoting Sustainability with Materials Manufacturers and Production Contractors ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Aiming for Sustainable Raw Material Procurement

Ensuring Product Safety and Reliability

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���・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Approach to Quality Assurance, Safety and Reliability ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Initiatives to Respond to Our Customers ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Reinforcing the Provision of Information to Customers・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Related Data

ESG Data / Third-Party Veriﬁcation・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Environmental Data ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Social Data・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・���Governance Data ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Third-Party Veriﬁcation ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Integrated Report & Sustainability・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
Dialogue and Evaluation

Initiatives and External Evaluations
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Stakeholder Engagement・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Social Contribution Activities ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Editorial Policy and Guideline Reference Tables ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���
GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards Reference Table ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���Reference Table for United Nations Global Compact COP・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

Related Links

Lion’s SDG-Related Initiatives・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ���

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Management Message
Message from Management

Message from the Director Responsible for Sustainability

Make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign(Left) Masazumi Kikukawa

Representative Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors(Right) Masayuki Takemori

Representative Director, President and Executive Officer

Since Lion’s founding in 1891, it has striven to help consumers realize health, comfort, cleanliness and hygiene in everyday

living by redesigning habits and providing the various daily commodities necessary for such habits in line with its
unchanging mission of “benefitting society through business activities.”

In Northeast Asia, various challenges arising from aging populations, such as increasing medical costs, are becoming

apparent, while in Southeast Asia, health and hygiene habits must be improved in accordance with the level of economic

development. At the same time, dealing with global environmental problems cannot be put off any longer. In light of suchrapid changes in the business environment and to precisely deal with diverse emerging social issues, continuously generatebusiness value and contribute to society going forward.

Based on our purpose, “Make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign,” we formulated a long-term

strategic framework, Vision2030, aimed at achieving our management vision, “Becoming an advanced daily healthcarecompany.”

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Vision2030 Long-Term Strategic Framework
Under Vision2030, we are synergistically advancing growth strategies and initiatives that address our Sustainability MaterialIssues to create social and economic value and achieve sustainable corporate value enhancement. Of these, we havepositioned “Creating Healthy Living Habits,” which contributes to the realization of everyday happiness, and “Promoting

Environmental Initiatives for a Sustainable Planet” as our top priority material issues, and we are investing management
resources in these areas accordingly. Habits have great power. Daily chores take up the majority of our time, and bytransforming this drudgery into positive experiences, or positive habits, we can increase the sum total of our happiness.

Specifically, in 2019, we established the LION Eco Challenge 2050 environmental objectives. These objectives put into words

our dedication to working in partnership with all stakeholders to realize a decarbonized, resource-circulating society. We

believe that promoting a wide range of environmentally friendly habits and products that reduce environmental impact in
the home is one effective way that Lion can contribute.

Going forward, we will continue to accelerate our growth strategies by leveraging our strengths of wide-ranging insightgleaned through the redesign of living habits as well as marketing and R&D capabilities based on consumer perspectives. By

doing so, we will contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals as well as to health, comfort,
cleanliness and hygiene in everyday living and the realization of a sustainable society.

Masazumi Kikukawa

Representative Director,

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Masayuki Takemori

Representative Director,

President and Executive Officer

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We aim to contribute to society and achieve further business growth through thecreation of better habits by integrating sustainability into management strategy.

Kenjiro Kobayashi

Director, Senior Executive Officer

Integrating Sustainability into Management Strategy

As the urgency of addressing global environmental and social issues rapidly escalates, society as a whole is engaging invarious initiatives to build an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for both people and the planet. The Lion Groupneeds to implement even more ambitious initiatives. We believe that addressing the issues that society faces will involve

creating habits among consumers to reduce CO2 emissions, save water and electricity, and promote healthy lifestyles. For

example, according to the United Nations, on a consumption basis 65% of CO2 emissions come from households, suggestingthat households play a crucial role in achieving significant emission reductions.*1*2 The key is people’s everyday habits. We
strongly believe that significant change can be achieved through habits that help lower CO2 emissions and promoteeveryday health.

Based on our purpose, “Make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign,” we set out a management

strategy to reinforce initiatives for Sustainability Material Issues and to synergistically advance our three growth strategies.
We have identified the Sustainability Material Issues to address by 2030, outlining a roadmap for creating value inbusinesses in which the Lion Group has a competitive advantage and is fulfilling its responsibilities as a good corporate
citizen. In particular, the Company have positioned “creating healthy living habits” and “promoting environmental

initiatives for a sustainable planet” as top-priority material issues in which the Company must invest management

resources to secure a competitive advantage. To incorporate these material issues into management and in turn ourbusiness activities, the Sustainability Promotion Council, which I chair, formulates sustainability strategies related to theenvironment, society, and governance, makes decisions on specific action plans, and monitors progress toward medium- tolong-term goals. I will continue working to fulfill our purpose and leverage our uniqueness, while steering the Group towardsustainability in management to contribute to society and achieve further business growth through the creation of better
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Evolving and Expanding the Redesign of Living Habits to Grow Our Businesses and Help Resolve Social

Issues

To create healthy living habits, one of our top-priority material issues, we are currently focusing on instilling habits that are

directly linked to improved health, such as tooth brushing and hand washing. Our objective is to provide the 1 billion people
in Japan and across Asia in the regions that the Lion Group serves with products, services and information that help tocreate healthy living. Going forward, we will accelerate efforts to achieve this objective by increasing collaboration withoverseas Group companies. Moreover, in the field of oral health, an area of expertise for Lion, we have newly established theOral Health Product Development Department to develop new products and services using IoT, AI, and other technologies,
thus creating new markets and further increasing the scope of our business.

To promote environmental initiatives for a sustainable planet, we are collaborating with consumers in the creation ofenvironmentally friendly habits. By proposing planet-friendly lifestyles, we contribute to the achievement of adecarbonized, resource-circulating society. In cooperation with local governments and other companies, we are developing
recycling technologies and structuring collection systems for refill containers. We will continue to enhance thesepartnerships with the aim of integrating these technologies and systems into social infrastructure.

Creation of Social and Economic Value
In addition, we aim to create new business opportunities by providing experiences that allow people to create habits moreenjoyably and proactively, as well as by taking a scientific approach to habits using digital technologies such as dataprocessing to visualize changes in people’s behavior.

Furthermore, the Lion Group needs to nurture employees who embody its purpose. In January 2023, we introduced a new
personnel system for managers that incorporates a job-focused perspective, replacing the previous system that determined

job titles based on seniority. Our goal is for each employee to map out a clear picture of how they should develop

themselves to achieve their aspirations, thus increasing motivation on the job, increasing expertise, and maximizing thevalue they create.

Going forward, the Lion Group will continue to promote sustainability in management, leveraging its uniqueness whilebalancing the creation of social and economic value to improve corporate value.
*1 United Nations Environment Programme (2020). The Emissions Gap Report 2020. Nairobi.

*2 Ivanova, D., Stadler, K., Steen-Olsen, K., Wood, R., Vita, G., Tukker, A. and Hertwich, E. G. Journal of Industrial Ecology, 20(3), 526-536 (2016)

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Related Information

LION Scope: Special Feature

Habit formation is a perennial theme. Masazumi Kikukawa explains
the importance of unconscious thought. [Japanese]

The Lion Group’s Vision for 2030

Vision for 2030, based on Lion’s Purpose

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Lion’s Sustainability
Basic Approach

Sustainability Management (Implementation Framework)

Value Creation Process

Basic Approach

Upholding its founding spirit of “benefiting society through its business activities,” Lion, in addition to pursuing economic
development, has long considered its impact on the environment and society and worked to address related issues throughits business activities.

At present, we are tackling key management issues to reduce risks and achieve our management vision for 2030 of“Becoming an advanced daily healthcare company.” At the same time, we are practicing management driven by our

purpose, “Make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign.” Based on this purpose, the Lion Group willsynergistically address its sustainability material issues and advance its three growth strategies in order to contribute to therealization of a sustainable society and achieve business growth.

The Vision2030 long-term strategic framework

What is Sustainability?

Lion focuses on sustainability for itself and for the world in terms of environmental, social, and economic factors. A

sustainable company is one that considers not only economic development, but also social and environmental impacts as it

implements ongoing business activities based on long-term strategy.

Contributing to the Achievement of the SDGs

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of common goals for 2030 established by the United Nations (UN)

aimed at the realization of a sustainable world.

The Lion Group’s contribution will mainly be to the realization of SDG 3, “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all

at all ages,” through its products and services. At the same time, by pursuing initiatives aimed at realizing the Vision 2030

long-term strategic framework, we will contribute to the creation of a sustainable world, the ultimate goal of the SDGs.

Lion’s SDG-Related Initiatives

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Sustainability Management (Implementation Framework)

In order to promote sustainable management, until 2020 we held the Sustainability Promotion Meeting, comprising all executive

directors, including the president, and related departments. In 2021, we revised the Sustainability Promotion Council, convening
twice a year.

We have established the E, S and G subcommittees under the council, each headed by an executive officer, to promote andmonitor initiatives for the Sustainability Material Issues. Decisions made by the council are shared with the Executive Committee
and, as necessary, presented to and discussed by the Executive

Management Board and the Board of Directors, before beingreflected in the business activities of the business execution departments.

Expectations for Evolving Sustainability Management
The Audit & Supervisory Board makes sustainability a priority theme
each fiscal year. I have been working in the field of sustainability formany years. As such, I look at how issues related to the environment (E)as well as people and society (S) are decided upon in the Lion Group(i.e., governance (G)), including decisions by the Board of Directors. The
Sustainability Promotion Council is an extremely important body as it
gives specific instructions with regard to sustainability issues anddemonstrates leadership in dealing with investments, risk and progress

management, among other issues. The president, the director in chargeof sustainability, directors responsible for other areas and executive

officers in charge of operations are all driven by the same purpose. As
they are serious about their work, conflict can sometimes arise.

However, I am encouraged by the fact that the more often we meet, theAtsuko Suzuki

External Audit & Supervisory
Board Member

more often we are able to come up with various innovative ideas. Goingforward, there is urgent need to disclose non-financial information more
effectively. This is due to the growing realization that addressing ESG-

related issues is directly connected to corporate value over the medium
to long term. Our challenge will be to convey to society and the market

what it is that Lion does and the ways in which it contributes to asustainable society by redesigning habits.

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Value Creation Process

In fulfilling its purpose, Lion has built up a portfolio of management resources over many years of sincere dedication to

manufacturing and redesigning habits for the better. To achieve our management vision for 2030, “Becoming an advanced
daily healthcare company,” we will create positive habits for even more people, regions and situations in daily life, with afocus on our four fields of value creation, which emphasize positive habits. Our aim is to increase corporate value by helping

to make daily living and society better.

Sustainability Material Issues and Objectives for

Lion’s History (Sustainability)

Initiatives and External Evaluations

ESG Data and Third-Party Verification

Stakeholder Engagement

Social Contribution Activities

2030

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Sustainability Material Issues and Objectives for 2030
Identifying Material Issues

In 2020, the Lion Group applied the steps below to revise its list of Sustainability Material Issues to address over the coming

decade in order to achieve its goals for 2030, including the realization of the management vision and contributing to therealization of the SDGs. These Sustainability Material Issues are relevant to both the Lion Group and society at large and,with the goal of helping to realize a healthy future for people and the planet, their choice was informed by broad business,environmental and social sustainability perspectives. In identifying these issues, we comprehensively considered the entire
value chain and interests of Lion's stakeholders in order to understand the risks and opportunities each represents.
In particular, we have positioned “Creating Healthy Living Habits” and “Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a

Sustainable Planet” as top priority material issues that we must invest management resources toward to secure acompetitive advantage. In addition, we revised our objectives and other indicators in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

and drastic changes in the social environment.

Our Approach to Identifying Sustainability Material Issues

Steps for Identifying Sustainability Material Issues

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Risks and Opportunities Related to Sustainability Material Issues in the Value Chain

Lion has classified its Sustainability Material Issues as presenting either risks or opportunities based on considerations of

the entire value chain and its stakeholders.

The Lion Group Sustainability Material Issues and Objectives for 2030

With an eye to achieving its management vision of “Becoming an advanced daily healthcare company” by 2030 andcontributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of shared global goals for 2030, the Lion Group has
established the Lion Group Sustainability Material Issues and objectives for 2030.

The Lion Group believes that it is crucial to take a longer-term perspective in order to ensure that it can continue to meet theneeds of society and customers and grow its businesses. In 2021, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in thesocial environment, we revised our objectives and indicators. Aiming for a higher level of achievement, the 2030 objectives
include quantitative indicators for evaluating our progress.

Taking an integrated approach that incorporates sustainability into management strategy, the Lion Group aims to contributeto the realization of a sustainable society and achieve further business growth.

Sustainability Material Issues and Objectives for 2030

For a summary version ideal for getting a general overview and suitable for printing, please use the PDF version. For moredetailed information, please use the web version.

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reinforcing Initiatives to Address the Sustainability Material Issues
Risk Management

At the Lion Group, we have identiﬁed and are carefully managing sustainability-related risks that may seriously impact management
as we work to achieve sustainable growth and fulﬁl our social responsibility by supplying products to our customers. Please see“Business Risks” on page �� for speciﬁc risks and countermeasures.

Objectives and Indicators

Sustainability Material Issues, ���� Objectives and Indicators, ���� Results and Measures to ����We conducted activities toward achieving the ���� objectives for each Sustainability Material Issue. We will continue to introduce further
initiatives. Going forward, we will boost our eﬀorts to manage and address these risks.

Material Issues

Objectives

E

Top-Priority Material Issues

Link

S

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Globally Common Measures to ����・Reduce energy usage through energy-saving
activities.
・Purchase electricity generated by renewableenergy sources

・CO� emissions throughout
product lifecycles⇒Down ��% compared with���� levels(Absolute quantity)・Up �% compared with ����Achieve a CO� emissions
reduction eﬀect in excessof Lion’s own emissions to
help society becomecarbon negative.

・Contribute to a CO�emission reduction eﬀect
in excess of Lion’s own
emissions (Japan)

・Plan to formulate actions and KPIs and verify theireﬀectiveness・Reduce household CO� emissions from product use
through the provision of environmentally friendly
products and services and the promotion ofenvironmentally friendly habits.
・Reduce CO� emissions at the stage of procurement
through supplier engagement and the purchase of
raw materials that generate low CO� emissions.

Actively promote the �Rs(reduce, reuse, recycle)
and renewable resource
activities.

・Petrochemical-derived
plastic use rate
⇒��% or less・Reduce society’s overall CO� emissions throughcollaboration with other industry actors andcompanies.
・Reduce household CO� emissions through provisionof environmentally friendly products and services.

・��% (Japan)
Rate of containers and other packaging using
sustainable materials: �.�%・Reduce usage of petrochemical-derived materials
through the increased use of recycled plastic andbiomass materials in products, containers andpackaging.
・Continuously promote reduced use and reuse ofplastic in products, containers and packaging.

Reduce water usage
throughout productlifecycles.

・Water usage throughout
product lifecycles⇒Down ��% compared with���� levels(Per unit of net sales)

・Down ��% compared with ����・Reduce water usage by consumers through theprovision of water-saving products

Oral care habits: ��� million*
Spreading Awareness of Preventive Dentistry Habits(Japan)・Began services supporting the oral care habits ofcorporate customers and children(Okuchi Plus You and Okuchi-iku)(Overseas)
・Conducted educational and awareness activities topromote the formation of good tooth brushinghabits among kindergarten and elementary school
children(implemented preventive dentistry habits)

・Increase range of products and services that promote
the creation of better oral care habits.
・Reinforce educational and awareness activities aimed
at establishing preventive dentistry and better oral
care habits.
・Promote activities to address personal and social
challenges through oral care.
(Inclusive Oral Care)

Cleanliness and hygiene habits: ��� million*
Promoting and Establishing Cleanliness andHygiene Habits through Educational Institutions(Lion Group)・Conducted educational and awareness activities
at preschools, kindergartens and elementary
schools to promote hand washing habits
・Conducted hygiene educational and awarenessactivities through JICA in Bangladesh
・Conducted the My Bottle Sticker Drawing
Contest (Expanded activities in the domain ofestablishing cleanliness and hygiene habits)(Japan)・Conducted the Replay Project for Cleanliness andthe My Bottle Campaign* Source: Lion survey

・Provide products and services that support theestablishment of hand cleanliness and hygiene habitsin daily living.
・Provide new customer experiences in all aspects ofdaily living through the provision of products andservices that protect customers from bacteria andviruses.
・Implement educational and awareness activities toestablish cleanliness and hygiene habits in all
aspects of daily living.

Provide opportunities foreveryone to practice oral
care whenever necessary
and foster oral care habits
to promotehealth for all.

Creating
Healthy Living
HabitsProgress (���� Results)

・Down ��% compared with ����(Figure after deducting purchases of carbon credits.
��% reduction if not deducted.)

Reduce CO� emissions
throughout productlifecycles.

Promoting
Environmental
Initiatives for a
Sustainable
PlanetIndicators (����)・CO� emissions throughout
business activities⇒Down ��% compared with���� levels(Absolute quantity)

Reduce CO� emissions
throughout businessactivities.

Promote theestablishment ofcleanliness and hygiene
habits that prevent
bacteria and viruses fromentering the body acrossall aspects of daily living,so that everyone can stayhealthy.

・Total number of persons
provided with products,
services and information
aimed at creating healthyliving habits⇒� billion(Oral care habits: ���million people, Cleanlinessand hygiene habits: ���million people)

Putting Preventive Dentistry Habits into
Practice(Japan)・Promoted greater frequency of tooth brushing��% of population brushed teeth after lunch(target for ����: ��%)・Promoted greater use of products other than
toothpastes and toothbrushes
��% of population used dental ﬂoss products(target for ����: ��%)* Source: Lion survey

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Material Issues

PromotingDiversity andInclusion
Link

PromotingWork-Life
Enrichment
Link

Developing
Human Resources
Link

Improving
Employee Health
Link

S
Enhancing the
Occupational
SafetyManagement
SystemLink

Respecting
Human Rights
Link

Building
Responsible
Supply Chain
Management
Link

Pursuing
Customer
Satisfaction and
Trust
Link

Objectives

Indicators (����)Progress (���� Results)

Globally Common Measures to ����・Ratio of women in management: ��%・Employees who feel so: ��% (Japan)

・Provide opportunities for employees to deepen theirunderstanding of diverse values.
・Create systems and mechanisms for diverse humanresources to succeed professionally.

・Employees who feel thatlife outside of work (role athome and activities outside
the oﬃce) has a positive
impact on work
⇒��% or more

・��% (Japan)

・Create an environment that enables employees to fulﬁll
their life ambitions and achieve their ideal lifestyles.

・Employees who are using
diverse educational
programs (Lion Career
Village) for individualizedskill acquisition and ability
development
⇒���％

・��％

・Introduce e-learning system and curriculum that meetthe needs of overseas Group companies.
・Create mechanisms that will be used to provide content
for learning opportunities on an ongoing basis.

Support mental andphysical healthcare for
employees to reinforce
Group human resources andachieve sustainablecorporate growth.

・Employees getting dental
checkups⇒���％・Absenteeism⇒Improve from the ����level

・ Employees getting dental checkups:
��% (Japan)
Note: Calculation method under consideration
overseas
・ Absenteeism: �.�% (Lion Corporation in
Japan (Slightly up from ����)Note: Calculation method under consideration
overseas

Enhance systems to ensurecompliance withoccupational safety andhealth laws and regulations
and to enforce safety
awareness thoroughly forthe safety and peace ofmind of employees andoutside partners working
on site.

・Participation in safety
education and training⇒Implement as planned(���%) at work sites
・Compliance withoccupational safety andhealth laws and regulations
Serious accidents andincidents⇒Zero・Participation in training: ���% as planned
・Serious accidents and incidents: Zero・Use a self-administered daily oral care program andregular dental checkups to create an environment thatenables all employees to implement a PDCA cycle and toprovide information and learning opportunities regarding
oral self-care.
・Provide opportunities for management to learn about
checking the mental health of subordinates and for all
employees to learn about caring for their own mental
health.
・Improve health literacy by providing information thathelps employees understand their own health conditions
and future risks, as well as what preventative actions totake in their daily lives.

・Human rights due
diligence implementation
for material human rights
issues⇒���％・Human rights due diligence implementation
Lion Group: ���%Suppliers: ��%・Build a mechanism for addressing human rights
issues.
・Identify material human rights risks and verify
how those aﬀected are negatively impacted.
・Execute and monitor measures for addressing
human rights risks that have been identiﬁed.
・Proactively disclose status of response to humanrights due diligence implementation

Implement sustainableprocurement with zerotolerance for human rights
and labor problems(including child labor andforced labor) or
environmental destruction
in line with the Sustainable
Material Procurement
Policy and Lion Group
Supplier CSR Guidelines.

・Procurement of third-party
certiﬁed paper and pulp
(FSC, PEFC, etc.) and palmoil, palm kernel oil andtheir derivatives(RSPO, etc.)⇒���%・Procurement of third-party
certiﬁed paper and pulp
(FSC, PEFC, etc.) and palmoil, palm kernel oil and theirderivatives (RSPO, etc.) fromsuppliers that support eﬀorts
aimed at zero deforestation⇒���%・Ratio of certiﬁed raw materials
procurement
Japan:
Certiﬁed paper and pulp: ��% (item ratio)
Certiﬁed palm oil and palm kernel oil
derivatives: ��% (based on key raw materials)
Lion Group:
Certiﬁed paper and pulp: ��% (item ratio)
Certiﬁed palm oil and palm kernel oil
derivatives: ��% (based on key raw materials)
・Ratio of suppliers supporting zerodeforestation
Japan: ��%, Lion Group: ��%・Create and promote a sustainable procurement system
in cooperation with suppliers

Promote and reinforce
customer-oriented businessactivities by improving
customer support quality
and the value of products
and services.

・Reﬂection of customer
opinions in all products andservices so that customers
will continue to choose them・Shared International VOC Report(Overseas, June and December ����)・Conducted two sessions of training to deal
with online controversy and backlash(Japan, June ����)・Commenced active communication via social
media (Japan, October ����)・ Evolve the activities of customer response departments
by steadily promoting three steps:
Understand the current situation, formulate plans,
and promote activities
・Create an environment for improving customer
relationships and expanding the range of problem
resolution methods.
・Create and implement a system for reﬂecting customer
feedback in products and services.

Enable human resources
with diverse values andideas to fully express theirindividuality and abilities
and succeed
professionally.
Create an environmentthat helps employees
fulﬁll their ambitions
through synergy between
work and private life.
Foster human resources
who generate dynamism
to realize innovative change
by creating environmentsthat enable all employees toexercise their diverse abilities
to the fullest and embracechallenges.

Ensure respect for thehuman rights of all
stakeholders aﬀected byGroup business activities,
in line with the LION Human
Rights Policy.

・Ratio of women in
management ��% or more
・Employees who feel that
employees with diverse
values are able to succeed
professionally⇒��% or more

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・Provide opportunities to learn about safety and disasterprevention, and implement activities to promote
understanding of basic safety activities.
・Build mechanisms for exchanging safety information, andproactively disclose information on levels of workplacesafety based on the management of records ofoccupational accident frequency.

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Promoting Risk
Management
Link

G

Reinforcing
Compliance
Link

Enhancing
Governance
Link

Objectives

Indicators (����)Progress (���� Results)

Globally Common Measures to ����Build a comprehensive andexhaustive risk management
system for identifying andquickly and appropriately
dealing with risks to achievesustainable corporate
growth.

・Disclosure of the results ofmonitoring signiﬁcantbusiness risks and progress in
implementing reduction
measures At least once a year

・ Disclosed once

・Build and raise awareness of a management system that
includes overseas Group companies.
・Use a consistent format for investigating risks andimplement countermeasures.
・Share information on progress of response throughreports to the Board of Directors once a year.

Reinforce eﬀective initiatives
to instill complianceawareness and thus earn
and maintain the trust ofsociety.

・ Participation in complianceeducation and training
Implement as planned (���%)at work sites
・Serious compliance violations⇒Zero・Participation in training: ���% as planned
・Serious compliance violations: Zero

Build a sound, fair,transparent and highly
eﬀective governance system
to enable sustainablecorporate valueenhancement.

・ Disclosure of the results ofthe establishment andoperation of the internal
control system⇒At least once a year
・ Improvement in evaluations
from external organizations⇒Continuously improve from���� onward

・Disclosed once
・Continued activities to maintain or improve
evaluation compared with ����・Build and enhance a compliance system that includes
overseas Group companies.
・Further inculcate compliance through ongoing
implementation of management and employee training
and questionnaires, etc.
・Improve Group-wide risk perception and accelerate risk
response by designating compliance managers atoverseas Group companies and building a global hotline.

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・Evaluate and disclose results of the operation of thecurrent internal control system.
・Clarify status of establishment of internal control systems
at overseas Group companies and evaluate theiroperation.
・Continuously and proactively disclose
governance-related non-ﬁnancial information.

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Sustainability Material Issues, 2030 Objectives and Indicators,

2023 Results and Measures to 2030

1. Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a Sustainable Planet
3. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
5. Developing Human Resources

4. Promoting Work-Life Enrichment

6. Improving Employee Health

7. Enhancing the Occupational Safety Management System
9. Building Responsible Supply Chain Management
11. Promoting Risk Management

2. Creating Healthy Living Habits

8. Respecting Human Rights

10. Pursuing Customer Satisfaction and Trust

12. Reinforcing Compliance

13. Enhancing Governance

Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a Sustainable Planet
Material Issue 1

Environment

Top-Priority Material Issues

Objectives
1
2
3

4
5

Reduce CO2 emissions throughout business activities.

Reduce CO2 emissions throughout product lifecycles.

Achieve a CO2 emissions reduction effect in excess of Lion’s own emissions to help

society become carbon negative.

Actively promote the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and renewable activities.
Reduce water usage throughout product lifecycles.

Objectives

Reduce CO2 emissions throughout business activities.
Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

CO2 emissions throughout business activities⇒Down 55% compared with 2017 levels (Absolute quantity）

・ Down 39% compared with 2017

(Figure after deducting purchases of carbon credits. 29% reduction if
not deducted.)・ Reduce energy usage through energy-saving activities.
・ Purchase electricity generated by renewable energy sources.

Details

Together with the Environment

Reduce CO2 Emissions throughout Business Activities
ESG Data

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Reduce CO2 emissions throughout product lifecycles.

CO2 emissions throughout product lifecycles

Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)⇒Down 30% compared with 2017 levels (Absolute quantity)

・ Up 3% compared with 2017

・ Reduce household CO emissions from product use through the2

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

provision of environmentally friendly products and services and thepromotion of environmentally friendly habits.

・ Reduce CO emissions at the stage of procurement through supplier2

engagement and the purchase of raw materials that generate low CO2
emissions.

Details

Together with the Environment

Reduce CO2 Emissions throughout Business Activities
ESG Data

Objectives

Achieve a CO2 emissions reduction effect in excess of Lion’s own emissions to help society become carbon

negative.

Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)
Globally Common Measures
to 2030

Contribute to a CO2 emission reduction effect in excess of Lion’s own

emissions (Japan)

Plan to formulate actions and KPIs and verify their effectiveness・ Reduce society’s overall CO emissions through collaboration with2

other industry actors and companies.

・ Reduce household CO emissions through provision of environmentally2

friendly products and services.

Details
Together with the Environment

Reduce CO2 Emissions throughout Business Activities
ESG Data

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Actively promote the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and renewable resource activities.
Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)
Globally Common Measures
to 2030

Petrochemical-derived plastic use rate⇒70% or less

・ 96% (Japan)

Rate of containers and other packaging using sustainable materials:
3.9%

・ Reduce usage of petrochemical-derived materials through theincreased use of recycled plastic and biomass materials in products,
containers and packaging.

・ Continuously promote reduced use and reuse of plastic in products,
containers and packaging.

Details
Together with the Environment

Recycling Resources
ESG Data

Objectives

Reduce water usage throughout product lifecycles
Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

Water usage throughout product lifecycles⇒Down 30% compared with 2017 levels (Per unit of net sales)
Down 13% compared with 2017
Reduce water usage by consumers through the provision of water-saving

products.

Details
Together with the Environment
Reducing Water Use
ESG Data

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Creating Healthy Living Habits
Material Issue 2

HealthTop-Priority Material Issues

Objectives
1

2

Provide opportunities for everyone to practice oral care whenever necessary andfoster oral care habits to promote health for all.

Promote the establishment of cleanness and hygienic habits that prevent bacteria

and viruses from entering the body across all aspects of daily living, so thateveryone can stay healthy.

Objectives

Provide opportunities for everyone to practice oral care whenever necessary and foster oral care habits topromote health for all.
Indicators (2030)

Total number of persons provided with products, services andinformation aimed at creating healthy living habits⇒500 million

Oral care habits: 310 million*

Spreading Awareness of Preventive Dentistry Habits
Japan:

・ Began services supporting the oral care habits of corporate customers
and children (Okuchi Plus You and Okuchi-iku)

Overseas:

Progress(2023 results)

・ Conducted educational and awareness activities to promote theformation of good tooth brushing habits among kindergarten andelementary school children (implemented preventive dentistry habits)

Putting Preventive Dentistry Habits into PracticeJapan:

・ Promoted greater frequency of tooth brushing

37% of population brushed teeth after lunch (target for 2030: 50%)

・ Promoted greater use of products other than toothpastes andtoothbrushes
38% of population used dental floss products (target for 2030: 50%)

*Source: Lion survey

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

・ Increase range of products and services that promote the creation of
better oral care habits.

・ Reinforce educational and awareness activities aimed at establishingpreventive dentistry and better oral care habits.

・ Promote activities to address personal and social challenges throughoral care(Inclusive Oral Care).

Details
Creating Healthy Living Habits

Initiatives to Establish Oral Care Habits

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Promote the establishment of cleanliness and hygiene habits that prevent bacteria and viruses fromentering the body across all aspects of daily living, so that everyone can stay healthy.
Indicators (2030)

Total number of persons provided with products, services andinformation aimed at creating healthy living habits⇒500 million

Cleanliness and good hygiene habits: 170 million*

Promoting and Establishing Cleanliness and Hygiene Habits through
Educational Institutions
Lion Group:

Progress(2023 results)

・ Conducted educational and awareness activities at preschools,

kindergartens and elementary schools to promote hand washinghabits・ Conducted hygiene educational and awareness activities through JICA
in Bangladesh・ Conducted the My Bottle Sticker Drawing Contest (Expanded activities
in the domain of establishing cleanliness and hygiene habits)

Japan:・ Conducted the Replay Project for Cleanliness and the My Bottle
Campaign*Source: Lion survey

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

・ Provide products and services that support the establishment of handcleanliness and hygiene habits in daily living.

・ Provide new customer experiences in all aspects of daily living throughthe provision of products and services that protect customers frombacteria and viruses.

・ Implement educational and awareness activities to establish
cleanliness and hygiene habits in all aspects of daily living.

Details
Creating Healthy Living Habits

Initiatives to Establish Cleanliness and Hygiene Habits

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Material Issue 3

Emplyoee

Objective

Enable human resources with diverse values and Ideas to fully express their individuality and abilities andsucceed professionally.
Indicators (2030)

・ Ratio of women in management ⇒ 30% or more・ Employees who feel that employees with diverse values are able tosucceed professionally ⇒ 80% or more

Progress(2023 results)
Globally Common Measures
to 2030

・ Ratio of women in management: 24%
・ Employees who feel so: 56% (Japan)
・ Provide opportunities for employees to deepen their understanding ofdiverse values.

・ Create systems and mechanisms for diverse human resources tosucceed professionally.

Details
Together with Employees

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

ESG Data

Promoting Work-Life Enrichment
Material Issue 4

Emplyoee

Objective

Create an environment that helps employees fulfill their ambitions through synergy between work andprivate life.

Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

Employees who feel that life outside of work (role at home and activities

outside the office) has a positive impact on work ⇒ 75% or more
54% (Japan)
Create an environment that enables employees to fulfill their life
ambitions and achieve their ideal lifestyles.

Details
Together with Employees

Promoting Work-Life Enrichment

ESG Data

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Material Issue 5

Emplyoee

Objective

Foster human resources who generate dynamism to realize innovative change by creating environmentsthat enable all employees to exercise their diverse abilities to the fullest and embrace challenges.
Employees who are using diverse educational programs (Lion Career
Village) for individualized skill acquisition and ability

Indicators (2030)

development⇒100％

Progress

57%(2023 results)

・ Introduce e-learning system and curriculum that meet the needs ofoverseas Group companies.

Globally Common Measures

・ Create mechanisms that will be used to provide content for learning

to 2030

opportunities on an ongoing basis.

Details

Together with Employees

Developing Human Resources

ESG Data

Improving Employee HealthMaterial Issue 6

Emplyoee

Objective

Support mental and physical healthcare for employees to reinforce Group human resources and achievesustainable corporate growth.
Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)

・ Employees getting dental checkups ⇒100％
・ Absenteeism ⇒Improve from the 2021 level・ Employees getting dental checkups: 90% (Japan)

Note: Calculation method under consideration (overseas）

・ Absenteeism: 0.9% (Lion Corporation in Japan (Slightly up from 2021)
Note: Calculation method under consideration (overseas)・ Use a self-administered daily oral care program and regular dental
Globally Common Measures
to 2030

checkups to create an environment that enables all employees toimplement a PDCA cycle and to provide information and learning
opportunities regarding oral self-care.

・ Provide opportunities for management to learn about checking themental health of subordinates and for all employees to learn aboutcaring for their own mental health.

・ Improve health literacy by providing information that helps employees

understand their own health conditions and future risks, as well as
what preventative actions to take in their daily lives.
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Together with Employees

Improving Employee Health

ESG Data

Enhancing the Occupational Safety Management System
Material Issue 7

Emplyoee

Objective

Enhance systems to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations and to

enforce safety awareness thoroughly for the safety and peace of mind of employees and outside partners
working on site.

Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)
Globally Common Measures
to 2030

・Participation in safety education and training ⇒Implement as planned(100%) at work sites

・Compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations
Serious accidents and incidents ⇒Zero

・Participation in training: 100% as planned
・Serious accidents and incidents: Zero
・Provide opportunities to learn about safety and disaster prevention,and implement activities to promote understanding of basic safety
activities.

・Build mechanisms for exchanging safety information, and proactively
disclose information on levels of workplace safety based on the
management of records of occupational accident frequency.

Details
Together with Employees

Enhancing the Occupational Safety Management System

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Material Issue 8

Human Rights

Objective

Ensure respect for the human rights of all stakeholders affected by Group business activities, in line with

the LION Human Rights Policy
Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

Human rights due diligence implementation for material human rights

issues ⇒100％

・ Human rights due diligence implementation
Lion Group: 100%
Suppliers: 87%

・ Build a mechanism for addressing human rights issues.
・ Identify material human rights risks and verify how those affected are
negatively impacted.

・ Execute and monitor measures for addressing human rights risks thathave been identified.

・ Proactively disclose status of response to human rights due diligence
implementation.

Details
Respect for Human Rights

Measures to Prevent Human Rights Abuse（Human Rights Due Diligence）

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Building Responsible Supply Chain Management
Material Issue 9

Supply Chain

Objective

Implement sustainable procurement with zero tolerance for human rights and labor problems (includingchild labor and forced labor) or environmental destruction in line with the Sustainable Material

Procurement Policy and Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines.

Indicators (2030)

・ Procurement of third-party certified paper and pulp (FSC, PEFC, etc.)

and palm oil, palm kernel oil and their derivatives (RSPO, etc.) ⇒100%

・ Procurement of third-party certified paper and pulp (FSC, PEFC, etc.)

and palm oil, palm kernel oil and their derivatives (RSPO, etc.) fromsuppliers that support efforts aimed at zero deforestation ⇒100%

・ Ratio of certified raw materials procurement
Japan:

Progress

Lion Group:(2023 results)

Certified paper and pulp: 75%(item ratio)
Certified palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives: 99%(based on key raw materials)

Certified paper and pulp: 20%(item ratio)
Certified palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives: 51%(based on key raw materials)

・ Ratio of suppliers supporting zero deforestation
Japan:

Lion Group:

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

54%
41%

Create and promote a sustainable procurement system in cooperation
with supplier

Details
Together with Supply Chains

Aiming for Sustainable Raw Material Procurement

ESG Data

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Pursuing Customer Satisfaction and Trust
Material Issue 10

Customer

Objective

Promote and reinforce customer-oriented business activities by improving customer support quality andthe value of products and services.

Reflection of customer opinions in all products and services so that

Indicators (2030)

customers will continue to choose them・ Shared International VOC Report (Overseas, June and December 2023)
・ Conducted two sessions of training to deal with online controversy andProgressbacklash (Japan, June 2023)(2023 results)

・ Commenced active communication via social media (Japan, October2023)

・ Evolve the activities of customer response departments by steadily
Globally Common Measures
to 2030

promoting three steps: Understand the current situation, formulate
plans, and promote activities

・ Create an environment for improving customer relationships andexpanding the range of problem resolution methods.

・ Create and implement a system for reflecting customer feedback in
products and services.

Details

Ensuring Product Safety and Reliability

Initiatives to Respond to Our Customers

Promoting Risk Management
Material Issue 11

GovernanceObjective

Build a comprehensive and exhaustive risk management system for identifying and quickly andappropriately dealing with risks to achieve sustainable corporate growth.
Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)
Globally Common Measures
to 2030

Disclosure of the results of monitoring significant business risks andprogress in implementing reduction measures ⇒At least once a year
Disclosed once

・Build and raise awareness of a management system that includes
overseas Group companies.

・Use a consistent format for investigating risks and implement
countermeasures.

・Share information on progress of response through reports to theBoard of Directors once a year.

Details

Risk Management

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Material Issue 12

GovernanceObjective

Reinforce effective initiatives to instill compliance awareness and thus earn and maintain the trust ofsociety.

・ Participation in compliance education and training ⇒Implement asplanned (100%) at work sites

Indicators (2030)

・ Serious compliance violations ⇒Zero・ Participation in training: 100% as planned
・ Serious compliance violations: Zero・ Build and enhance a compliance system that includes overseas Group

Progress(2023 results)

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

companies.

・ Further inculcate compliance through ongoing implementation ofmanagement and employee training and questionnaires, etc.

・ Improve Group-wide risk perception and accelerate risk response by

designating compliance managers at overseas Group companies andbuilding a global hotline.

Details

Compliance

ESG Data

Enhancing GovernanceMaterial Issue 13

GovernanceObjective

Build a sound, fair, transparent and highly effective governance system to enable sustainable corporate
value enhancement.
Indicators (2030)
Progress(2023 results)

Globally Common Measures
to 2030

Details

・ Disclosure of the results of the establishment and operation of theinternal control system ⇒At least once a year

・ Improvement in evaluations from external organizations⇒Continuously improve from the 2020 onward

・ Disclosed once
・ Continued activities to maintain or improve evaluation compared with2022

・ Evaluate and disclose results of the operation of the current internal
control system.

・ Clarify status of establishment of internal control systems at overseas
Group companies and evaluate their operation.

・ Continuously and proactively disclose governance-related nonfinancial information.

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Together with the Environment

Together with the Environment
Sustainability Material Issues １
Sustainable Planet

Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a

Basic Approach

We at the Lion Group believe it is our solemn responsibility to provide excellent customer experiences in the areas of health,comfort and cleanliness while protecting the global environment—the foundation of health and daily living—in accordancewith our aim of “Becoming an advanced daily healthcare company.”

We have strived to realize a sustainable planet while working to achieve the targets of Eco Vision 2020.

From 2021, we will strive to achieve LION Eco Challenge 2050, a set of long-term environmental objectives formulated in

2019. Going forward, the Group will ambitiously work toward the realization of a decarbonized, resource-circulating society.

Lion’s Commitment to the Environment

In line with the corporate slogan, “life.love.” we have written “Lion and the Environment” to encapsulate our commitment to

the environment, expressing our aim of reducing environmental burden not only through our business activities, but
through our products as well, while making every day brighter for each individual.

Lion and the Environment
Making daily life more pleasant should also mean caring for the environment.

Each everyday activity can do good things for our planet.

That’s Lion’s eco-philosophy. It’s why we make environment-friendly products that fit right into your lifestyle.

For example, we use renewable plant-derived carbon-neutral ingredients.

And we help you conserve water resources with our water-saving products while protecting the water

environment.

So, day by day, without even thinking about it, you help keep our planet healthy.
It’s an eco-lifestyle for everyday life.

That’s Lion's promise to you and the Earth.
“Every Day. For the Earth” pamphlet [Japanese](5.02MB)

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Approach / Management / Targets and Achievements

Environmental Approach and Policy /Environmental Objectives and Achievements

ESG Data and Third-Party Verification

Disclosure based on TCFD recommendations

Management

Initiatives

Realizing a Decarbonized Society

Realizing a Resource-Circulating Society

Reducing CO2Emissions throughout Business Activities

Recycling Resources

Reducing CO2Emissions throughout Product Life Cycles

Reducing Water Use

Harmonizing with Nature (Biodiversity)

Environmental Communication

Chemical Substance Management

Environmentally Friendly Technologies in theChemicals BusinessLion’s Environmentally Friendly Products

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Creating Healthy Living Habits

Creating Healthy Living Habits
Sustainability Material Issue 2

Creating Healthy Living Habits

Basic Approach

The Lion Group plays an important role in society as a provider of daily necessities and services, and we believe that thestarting point for value creation is the establishment of lifestyle habits directly related to health, such as brushing teeth andwashing hands. Our purpose is “Make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign.” Based on this purpose,by providing healthy living habits to the 1 billion people in our business areas, we will seek to contribute to better everyday

lives and expand our businesses.

The Lion Group’s initiatives leading up to 2030

Initiatives

Initiatives to Establish Oral Care Habits

Initiatives to Establish Cleanliness and Hygiene
HabitsThe Lion Groupỉs Social Contribution Activities

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Lion’s Environmentally Friendly Products
About Lion’s Environmentally Friendly Products

Environmentally Friendly Products for Everyday Living

Lion’s Focus

About Lion’s Environmentally Friendly Products

Lion considers products that have cleared the proprietary Lion eco-standard to beenvironmentally friendly. Lion provides products that create effortless ways for

consumers to be more environmentally friendly just by living comfortably andpromotes the formation of environmentally friendly habits by engaging in interactive

communication with consumers.

The Lion Eco-Standard

Environmentally Friendly Products for Everyday Living

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Lion offers a lineup of products that lead to eco-friendly habits in a variety of everyday life situations.

Products with the “eco LION” mark [Japanese]
Lion Eco Pamphlet [Japanese]（PDF：5.4MB）

Lion’s Focus
Water-saving products

Relationship between water use and CO2 emissions

For the Lion Group, within the product lifecycle, the highest CO2 emission ratio is found at the consumer use stage as

illustrated in the graph on the left.

Further, because water use and sewage account for more than half of these CO2 emissions, as shown in the graph on

the right, water conservation would constitute a practical and eco-friendly measure that could reduce CO2 emissions
and help in the fight against climate change.

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A product that enables one-rinse washing in order to save water is good on a personal andenvironmental level.

The water-saving effects of one-rinse washing

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NANOX one saves water and prolongs the life of clothes.

Laundry Micro-Fantasy!, The world of NANOX one

ultra-high performance detergent, a comic strip series by Lidea [Japanese]
Brand site for NANOX one [Japanese]

Refillable products
In preparation

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The Lion Eco-Standard
The Lion Eco-Standard

The “eco Lion” MarkThe Lion Eco-Standard

Lion has created the Lion eco-standard based on life cycle assessment (LCA), in which the environmental burden created bya product is quantitively assessed at every stage from raw material procurement to disposal. Products that meet at least one

evaluation standard in each evaluation category can bear the “eco Lion” mark. In 2023, 82% of Lion’s household product*sales were from environmentally friendly products that meet the Lion eco-standard.
Products with the “eco Lion” Mark [Japanese]

Portion of Sales from Products that Meet the Lion Eco-Standard (Domestic)
2017

76%

2020

80%

2021

0882%

2022

81%

2023

82%

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Lion Eco-Standard Evaluation Categories and Standards
Life cycle stage①Raw material
procurement②Material

procurement

Evaluation category
Use of plant-based materials

Use of sustainable raw materials

Use of recycled materials

Use of plant-based materials

Evaluation standards

・ At least 50% of the raw materials of product contents(organic ingredients) is plant-based・ Of the plant-based materials used, at least 50% arebiodiversity-friendly

・At least 10% of the materials used are recycled
・Cardboard used is at least 94% recycled paper or
certified pulp from forest thinning・At least 20% of resins used are plant-based
・A reduction of at least 20% in greenhouse gas emissions

at the manufacturing stage compared with the baseline
product*③Manufacturing④Logistics⑤Use⑥Disposal

Energy saving
Water saving

Chemical substance use reduction
Waste reduction

Making products moreconcentrated and compact
Energy saving during use

Reduction of greenhouse gas

emissions during use

Water saving during use

Packaging reduction
Refill packs

・A reduction of at least 20% in water use at the

manufacturing stage compared with the baseline
product*

・A reduction of at least 20% in use of chemical substances
other than raw materials at the manufacturing stage
compared with the baseline product*

・A reduction of at least 20% in waste generated at the
manufacturing stage compared with the baseline
product*

・An increase of at least 20% in product content

concentration or packaging compactness compared withbaseline product*

・A reduction of at least 20% in energy consumed byproduct use compared with baseline product*

・A reduction of at least 20% in greenhouse gas emissions
after product use compared with baseline product*

・A reduction of at least 20% in water use during productuse compared with baseline product*

・A reduction of at least 15% in packaging materials usedin bottles compared with baseline product*

・A reduction of at least 50% in packaging materials usedin refill packs compared with corresponding productbottles* Baseline product: Products released in 2017, the baseline year for the LION Eco Challenge 2050.

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The “eco Lion” MarkThe “eco Lion” mark symbolizes Lion’s environmental activities and incorporates Lion’senvironmental slogan, “Every Day. For the Earth” which concisely expresses Lion’scommitment to the environment in line with the corporate slogan, “life. love.” To help

customers choose environmentally friendly products, we use this mark on productsthat meet the proprietary Lion eco-standard. The factors that make each productenvironmentally friendly are printed within the mark.

The mark on a productTOP SUPER NANOX refill pack (350g)

Other Examples of Products with the “eco Lion” MarkNANOX one PRO

CHARMY Magica

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The Lion Group’s Social Contribution Activities
Basic Approach

The Lion Group believes that advancing initiatives to create healthy living habits by providing products and services as wellas conducting educational activities and disseminating information is its social responsibility and a way of putting its

purpose, “Make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign,” into practice. The Group is engaged inestablishing oral care habits as well as cleanliness and hygiene habits in Asia. In addition, we have been involved withenvironmental conservation activities and donation activities at various business locations and in the regions served by ouroverseas Group companies. In carrying out such activities, the Group has been promoting the activities while working

closely with local citizens, forming partnerships with local governments, retailers, schools, dental experts and communities.

Sustainable Activities Conducted by Overseas Group Companies

Lion Corporation (Korea)

Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals(Qingdao) Co., Ltd.

Lion Corporation (Hong Kong) Ltd.

Lion Home Products (Taiwan) Co.,Ltd.

Lion Corporation (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd.

Lion Kallol Limited

Southern Lion Sdn. Bhd.

PT. Lion Wings

Activities Creating Healthy Living Habits as a GroupThe Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for

Promoting Cleanliness and Hygiene HabitsChildren in Japan and other countries (mainly in
Asia)

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Creating Healthy Living Habits

Activities at Lion Corporation (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Oral Health Care

Cleanliness

Donation Activities

Oral Health Care
1 Exhibition at the World Oral Health Day Public Forum 2023 in Collaboration with the National Dental

Centre Singapore

On May 18th, 2023, Lion Corporation (Singapore) Pte Ltd. (“LCS”) collaborated with the National Dental Centre Singapore(NDCS) at the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) Business Centre, and exhibited at a public forum in support of World

Oral Health Day with the educational themes on common dental issues such as dental caries, gum disease and thereplacement of missing teeth. This forum was held as part of public oral health educational program to encourage people

in Singapore to create positive oral habits such as proper toothbrushing, flossing and having balanced diet. After conducting

educational activities, LCS had a booth to showcase LION Oral Care products and had an activity to engage the audiences

and redeem LION products. All 400 participants were also given a goodie bag which includes Systema and KODOMO
products sold by LCS.

The booth, displayed LCS products, promoted oral care habits

2 Oral Care Awareness Activities for Children to Seniors in Collaboration with T32 Dental GroupIn March, April and August of 2023, LCS collaborated with T32 Dental Group to increase public oral health awareness throughseries of activities to target from the young to old.

In this program, three activities were developed to raise oral care awareness.

For pre-school children, dentist visits were conducted and tooth brushing educational activities at nursery schools were
provided.
For working adults, oral health talks and screenings were conducted.

For senior citizens, Uweekly Health Talk (a health-related information session) was conducted.

LCS sponsored these activities and provided oral care products suitable for each target group from its KODOMO, Systema
and NONIO brands. 1,076 people of all ages learned about the importance of oral care.

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Corporate dental screening activities & Systema article to educate on oral care

3 Product Sponsorship at Smileworks Dental Clinic

LCS had been working with Smileworks Dental Clinic to promote oral care habits so that patients can continue to take careof their oral health at home after receiving treatment. The collaboration was continued in 2023, and in addition to adultpatients who visited the clinic from July to October, 444 nursery school children aged 3 to 5, child patients aged 6-9 andcollaborators were provided with Systema and KODOMO oral care sets.

Systema and KODOMO oral care sets

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4 Promoting Good Oral Health through Dental Clinics

LCS supports Thomson Dental Centre, a dental clinic group in Singapore, in educating patients on good oral health habits. A

dental care set containing KODOMO or Systema oral care products (products of LCS) is provided to first-time patients at

Thomson Dental Centre. Dentists educate patients on correct tooth brushing and oral care habits using a dental care set(KODOMO Kid Set or Systema Gum Care Set) selected based on the patient’s age and oral health conditions. Each dental set
consists of an oral care information leaflet, a toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash.

As of 2023, a total of 10,100 patients from Thomson Dental Centre have received the dental care sets.

KODOMO Kid Set

Systema Gum Care Set

5 Community Dental Checkups for the Elderly in Collaboration with National Dental Centre Singapore

The National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) has established a program of community dental checkups with the goal ofraising awareness of the importance of oral health among the elderly. The checkups include the provision of guidance on

the proper care of dentures and programs aimed at helping to provide treatment to relieve pain and maintain/restore
patients’ oral function.

This program was temporarily suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but was resumed at the end of 2020. LCS

distributed Systema Toothpaste to 100 people over the age of 40 and senior citizens who participated in the community
dental checkups from May to November 2023.

6 Participation in the Singapore Oral Health Conference 2022 in Collaboration with the National Dental
Centre Singapore

The National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) celebrated its 25th anniversary on July 25th, 2022. As part of the celebration,

NDCS organized an online event titled “NDCS 25th Anniversary - Bridging the Past, Present and Future” that brought

together dentists, general practitioners, specialists and researchers to exchange information on progress to date andexpected future developments in academic and clinical dentistry.

The event included a virtual exhibition featuring the latest products related to oral care and talks by prominent national andinternational dental experts. LCS provided all 500 participants with a set of oral care products that included Systema andNONIO products. Systema & NONIO were also acknowledged during the online event and in the digital program booklet,
with the brand logos & full page advertisement featured to expand brand recognition.

Online program booklet with full-page ad and logo for Systema

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7 Educational Activities on Oral Health Care for Seniors

On August 22nd, 2022, NDCS collaborated with Singaporeʼs National Library Board (NLB) to hold an oral care seminar at theJurong Regional Library to provide oral care tips and knowledge to participants aged 50 and above as part of the 8020

campaign (referring to having 20 teeth left at the age of 80). The aim of this seminar was to improve the oral health of thoseof advanced age in Singapore. LCS supported the event by providing Systema and NONIO products to be distributed to its 40
participants, along with LION gift sets as prizes during the Q&A session. In a post-seminar participant survey, the event
received positive feedback, “I and the participants found this session fascinating and insightful.”

8 Partnership with Health Promotion Board in Afterschool Oral Care Program

Singapore’s Health Promotion Board (HPB) launched the Afterschool Oral Care Program, a one-year program targetingchildren aged 3 to 5 at day-care centers and nursery schools with the aim of teaching the importance of oral care from ayoung age. The program entails dental clinic staff visiting day care centers and nursery schools to perform dental screenings

and educate children about the importance of oral care. Through June 2022, LCS supported the program by providing
60,000 sets containing KODOMO Toothpaste and leaflets for distribution to the children.

9 Partnership with Health Promotion Board in Afterschool Oral Care Program

In August 2021, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) launched the Afterschool Oral Care Program, a one-year program

targeting children aged 3-5 years at day-care centers and nursery schools with the aim of teaching the importance of oral

care from a young age. The program entails dental clinic staff visiting day care centers and nursery schools to perform

dental screenings and educate children about the importance of oral care. LCS provided 60,000 sets containing KODOMO

Toothpaste and leaflets for distribution to the children after the conclusion of the program.

KODOMO brand pamphlets

10 Educational Event Held by the PAP Community Foundation Sparkletots Preschool
March 22nd is designated by the United Nations as World Water Day. In celebration ofWorld Water Day in 2021, the PAP Community Foundation (PCF)* Sparkletots Preschooltaught children about the importance of saving water in their daily routines, such as

during tooth brushing. LCS supported the event by providing 600 KODOMO Toothbrush
and KODOMO Toothpaste sets for the preschool’s 5- and 6-year-old pupils.

Newsletter distributed to parents* PAP Community Foundation (PCF) is a charitable foundation founded by the Singapore People’s Action Party (PAP) in 1986 and is committed
to nurturing a multi-racial, fair, just and inclusive society through the provision of educational, welfare and community services.

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11 Supported the Singapore Dental Association’s Oral Health Awareness Campaign
In March 2021, the Singapore Dental Association (SDA) launched an integrated online
communication campaign targeting consumers to raise awareness and correct

misconceptions regarding oral care. The campaign comprised of the three parts shown

below. Invited by SDA to participate the third part, LCS provided SG$60 worth of

Systema and KODOMO products to each of the 22 key opinion leaders.

Campaign card

I. Survey of Singaporeans on their oral health habits: 500 respondents

II. Solicitation of user generated content under the hashtag #toothtruths on Instagram to encourage Singaporeans to talkabout their oral health journey

III. 22 key opinion leaders received oral care gift boxes and talked about their oral health journey on their Instagram
accounts

12 Singapore Oral Health Therapy Congress

The Singapore Oral Health Therapy Congress is an annual meeting of dentistry experts, where speakers discuss a wide rangeof topics that are not limited to oral hygiene, but also include total well-being and pediatric management.
Program was continued in 2021 on October 17th & 24th, with about 300 participants from dentistry experts.

LCS sponsored the event with cash support, but the event organizer suspended its planned distribution of products in orderto maintain social distancing

Event held online

Event poster

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Hygiene Care
Special Joint Project

Actions for Handwashing Day 2023

From August 10th to 16th, 2023, 663 children from pre-school educational institutions such as Carpe Diem Child Care Centre& Preschool and Superland Pre-school attended a fun lesson on how to properly wash their hands, conducted by LCS in

anticipation of Global Handwashing Day. The activity included an education session on the importance of hand washing,along with a fun quiz and the opportunity for the children to design their own hand soap bottle stickers to participate in a

drawing contest. Through the activity, the children learnt the importance of hand washing while displaying their creativity
through designing of the bottle stickers.

Kirei Kirei Handwashing Day Activity 2023

1 Teaching Correct Hygiene Habits in Collaboration with Manulife

Free Bee SG* tied up with insurance company Manulife to promote a “Prevent and Protect” program for infectious diseases

such as hand-foot-and-mouth-disease.

This program was held in April 2019 and reached out to preschools in Singapore to provide information about insurance

coverage for hand-foot-and-mouth disease and other diseases. Approximately 1,100 goodie bags, which included KireiKirei

products, were distributed to families with young children. As part of the program, LCS visited preschools with the LION

mascot to educate children on hygiene tips and encourage good hygiene practices using KireiKirei brand hand soap andbody soap marketed by LCS.

* Free Bee SG is a non-profit online community for parents to obtain information, freebies, etc., regarding pregnancy and parenting.

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Poster to promote logo
recognition during events

Facebook post to promote

Hygiene-related Q&A during
eventsKireiKirei products

The LION mascot visits apreschool

Donation Activities

To fulfill its corporate social responsibility, LCS actively engaged in such corporate social responsibility activities as in-kind

donations of hygiene products sold by the Company.

Donation Activities through Online Events

Collaboration with Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE) - May Day Domestic Employees

Celebration
PeriodOutside collaborators
Donations
Details

June 2021· National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)· Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE)

Systema and Kyusoku Jikan products

The May Day Domestic Employees Celebration 2021 virtual live show was organized by

the CDE, which is a unit under NTUC. The program was live-streamed to domestic
employees in recognition of their hard work and contributions. 250 domestic

employees took part in the program, and LCS supported the event by sponsoringproducts for the game show segment.

Slide showing appreciation for sponsors shown during the event(featuring the Systema and Kyusoku Jikan logos)

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Donation Activities Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Collaboration with Specialist Dental Group for Oral Kits to Medical Staff at Hospitals
PeriodNovember 2022

Donations

750 sets of oral care products including NONIO mouthwash

Outside collaborators
Details

Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre

LCS collaborated with Specialist Dental Group to distribute oral care sets to 750 healthcare workers at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre as a token of appreciation.

Oral care kits provided to healthcare professionals

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Creating Healthy Living Habits

Activities at Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd.
Oral Health Care

Cleanliness

Environmental Conservation Activity

Donation Activities

Oral Health Care
1 Collaborative Activities to Prevent Cavities in Children with the Government

Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd. (“LCT”) in collaboration with Laemchabang Municipality, Chonburi Province conducted

fluoride applications for toddlers aged 2 to 5 years to prevent tooth decay at four pre-schools (Laemchabang School District

1, Laemchabang School District 2, Wat Nongkha School and Watsukreebunyaram School) on July 6 and 13, August 10 and

31, 2023. LCT's sustainability team taught children how to brush their teeth properly using their KODOMO brand products.

The children happily learned from the LION mascot who also made an appearance.

The LION mascot teaches toothbrushing in a fun way

Easy-to-understand instruction
using models

A lesson on tooth brushingconducted in an outdoor
classroom

2 Improving the Oral Function of Senior Citizens in Cooperation with a Provincial Public Health OfficePhrae Province is a markedly graying area in northern Thailand. Since 2018, in cooperation with the Provincial Public Health

Office, LCT has been promoting activities to increase senior citizens’ quality of life by reducing incidents of choking,increasing chewing strength and improving dry mouth. The concept behind these activities was the topic of a talk given by adental specialist at the Lion Oral Health Award 2016. Dentists of the Provincial Public Health Office regularly present

lectures about oral care in communities with large concentrations of senior citizens. To prevent declines in the mouth’sfunction and to maintain and improve the vitality of the area around the mouth, the dentists teach mouth exercises called“Kenkobi ” These exercises were developed by Lion Foundation of Dental Health (LDH), a public interest incorporated

foundation established by Lion Corporation in Japan. Most attendees see improvement within six months of starting theexercise program, and their difficulties with dry mouth and choking are reduced. LCT provides the province with “Kenkob i”
brochures and display boards to help more senior citizens do the exercises.

On September 26, 2023, LCT implemented “Kenkobi ” mouth exercises for senior citizens. A total of 50 senior citizens

participated in the event.

LCT will continue to contribute to improving oral care for the citizens of Thailand in cooperation with the Provincial Public

Health Office.

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3 Lion Oral Health AwardOn July 22, 2022, LCT held a ceremony for the Lion Oral Health Award at the TK. Palace Hotel & Convention in Bangkok. In

collaboration with Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, LCT has been supporting and fostering people by conducting studies

and activities that are beneficial to preventive dentistry in Thailand since 2009.

For the 2022 Lion Oral Health Award, LCT bestowed six awards (first through third place and three consolation prizes) todentists and dental nurses. About 180 people, including dentists and dental nurses, participated in the accompanying
seminar, where Dr. Paiboon gave a lecture on oral care for the elderly.

Images from the awards ceremony

4 Collaboration with Provincial Hospitals, Health Offices and Retailers

Milk teeth sometimes receive less attention than adult teeth because they eventually fall out. However, implementing oral

care from a young age is very important because oral health affects overall health.

With the aim of promoting proper oral health care and firmly establishing the concept of preventive dentistry,* LCTcollaborates with provincial hospitals and health offices to carry out related activities, for example, offering dental

checkups, treatment and instruction in proper brushing to children. At local schools this begins with local dental hygienists

conducting dental checkups. Then, if cavities are found, a treatment called the “Smart Technique” is performed.

In 2018, LCT collaborated with local retailers to introduce correct brushing methods through a show for children aged 2 to 5

using the KODOMO brand. LCT provided discount coupons for LCT products viable only at the cooperating retailers. Thisinitiative is aimed at encouraging children to continue to brush their teeth correctly at home.

In 2022, these activities were held at Banbanramung School on July 26 and a school in Laem Chabang on September 2, with65 children and 10 dentists and dental assistants participating. LCT will expand this initiative to other areas to teach more

people in Thailand about oral care.

* Lion Group companies overseas are collaborating with dental professionals and retailers on initiatives based on the concept of preventive
dentistry. Working together with dental professionals, Lion strives to increase awareness and understanding of oral care by sharing
information on good oral care and practical tooth brushing methods. In addition, Lion promotes good oral care habits by providing productsthat suit individuals’ specific oral care needs through retailers and other markets.

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A dentist delivering a lecture to company officials

Dentists and dental hygienists performing a treatment

5 Oral Care and Health Education for Employees during Their Pregnancy

During pregnancy, the secretion of saliva tends to decrease due to an increase in the production of such hormones as

estrogen, causing the risk of cavities and periodontal disease to rise.

LCT conducts seminars to communicate the importance of health and oral care during pregnancy to expectant employees at

its Humanized Hall facility. Regarding health management, nurses from LCT’s nurse office and doctors give lectures onnecessary nutrition during pregnancy. With regard to oral care during pregnancy, they conduct lectures on how a mother’soral condition can affect her baby’s oral health and teach correct tooth brushing practices.

In 2020, 10 employees who were either expecting or recent mothers participated in this seminar.

Presentation of proper toothbrushingtechnique by LCT staff

Attendants brushing their teeth
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6 Working with a Provincial Public Health Office in Southern Thailand to Reduce Cavities

Childhood cavities are a big problem in southern Thailand. To solve this problem, LCT has started a project aimed at

reducing cavities among five local families in cooperation with the Provincial Public Health Office in Pattani Province. The

issue in this area is that neither adults nor children are well educated about oral care. They do not know correct practices forpreventing cavities. The idea for this project, called “preventive dentistry with the whole family,” was the topic of a lecture

given by a dentist at the Lion Oral Health Award 2017.

The participating five families will practice correct self-care at their homes and go to see a dentist periodically for additionalroutine care. Their dentist will record their oral conditions using smartphones and use these records to give them feedback.

LCT will contribute to solving social issues in southern Thailand by establishing good oral care habits and reducing cavities

through this project.

Routine care at the dentist’s
officeRecording oral conditions using asmartphone

7 Oral Care Promotional Activities in Cooperation with the Government

The Thai government has held an annual Health Fair since 2012 with the aim of increasing Thai citizens’ awareness of healthissues. The 2018 Health Fair was held at the Ao Udom Community Center in Laem Chabang, Sriracha district. The fair’s

events take place in local community centers, where medical facilities and health product retailers set up booths manned byvolunteer physicians and nurses who provide checkups for participants and prescribe medicine. LCT ran a booth in this fairto introduce and practice “Kenkobi” mouth exercises with participants over 50 years old. LCT also gave participants

products from its GoodAge and SALZ oral care brands for seniors. About 1,000 people participated in the Health Fair in 2018.

“Kenkobi” mouth exercises with participants

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CleanlinessSpecial Collaboration Project

Actions for Handwashing Day 2023

On October 15, 2023, LCT hosted the Global Handwashing Day Run at Suan Luang RAMA IX Park with 1,000 runners

participating. This event was held in support of Global Handwashing Day, with the theme of “Handwashing Saves Lives” topromote and establish hand washing habits among Thai people.

Photo from the running event

In addition to the event, My Bottle Sticker Drawing Contest was held from August 1 to September 30, 2023. Those whopurchased a bottle of KireiKirei from the LCT e-commerce site were able to download a drawing sticker for their bottle fromthe Facebook fan page. Participants were asked to post their drawn stickers to Facebook with the contest results being

announced on Facebook as well as at the Global Handwashing Day Run in October. The following evaluation criteria wereset for this contest:

The resulting decoration must either be hand-drawn, a collage or created via computer

The drawing must richly express dreams, hopes and emotions
No particular skill level is required

Approximately 600 children participated in this drawing contest and enjoyed learning about the importance of handwashing.

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1 Instruction on Healthy and Hygienic Living Habits at Elementary Schools

On January 30, 2023, LCT gave an extra-curricular lecture to second-year students of Chulalongkorn University Demonstration
Secondary School on tooth brushing and hand washing. 285 students participated in this event.

Students have fun while learning with the LION mascot

2 ʻHappy Life Happy Home’ Program at Elementary Schools

LCT held the Happy Life Happy Home program at elementary schools. This program taught the students techniques forkeeping their bodies healthy and clean and for keeping their homes clean and comfortable. The program comprises twoparts, Happy Life (covering tooth brushing, hand washing, face washing and showering) and Happy Home (covering laundry,

dish washing and floor cleaning), and is aimed at increasing awareness of health, comfort and cleanliness through the useof LCT products.

On July 24, 2023, a total of 100 fourth grade students from both Bangkok’s Wat Dok Mai School Sriracha’s and Thai Kasikorn

Songkrow School were taught not only how to brush their teeth and wash their hands, butalso how to wash and care for

their clothes.

The children were very interested in the program and they have been practicing what they learned at home.

A lesson in progress

Lessons in tooth brushing and laundry

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3 Lion Hand Washing Stations

In accordance with LCT's commitment to building goodness in society and bringing good health to consumers, the company

promotes hygiene by providing hand washing stations and educating the community on hygienic hand washing techniques.

In 2022, KireiKirei hand washing stations, equipped with sponsored hand soap and hand soap dispensers as well as posters

that promote proper hand washing techniques were set up at the Yannawa district’s elderly school (Bangkok) on January 28,

Ban Rai Nueng Elderly School (Sriracha) on May 18, Thai Kasikorn Songkrow School (Sriracha) on May 20 and Wat Dok Mai

School (Bangkok) on June 6. Instructors use black lights to make it easy for 622 participants—from first- and second-grade
elementary school students to those over the age of 50—to see where hands are dirty or unwashed. The hand washingstation allows everyone to wash their hands immediately after touching anything they use.

Holding bottles of KireiKirei hand soap, LCT staff members pose in front of hand washing stations

Learning about hand washing at Yannawa district’s elderly school

A hand washing lesson at Ban Rai Nueng Elderly School

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A hand washing lesson at Thai Kasikorn Songkrow School

4 The Public-Private Collaboration Project

LCT contributes to the Public-Private Collaboration Project being advanced by the government of Thailand. In 2019, oral

health and hand-washing educational activities were held in Lamphun Province and at the Saha Group’s Fair.* The theme of
LCT's booth was the importance of proper oral health and hygiene practices.

At the Saha Industrial Park in Lamphun, LCT encouraged good hygiene practices using KireiKirei hand soap to teach thelocal students and provided education about “Kenkobi” mouth exercises for senior citizens.

At the Saha Group Fair, Saha Group companies meet each year and set up booths to exhibit their public-private

collaboration projects. In 2019, LCT invited senior citizens from a senior club in Yannawa district, Bangkok, and Rai Nueng

community center in Sriracha district, Chonburi, to join in “Kenkobi” mouth exercises training and provided instruction onproper tooth brushing methods at the booth. About 360 people from nearby communities participated this year.
* LCT is a joint venture of Lion Corporation and the Saha Group.

Encouraging good hygiene practices with Kenkobi hand soap at the Saha Industrial Park in Lamphun

Presentation on oral care at the Saha Industrial Park in Lamphun“Kenkobi ” mouth exercises forsenior citizens at Saha Group Fair

Instruction on proper toothbrushing methods

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Environmental Conservation Activity
1 Environmental Awareness for Communities near LCT

On November 25, 2022, LCT educated 42 seniors in the Yannawa area neighboring LCT’s facilities on how to separate

reusable and recyclable waste. LCT encourages environmentally friendly habits through a point system in which employees

receive points by bringing in reusable waste and properly disposing of it.

A lecture on properly sorting garbage

2 Tooth Brushing Lectures at an Environmental FairLCT operated a booth at the “Eco-Products International Fair 2016,” an environmental fair. The concept of the booth wasthat humans are part of the environment and that “people can harmonize with the environment as long as they arehealthy.” The booth also featured the environmental efforts of LCT and Lion Corporation Japan.

On the event’s main stage, LCT conducted tooth brushing seminars for elementary school students, teaching that one’s

overall health starts with oral health, in line with LCT’s booth concept.

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Donation Activities

To fulfill its corporate social responsibility, LCT, as a hygiene product manufacturer, actively engages in social contribution

activities, such as in-kind donations of hygiene-related products sold by the company.

Activity 1 Donation of hand washing basins for influenza prevention
Date

Location

March 2, 2023

Bangkok: Wat Dokmai School, Wat Pariwat School, Wat Chonglom School, Wat Chong

Nonsi School , Wat Khlong Phum School, Wat Klongmai School

Sriracha: Wat Chukkacher school, Laemchabang School District 1, Thunsuklapittaya

Donation
Details

School, Wat Phrapratanporn

Provision of washbasins and KireiKirei hand soap

Although COVID-19 infections are dwindling, influenza and other infectious diseases still

exist. To raise awareness of cleanliness and hygiene habits, LCT provided washbasins

and KireiKirei hand soap to elementary schools in the vicinity of its Bangkok office andSriracha plant for students to wash their hands.

Donation activities

Activity 2 Supporting oral care for the elderly
PeriodJuly 14 and August 18, 2022

Donations

Ascor-10 dietary supplement tablets

Location
Details

Thian Fah Foundation Hospital and the Weshare Foundation
Under the theme of oral health, oral beauty and communication, LCT’s marketing teamled exercise sessions and provided Ascor-10 dietary supplement tablets to local seniorcitizens.

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Activity 3 Sanitary napkin donations in Bangkok
PeriodAugust 4, 2022

Donations

Approximately 5,000 baht worth of sanitary napkins

Location
Details

Wat Dok Mai School

As Bangkok has a policy of providing sanitary napkins to students free of charge,

sanitary napkins were donated to Wat Dok Mai School to support the students.

Activity 4 Supporting local cat and dog rescue efforts
PeriodSeptember 1, October 27 and November 3, 2022

Donations

Pet Care pet shampoo and other pet care products

Location
Details

Laem Chabang City Municipality, Wat Dok Mai Temple and the Soi Dog Foundation
LCT supported the rescue of stray or abandoned cats and dogs by providing donationsof the Pet Care brand of pet products.

Laem Chabang City Municipality

Wat Dok Mai Temple

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Activity 5 Support for hospital repairs
PeriodOctober 11, 2022

Donations

1 million baht

Location
Details

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
LCT donated funds through the Thai Red Cross Society toward repairs to the TiamSaipin Chokuwattana building carried out in 2022 by the Saha Group.

Saha Group executives presenting the donation to the Thai Red Cross Society

Donation activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Activity 1 Support for those in COVID-19 quarantine facilities
PeriodLocation
Donations

March 7, 2022

A facility at Wat Dok Mai School for patients with COVID-19 who were not admitted tothe hospital

LCT hygiene products worth 6,700 baht, including the following:·SALZ toothbrushes and toothpaste·Shokubutsu-Monogatari liquid soap

·108 powdered laundry detergent
Details·KireiKirei alcohol gel and hand soap

Provided oral care and hand washing products to 100 patients with COVID-19

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Creating Healthy Living Habits

Activities at Southern Lion Sdn. Bhd.
Oral Health Care

Donation Activities

Cleanliness

Environmental Conservation Activities

Oral Health Care
1 Promoting Systema and KODOMO Oral Care Brands to Dental Clinics in Klang Valley City

Southern Lion Sdn. Bhd. (“SL”) promoted products from its oral care brands to dental clinics in the city of Klang Valley. At

these dental clinics, visitors were provided with samples of Systema brand products for adults and KODOMO brand products
for children, along with educational pamphlets and fun educational activities. In 2023, 4,123 people participated in theannual event.

Children having fun learning tooth brushing habits at dental clinics and events

2 Expansion of KODOMO Brand Recognition through Collaboration with Pediatric Dental Specialists

From March 9 to 11, 2023, at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel, SL presented KODOMO, its oral care brand for children, topediatric dental professionals and dental health care providers, forging strong relationships.

Exhibition and advertisements of the KODOMO brand on the day

3 Systema Gum Health Day campaign in Collaboration with Malaysia Society of Periodontology (MSP)On May 12, 2023, at Aloft Sentral in Kuala Lumpur, SL partnered with Malaysia Society of Periodontology (MSP) to conduct

an oral care campaign to inform middle- and upper-income consumers on the importance of gum care. 100 people, mostly

of working age between 25 and 45, attended the promotional events. Three roadshows were held in major malls, reaching
50,000 people.

4 Fresh & White Raya Roving Campaign

SL organized a program to raise oral care awareness in Selangor, Perak during the Ramadan fasting period (May 2023).

Targeting low- to middle-income families in Malaysia, samples were provided at sports plazas and food courts where people

gather, with a total of 1,000 people participating.

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5 Driving Brand Recommendation through activities with Dental Academia

SL collaborated with various dental academia and associations such as Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Universiti

Malaya, Malaysian Dental Association (MDA), Nicotine Addiction Research and Collaboration Center (NARCC), etc for various

awareness activities through 2023.

Educational pamphlets and product samples were distributed during these activities. A total of 2,420 people participated inthese awareness activities.

Exhibitions of Systema and ZACT brand products

6 Participating in the 30th MDA SCATE—Malaysian Dental Association Scientific Convention and Trade

Exhibition

From February 17 to 19, 2023, SL participated in the 30th MDA SCATE — Malaysian Dental Association Scientific Convention

and Trade Exhibition, an exhibition organized by the Malaysian Dental Association.

Raising the oral care awareness of the people of Malaysia and instilling and establishing good oral care habits is very

important. 1,592 participants and dental professionals visited the exhibition. Participating in exhibitions such as this is agreat opportunity for SL. The company will continue to strengthen its partnerships with dental professionals and promote

activities related to preventive dentistry.

7 Promoting the Lion Hygiene Program at Kindergartens and Primary Schools throughout Malaysia

The Lion Hygiene Program is a social contribution program established in 1998 by SL to promote good oral health habits inkindergartens and elementary schools throughout Malaysia. It is conducted throughout the year. The main objective of the

program is to create awareness of the importance of maintaining good overall hygiene for better overall health. The

program is targeted at children between the ages of 4 and 12 as SL believes that good overall hygiene must be cultivatedfrom a young age.

The program was developed by the

Lion Foundation for Dental Health (LDH), a public interest incorporated foundation

established by Lion Corporation in Japan. SL has localized the program in terms of content and techniques to the local

audience. Over the years, it has worked with government-run dental clinics and the Malaysian Dental Therapists’

Association (MDTA) throughout Malaysia, and SL believes this program is an effective way to teach the Malaysian public
proper brushing techniques. Since 2021, SL has incorporated handwashing into the Program, thus renaming it the Lion
Hygiene Program.

The program is conducted in a fun and interactive way to make it more interesting to children. It includes activities such as astorytelling session, a slideshow, tooth brushing demonstrations, tips on good dental habits and a basic handwashing steps.

As a part of SL’s commitment to creating awareness of good overall hygiene, every child involved in the program receives a

KODOMO goody bag with a toothbrush and toothpaste inside.

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In 2023, the program was held from March to December, with 75,837 children participating. Total participants across

Malaysia since the program started in 1998 number more than 1.22 million.

A demonstration of tooth brushing technique

8 Online Lion Hygiene Program

As a countermeasure against the spread of COVID-19, SL initiated an online oral and hand hygiene program aimed at

kindergarteners aged 4 to 6. Children took part in the fun, interactive program, which included instruction on tooth brushingtechniques and proper handwashing method. In 2023, SL enhanced the content making it even easier for children tounderstand, even when participating online.

Materials from an online educational program

9 Oral Care Awareness Programs Held by the KODOMO Brand Team

From May to June 2023, the KODOMO Brand Team of Southern Lion’s marketing division distributed KODOMO brand oral

care products and branded goods to children aged 3 to 6 at Government Pre Schools to raise awareness about theimportance of regular toothbrushing habits from an early age. The program began with an online workshop for teachers.

After completing the workshop, teachers received KODOMO workbooks, teacher’s guides and posters as well as folders,samples and other materials provided by SL to distribute to the preschool children. Using these materials, the teachers thencarried out the five-day tooth brushing instruction program. After the program ended, reports from the schools werecollected. 25,000 children participated in the program, learning about oral care from their teachers.

A group photo of students holding their KODOMO merchandise

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10 Dental Academy Gum Health Check Program for Middle-Class Families

SL conducted gum checks and distributed samples of Systema brand products and educational pamphlets to members of
middle-class households between the ages of 35 and 49 in Selangor and Penang states during October and November 2023.

200 participants took part in the program.

11 Oral Health Day in Southern Lion

As part of the company’s efforts to promote preventive dentistry,* SL has been conducting Oral Health Day once a year since

2018 to create awareness among internal staff of the importance of good oral hygiene and gum disease prevention.

On December 4 and 5, 2023, the event was held at SL’s headquarters in Johor Bahru in collaboration with the Oral Health

Division of the Ministry of Health (MOH) under KP Kota Tinggi. Free dental check-ups and treatment were provided for SL

Staff. 157 employees participated in the dental check-ups. SL will continue this annual activity in an effort to increaseawareness of good oral hygiene practices among all its staff.

* Lion Group companies overseas are collaborating with dental professionals and retailers on initiatives based on the concept of preventive
dentistry. Working together with dental professionals, Lion strives to increase awareness and understanding of oral care by sharing

information on good oral care and practical tooth brushing methods. In addition, Lion promotes good oral care habits by providing productsthat suit individuals’ specific oral care needs through retailers and other markets.

Banner reminding employees of Oral Health Day

Dental check-ups by dentist

12 Participation in the Malaysian Dental Therapists’ Scientific Conference (MDTSC)

The Malaysian Dental Therapists’ Scientific Conference (MDTSC) was held June 24 and 25, 2022, at the Summit Hotel Subang

USJ. This event is held every two years and SL participates as one of its major sponsors with the aim of strengthening its

relationship with the Malaysian Dental Therapists Association (MDTA) and to introduce the Systema brand. The conference isa good opportunity to increase awareness of the Lion Dental Health Program and increase collaboration with the MDTA, as it

welcomes dental professionals from all over Malaysia. A total of 550 dental therapists from across Malaysia attended thisconference.

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CleanlinessSpecial Collaboration Project

Actions for Handwashing Day 2023

From August to September 2023, the KireiKirei Global Drawing My Bottle Sticker Drawing Contest was held at 18 elementary

schools for first to fourth grade students. The contest was announced to school teachers as well as on the KireiKirei website
and Facebook. After KireiKirei drawing stickers were distributed to participating elementary schools, students submit theirdrawn stickers to their homeroom teachers. Schools to shortlist top 5 entries per class. Five works from each school are thensubmitted for final judging, with SL awarding three prizes for excellence.
The contest’s judging criteria are as follows:

Relevance to the handwashing theme (30%)

Creativity (30%)

Neatness (30%)

Overall impact (10%)

The contest was a success, receiving 1,041 submissions out of 9,800 entries.

1 Toddler Program in collaboration with Ministry of Health (Johor State)

On 24th October 2023, SL was invited to collaborate with Johor State Dental Department (Batu Pahat) for a program withyoung parents and toddlers.

SL conducted toothbrushing activities and demonstration of hand washing, accompanied with music and dance. The

activity involved 850 toddlers and their parents.

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2 Collaboration with Gov Dental Clinics and other institutions to create awareness on good hygiene habits
On May 19, 2023, SL, in collaboration with Kota Tinggi Dental Clinic, Bandar Mas Dental Clinic, and MARA Professional

College, conducted an awareness campaign in Kota Tinggi’s Kempas Menang Community. The event, with a target age rangeof 4 to 40 years old, was held at the Kempas Menang Community Hall in Kota Tinggi to raise hygiene awareness.

The 100 participants enjoyed the activity and learned more on basic hygiene habits.

Shampoo demonstration

Participants receive a dental
checkup

Outdoor demonstration ofproper tooth brushingtechniques

3 Promoting Good Hygiene for Children

The spread of COVID-19 has brought the importance of hand washing to the forefront of everyone’s mind.

From April to June and October to December of 2023, SL collaborated with the MOH and Bridges PR & Events Sdn. Bhd. tohold educational events for children aged 7 to 9 in Klang Valley, Selangor. Using KireiKirei products, these events taught

children the proper steps of hand washing and encouraged voluntary hand washing habits. Approximately 47,500 children

participated.

Hand washing instruction in an
outdoor classroomChildren learning proper handwashing techniques

4 Lion Hygiene Program for Indigenous Children

In 2023, SL together with Gov Dental Clinics, organized an activity at Sek Keb Tanah Abang to help indigenous children

acquire good hygiene habits. The children enjoyed learning basic hygiene habits such as washing their hands as well as

washing their hair and clipping their nails. A total of 950 indigenous children participated in this activity.

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5 Activities to Support the Health and Hygiene of Refugee Children

SL has been involved with health and hygiene awareness programs for refugee children since 2013. The activities have been

conducted in cooperation with NGOs and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) staff in Kuala
Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The event has been cancelled since 2020 due to COVID-19.

On October 23, 2019, SL conducted a program with a school in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, to raise awareness of cleanlinessand hygiene among Rohingya refugee students protected under the UNHCR.

In addition to the programs, employees from SL celebrated children’s birthdays with them and shared happy moments. All

the children were given goody bags with SL products for general personal hygiene. 90 students aged 7 to 16 were taught

basic hygiene and personal care, including good oral health habits and proper handwashing. About 660 children haveparticipated since the program began.

Demonstration of tooth brushing and hand washing

Kids receiving sponsorship items

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Environmental Conservation Activities
1 Greening Activities around SL facilities

On April 6, 2022, SL began greening its grounds and growing herbs and vegetables to promote the physical and mental

health of its employees as well as the beautification of the environment. A total of 10 employees are participating in the

project, which involves:

1. Preparing and beautifying the grounds to create garden plots

2. Planting herbs and vegetables for harvest and distribution to employees

3. Picking and packaging herbs and vegetables and offering them to employees free of charge in the cafeteria

4. Allowing employees to pick herbs for home use at any time

Employees preparing the site for garden plots

Cultivating herbs and vegetables

Offering harvested produce in thecafeteria

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2 Campaign for Sustainable Recycling

From June 15 to 22, 2022, a campaign was held in SL’s cafeteria to raise employee awareness of recycling with the aim ofachieving zero waste. Employees also brought in items they no longer use at home to turn them into gifts for those in need.

During the campaign, 200 employees visited the cafeteria, raising environmental awareness.

Donated items

Participants holding donateditems in the cafeteria

Executives receiving reports on
activities

The SL staff leading the activity

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3 Environmental Conservation Activities on SL Environmental Day

To raise employees’ awareness of the need to protect the global environment, SL has declared November 27 as its very own“Environmental Day.” In 2022, however, the activity was cancelled due to COVID-19.

In 2020, three initiatives were implemented to promote the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and raise employee’s awareness andinterest in environmental issues by having them experience the importance of growing and eating healthy foods bythemselves.

1. The collection of recyclable materials

Employees collected recyclable materials, such as books, paper, plastic and aluminum from their homes.

Collecting recyclable materials

2. Making soap from used cooking oil

Employees brought used cooking oil from home and tried their hand at reusing it to make soap.

Creating hand-made soap from used cooking oil

3. Plant adoption plantations

Plots of land were used to plant salad vegetables and herbs.
400 employees participated in this activity.

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Donation Activities

To fulfill its corporate social responsibility, SL, as a hygiene product manufacturer, actively engaged in social contribution

activities, such as in-kind donations of hygiene-related products sold by the company.

Activity 1 Provision of sanitary and educational environmental facilities to the community
Date

November 1, 2023

Donations

Provided Smart TVs for elementary school students from 6 to 12 years old.

Outside collaborators
Details

SK Kangka Tebrau

In collaboration with school management, SL worked to create a condusive education

environment for elementary school students ages 6 to 12 in SK Kangka Tebrau on
November 1, 2023. Smart TVs were installed so that elementary school students,

teachers, and parents in the community could watch sanitary education content andsports programs as well as participate in fun activities. SL employees also participatedin this activity, interacting with 700 participants.

Installation of Smart TVs

Activity 2 Donation drive for underpriveleged students & family in preparation for Eid (Hari

Raya Aidilfitri) festivities
Date

April 11, 2023

Donations

150 sets of daily necessities to prepare for Eid (Hari Raya Aidilfitri)

Outside collaborators
Details

SK Kangka Tebrau

SL donated 150 sets of daily necessities for families with children between 4 and 12

years old in the B1 category among B40* level residents in collaboration with SK Kangka

Tebrau.

* The B40 category represents the bottom 40% of household income in Malaysia and consists of 3.16
million households with income below RM5,250. (as of December 31, 2023)

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Set of relief supplies

Donation activities related to natural disasters

Activity 1 Clean up activities at a flooded school
Date

October 24, 2023

DonationsCleanup of flooded school using SL products

Outside collaborators
Details

Sek Keb Kangka Tebrau

SL employees joined the children and their teachers in a cleanup activity around aflooded elementary school, using SL products. In total, 770 participants, including SL

employees, students and teachers, took part in the activity.

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Activity 2 Provision of supplies to flood victims in cooperation with the Malaysian Red CrescentSociety
Date

December 16, 2022

Donations

Provided essential cleanliness and hygiene supplies during floods

Outside collaborators
Details

Malaysian Red Crescent Society

Provided 2,000 flood victims and volunteers with essential cleanliness and hygiene

products in the affected areas

Items donated by SL

Activity 3 Educational activities in rural areas in collaboration with NGOs
Date

September ‒ November 2022

Donations

Educated children in rural communities on tooth brushing techniques

Outside collaborators
Details

Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (NGO)Worked with volunteers to provide dental check-ups and tooth brushing instruction to
1,200 children between the ages of 4 and 12 in rural Sabah to spread awareness about

dental hygiene

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Activities at PT. Lion Wings
Oral Health Care

Donation Activities

Oral Health Care
1 Oral Care Educational Events

PT. Lion Wings (“LW”) values the establishment of good oral care habits from early childhood and has conducted oral careeducational events in cooperation with educational facilities such as kindergartens and elementary schools in Indonesia
jointly with local dentists since 2008.

Kindergarteners from age four to five and elementary school students up to ten years old are the main targets of the event,at which the importance of oral care is taught through a video featuring the brand characters of KODOMO (LW’s oral careproduct line for children) and instruction on tooth brushing techniques offered by dentists. At the end of the event, allparticipants, including the children and their families, brush their teeth together using the correct techniques so that they

can then practice at home what they have learned through the event.

Moreover, LW visits every year the same kindergartens and elementary schools to ensure the establishment of good oral

care habits.

In 2023, from January to December, the event was held at 100 educational facilities from January to May, with about 10,000

children participating.

Teaching children correct tooth brushing

Photos from the day of an event

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2 Activities for Adults to Promote and Raise Awareness of Oral Care Habits

In2023, LW gave free samples of Ciptadent, sold by LW, and provided opportunity for taking dental check-ups in theresidential areas of 10 Indonesian cities. The staff in charge of the event went around town bustling with music and invited

many citizens to participate, and prepared several washbasins for people to actually experience brushing their teeth. In
addition to the educational aspect, the event provided a fun, entertaining and fulfilling way to promote good oral care.
Approximately 10,000 residents participated in the activities, which provided an opportunity to learn the importance of

creating healthy oral care habits.

Photos from the day of an event

3 Raising Oral Care Awareness at Schools on World Oral Health Day

LW conducted oral care awareness activities at educational institutions on March 20, 2023, with the aim of establishing toothbrushing habits among students. Using the Systema brand toothpaste and toothbrushes sold by LW, the students brushedtheir teeth together, and developed quizzes and fun activities related to oral care. Three hundred people participated,
mainly students and teachers.

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4 Oral Care Event Held at a Pedestrian Mall

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is known worldwide as a city famous for its heavy traffic and congestion. Therefore, every

Sunday morning, the Indonesian government institutes a car-free day across about six kilometers of the city’s central roads

and opens them to pedestrians to be enjoyed by the general public. In 2023, LW held an oral care event during thispedestrian paradise to expand contact with consumers and promote brand awareness. The event booth was visited by 1,000

participants, who each received samples of toothpaste and took part in a toothbrushing experience.

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5 Inclusive Oral Care Activities

Lion Group is advancing inclusive oral care activities aimed at providing opportunities for oral care (via products, services

and education) to people dealing with economic hardship, physical limitations or disparities in education or information.

Activity 1 Donations to an orphanage to support education on oral care and hygiene habits
PeriodAugust 2020

Outside collaborators

GBI Jemaat Induk Senayan Church

Location

Participants
Details

Pondok Taruna Orphanage, Jakarta
30 people

150 packages of KODOMO Wet Wipes

150 tubes of KODOMO Toothpaste (20g)

150 bottles of KODOMO shampoo (45ml)

60 tubes of Systema toothpaste (20g)

60 tubes of ZACT toothpaste (20g)

Activity 2 Donations to disadvantaged children supported by a church
PeriodDecember 2020

Outside collaborators

Saint Albertus Harapan Indah Church

Location

Participants
Details

Saint Albertus Harapan Indah Church
30 people

120 bottles of Zinc shampoo (70ml)

44 tubes of KODOMO toothpaste (45g)

44 KODOMO toothbrushes

144 Ciptadent toothbrushes

144 tubes of Ciptadent toothpaste (75g)

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As a company that manufactures and sells products used in everyday living, and to fulfill its corporate social responsibility,

LW actively engaged in such social contribution activities as donations of products sold by the company.

Donation activities related to natural disasters

Activity 1 Support for people affected by the 2021 West Sulawesi Earthquake
PeriodLocation
Details

January 2021

Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi

Donation of Rp10,272,000 worth of LW products for approximately 500 people affectedby the magnitude 6.2 earthquake that struck West Sulawesi in 2021.

Activity 2 Support for people affected by floods
PeriodLocation
Details

February 2021

Karawang, West Java

Donation of Rp11,027,200 worth of LW products for approximately 500 people affectedby heavy rains and flooding in West Java.

Activity 3 Support for an orphanage
PeriodApril 2021

Details

Donation of Rp2,680,000 worth of LW products for approximately 200 orphans.

Location

Depok, West Java

Activity 4 Support for people affected by floods
PeriodLocation
Details

June 2021

Lebak Regency, Banten

Donation of Rp3,544,000 worth of LW products for approximately 300 people affected byheavy rains and flooding in Banten.

Activity 5 Support for an orphanage
PeriodSeptember 2021

Details

Donation of Rp3,544,000 worth of LW products for approximately 200 orphans.

Location

Kramat Jati, East Jakarta

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Activity 6 Support for people affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru
PeriodDecember 2021

Outside collaborators

CT ARSA Foundation

Location
Details

Semeru, East Java

Donation of 10,272,000Rp worth of LW products for people affected by the eruption of

Mount Semeru in East Java (for approximately 100 children and 300 adults) through CT

ARSA Foundation, an organization that supports poor rural communities.

Children receiving LW products

Donation activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Activity 1 Donation of LW products to Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia
PeriodApril 2020

Outside collaborators

Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia

Location

Donations

Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia
21 boxes of Zinc shampoo (70ml)

20 boxes of Serasoft shampoo (70ml)
20 boxes of Emeron shampoo (70ml)

19 boxes of Ciptadent toothbrush

Details

19 boxes of Ciptadent toothpaste (75g)

Donation of LW products to those working at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University ofIndonesia affected by COVID-19.

Activity 2 Donation of LW products to disadvantaged communities
PeriodMay 2020

Outside collaborators

CT Arsa Foundation

Location

Donations

Kodi Utara, East Nusa Tenggara
21 boxes of Zinc shampoo (70ml)

7 boxes of KODOMO Wet Wipes (10 sheets)

21 boxes of MAMA Lime dishwashing detergent (230ml)

7 boxes of Ciptadent toothbrush
Details

7 boxes of Ciptadent toothpaste (75g)

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Creating Healthy Living Habits

Activities at Lion Corporation (Korea)
Oral Health Care

Cleanliness

Environmental Conservation

Donation Activities

Oral Health Care
1 Oral Care Product Promotion in Collaboration with Baby Food Companies

From 2022 and into 2023, Lion Corporation (Korea) (“LCK”) ran a campaign offering two-packs of KODOMO Reliable Jelly

Toothbrushes to first-time customers of baby food for children aged 0 to 2. These customers also receive coupons they canuse for future purchases of these toothbrushes. For families starting weaning, children learning to brush their teeth on theirown with parents supervising and finishing up the job are very important habits to form. With the aim of establishing thehabit of tooth brushing from an early age, in 2023, 3,500 people per month-for a total of 42,000 people participated in thisactivity.

A promotional advertisement

2 Oral Care Education for Children at Playtime Kids Café

In 2023, LCK partnered with Playtime, South Korea’s No. l local kids cafe, to provide 9,200 children aged 3 to 7 who visited

Playtime facilities with a KODOMO Toothbrush. This activity was aimed at reducing children’s reluctance toward toothbrushing and informing them about the importance of oral care. A KODOMO Toothbrush commercial also played inside

Playtime to increase brand recognition.

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3 Oral Care Guidance at Nursery Schools, Elementary Schools and Welfare Facilities

In cooperation with Seodaemun-gu Health Center and the Department of Preventive Dentistry and Public Oral Health atYonsei University College of Dentistry, LCK has set up tooth brushing facilities that provide dental checkups and instruction

on proper oral care at educational institutions, where education on tooth brushing has been provided since 20l4.

LCK has set up tooth brushing facilities targeted toward elementary school students from first to sixth grades within Seoul’s

Seodaemun District. At these facilities, dentists and dental hygienists provide ongoing oral care education and monitoring.
Dental examinations are conducted twice a year for four years with follow-ups as needed. In order to ensure the children

develop proper oral care habits, dental hygienists visit nursery schools, elementary schools and welfare facilities to educate

them on such habits as brushing their teeth after meals as well as on correct preventive dentistry.

In 2023, l2 elementary schools participated with approximately 9,632 students receiving instruction on oral care, bringing
the cumulative total number of students served to 7l,009.

A participating group of students

An oral care lesson in progress

4 Holding the Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children

The Lion Group places emphasis on fostering children’s awareness of dental and oral health in order to help them stayhealthy for a lifetime. Aiming to teach correct oral care to elementary school students, the Lion Group has held the Oral

Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children since l932. Currently, the event is held annually in Asia.

LCK has held the Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children since 2009. In May 2023, 85 students—50 fourth gradestudents from a Japanese school in Seoul and 35 fourth to sixth grade students from a Japanese school in Busan—participated in the event. In total, 8,288 children have participated in this event since 2009.

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5 Tooth Brushing Sets Given to Celebrate the Start of School

In April and May 202l, LCK provided sets of its Kids safe toothbrushes and toothpaste for 5,300 first-graders in elementary
school with the aim of developing proper oral care habits to maintain their health. The sets were provided through Teacher

Mall, a specialized online mall where teachers at registered schools purchase teaching supplies.

Kids safe toothbrushes andtoothpaste

Kids safe promotional pop-up on
the Teacher Mall website

6 Lectures about Health Care for Local Residents

LCK has been contributing to the improvement of local residents’ health care by joining health care programs (promoted by

local community organizations such as public healthcare centers, cultural centers and school nurse associations) andconducting health care lectures.

The content of each lecture is tailored to its target audience. Specialists assigned by LCK give lectures on a wide range ofhealth-related topics, such as correct oral care for infants and parents, oral health management, the relationship between

oral health and systemic illness, and living habits to prevent infectious diseases.

In 202l, to prevent the spread of the COVID-l9, lectures were held twice via Zoom, with approximately 250 people
participating, bringing the total number of participants since 20l2 to l9,l50.

Lectures on health care for local residents (2020)

7 Running the Oral Care Consultation Room Jointly with a Public Health Center

Aiming to increase local residents’ awareness of oral health and preventive dentistry, LCK and Gwangjin-gu Public HealthCenter have jointly held the Oral Care Consultation Room every Tuesday since 20l2. Participants learn to conduct self-

checks of their dental and oral conditions and then receive individual professional examinations. Based on these, theyreceive personal guidance on self-care methods in accordance with their individual dental and oral needs.

A total of approximately l7,000 people, including around l,790 people in 20l9, have taken part in the Oral Care Consultation
Room. In 2022, LCK paused this activity due to COVID-l9.

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CleanlinessSpecial Collaboration Project

Actions for Handwashing Day 2023

LCK held the My Bottle Challenge in support of Global Handwashing Day from August l to September 30, 2023. Those whopurchased Ai! Kekute* either on Lion Korea Mall or NAVER.com were sent My Bottle Stickers. Lion Korea Mall then uploaded

the stickers created by participating children to their official Instagram page. The families who provided the pictures wereinvited to join in the My Bottle Challenge, NAVER’s live commerce event, where a contest was held to select the best entries

based on criteria like affinity with the Ai! Kekute brand, whether it inspired a desire to wash one’s hands, and artistry. The

event was held in collaboration with Child Fund Welfare, a children’s charitable foundation, and approximately 600 children

enjoyed learning about hand washing.

* Ai! Kekute (literally, Oh! Clean!) is a hand soap brand marketed by LCK.

1 Ai! Kekute Limited Edition Products Created in Collaboration with People with Disabilities: Season 4

Project

LCK releases Ai! Kekute limited edition products every year. Through the Miral Welfare Foundation and Goodwill,* people

with disabilities are involved throughout the processes of product design, packaging, sales and handling donations related
to these products. Proceeds of the donated Ai! Kekute Limited Edition to the Miral Welfare Foundation are used to create

jobs for employees at Goodwill and BridgeOn Arte, an organization under the Miral Welfare Foundation that supports artists

with developmental disabilities. This initiative is aimed at contributing to the employment and income growth of people
with disabilities.

Project aims

Create social and economic value through collaborative creation with people with disabilities

Overcome subconscious prejudice against disabilities and respect the diversity of each individual

Create a positive image of the brand and the company by showing that this campaign is unique to Ai! Kekute

In April 2023, the limited-edition products (Season 4) were launched, and the initiative contributed to the creation of

employment for 30 people with disabilities.

* Goodwill is a non-profit organization that provides job training and employment services for people who are socially disadvantaged in theirsearch for work, such as people with disabilities and homeless individuals.

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disability participated in the
package design

Ai! Kekute Season 4 limited
edition project

Recommendations for in-storesales

2 Hygiene Care Activities in Cooperation with Municipalities

The declining birthrate is a social issue facing South Korea, and municipalities are promoting activities to counter it. Aiming

to improve the birthrate, LCK has signed partnership agreements with municipalities and is implementing measures incooperation with the government. To support the health of newborns, LCK provides a Hygiene Care Set to families who haverecently filed birth certificates.

In 2023, LCK expanded this initiative, signing partnership agreements with 56 municipalities. In addition, LCK aims to reduce

anxiety about rising health risks in South Korea stemming from environmental pollution, such as fine particulate matter(PM2.5), and provided information on correct hand washing steps to 43,032 households, for a cumulative total of about
609,429 households, along with Ai! Kekute hand soap.

Partnership agreements with municipalities

3 Locally Creating Good Hygiene Habits through the Yochi Yochi Campaign, a Maternity Support Initiative
Since 20l3, LCK, together with the Ministry of Unification, has offered support for childbearing families in all 56

municipalities across South Korea by providing Ai! Kekute Birth Gift Sets free of charge through the renewal of its social

contribution activity, the Yochiyochi Campaign. From 2024, LCK will offer a hygiene product set, which includes Ai! Kekute

hand soap and Systema toothpaste and toothbrushes, to pregnant women for whom proper hygiene is especially importantdue to weakened immunity. The product packaging design was created in collaboration with Arip & Werip, a social

enterprise that contributes to job creation for low-income elderly people, adding value to the product. In November 2023,

LCK signed a partnership agreement with the City of Seoul and the Community Chest of Korea, to donate hygiene products

for expectant mothers.

Through this activity, LCK will contribute to the creation of cleanliness and good hygiene habits for 40,000 expectant

mothers per year.

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the City of Seoul, the Community
Chest of Korea, and LCK

Provided hygiene supply set

4 Hygiene Education Campaign “Let’s Go! Super Healthy Hero”“Let’s Go! Super Healthy Hero” is an online hygiene education project held from May to June 2024 for first and second grade

elementary school students who are transitioning from baby teeth to permanent teeth. LCK, Good Neighbors Incheon

Headquarter and Seed Co-op (a social cooperative for youth education) collaborated to provide online educational video
content and a 30-day Challenge Mission. The campaign website and all educational videos are available in six languages:
Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Russian.

This campaign has gained official approval and support from the Incheon Ministry of Education. Through this activity, about

900 first and second grade students of elementary schools in Incheon will learn proper tooth brushing and hand washinghygiene habits every year.

Image from the campaign’s website

5 Supporting the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s Proper Hand Washing Campaign

LCK has established a relationship with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency,* an agency under the Korean

Ministry of Health and Welfare that was established to protect the health of the public.

In cooperation with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s hand washing campaign and in celebration of Global
Handwashing Day on October l5, LCK’s marketing office adhered campaign stickers to five long-selling Ai! Kekute products,

which sold approximately l50,000 units between November 2022 and March 2023 through all distribution channels.

* The COVID-l9 pandemic demonstrated the need to strengthen the government’s disease control capabilities. Therefore, in 2020, the Korea
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were raised to agency status as the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

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Five Ai! Kekute products withcampaign stickers

Leaflet provided by Korea Disease
Control and Prevention Agency

6 Ai! Kekute and CGV Launch Collaborative Promotional Campaign

LCK is carrying out a large-scale promotional campaign for Ai! Kekute Premium Moisture in movie theaters operated by CGV,South Korea’s largest movie theater chain.

The campaign features posters and video advertisements in cinema lobbies across the country. Furthermore, theater

restrooms are set up with posters, Ai! Kekute products and stickers that provide proper hand washing instructions. In 2023,

the theaters saw 56 million visitors.

Large-scale advertising in theaters (on screens and hanging banners, etc.)

Sticker posted in theater restrooms providing instructions for hand washing using Ai! Kekute Premium Moisture

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7 Supporting Healthy Living Environments for Socially Vulnerable People

Health problems arising from poor living environments (such as sick building syndrome and issues caused by house dust)

among the elderly and other socially vulnerable people have become a social issue in South Korea. The Korean Government

has launched a support project (via the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute affiliated with the Ministry ofEnvironment) to tackle this issue in cooperation with companies, hospitals and municipalities.

LCK has been a supporting member of this project since 20l5, distributing daily care products such as dishwashingdetergents, laundry detergents and oral care products in areas with significant vulnerable populations.

In 2023, LCK offered support to l,500 households, and it will continue to support this project with the aim of realizing

healthy living environments for everyone.

Partnership agreement

Donating products to the elderly

8 Promoting an Educational Hygiene Program for Children in Cooperation with Happy Alliance*

LCK signed a partnership agreement with Happy Alliance in August 20l7 to engage in social contribution activities andpromote a sustainable social contribution business model.

In March 2023, LCK provided Happy Boxes to l,400 children suffering from food insecurity or living in economic conditions

that present hygiene difficulties. These Happy Boxes contain Kids safe toothbrushes and toothpaste marketed by LCK andleaflets about cavity prevention, enabling children to practice proper brushing at home.

Moving forward, LCK will continue its partnership with Happy Alliance to contribute to improving children’s quality of life.

* Happy Alliance is a network of enterprises, institutions and individuals that, based on sharing and cooperation, are working to bring aboutchange by proactively addressing social issues.

LCK employee volunteers withboxes of products that include
LCK daily necessities for delivery
to the socially vulnerable

Happy Alliance signing ceremony

9 Collaborative Promotional Campaign with Challengers, a Health Management Mobile App Targeting

Generation MZ

From September to October 2022, LCK conducted a hand washing awareness campaign coinciding with Global Handwashing
Day on October l5, 2022, using the Challengers health management mobile app marketed toward Generation MZ.* During

the campaign, 500 Challengers app users were given a mission to wash their hands correctly using LCK’s Ai! Kekute foaming

hand soap and authenticate their efforts by uploading photos to Instagram to get the word out about creating healthy living
habits. By promoting activities such as this, LCK will fulfill its duty as the number one hand soap company in Korea.

* Generation MZ is a combination of two generations: the “Millennials,” born from the mid-l980s to the early l990s, and “Gen Z,” born
between the late l990s and 20l0.

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10 Ai! Kekute and ChildFund Korea Launch Colorful Bathroom Campaign

In May 2020, LCK signed a basic agreement with the ChildFund Korea, the largest charitable foundation serving

underprivileged children in Korea, to jointly pursue the following.

Improving the hygiene of hand washing environments in facilities used by children, such as local children’s community
centers
Supporting children with disadvantaged hygiene environments by encouraging the use of hygiene products andestablishing hand washing habits, which have become even more important with the COVID-l9 pandemic
Providing hygiene education by employees

As part of this initiative, LCK has donated a portion of the sales of Ai! Kekute (l00 million KRW) to the foundation. The

donated funds will be used to cover the sanitation maintenance expenses for sinks and toilets in facilities used by children.

The goal of the Colorful Bathroom Campaign is to improve the health of children and the local community as a whole byadding color to the sanitary environment by putting out Ai! Kekute and keeping sink areas clean at all times.

In 2022, the project visited and provided maintenance at a total of l3 local children’s community centers serving 500
children 4 to l6 years old in the Seoul area.

Ai! Kekute in bathrooms before

Collaborated with cartoonists to promote
the campaign on Instagram

and after remodeling

11 Ai! Kekute Hand Washing Class for Children

To teach children ways to protect their health, LCK has conducted educational activities on hand washing using Ai! Kekute, ahand soap marketed by LCK. Childhood is the most critical period for establishing good hygiene care habits.

In 20l6, LCK conducted Ai! Kekute hand washing classes for kindergarteners aged 4 to 6 in Seoul and nearby cities. These

classes involved a bubbly foam-shaped mascot character and a facilitator that captured the children’s attention andencouraged active participation. In 20l7, LCK carried out the event at 50 kindergartens, with 6,580 kindergarteners
participating.

In 20l9, through monthly volunteer programs, LCK taught children at two local community centers as well as four

kindergartens attended by children of LCK employees how to wash their hands properly (target age group: 4 to l3 years old,

for a total of 300 participants). Through hand washing songs and exercises, children learn that hand washing is not boring,

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1 Environmental Cleanup Activities in Incheon’s Seunggicheon Area

In April 2023, LCK participated in an environmental cleanup in the Seunggi Stream area hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City

Government.

This project involves picking up trash and removing invasive plants from around the Incheon Seunggi Stream to improve thewater quality and restore the water ecosystem, contributing to the improvement of nearby residents’ quality of life. l5 LCK
employees participated in the activity conducted in collaboration with the Incheon Metropolitan City Government, theCrime Prevention Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, the Incheon Naval Sector Defense Command, Incheon Transit
Corporation, the Environmental Corporation of Incheon, CJ CheilJedang and the Incheon Metropolitan City River
Revitalization Preparation Group.

LCK is committed to the theme of “One Company, One River, One Company, One Road Building Campaign and Urban

Development” and will continue to regularly participate in the West Sea Coastal Cleanup activities.

Cleanup activities in progress

2 Supporting a Forest Development Project

A small island on the Han River, Nanjido became Seoul’s official landfill in the l970s. Due to Seoul’s rapid urbanization andeconomic growth, Nanjido was eventually covered by enormous mountains of garbage. After the landfill site closed downaround l990, the government gave the issue serious consideration and planned the Landfill Recovery Project. The project
aims to recover the site, transforming it into “ecological parks.” One of these is Haneul Park, where citizen groups,

companies and the government are working together to promote a forest development project aimed at restoring
biodiversity. As an environmentally friendly company, LCK has been supporting this project since 20l7.

LCK has developed its own forest with the name of Ai! Kekute, where employee volunteers have planted approximately l00
trees. As the young trees reach sufficient size and strength, LCK employees transplant them to the Haneul Park forest.

This activity was conducted by 86 employees and their families in 20l9.

Finding places to transplant thetrees

Tree transplanting

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Donation Activities

To fulfill its corporate social responsibility, LCK, as a hygiene product manufacturer, actively engaged in such social

contribution activities as in-kind donations of hygiene products sold by the company.

Activity 1 Commemorative donation of Ai! Kekute to help prevent infectious diseases in nurseryschools for young children and teachers
PeriodNovember 2023

Donation

Donation of Ai! Kekute hand soap to 30,000 nursery schools across South Korea

Outside collaborators
Details

Childcare Center Safety & Insurance Association

LCK’s CSR & Communication team, under the ESG & Communication Office,collaborated with the Childcare Center Safety & Insurance Association to donate Ai!

Kekute hand soap to nursery schools to help create proper hand washing habits andprevent infectious diseases among young children and teachers.

Activity 2 Donating BEAT detergent to support the self-reliance of Korea’s youth
PeriodOutside collaborators
Donation

Details

Youth Day, September 4th 2023

Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation and an organization supporting self-reliance in

Seoul

LCK, one of the leading manufacturers of hygiene products in South Korea, donated

BEAT, the country’s leading detergent brand, to support the livelihood of young people

in Seoul aiming for self-reliance.

To help young people (l30 in total) between the ages of l8 and 32 living in Seoul to

become self-reliant and establish a stable foundation for their lives, in collaboration

with the Seoul Metropolitan Government agency in charge of supporting self-reliance,and provided them with daily commodities such as washing machines, dryers and

BEAT, a leading detergent brand in South Korea.

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PeriodOutside collaborators
Donation
Details

March and September 2022

Miral Welfare Foundation Helen Keller Center and Korea Foundation for the Preventionof Blindness

Assistance with eye surgery costs through organizations associated with eye health

LCK provided substantial support to fulfill the company’s corporate social responsibility

and improve brand leadership by helping to pay for eye surgeries through eye healthrelated organizations. Support for cultural activity planning and outdoor activities topromote the emotional well-being of people with visual or auditory impairments.

Participants dig for clams

Activity 4 November Braille Day commemoration activities
PeriodOutside collaborators

Donation
Details

Ongoing since 2022

Regular Consultative Committee for Household Goods Business Operators (LCK, LG
Household & Health Care, AK, P&G Korea, Henkel Korea), Korea Consumer Agency,

Korea Blind Union and the Community Chest of Korea
Produced Braille tags for product identification

The Regular Council of Household Goods Suppliers produced Braille tags for productidentification, and LCK participated in their distribution.

In some product categories, it can be difficult for visually impaired consumers to

distinguish between products because the container shapes are the same or similar. To

solve this problem, LCK has produced and distributed Braille tags that can be applied toa variety of products, contributing to the safety of the visually impaired.

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Activity 5 Ai! Kekute Limited Edition donation event
PeriodApril 2022

Donation

Donation of proceeds

Outside collaborators
Details

NAVER

Donation promotions with consumer-participation help reinforce positive perceptionsof the company and restore trust in its products.

For every Ai! Kekute Limited Edition Season 3 set purchased via NAVER live-streaming,

one set was donated to Goodwill.

In addition, the donation status was relayed in real-time to encourage more donations,with the proceeds going toward creating employment opportunities for people withdisabilities.

An advertisement for the live streaming event

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Activities at Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.
Oral Health Care

Cleanliness

Donation Activities

Oral Health Care
1 Oral Care Awareness Activities for Children in Collaboration with Dental Clinics and Educational

Institutions

Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. (“QDL”) has conducted oral care educational activities in cooperation

with 213 dental clinics and educational institutions in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Jiangsu for the purposeof educating people on oral hygiene. This educational activity was designed to help children aged 0-12 understand theimportance of brushing their teeth, and provided KODOMO brand toothpaste sets sold by QDL. Approximately 300,000

children learned the importance of tooth brushing.

Photos from an oral care awareness activity

2 Oral Care Education Activities in Collaboration with IBQ Dental Clinic

QDL, in collaboration with IBQ Dental Clinic in Shanghai, presented “LION first class,” an educational program on the subjectof oral care, from January to December 2023. The program introduced oral care products sold by QDL, helping spark interestin such products and thereby creating potential customers. Also highlighted were creative displays designed to help find theright oral care products. Home oral care is important to dental health and this program provided a fun experience that

helped participants get a sense of that importance.

Photos from an oral care educational activity

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3 Product Promotion at NEOBIO Parent-Child Paradise

A mouthwash promotion display was set up at NEOBIO, a major science amusement park, from January to December 2022,

welcoming 36,000 families with children aged 3 to 10. Using mouthwash is a very important habit that helps people

maintain a clean mouth. Pocket-size samples of NONIO mouthwash were placed in the park’s restrooms, giving visiting

families the opportunity to try it for themselves. In addition to Shanghai, this promotion was rolled out in Wenzhou,
Shenzhen, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Changsha, Hangzhou, Xi’an, Chongqing, Ningbo, Nanjing and Suzhou.

A park restroom where pocket-size samples of NONIO mouthwash were offered

4 Oral Care Education Program for Expectant Mothers at MMBang Mother Care Institution

Due to fluctuating hormones during pregnancy, expectant mothers are more prone to dry mouth than other women. To
assist with oral care during this special time, bottles of NONIO Mouth Spray, an oral care product sold by QDL, were

distributed to 20,000 expectant mothers at MMBang, a care facility for soon-to-be mothers, from January to December 2022.

This promotional activity was conducted in Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin and Guangzhou to raise awareness of the importanceof oral care among pregnant women.

An expectant mother and a healthcare worker hold up packages of NONIO Mouth Spray

5 Supporting Maternity Classes

Since 2013, maternity classes have been held annually at about 200 obstetrics and gynecology clinics located in 15 cities in

China. The maternity classes are conducted for soon-to-be mothers to support them as they prepare to give birth. The
maternity classes include periodic lectures on oral care during pregnancy, as expectant mothers tend to be especiallysusceptible to oral health issues.

QDL supports these lectures by providing oral care products and information on correct oral care to the clinics.

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Lecture at the Maternity Class

Oral care gift sets were provided to expectant mothers

6 Raising the Oral Care Awareness of Expectant Mothers

In every district of Shanghai, expectant mothers who have reached the third month of pregnancy are required to register

personal information regarding their pregnancy and birth plans at a community hygiene health care center in their towns.
QDL cooperates with the Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research, a municipal government department, topromote the importance of oral care during pregnancy. Oral care gift sets that contain leaflets titled “Oral Care Directions forSoon-to-Be Mothers” and Systema toothbrushes and toothpaste (both products sold by QDL) are distributed to expectant

mothers who come to health care centers to register. The oral care gift sets have been provided to about 300,000 expectant

mothers every year from 2014 to 2017.

Oral care gift sets given to expectant mothers (left)

Leaflet titled “Oral Care Directions for Soon-to-Be Mothers” (right)

Handing out the oral care gift set

7 Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children

The Lion Group places emphasis on fostering children’s awareness of dental and oral health in order to help them stayhealthy for a lifetime. Aiming to teach correct oral care to elementary school students, the Lion Group has held the Oral

Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children since 1932. Currently, the event is held annually in Asia.

QDL has held the Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children since 2017. In 2021, about 30 students from Japaneseelementary schools in Shenzhen and Qingdao participated in the events held in June and November. An educational DVD
and oral care sets (including an event booklet, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and mirror) were sent to theparticipating schools in advance. Using the distributed oral care sets, the students learned the causes of cavities and how toproperly use toothbrush and dental floss.

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Cleanliness
1 Hand Washing Promotion for Children at Educational Institutions

QDL is promoting the importance of hand washing among children ages three and up at various educational institutions inShanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Jinan, Qingdao and Wuhan. With the hope of making

hand washing fun for children, QDL provides KireiKirei hand soap (a product it sells) and posts the “Happy Hand Washing”
slogan and stickers showing correct hand washing steps at hand washing sinks.

In 2023, this activity was conducted in 220 educational institutions, teaching more than 220,000 children correct handwashing methods.

Hand soap installations and promotional materials at each facility

2 Hand Washing Activities at Kindergartens

In Shanghai, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, children are encouraged to wash their hands before entering thekindergarten building. As a support measure, QDL has supported hand washing activities aimed at children ages three to six

in kindergartens in Shanghai since 2016.

QDL provides KireiKirei hand soaps (a product it sells) to kindergartens for children to use at hand washing sinks. Moreover,

QDL supports the hand washing classes conducted in kindergartens. In the hand washing classes, children are taught theimportance of hand washing by their teacher, and every child receives a KireiKirei Health Diary, which contains instructions
on correct hand washing techniques and timing.

In 2023, KireiKirei Health Diaries were distributed to approximately 76,000 children at 60 kindergartens.

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3 Awareness-Raising Videos about Hand Washing in Taxis

KireiKirei brand hand soap is sold in a number of countries and regions, including China, by Lion Group companies.
From April to October 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, QDL partnered with a taxi company in Shanghai to raiseawareness about hand washing and hand sanitizing, using taxis as a way to reach a large number of people. Whenpassengers boarded a taxi, screens mounted in the front seat backs played a video explaining correct hand washingtechniques and promoting KireiKirei Hand Soap. The video not only provided information about the product, but

communicated the importance of hand washing for preventing infection during a pandemic and correct hand washingtechniques. This video ran in approximately 8,000 taxis, reaching around 70 million passengers. At the end of the video, thescreens displayed a QR code linking to the major Chinese e-commerce site JD; by visiting this link, consumers were able toeasily purchase KireiKirei products

When passengers boarded the taxi, the video played, communicating the importance of hand washing for preventing infection

4 Raising Awareness of Health and Hand Washing at Hospitals in Shanghai

QDL has posted hand washing wall-posters featuring KireiKirei illustrations in hospitals to raise awareness of health andhand washing among children and their parents and promote healthy living since 2018. These posters depict correct handwashing practices.

In 2020, these posters were put up at a new hospital in Shanghai, and approximately 250,000 families had the chance tolearn from them. Also, QDL provides KireiKirei samples so visitors can try using it and practice correct hand washingtechniques.

KireiKirei illustrations to raise awareness of the connection between health and hand washing at hospitals

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5 Setting up the LION’s Wonderful House in Big Parks in Shanghai

In Shanghai, spring and autumn are the most popular seasons to spend time outdoors, and many people gather at parks.

However, there are not many places at such venues for people to wash their hands before eating and drinking.

Since 2016, QDL has set up the Hand Washing House at key times of year in big parks in Shanghai. Users of the Hand

Washing House are taught how to wash their hands correctly, and KireiKirei Health Diaries, containing instructions oncorrect hand washing techniques and timing, are distributed to all participants.

In 2019, the Hand Washing House was updated to become LION’s Wonderful House. This limited-time event aimed to teachvisitors about the merits of QDL’s products. In addition to conventional KireiKirei hand soap, the house had exhibitionbooths promoting such oral care products and brands as the KODOMO brand. Furthermore, to offer a more comprehensive

look at house cleaning lifestyle options, QDL expanded the display area to include household products for fabric care andliving care, such as TOP brand items. Staff encouraged visitors to try the product samples and explained the products’ key

functions and features. If, after being given the chance to browse all the products, visitors chose to buy a QDL productthrough its website, they were given the chance to play the Interactive Gachapon Machine,* which gives good odds on

winning QDL products. These park events reached appropriately 70,000 park visitors.

LION’s Wonderful House in a big park

Visitors trying TOP & KODOMO productsInteractive Gachapon Machine* Interactive Gachapon Machine
How to play:

1. Visitors throw a big coin into the hole of the lower green box.
2. A pink or blue capsule containing papers will fall from the upper space automatically.
3. After opening the capsule, visitors can get a gift card for the QDL product named on the paper.

4. With this card in hand, visitors can go to the lottery desk to get the appropriate gift on the spot.

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Donation Activities

To fulfill its corporate social responsibility, QDL, as a hygiene product manufacturer, actively engaged in social contribution

activities, such as in-kind donations of hygiene products sold by the company.

Donations for children undergoing medical treatment
PeriodOutside collaborators

Donations
Details

From September 2023
AI YOU Foundation
JD Public Welfare

JD Health and JD FinanceDonation of 200,000 RMB and KODOMO brand products (worth 10,000 RMB) to the AI

YOU Foundation for infants and orphans undergoing medical treatment

For National Teeth Day in China, QDL’s KODOMO brand team donated its products andcash to “Love Smile,” a public health event for children receiving medical treatment.

Event in collaboration with the AI YOU Foundation

Donated Products, KODOMO, sold by QDL

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Activities at Lion Corporation (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Oral Health Care

Cleanliness

Oral Health Care
1 Supporting “Love Teeth Day”

Lion Corporation (Hong Kong) Ltd. (“LCHK”) participated in “Love Teeth Day,” an annual charity fund-raising event in Hong

Kong started in 2008, organized by the Community Chest of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Dental Association and the Hong

Kong Department of Health. LCHK has taken part for 14 consecutive years, since 2009. The aim of this campaign is toheighten public awareness of oral health and to encourage people to practice preventive oral care.

On December 15, 2023, “Love Teeth Day” was held and donations were collected from Hong Kong citizens to support oral

health services for the needy. Participants who donated more than HK$35 received the “Love Teeth Day Pack” inappreciation of their support. This is a gift set of various oral care products that promote oral care at home.

In 2023, LCHK donated 40,000 Systema toothbrushes for inclusion in the “Love Teeth Day Pack.”

Love Teeth Day Pack

Love Teeth Day 2023 poster

2 Supporting Oral Care Education Classes at Kindergartens and Nurseries

The “Brighter Smiles for the New Generation” is a territory-wide oral health promotion program organized by the Hong Kong

Department of Health and the Hong Kong Dental Association. Oral care education classes are conducted at kindergartensand nurseries. LCHK supports this program. (From November 2015 to June 2020.)

In the oral care education classes, children aged three to six are taught how to brush their teeth correctly in a fun manner by

their classroom teacher. After the class, each child is awarded a certificate of class completion and given a Systema Kid’s

Toothbrush and KODOMO Toothpaste (oral care products of LCHK) for use at home.

99,000 children at about 770 kindergartens and nurseries participated in this program in 2020.

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Children show their brightest smiles as they hold their Systema Kid’s Toothbrushes.

CleanlinessSpecial Collaboration Project

Actions for Handwashing Day 2023

From June to October 2023, LCHK conducted the KireiKirei My Bottle Sticker Drawing Contest in support of Global

Handwashing Day. Along with bottles of KireiKirei, LCHK distributed stickers to kindergarten students for them to draw on. A
contest was held to encourage students to post their sticker drawings to KIREI's and Classmate Facebook page. Among the

2,500 sticker entries, 23 winners were chosen. The children enjoyed learning about the importance of maintaining goodbacteria and staying healthy.

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Activities at Lion Home Products (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.
Oral Health Care

Hygiene Care

Donation Activities

Oral Health Care
Oral Health Class for Children

With the aim of fostering children’s awareness of dental and oral health from a young age, the Lion Group has held the Oral

Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children since 1932. Started in Japan, the event is presently held in Asia.

As part of this event, in cooperation with theLion Foundation for Dental Health (LDH), Lion Home Products (Taiwan) Co.,

Ltd. (“LHPT”) conducted oral health classes at two Japanese elementary schools and three local elementary schools in June

2019.

76 children from Japanese elementary schools (33 from Kaohsiung Japanese School and 43 from Taichung Japanese

School) and 820 children from local elementary schools (120 from Taichung Wurih Elementary School, 100 from Kaohsiung

Wucyuan Elementary School and 600 from New Taipei City Jimei Elementary School), for a total of 896 students,

participated in the event. LHPT first held such classes at local elementary schools in 2018 and extended its outreach todifferent local schools in 2019. The event featured programs prepared specifically for students in lower grades (grades 1 to3) and higher grades (grades 4 to 6).*Students in lower grades were taught about the “function of teeth and replacement of the baby teeth by adult teeth” and“the source of cavities (plaque)” in a 30-minute class. They were also taught tooth brushing techniques for their specifictooth alignment using hand mirrors and toothbrushes.

For students in the higher grades, LDH explained the cause of gingivitis, gave tips for observing the gums, and then provided

individual instruction on how to brush according to specific tooth alignment for preventing gingivitis using a model set ofteeth.

Participating students found the content easy to understand and learned about the importance of teeth and tooth brushing.
* The Japanese elementary school system lasts for six years, from first grade to sixth grade.

Photos of the oral health class for children at Japanese elementary schools

Children from Kaohsiung Japanese Elementary School

enthusiastically answering oral hygienist’s (LDH) questions

Children from Taichung Japanese Elementary School
listening carefully to a lecture delivered by an LDH oral hygienist

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Photos of the oral health class for children at local elementary schools

Teaching correct tooth brushing methods to children(Left: Taichung Wurih Elementary School, Center: Kaohsiung Wucyuan Elementary School,
Right: New Taipei City Jimei Elementary School)

Commemorative photo with the LION mascot, who is popular in Taiwan(Left: Taichung Wurih Elementary School, Center: Kaohsiung Wucyuan Elementary School,
Right: New Taipei City Jimei Elementary School)

Hygiene Care
Special Collaboration Project

Actions for Handwashing Day 2023

From June to August 2023, LHPT worked with Benesse on a campaign of events in support of Global Handwashing Day.

Sample products and bottle stickers were distributed to new subscribers to Benesse’s monthly teaching content ʻChallenge’.

Participants drew illustrations on these stickers and submitted them. These illustrations were evaluated based on theiraffinity with the theme, creativity and design.

Approximately 13,000 children enjoyed learning about the importance of hand washing.

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1 Educational Programs to Raise Awareness of Hand Washing Habits at Kindergartens

Hand washing has taken on an increased importance as a preventive measure since the COVID-19 pandemic. LHPT

conducted educational programs on hand washing habits at 2 kindergartens in northern Taiwan in October 2023, with theaim of teaching children the importance of hand washing and proper hand washing methods. Classes conducted under the

program last 30 to 40 minutes and comprise the parts listed below. Approximately 140 kindergarten students, teachers andparents participated in the programs.

1. Lesson from the teacher on hand washing hygiene

2. Singing and dancing to a special hand-washing song

3. Drawing original hand soap bottle labels

4. Hand washing

5. Bacteria check

LHPT also donated KireiKirei Foaming Hand Soap to the schools for use in their hand washing areas so children could put
the lessons into practice.

In the lesson on hand washing hygiene, the teachers talked about germs and viruses, how hand washing can protect yourloved ones, the correct way to wash hands and the features of KireiKirei Foaming Hand Soap. The presentation also
included an easy-to-understand bacterial experiment using black lights.

After the lesson, the children took home their original soap bottles featuring their hand-drawn stickers to use with theirfamilies, helping to promote their continued use of KireiKirei Foaming Hand Soap.

Furthermore, to publicize the event, LHPT collaborated with newspapers to publish articles. This increased the exposure of

the event and boosted awareness of the importance of hand washing among an even greater segment of the public.

A teacher explains the black light
experimentChildren create their uniquebottle stickers

Hand washing experience

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2 Educational Activities on Hand Washing Habits at Elementary Schools

In 2022, LHPT conducted educational activities at 48 elementary schools in Taiwan to establish hand washing habits andraise awareness of cleanliness and hygiene, with 15,369 elementary school students, teachers and parents participating. At

eight of these schools, workshops utilizing hand washing boxes were held. A hand washing box shines a black light onparticipants’ hands and those areas not properly cleaned will glow. By encouraging children to wash their hands more
carefully, these workshops help them learn proper hand washing techniques.

In conjunction with Global Handwashing Day on October 15 (established by UNICEF and other international organizations,
universities and companies working to address water and sanitation issues), the workshop at Taipei City Municipal Zhishan
Elementary School was covered by the media to generate public interest.

LHPT will continue working to help more children create good hand washing habits for healthy daily living.

Children learning about correct hand washing with the LION mascot

Donation Activities

To fulfill its corporate social responsibility, LHPT actively engaged in such social contribution activities as donations of

products sold by the company.

Donation activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Activity 1 Donation of products to local residents
PeriodLocation

Outside collaborators
Donations
Details

August 2022

Southern Taiwan (Jiayi Village, Majia Township, Pingtung Prefecture; Maer Village andAnpo Village, Sandimen Township; Guangfu Village, Gao Shu Township; and Qingye
Elementary School, Sandimen Township, Pingtung Prefecture)
Taipei Medical University· 150 Lion toothbrush/toothpaste sets for travel

The total (retail) value of the above products is NT＄1,500

Provided knowledge of correct oral care and donated LHPT products to Southern

Taiwan residents ages 6 to 80 with the aims of reducing future needs for dental

treatment and promoting health.

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Activities at Lion Kallol Limited
Cleanliness

Raising Hygiene Habit Awareness in Bangladeshi Elementary Schools

Establishing hygienic habits is a significant social issue in Bangladesh since, in addition to its hot and humid climate, anumber of communities lack proper sanitation. Therefore, the Lion Group participates in educational programs for general
consumers under the Project for Strengthening the Inspection, Regulatory and Coordinating Function of the Bangladesh

Food Safety Authority (BFSA), which has been developed by Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) and the BFSA to

educate Bangladeshi elementary school students about good hand washing and hygiene habits related to food safety.

In this project, training on awareness-raising activities is provided to elementary school teachers, and those teachers are

expected to develop educational hygiene activities that target not only students but their parents and the local

communities each elementary school serves, thereby ensuring the project’s sustainability. Stories with large illustrations
and card games help children learn proper hygiene habits in a fun way.

The illustrations used in the stories are supervised by Dhaka University and are well received by teachers for their ease ofunderstanding. In 2023, teachers and 24,233 elementary school students from all 539 elementary school in the Narayanganj
district participated in this activity. In 2024, we will further expand the scale of our activities in order to spread good hygiene

habits to as many people as possible in Bangladesh.

A story with large illustrations areread to children

Educational hygiene habit
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The Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children in Japanand other countries (mainly in Asia)

In order to maintain lifelong dental and oral health, it is important to establish proper oral care habits early on. Placingemphasis on fostering elementary school students’ awareness of dental and oral health, Lion has held the Oral Health Eventof Tooth Brushing for Children since 1932, in cooperation with the Lion Foundation for Dental Health (LDH)

held every year during dental/oral health week, from June 4 to 10.

. The event is2023 marked the 80th year of this event. Instead of holding a single event via live webcast, as in recent years, a more flexible

format was adopted. Schools in Japan could participate on any day by using a 45-minute educational DVD. In 2023,

approximately 270,000 children at 4,934 schools participated.

The annual event is held in Japan as well as other countries, mainly in Asia.

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Lion Group's Social Contribution Activities

Promoting Cleanliness and Hygiene Habits

The Lion Group provides stable supplies of the hand soaps and sanitizers that are used in a variety of settings as well as

conducts educational programs in Japan and across Asia mainly to promote the prevention of infection in the home and its

transmission among family members.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged nations to exercise caution despite announcing the end of its declaration of

a “public health emergency of worldwide concern” regarding COVID-19.

It is crucial to establish proper hygiene practices as opportunities for face-to-face interaction grow alongside the resurgenceof socioeconomic activity. We will therefore promote both awareness and the spread of hygiene habits in collaboration withlocal governments and other organizations seeking to help form clean and hygienic habits that keep loved ones safe thoughprograms that include enjoyable and practical elements unique to the Lion Group.

Originating in Japan, KireiKirei is sold in Northeast Asia and Southeast and South Asia.

The Lion Group held the Global My Bottle Sticker Drawing Contest in the countries and areas where we operate on October

15, Global Handwashing Day.*

The contest is aimed at promoting the development of enjoyable hand washing habits to aid all families in leading healthierlives.

In 2023, we received over 5,267 applications from eight countries and areas. We will continue to work together as the Groupto create cleanliness and hygiene habits.

* Established in 2008, the International Year of Sanitation, by international institutions, universities, companies and other actors working toaddress problems related to water and sanitation

For more details, please visit our website.

KireiKirei supports Global Hand Washing Day : My Bottle Sticker Drawing Contest

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Environmental Approach and Policy / Management
Approach

Environmental Policy

Environmental Management Structure

Environmental Management System
Legal ComplianceApproach

In 2019, the Lion Group established the LION Eco Challenge 2050, a set of long-term environmental objectives, with the goalof promoting business activities that help to address global problems, such as those identified in the Paris Agreement andthe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2022, many countries, including Japan, began raising their environment- andsustainability-related targets. We have also revised our objectives as we work to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Aiming

to realize a decarbonized, resource-circulating society, we will promote environmentally friendly habits with consumers tocontinuously provide planet-friendly lifestyles that make more sustainable living easy.

Environmental Policy

The Lion Group’s Environmental Policy adheres to the spirit of the Lion Group Charter for Corporate Behavior, which states:“We shall play a positive and active role in creating a sustainable society that harmonizes economic development andenvironmental protection.”

Environmental Management System

The purpose of the Lion Group’s Environmental Management System is to identify, evaluate and remedy the adverse

environmental impacts of our business activities, products and services, and to improve our environmental conservation

activities on an ongoing basis.

We strive to enhance systems for environmental management and reporting with the aim of addressing environmental

issues globally. Environmental data on the Lion Group is available on our website.
Environmental Data

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Status of ISO 14001 Certification

Lion acquired ISO 14001* certification covering its production sites in July 2001 and has maintained this certification since.

Including the plants of Group companies in and outside Japan, the Lion Group continues to push ahead with its

management systems and environmental conservation activities in accordance with ISO 14001.

ISO 14001 Certificate of Registration* ISO 14001: An international standard for environmental management

Lion Group ISO 14001 certifications

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Environmental Management Structure

To grow our businesses while reducing our impacts on the global environment, the Sustainability Promotion Council, which

consists of the executive corporate officers, including the President, and representatives of related divisions. The council
deliberates on policy for dealing with environmental problems and monitors the progress of related efforts.

Top Environmental Audits

Lion’s top management has been carrying out environmental audits of Lion and domestic Group production sites since1999. Since 2009, we have formulated audit plans based on the characteristics of each plant and carried out regular audits

every three years. In 2023, the Akashi Plant, Osaka Plant and Chiba Plant underwent environmental audits under Director

Kobayashi, the director in charge of the Sustainability Promotion Department.

Top environmental audits (2023) Left: Osaka Plant. Right: Chiba Plant

Internal Environmental Audits

Trained internal environmental auditors regularly conduct internal environmental audits to check compliance with therequirements of ISO 14001. The relevant departments then take responsibility for implementing improvements regarding

any issues thus identified. In addition, the general managers of offices and plants conduct management reviews to confirm

that organizational management systems are constantly being improved to be more apt, fair and effective.

Legal Compliance

Lion ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations. In addition, we carry out management based on

proprietary management standards.

Proper Waste Disposal

For waste disposal, a waste disposal officer at each operating site commissions waste disposal contractors based oncontractor selection standards laid out in Lion’s waste management regulations. We also perform regular on-site

inspections of waste disposal contractors’ facilities to determine whether we should continue to commission them.

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Proper PCB Waste Storage and Disposal

Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) was once widely used as an insulating oil in electrical equipment for its excellent fire

resistance and electrical insulation properties, but its manufacture and import are now prohibited by law. Lion had beenstrictly storing and disposing of PCB-containing equipment in its possession in compliance with the Act on Special Measuresconcerning Promotion of Appropriate Handling of PCB Wastes until disposal could be outsourced. The disposal wascompleted in 2022.

Wastewater Management

We manage ordinary wastewater to ensure that we do not emit wastewater that violates legal or regulatory water quality

standards through such means as enhancing the stability of wastewater treatment facilities, maintaining and reinforcing

treatment control, and carrying out emergency drills. Furthermore, operating sites form agreements with individualmunicipalities and establish and enforce voluntary standards to ensure thorough wastewater management.

Proper Management of Fluorocarbons

Identifying the facilities covered by the Fluorocarbon Emissions Control Act, doing simple and periodic inspections, keeping
records, and calculating the amount of leakage are all part of Lion’s response to the legislation. No operating sites in fiscal

2023 had fluorocarbon leaks that required notification. We will keep working to prevent leaks and encourage theintroduction of non-fluorocarbon and low Global Warming Potential (GWP) equipment when updating facilities.

Responding to Legal and Regulatory Changes Related to the Environment

With regard to revisions of environmental laws and regulations, namely, the Act on the Rational Use of Energy, the Act on

Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures, the Act on Confirmation, etc. of Released Amounts of Specific Chemical
Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to the Management Thereof, the Act on the Evaluation ofChemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, etc., the Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Act and the Soil

Contamination Countermeasures Act and the Fluorocarbon Emissions Control Act, information is collected fromadministrative agencies and industrial associations to ensure that related departments are up to date on and fullycompliant with the latest developments.

There were no violations resulting in fines or other penalties in 2023.

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Environmental Objectives and Achievements
LION Eco Challenge 2050 Long-Term Environmental Objectives

The Lion Group’s Initiatives to Address Climate Change

Participation in External Environmental Initiatives

Eco-First Commitment

LION Eco Challenge 2050 Long-Term Environmental Objectives

In 2019, the Lion Group established the LION Eco Challenge 2050, a set of long-term environmental objectives, with the goalof promoting business activities that helping to address global problems, such as those identified in the Paris Agreement

and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2022, many countries, including Japan, began raising their environment-

and sustainability-related targets. We have also revised our objectives as we work to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Aiming to realize a decarbonized, resource-circulating society, we will promote environmentally friendly habits with

consumers to continuously provide planet-friendly lifestyles that make more sustainable living easy.

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Progress of Initiatives for 2030

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Making Planet-Friendly Lifestyles a Reality[zero-carbon th悶芯呼a�;:)siness actIVItles ](Procurement)• Supplier engag ement• Increasing l i neup ofcertified products• Carbon recycl ing(Energy saving)• Increas ing investment 1nenvironmentally fri end ly equ ipmentt hrough internal carbon pricing(Renewable energy)• 100% renewable energy in all Group
plants and offi ces(by 2024 in Japan: by 2030 overseas)｀� Create Env i ronment ally
• EnvironmentaJ ly friendly design
Fr i endly Hab its w it h•Creatingwater-and
power-saving habits
Consumers(Digital transformation)

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• Collaboratr.te smart logistics• Logistics EDI(Resource recyclin g)• Promoting 3Rs + renewables• Contri buting to the creation of a re可cl ing society• Creating refill habits• Creatingwaste-free habits·躙Proposing environmentally friendly, fulfilling lifestyles

He.lp achieve a carbon
negative society by reducing
its environmental burden.
(Scope 4)• Sustainable fashion (Lon g-lasting clot hi ng)• Smart homes (Spend i ng comfortable, relaxing ti me at home)• Decarbonized transportation(Popularization of environmentally friendly vehi cles)(co·creation with society)• Changing consumer behavior/Cultivating
habits(Ecosystem com pri sing i ndustry, government and private sectors)• CO2 absorption by forests/Afforestation

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Activities for Reducing Environmental Burden

As part of its responsibility as a producer, the Lion Group is working to achieve decarbonization and to solve plastic andwater resource issues in every stage of the product lifecycle, from the procurement of raw materials to use by consumers,

disposal and recycling. As laundry and other housework requires electricity and water, CO₂ emissions and water usage are attheir highest at the stage when consumers use our products. Going forward, we will work to reduce the environmental

burden of our products at this stage through the provision of environmentally friendly products and services and thecreation of environmentally friendly habits for consumers.

The Lion Group’s Initiatives to Address Climate Change

Climate change has become a pressing social issue in recent years and presents serious future risks to corporate

management as well as the possibility of new opportunities for corporate activities. Under the Vision2030 long-term

strategic framework, the Lion Group has made reinforcing initiatives to address the sustainability material issues one of its
management strategies and designated creating healthy living habits and promoting environmental initiatives for asustainable planet as its top priority material issues. Accordingly, we are working to mitigate risk by reducing CO₂ emissions

and other means while advancing a variety of initiatives to address the risks and opportunities presented by climate change,such as promoting the formation of environmentally friendly habits together with consumers.

Disclosure based on TCFD recommendations

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Lion’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Validated by the SBT Initiative
In March 2023, Lion has had its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for 2030

validated by the Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative*1 as being based on soundscientific grounds and aligned with the target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Thisvalidation follows a previous validation from SBT in 2020 as being aligned with thetarget of limiting global warming to well below 2°C.

Science Based Targets*1 The SBT initiative (SBTi) is a collaborative international initiative established in 2015 by the CDP, the United Nations Global Compact(UNGC), World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The initiative assesses and validates whether GHG

reduction targets set by companies based are properly science-based to help achieve the Paris Agreement goal of keeping the increase in

the global average temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

■ Validated GHG Reduction Targets (Targets for 2030)

Reduce total Scope 1*2 and 2*3 GHG emissions (absolute quantity)*4 by 55% (compared with 2018 levels)
Reduce Scope 3*5 GHG emissions (absolute quantity) by 30% (compared with 2018 levels)

Increase annual electricity procurement from renewable sources to 100% (from 0% in 2018)*2 Scope 1: Direct emissions from the use of fuel by the Company.

*3 Scope 2: Indirect emissions from electricity and heat purchased and used by the Company.

*4 CO2 emissions account for 99.8% of Lion’s GHG emissions (2022 figure).

*5 Scope 3: Indirect emissions from the Company’s value chain (excluding those covered by Scope 1 and Scope 2) attributable to purchased
goods and services (category 1) or end-of-life treatment of sold products (category 12).
News release: Lion’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Validated by the SBT Initiative

Eco-First Commitment

Under the Eco-First Program, companies make a commitment to the Minister of the Environment regarding their global

warming countermeasures, efforts to reduce waste and promote recycling, and other voluntary initiatives to conserve theenvironment (Lion’s Eco-First Commitment [Japanese]). The Minister of the Environment then certifies that suchcompanies are leaders in their industries in terms of implementing forward-looking, voluntary business activities inenvironmental areas.

In 2008, Lion became the first company in a manufacturing industry to be certified as a member of the Eco-First Program.

Since then, we have updated our Eco-First Commitment in step with the establishment of long-term environmental

objectives. The last such update was made in 2019 to reflect the LION Eco Challenge 2050 long-term environmental
objectives.

Eco-First Promotion Council

The Eco-First Promotion Council [Japanese]is an organization established in December 2009 to reinforce coordination

among environment-related governmental bodies and EcoFirst Program member companies, increase awareness of the
program and further enhance initiatives to address environmental issues.

Since the council’s establishment, Lion has actively participated as a core member, serving as the chair company from fiscal

2012 to 2013. Lion was involved with council operations as the managing company until fiscal 2023 and is now participating

as a general member.

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Participation in External Environmental Initiatives

TCFD

Eco First Companies
Association [Japanese]

Japan Climate Initiative

Plastics Smart [Japanese]

CLOMA Japan Clean Ocean
Material Alliance

Keidanren Initiative
for Biodiversity Conservation

GX League [Japanese]

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Information disclosure based on TCFD recommendations
The Lion Group’s Response to the TCFD

Climate change has become an urgent social issue in recent years and brings serious

risks to corporate management as well as the potential for new business opportunities.

In May 2019, the Group endorsed the recommendations of the Task Force on Climaterelated Financial Disclosures (TCFD), an organization established by the Financial
Stability Board (FSB). From October 2019 to January 2020, Lion took part in the

Ministry of the Environment’s Project to Analyze Scenarios of Climate Risks andOpportunities in Accordance with TCFD, evaluating the financial impact on its

operations of climate-related risks and opportunities. In 2022, we expanded the scopeof its analyses to encompass businesses, communities, product categories and supply
chains, developing them into full-scenario analyses. The climate-related information
resulting from these analyses is disclosed based on the TCFD framework.

Initiatives and Policy to Address the TCFD Recommendations

Core Elements of the TCFD’s Recommended
Climate Related Disclosures

Governance

The organization’s governancearound climate-related risks andopportunities.

The actual and potential impacts
Strategyof climate-related risks andopportunities on theorganization’s businesses,

strategy, and financial planning

The Lion Group’s Initiatives

・ Climate-related risks and opportunities are reported to the

Sustainability Promotion Council (which meets twice a year) by
its E Subcommittee and also reported, as needed, to the
Executive Management Board, Executive Committee and Boardof Directors.

・ In addition, a working group had been established under theCouncil to responsively look for business opportunities in thechanges in external conditions brought about by climatechange.

・ Based on the TCFD recommendations, we conducted scenario
analyses using a 1.5°C scenario and a 4°C scenario for theConsumer Products Business and some countries of theOverseas business, the operations of which are likely to be
impacted by climate change by 2030 and 2050.

・ We worked to identify and evaluate short-, medium- and longterm climate-related risks for the period from the present to2050 and factor them into our businesses, strategy andfinancial planning.

・ The Lion Group has designated certain climate-related risks
Risk

Management

The processes used by theorganization to identify, assess,and manage climate-related risks

that have the potential to significantly impact the Group’sbusinesses as “shared risks” to be managed Group-wide
alongside countermeasures to such risks. The Corporate
Planning Department and E Subcommittee coordinate suchmanagement, working together to identify, assess and manage
these risks.
Click here for risks and countermeasures (Japanese only)

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Core Elements of the TCFD’s Recommended
Climate Related Disclosures

Metrics andTargets

The metrics and targets used toassess and manage relevant
climate-related risks andopportunities

The Lion Group’s Initiatives

・ The CO₂ emissions of Lion Corporation and its domestic andoverseas consolidated subsidiaries (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) aredisclosed on Lion’s website. The LION Eco Challenge 2050 longterm environmental objectives include realizing adecarbonized, resource-circulating society as well as targets
for 2030 based on the metrics of CO₂ emissions, petrochemicalderived plastic usage and water usage. The greenhouse gas
reduction target is 1.5°C, certified by the SBT Initiative.
News Release: Lion's Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Goals Certified by SBT Initiative

Overview of Scenario Analyses

We conducted scenario analyses using scenarios in which the average global temperature increases 1.5°C or 4.5°C fromthe pre-industrial average by 2100. These analyses, focused on effects in 2030 and 2050, were carried out for theConsumer Products Business (for the oral care, beauty care, fabric care, living care and pharmaceutical product fields)
and the Overseas Business (for businesses in China and Thailand).
The principal scenarios used for this analysis were the following.

＊ Principal scenarios used for analysis of transition risks and opportunities:
The IEA’s NZA and STEPS scenarios＊ Principal scenarios used for analysis of physical risks and opportunities
The IPCC’s RCP1.9 and 8.5 scenarios

The analyses consisted of identifying climate-related risks and opportunities in each scenario, considering their
qualitative impacts on businesses and then quantitatively estimating these impacts in financial terms in order to rate
them as large, medium or small. As a result, the introduction of a carbon tax and increased raw material and packaging
costs were identified as risks that have a large impact on our businesses. The expansion of markets for sustainableproducts was identified as an opportunity that has a large impact on our businesses. In addition, we are studying thelatest literature, including the IPCC’s AR6, to envision how conditions related to daily living will shift due to climate change
as a perspective for exploring new business opportunities.

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The Lion Group’s Main Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities
Risks and Opportunities

Introduction of a carbon tax(Scopes 1, 2 and 3)

Increased
cost ofraw
Transitionmaterials

Fossil fuel-derived
Palm oil-derived
Plant-derived(from corn, mint, etc.)

Increased
cost ofpackagingandcontainers

Plastic-derived

Aluminum-derived
Timberresource-derived

Expansion of markets forsustainable products

Description

Impact1

4°C

1.5°C

Small

Large2

introduction of emissions trading andthe application of carbon taxes

・ Increased costs due to tightening of

Large

Mediumpalm oil regulations and increased use
of certified oil

Small

Medium・ Increased prices due to decreases in

Small

Small

Small

Mediumto aluminum as a result of regulations
on vehicle weight, etc.

Small

Mediumforest protections or logging
regulations

Small

Small

Small

Large

Small

Small

MediumSmall

Medium

Small

Small

Small

・ Increased factory operating costs dueto the full-scale introduction ofemissions trading and the applicationof carbon taxes by governments

・ Increased raw material procurement
costs due to carbon taxes on
emissions, including Scope 3
emissions・ Increased costs due to the full-scale

crop yields

・ Increased costs due to regulations onplastic use

・ Increased costs due to a shift from iron・ Increased costs due to forest fires,・ Expansion of demand for sustainableproducts, including those that savewater and power, due to risingcustomer awareness of ethicalconsumption

・ Increased operational and personnel
Increased average temperature

PhysicalChanges in precipitation and weather
patterns

Increased severity of extreme weather
eventscosts due to growing energy costs andburden on workers

・ Increased sales of laundry-related

products due to higher temperaturesand of hygiene-related products andservices due to increases in infectious
disease・ Increased costs of dealing with

impacts on the operations of Lion orits suppliers due to increased flooding
and water stress. Potential for
decreased credibility in the event thatstable supply cannot be maintained.

・ Decreased revenue due to internal

logistics delays and supply chaininterruptions resulting from increased
severity of extreme weather events.
Potential for decreased credibility inthe event that stable supply cannot be
maintained.

1. Risks are shown in red, opportunities are shown in blue

2. Impact if the LION Eco Challenge 2050 environmental objectives are not met and CO₂ emissions are not significantly reduced

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Summary of Scenario Analysis Results

Lion has been advancing efforts to address the scenarios used in the most recent analyses for some time but will continue
to direct management effort at further reinforcing resilience to change going forward.

Under the 4°C scenario, the increased cost of fossil fuel-derived raw materials is a major risk. Lion is already advancing
efforts to replace such raw materials with plant-based materials and reinforcing other efforts aimed at decarbonization.
Furthermore, to address rising physical risks, such as those of floods and water stress, we are advancing such efforts asreinforcing business continuity planning and supply chain data coordination. In terms of opportunities, the markets insuch areas as products related to infection prevention and laundry are expected to grow, so we are working to develop
related products and reinforce related services. Furthermore, we will continue to explore growth opportunities in thefields of oral health and infection control—areas of strength for Lion—to address the increase in the risk of the spread of
infectious disease.

Under the 1.5°C scenario, the increased cost of plastic-, aluminum- and palm oil-derived raw materials and packaging is amajor risk. Lion is already advancing initiatives to reduce such risk, including reducing the use of petroleum-derived
plastic and procuring RSPO-certified palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives. In terms of opportunities, we expect
substantial expansion in demand for environmentally friendly products, presenting the potential for business expansion
by increasing offerings of products that meet the Lion eco-standard. Furthermore, these initiatives will help to reduce CO₂
emissions during the product use and disposal stages, which account for the majority of Lion’s Scope 3 emissions. In
addition to these efforts, as under the 4°C scenario, we are exploring other ways of securing opportunities for further
growth. These include the development of technologies suited to the growth of sustainable fashion and other lifestylechanges as well as expanding the supply of electro-conductive carbon, which will be necessary for the development ofdecarbonized transportation, including the spread of electric vehicles.

In addition, we will monitor social trends as we consider measures to address issues that currently have only a small
quantifiable financial impact but could present a large future risk to Lion (such as procuring high-quality mint).

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Together with the Environment

Realizing a Decarbonized Society
ApproachSince the Industrial Revolution, rising emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) have contributed to global
warming. The impact of global warming-driven climate change on people and ecosystems is expected to become

increasingly severe, coming in such forms as more frequent heavy rains, flooding and other natural disasters, dwindlingfood and water resources, extreme heat, and outbreaks of infectious disease.

The Lion Group conducts businesses that utilize natural resources, such as oil palm and pulp and paper, and therefore

recognizes global warming as major risk to its operations.

The Paris Agreement, aimed at mitigating climate change and transitioning to a decarbonized society, came into effect in2016. The agreement includes the shared global long-term targets of limiting the average global temperature increase towell below 2°C (the “well below 2°C target”) and of pursuing efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C. In support of the targets of

the Paris Agreement, in June 2019, Lion set the long-term CO2 emissions reduction targets of a 30% reduction by 2030

compared with 2017 and net zero by 2050. In 2020, one of Lion’s targets was validated by the Science Based Targets (SBT)

initiative as being aligned with the well below 2°C target.

Furthermore, in May 2019, Lion endorsed the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures(TCFD).

In May 2021, the LION Group took into consideration such social trends as the Japanese government’s increase in its 2030

greenhouse gas emission reduction target from 26% to 46% (compared to 2013). Based on this, to help realize the common

global goal of limiting the temperature increase from pre-industrial times to within 1.5°C, we raised the 2030 CO2 reduction

target under the LION Eco Challenge 2050 for business site activities from 30% to 55% (compared to 2017).

To speed up the achievement of this goal, we also decided to switch the sourcing of all of the Group’s purchased electricity

to renewable energy sources by 2030. Furthermore, to facilitate capital expenditure on decarbonization, we introduced theInternal Carbon Pricing (ICP) system, which virtually converts CO2 emissions into costs based on our own criteria, thus
securing a reference for environmental investment decisions.

Based on its Environmental Policy and the LION Eco Challenge 2050, the Lion Group strives to reduce GHG emissions in its

business activities and to contribute to decarbonization by providing environmentally friendly products and services in

addition to promoting eco-friendly habit creation together with consumers. Through such efforts, we will contribute to themitigation of climate change.

Utilization of Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP) (Lion Integrated Report p.48)

Create Environmentally Friendly Habits with Consumers (Lion Integrated Report 2022 p.27 Growth Point 3)

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Overview

The Lion group is working to reduce GHG emissions at all stages, from raw material procurement to consumer disposal. We

will continue to promote efforts toward the realization of a Decarbonized Society.

Activities Aimed at Realizing a Decarbonized Society

Initiatives

Reduce CO2 Emissions throughout Business

Reduce CO2 Emissions throughout the Life Cycle

Activities

of Products

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Together with the Environment

Reduce CO2 Emissions throughout Business Activities
Sustainability Material Issues 1
Sustainable Planet

Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a

Promotion of Energy Conservation Activities
Carbon Offsetting

Utilization of Renewable Energy

Promotion of Energy Conservation Activities

In 2021, the Lion Group raised the target of reducing CO2 emissions from its business activities from a 30% reduction(compared to 2017) to a 55% reduction by 2030 (compared with 2017). As the first part of efforts to achieve our CO2

emissions reduction target, we are implementing thoroughgoing energy-saving activities at our various plants, offices andother facilities in Japan and overseas to increase energy efficiency.

Our production divisions consume higher amounts of energy, but are aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by 1% or more perunit of production every year through energy-saving activities such as improving productivity and adopting high-efficiency
equipment while working to reduce energy loss from utilities in such forms as steam and pressurized air and by recovering

heat to save energy. In addition, our offices have set up power-saving projects as they strive to save energy.

When constructing new buildings, such as plants and employee facility buildings, we strive to implement energy-efficientfacility design to reduce energy consumption. The Lion Group moved to its new headquarters (Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo) in

January 2023, and the building acquired the “S Rank” certification of the CASBEE-Smart Wellness Office system in 2021,

which certifies a building’s wellness performance and overall environmental performance. In the future, by comprehensively
understanding the energy consumption status of all plants, we will discover more ways to conserve energy and achieve
further energy savings.

Going forward, we will continue to advance measures to further reduce CO2 emissions.

CASBEE Smart Wellness Office S
Rank certification of the new
Lion headquarters

New employee facility building
at the Lion Chemical
Corporation Oleochemical
Production Site (LCCOC)

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Received Commendation from the DirectorÙGeneral of the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade andIndustry for Two Consecutive Years for Excellence in Energy Management

Lion received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General’s Award for Excellence inEnergy Management in fiscal 2019 as an excellent business operator that has made notable contributions toenergy conservation. This award was given for Lion’s former headquarters building, following the award

given for our former Tokyo office building in the previous year. Lion was rated highly for its efforts to reduceenergy consumption by utilizing BEMS (Building Energy Management System) data during the relevant

period (April 2014 to March 2019) to understand the status and ensure the proper operation of each piece ofequipment within the building and by implementing detailed energy management. (Relevant location:
former headquarters building)

CO2 Emissions in Business Activities (Domestic and Overseas)* We have corrected our figures due to errors in past data.

* Excludes carbon credit purchases. Including these, the amount was 159 thousand tons and 96% in 2022, 117 thousand tons and 71% in
2023.

ESG Data

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Utilizing Renewable Energy

The Lion Group is committed to implementing thorough energy-saving activities but does not expect these to be sufficient

to meet its CO2 emission reduction targets. To make up the difference, it will be necessary to utilize renewable energy bysuch means as installing facilities to generate solar power for in-house use and switching to purchasing electricity fromrenewable sources.

Introduction of Solar Power Generation System for InÙHouse Consumption

We have already installed facilities to generate solar power for in-house use at the Hirai Office Site. In 2021, we additionallyinstalled such facilities at LCCOC. Overseas, in the same year, a new solar power generation facility was installed and began

operation in the building of the new drying tower added to Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd. (LCT). We intend to further

increase the amount of solar power generated and increase renewable electricity procurement.

Solar power generation facility at the Hirai Research Center

Solar power generation facility at LCCOC

Exterior view of the new drying tower building at LCT

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Switching to Renewables for Purchased Electricity

Lion has changed over its power contracts to power companies that supply 100% renewably energy sources. As a result, alldomestic plants have been using renewable energy since January 2023 as has the new headquarters since April 2023
(partially using J-Credits ).

We began by utilizing renewable energy and green power certificates at our domestic offices, and were able to eventuallyrealize our goal of converting all our offices’ electricity consumption to that from renewable sources in May 2023. In

addition, at Lion’s overseas operating sites, we are gradually advancing the switch to renewable energy, and aim topurchase 100% renewable energy across all of Lion’s operating sites by 2030.

Carbon Offsetting

Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd. has purchased T-VER*(derived from solar powerX), a carbon offsetting credit, to offset theCO2 from its electricity purchases for 2023.

* T-VER is a credit system operated by a Thai public organization.

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Together with the Environment

Reduce CO2 Emissions throughout Product Lifecycles
Sustainability Material Issue 1

Sustainable Planet

Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a

Lion is taking on the challenge of resolving issues related to decarbonization by focusing not only on reducing CO2

emissions at its business sites but also on reducing CO2 emissions throughout the product lifecycles from raw material

procurement to disposal by consumers, as part of its producer responsibility.
LION Eco Challenge 2050 and Objectives and Indicators for 2030

Aim to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the lifecycles of its products by 30% from 2017 levels (absolute amount) by 2030

Aim to halve CO2 emissions throughout the lifecycles of its product by 2050

Greenhouse Gas Emissions throughout the Supply Chain

Lion Group recognizes that understanding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout the supply chain is important torealizing a decarbonized society. Accordingly, since 2013, we have calculated GHG emissions throughout the supply chain

based on the GHG Protocol Scope 3 standard. In fiscal 2023, our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions totaled 4,65 million t-CO2.

Going forward, we will continue to promote and develop products that help reduce emissions during product use, a stage

that accounts for a large portion of product lifecycles GHG emissions. By doing so, we will work to reduce GHG emissions.
GHG Emissions throughout the Supply Chain (2023)

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Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Domestic Operating Sites

Scope 1

2019

Scope 2

21

2020

50

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21

2022

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2023

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Scope 1: Direct emissions from operating sites

Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy (electricity generation, etc.)

Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Overseas Operating Sites

Scope 1

2019

Scope 2
Total

Carbon credits
purchased

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2021

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2022

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2023

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Scope 1: Direct emissions from operating sites

Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy (electricity generation, etc.)* The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

Included as a Supplier Engagement Leader under the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating for a Fifth
Consecutive Year

The Lion Group was included for a fifth consecutive year as a Supplier Engagement Leader, aselect list of the highest rated companies under the Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) of the CDP,

an international non-profit organization that provides systems for environmental information
disclosure.

The SER is based on the CDP climate change questionnaire items about governance, targets, value

chain (scope 3) emissions and supplier engagement strategies. The rating covers companies thatcomplete and return the CDP climate change questionnaire. The companies that receive thehighest ratings for their actions and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage
climate risk in their supply chains are selected for inclusion in the list of Supplier Engagement
Leaders. In 2023, 458 companies including Lion (109 Japanese companies) were selected as
Supplier Engagement Leaders.

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Logistics Division Initiatives

Lion works to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption intensity through the following efforts.
Using larger transport trucks

Improving the transport loading rate

Expanding direct shipping from plants to shorten transport distances

Promoting modal shifts from trucking to transport by rail or ship

Lion’s overall modal shift rate in 2023 declined year on year. The modal shift rate for intra-company transport was 9.3%

(compared with 10.5% in 2022).

Annual CO2 emissions from logistics came to 22,013 tons, up 1.4% year on year. Energy consumption intensity increased

10.8% compared with the previous year, for a five-year average annual increase of 0.9%, falling short of Lion’s target averageannual reduction of 1% or more. We will continue efforts in these areas going forward.

Eco Rail Mark Certification

The Eco Rail Mark system was created by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport tocertify companies and products that use rail freight transport for a certain portion of productshipment. Because distribution processes are typically opaque to consumers, the Eco Rail Markis a useful means for companies to indicate that they use or their products are shipped using

environmentally friendly rail freight transport.

Lion’s Eco Rail Mark certification was renewed in 2023. The certified Lion products are listed in

the Eco Rail Mark pamphlet published by the Railway Freight Association and introduced on thewebsite of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
The following four products are certified (as of November 2023).

1. Between Toothbrush

2. CLINICA ADVANTAGE Toothbrush
3. CLINICA PRO Toothpaste
4. NONIO ToothbrushEstablishing a Sustainable Logistics System and Reducing Environmental Impact through Cross-industry

Collaboration

To address to the “2024 problem” in logistics and reduce our environmental

impact, we have reassessed our packaging design for logistics resources

with four other companies in different industries, and switched to the useof trailers for transportation. By switching from individual product shipping
to palletized transport, we aim to curb loading inefficiencies.

As a result of these efforts, Lion and the other companies jointly received

the top MLIT Minister’s Award for Green Logistics Partnership in the FY2023
Excellent Logistics Partnership Commendation Program.

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Building a Logistics EDI

In the field of logistics data platforms, Lion is taking a leading role in solving logistics challenges facing the household

consumer product industry. Lion collaborated with PLANET, INC., which operates a commercial logistics electronic datainterchange (EDI), a logistics information infrastructure for the industry. Furthermore, Lion carried out demonstrations of
the use of advanced shipping notices (ASNs) to digitize receipts and simplify inspections, and is rolling out the use of ASNs

sent to wholesalers for individual delivery trucks.

We are also involved in activities to improve the efficiency and standardization of business processes at logistics sites,

including the Study Group for Logistics Productivity in the Supply Chain sponsored by the Distribution Economics Instituteof Japan, the membership of which comprises industry manufacturers and the logistics businesses responsible for theirdeliveries. We are leading the establishment of an industry-wide supply chain standard model, in cooperation with othermanufacturers and logistics businesses. Through these initiatives, we aim to improve work environments, improve laborproductivity and reduce environmental burden while building sustainable, resilient supply chains.
Aiming for inspection-free logistics using ASN

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Together with the Environment

Realizing a Resource-Circulating Society
Approach

The Lion Group is promoting various activities to realize a resource-circulating society by addressing issues such as plastic

related problems and water resource shortages.

Plastic-related problems are related to other environmental issues as well. For example, excessive plastic use increases life

cycle CO2 emissions, contributing to global warming, and improper disposal can result in marine plastics, negatively

impacting biodiversity. Because Lion manufactures and sells plastic products, it has a significant responsibility regarding
plastic-related problems.

The Group has published the Lion Group Plastics Environmental Declaration, which lays out its policy for addressing plastic-

related problems. Based on this policy, we have set targets aimed at realizing a resource-circulating society both in Japanand abroad and are continually working to resolve these issues.

Water is a resource of utmost importance and vital for all living creatures. Concerns are rising about elevated dangers ofdrought and water treatment in Japan are as consequences of global warming. To address the shortage of water resources,

we are working to reduce water usage throughout our product life cycles. As a corporation that provides products that are

helpful in daily lives, we believe it is our responsibility to reduce water usage not only in business activities, but by offering

water-saving products. Since 2010, we have been selling TOP NANOX (now NANOX one, NANOX for Washing Machines with

Automatic Detergent Dispensers), a highly concentrated liquid laundry detergent that washes away easily for one-rinse,
residue-free washing. In addition, as of 2020, our entire lineup of liquid laundry detergents can be used in single-rinse

washing. Moreover, we introduced Acron Smart Care in February 2023, a liquid detergent that eliminates the rinse stage. We

will continue to strive to reduce water usage.

* White Paper on Water Cycle FY2022 published by the Headquarters for Water Cycle Policy 〔Japanese〕

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Overview

The Lion Group promotes the recycling and effective use of plastic, water and other resources at all stages from raw material

procurement to disposal by consumers. We will continue to promote initiatives to realize a resource-circulating society.
Activities for Realizing a Resource-Circulating Society

Initiatives

Recycling Resources

Reducing Water Use

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Recycling Resources

Sustainability Material Issue 1

Sustainable Planet

Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a

Using Sustainable Materials in Containers and Packaging
Promoting the Three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Encouraging the Realization of a Resource-Circulating Society

Reducing Waste

Using Sustainable Materials in Containers and Packaging

Using Recycled Paper

The containers and packaging for our powder laundry detergents and other products

are made with recycled paper containing recycled pulp.

Using Recycled Plastics

Lion proactively uses recycled plastic in products and containers. Our liquid laundry

detergent bottles and toothbrush blister packs are made with plastic recycled from
disposable drink bottles(PET bottles for beverages) and other sources.

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Main Uses of Recycled Plastics
Type of plastic

Type of product
Dishwashing detergent

Polyethylene terephthalate(PET)

Liquid laundry detergent

Toothbrush
Polyethylene

Fabric softener
Liquid laundry detergent

Product name

CHARMY Magica

TOP Clear Liquid

Kaori Tsuzuku (LongLasting Frangrance)

TOP Sweet Harmony

Clinica PRO Toothbrush
Rubber Head
SOFLAN Aroma RichTOP SUPER NANOX For
Odors Ultra-jumboParts using recycled
Bottleplastic

Refill pack

Blister dome packaging
BottleRefill pack
Includes limited quantity products

Using Plant-Based Plastics in Containers and Packaging

The containers and packaging of some Lion products are made with biomass plastic, made from plant-based raw materials

such as corn and blackstrap molasses, a byproduct of refining sugarcane into sugar.
Products that utilize biomass materials

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Main Uses of Biomass Plastics
Type of plastic

Type of product
Liquid laundry detergent

NANOX one

Body wash

Hadakara Body Soap

Fabric softener

Polyethylene terephthalate(PET)

Product nameDental rinse

Parts using recycledplastic

SOFLAN AirisNONIO Mouthwash

NONIO Plus Whitening

Dental Rinse

BottleCLINICA Quick WashSYSTEMA EX Dental Rinse,
etc.

Toothpaste

CLINICA Advantage
Toothpaste, etc.

Tube

NANOX one and NANOX one

Liquid laundry detergent

BleachPolyethylene

Hand soap

for Odors

NANOX for Washing
Machines with Automatic
Detergent Dispensers, etc.
Bright STRONG

KireiKirei Medicated Hand
Conditioning Soap
Pocket Size KireiKirei

Medicated Foaming Hand
Soap

Hand sanitizer
Antiperspirant anddeodorant

Refill packKireiKirei Medicated Hand
Sanitizing (Gel Plus, Gel)

External bag

Ban Sweat-Blocking Roll-On
and Stick

Products that meet the requirements for certification by the Japan Organics Recycling Association are marked with the

Biomass Mark. For details, please visit the website of the Japan Organics Recycling Association [Japanese]

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Promoting the Three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

To reduce container and packaging materials, Lion complies with the Lion eco-standard, which is designed to evaluate products over their entire lifecycles by

examining each lifecycle stage, from raw material procurement to distribution anddisposal. We are increasing the concentration of such products such as laundry

detergents, fabric softeners and dishwashing detergents to make their containers morecompact while using sophisticated design technology to make containers more
lightweight.

Lion’s Container and Packaging Material Usage (Domestic Household Products)*Until fiscal 2021, only containers and packaging materials are taken into account; starting in fiscal 2022, some product plastics are as well.

Plastic bottles can be refilled and reused. Film packaging for refill packs can beproduced using less material than product bottles, and because they weigh less andtake up less space after use, they also help reduce household waste.

Going forward, we will work to minimize the use of plastic materials by both reducing
and reusing.

Lion’s Use of Plastic for Packaging and Reduction Effects

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Efforts are made to ensure that the products offered by the Group are recycled in an appropriate manner after use.

Recycling of Used Containers in Accordance with the Containers and Packaging Recycling

SystemBeing a specified business entity operating under the Containers and Packaging Recycling System, we contribute recycling

operation contract fees. For the most recent status of operations under this system, please visit the Japan Containers andPackaging Recycling Association website.

The Japan Containers and Packaging Recycling Association

Amount Contributed to The Japan Containers and Packaging Recycling Association (After payment)*Total contracting fees for Lion Corporation, Lion pet Co., Ltd. and Lion Dental Products Co., Ltd. is settled and finalized in the year following
the year of the contract. Because of this, cost announcements are made two years after incurrence.

Promoting Plastic Product, Container and Packaging Resource Recycling

Aiming to achieve a continuous cycle of plastic use in society, and to go beyond recycling in existing social infrastructures tohigher quality recycling, Lion is conducting pilot testing for the recycling of used products and containers and packaging incooperation with household product manufacturers, recyclers, retailers and local governments.

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Recyclable items
Toothbrushes

Activity nameMain Activities

Toothbrush recycling
Joint municipal toothbrushrecycling

RecyCreation
Refill packs

Kobe Plastic Next: Joining
Forces to Recycle Refill
Packs

Area

Over 1,000 locations
nationwide

Sumida-ku, Itabashi-ku andTaito-ku

Used Bottles Collaboration

Bottles

governments, andcompanies

Bottle Recycling Project for

TerraCycle
Takaroku Shoji Co. Ltd.

Ito-Yokado’s Hikifune Store

Kao(parts of Tokyo and Saitama

Welcia Pharmacy Store

Welcia Pharmacy stores
Prefecture)

75 stores and 3 otherfacilities in Kobe City

Making New Bottles fromamong consumers, local

Main partners

Higashiyamato City, Komae
City, Kunitachi City

Everyone

Ito-Yokado

Hamakyorex

Kobe City

Household productmanufacturers
Distributors

18 recycling companies
3 household productmanufacturers

Veolia Japan G.K.
digglue Inc.

As of May 31, 2024

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Promoting Circulation of Plastic Container and Packaging Resources through Partnerships
Kao and Lion are reaching out beyond their corporate groups in an effort to recycle plastic refill containers andpackaging (film packaging), aiming to realize a resource-circulating society.

To accelerate the adoption of recycling, building basic systems for resource collection and developing recycling

technologies are indispensable. At the same time, it is necessary to change mindsets across society incooperation with stakeholders, including consumers, with regard to, for example, sorting plastic packaging
after product use.

To this end, we are conducting the following four activities.

・ Studying ways to sort and collect plastic film packaging in cooperation with consumers, government agencies
and retailers.

・ Creating recycled materials and packaging quality design with consideration for usability in a wide range of
products, ease of sorting and collection by consumers, and potential for use across companies or industries.

・ Studying ways to jointly use materials that are collected and recycled.
・ Engaging in promotional and educational activities that will foster greater understanding and cooperation
regarding recycling among consumers.

Through the above activities, we are working to improve the economic efficiency of collection and recycling as

a whole. First, we are launching collaborative RecyCreation* activities to sort and collect film packaging andraise awareness in cooperation with local residents. By doing so, we are sharing information about thetechnological hurdles to plastic film packaging recycling.

These RecyCreation activities, along with related companies, have received the following commendations.
News Release: Kao and Lion Awarded the New Selection Committee Chairman’s Commendation in the Good Practices of Consumer-Oriented Management Awards [Japanse]

News Release: Lion, Kao, Ito-Yokado, Welcia Pharmacy, and Hamakyorex Jointly Receive the Minister of Env
ironment Award in the 6th Japan Open Innovation Prize [Japanese]* “RecyCreation” denotes upcycling through which more enjoyable and improved products are developed and resulting in newvalue creation, rather than recycling materials for the purpose of reproducing the same types of materials. The concept of thisinitiative is “Throwing it away after use. We want to change this common practice.”

We have released a concept film presenting these initiatives

Youtube (Japanese)

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In-store Collection of Used Refill Packs—Recycling Field Testing
RecyCreation activities are under way at Ito-Yokado’s Hikifune Store (Sumida-ku, Tokyo) and 31 Welcia

Pharmacy stores with the aim of field testing the sorted collection of film packaging from used refill packs.

Under this initiative, a special collection box has been installed at the store to collect customers’ used refill

packaging for such products as detergents and shampoos.

The process of recycling used refill packs in the RecyCreation initiative

Overview of the Field Test

・ Purpose

To examine processes for the sorted collection of used refill packs in collaboration with consumers andretailers.

・ Content

To enhance consumers’ enthusiasm for recycling through RecyCreation. Through the test, we are collecting
used refill packs for such products as detergents and shampoos at Ito-Yokado’s Hikifune Store and Welcia
Pharmacy stores, studying effective collection systems and developing new recycling technology.
・ Implementation period
Starting from October 30, 2020

・ Location of collection box for used refill packs

Ito-Yokado’s Hikifune Store (Sumida-ku, Tokyo) and Welcia Pharmacy
stores (Tokyo and parts of Saitama) We will gradually expand thisinitiative to more locations.

・ How to prepare and return a pack for collection〇〇〇〇

Cut along the top of the pack to open it

Rinse out the inside of the pack twice with water
Shake off excess water and let dry
Put in the collection box

We have released a concept film of how to wash a used refill packYouTube (Japanese)

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Demonstration of the Horizontal Recycling of Refill Packs
On May 29 2023, the collaboration launched a recycled plastic version of the XXL refill pack for Lion’s TOP

SUPER NANOX For Odors, a highly concentrated liquid laundry detergent. The materials used to create the refill

pack consisted in part of recycled materials from used refill packs that had been collected. (Limited quantities

available.)This packaging incorporates 9% recycled materials derived from factory waste and 1% derived from recycledconsumer products.

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About the Toothbrush Recycling Program
Program participation is very easy and free.

・ Register an account as an individual, school or other organization in advance・ Set out collection boxes and collect used toothbrushes
・ A designated carrier will pick up the box by the second business day after a collection request is made・ The toothbrushes will be reborn as new plastic products, such as planters, instead of being sent to a landfill
or incinerator

Participants receive points according to the weight of the toothbrushes that they send. The points can beexchanged for plastic products produced through TerraCycle's recycling program or donated to a charity of theparticipant’s choice.

Toothbrush Recycling Program

Using Recycled Materials from Toothbrush Recycling Program to Make Cat Litter Boxes

Domestic Group company Lion Pet Co., Ltd. is currently rolling out the Love Cats Love Earth Sakura Project,through which it donates cat litter boxes and cat litter sets to support people fostering rescue cats. The cat litter

boxes are made from 10% recycled plastic from toothbrush recycling.

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Encouraging the Realization of a Resource-Circulating Society

The Group has a wide array of frameworks in place and promotes activities to realize a resource-circulating society, a goal it

cannot achieve on its own.

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Groups, Activities and Initiatives Encouraging the Realization of a Resource-Circulating Society

Name of Group or Organization

Title

Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance

CLOMA

Circular Partners〔Japanese〕

CPs

Plastic Packaging Recycling Council〔Japa
nese〕

PPRC

Ecosystem Society Agency〔Japanese〕

ESA

Main Goal of Activities

Resolving problems regarding plastic waste in
the oceanPromoting collaboration of industry,

government and academia to create a circular
economyPromoting recycling of plastic packaging bycollaborating with residents and local
governments

Working with local governments andbusinesses to generate social value

Unveiling “Platto Search,” an Example of an Environmentally-Conscious Plan

We have published a development case for an environmentally conscious package precedent search system known as“Plastic and Search” that the Plastic Packaging Recycling Council manages.

Environmentally-Conscious Package Precedent Search System “Plastic and Search”〔Japanese〕

Reducing Waste
Zero Emissions from Operating Sites (Domestic)

Lion’s four domestic plants all achieved zero waste emissions*1 in 2002. All of Lion’s operating sites,*2 including research

institutes and offices, achieved zero waste emissions in 2017.

*1 Our definition：The waste recycling ratio is 99% or more, excluding recycling residues*2 Chiba Plant, Odawara Plant, Osaka Plant, Akashi Plant, Hirai Office Site, Sapporo Office, Sendai Office, Headquarters/Tokyo

Office(Headquarters from April due to office relocation), Nagoya Office, Osaka Office, Fukuoka Office, Lion Chemical Co., Ltd. Fine Chemical

Production Site, Lion Chemical Co., Ltd. Oleochemical Production Site, Lion Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd. Yokkaichi Plant, Lion Specialty
Chemicals Co., Ltd. Ono Plant

ESG Data

Environment

Waste Generation (Overseas)

We will continue to advance initiatives to reduce waste going forward.
ESG Data

Environment

Information Regarding the Maintenance and Management Status of Industrial Waste Treatment Facilities
Maintenance and management information based on the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law (Article 15-2-3,

Paragraph 2) is made public.

Click here to see the maintenance and management status of Chiba Works.

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Reducing Water Use

Sustainability Material Issue １ Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a
Sustainable Planet

The Lion Group is working to reduce water use in line with the LION Eco Challenge 2050, a set of long-term environmental

objectives formulated in 2019 with the aim of realizing environmental sustainability. In 2019, Lion began calculating water
use throughout the supply chain in order to understand water use throughout product lifecycles—from raw material

procurement to production, transport, use and disposal. Total water use throughout the lifecycles of Lion’s products in 2023

was approximately 2.2 billion m3.

Breakdown of Water Use over the lifecycles of Lion Products** Scope: Lion and domestic and overseas consolidated subsidiaries, January‒December 2023.

At 74.0%, the product lifecycle stage that accounted for the largest portion of total water use in 2023 was use by consumers.

This is because many Lion Group products, such as laundry detergents, are used with water for washing. The Lion Group willcontinue to work with consumers to reduce water use throughout product lifecycles by providing environmentally friendly
products and services that help save water and promoting the formation of environmentally friendly habits.

Water Use and Wastewater Discharge in Business Activities (Domestic andOverseas)

The Lion Group continuously monitors water usage (water withdrawal) and wastewater discharge in its business activities as

it strives to alleviate environmental impact and reduce water usage through recycling. We have been implementing ongoingmeasures to reduce water used in cleaning processes. As part of these efforts, we have been operating industrial wastewater

recycling facilities at the Chiba Plant since 2016. In addition, we use limited quantities of rainwater collected from the plantroof for cooling and for watering flowerbeds.

Identification and Evaluation of Water-Stressed Regions

The Group performs water stress evaluations for all its business locations using Aqueduct, a set of tools developed andannounced by the World Resources Institute. We consider the regions in which our business locations are located to bewater-stressed if their baseline water stress (one of the indicators outlined by Aqueduct) is designated “extremely high.” The

results of these evaluations showed that the Group has two locations in water-stressed regions, and their water intake was

2% of the Group’s total.

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Water Usage (Water Withdrawal) in Business Activities
Water Usage (Water Withdrawal) by Source
Wastewater Discharge in Business Activities
Wastewater Discharge by Destination

The Chiba Plant’s Wastewater Recycling Facilities

The Lion Group manufactures and sells products that are closely tied to water usage. Moreover, Lion’s plants use a great

deal of water in manufacturing processes to clean facilities and in heating and cooling equipment. Recycling wastewater

after use can thus produce a significant water-saving effect. To this end, Lion introduced a wastewater recycling system at

the Chiba Plant—which uses the most water among Lion’s plants—in 2016 that has been in continuous use since installation.

The greatest feature of this system was the adoption of new wastewater recycling facilities (①). Thanks to these facilities, weare now able to recycle wastewater from production processes that was previously discharged into the environment.

Furthermore, we installed new wastewater treatment facilities (②) that enable greater purification of water from employee

sanitary facilities and cleaning facilities than was previously possible, better removing nitrogen, which is a source of marine
eutrophication.

In 2023, we conserved about 180,000 tons of water annually compared to 2010. That amount is equivalent to about 20% of

the total water usage of all domestic operating sites in 2023.

The Chiba Plant’s Wastewater Recycling System

The Chiba Plant was the first household product factory in Japan to recycle wastewater. In 2017, the plant received the New

Technology Encouragement Award*1 from the Japan Society on Water Environment and the Responsible Care Award*2 fromthe Japan Chemical Industry Association.

*1 In June 2017, the development of the Chiba Plant’s wastewater recycling system was recognized with the New Technology Encouragement
Award from the Japan Society on Water Environment, Japan’s largest academic society related to protecting the aquatic environment. Thisaward is given for research related to aquatic environments or to individuals or organizations that have devised innovative, promisingaquatic environment technologies from the perspective of social contribution.

The Japan Society on Water Environment New Technology Encouragement Award [Japanese]*2 In May 2017, the Chiba Plant received the 11th Responsible Care Award from the Japan Chemical Industry Association for its initiatives toprotect the aquatic environment and contribute to the local community. Since the start of its operations, the Chiba Plant has continuously

implemented activities to protect the aquatic environment.
Lion’s Responsible Care Activities

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Reducing Water Usage During Product Use

The Lion Group is working to reduce water usage throughout the lifecycles of its products. To reduce water usage during

product use—the product lifecycle stage that accounts for the greatest portion of water use—we provide environmentallyfriendly products that help save water. For example, since 2020, all Lion liquid laundry detergents can be used with just one

rinse cycle.In 2023, we also developed and marketed Acron Smart Care, a zero-rinse laundry detergent.

Under LION Eco Challenge 2050, a set of long-term environmental objectives, the Group set the target of reducing water

usage 30% per unit of net sales across product lifecycles by 2030 in comparison with 2017 levels. In 2023, lifecycle water
usage was reduced 13% per unit of net sales in comparison with 2017.

Going forward, we will continue to develop products that help reduce water usage during product use and promote

environmentally friendly habits as we strive to reduce the environmental impact of households.

Development of Zero-rinse Laundry Detergent Acron Smart Care(Lion Integrated Report 2023 p.48)

Breakdown of Water Use over the Lifecycles of Lion Products

Water-Saving Products (Domestic)

NANOX one

These laundry detergents rinse away easily, enabling one-rinse washing.

Acron Smart Care

A delicate-safe detergent that contains an agent that enhances detergency, allowing

zero-rinse washing that leaves behind a relatively low amount of surfactant. (Thisproduct’s effects on skin have been tested under the supervision of dermatologists.)

CHARMY Magica Quick Dry + (“Plus”) Antibacterial

These nano-cleansing dishwashing detergents make stubborn grease slide off dishes
like water, helping save time and water when washing up.

Ofuro no LOOK (Bath cleaner)

Bathroom cleaner compounded with quick-rinsing component to clean stains with fast

defoaming action.

Look Plus Bath Antimold Fogger

A fumigation-type fungicide that employs a silver-ion fog to kill black mold spores
throughout the bathroom, helping prevent the growth of mold and reducing waterused during post- mold removal and cleansing rinses.

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Soft in 1 Shampoo

A two-in-one conditioning shampoo that leaves hair feeling smooth and moisturized

without an extra conditioning and rinse stage.

Look Plus Mame Pika Toilet Cleaner

A toilet cleaner that achieves a water-free clean.

Lion Eco Pamphlet [Japanese]

Lion Eco-Products

Water-Saving Products (Overseas)

Lion sells NANOX one and CHARMY Magica through Lion Corporation (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals(Qingdao) Co., Ltd. and Lion Corporation (Hong Kong) Ltd. and Lion Home Products (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., helping to save water.

NANOX oneTOP SUPER NANOX

at Lion Corporation (Singapore)
Pte Ltd.

at Lion Daily Necessities
Chemicals (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.

TOP SUPER NANOXCHARMY Magica Quick Dry +(“Plus”)

at Lion Corporation (Hong Kong)Ltd.

at Lion Corporation (Hong Kong)Ltd.

NANOX one

CHARMY Magica Quick-Dry +(“Plus”) Antibacterial

at Lion Home Products (Taiwan)Co., Ltd.

at Lion Home Products (Taiwan)Co., Ltd.

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Harmonizing with Nature (Biodiversity)
Approach

Lion has long taken the lead in addressing problems in the aquatic environment, such as stream foaming andeutrophication linked to the use of detergents, considering biodiversity at each stage from raw material procurement todisposal by consumers. To continue benefiting from the value provided by biodiversity into the future, we must work withlocal communities to protect biodiversity and utilize such value in a sustainable, non-depleting way. Furthermore, it isimportant that we contribute to the realization of a society in harmony with nature by encouraging changes in consumer

lifestyles through biodiversity-friendly products.

To this end, Lion will contribute to the development of a sustainable society through its businesses by determining which
natural resources are used in business activities and the impacts on biodiversity throughout the value chain. Based on thisinformation, Lion will implement biodiversity conservation activities that help reduce risk and expand opportunities. Also,

by having every employee participate in biodiversity conservation activities as part of our environmental education efforts,

we are spreading awareness of this important issue throughout our operating sites.

1960s Stream Foaming
The synthetic detergents of thetime were slow to break down,
leading to foam that covered
streams. Lion switched to readily
biodegradable detergent
ingredients.

1970s Eutrophication
Aquatic eutrophication led toalgae blooms and otherproblems. One cause of thiseutrophication was thephosphates then used indetergents. Lion led the way,
creating phosphate-free laundry
detergents ahead of its
competitors.

1980s Onward Global
Environmental Issues
Global-scale environmental
issues received increased
attention, leading to growing
calls for consideration of
resources and environmental
burden. Lion is proactively
advancing such efforts asenhancing the detergency of its
cleaning agents to decrease theamount of product needed,
developing water-saving
products and utilizing plantbased raw materials.

Biodiversity Policy

The Lion Group has established a Biodiversity Policy as part of its Environmental Policy. Based on global conservation
movement, such as that promoted by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the Group will strive tounderstand and disclose risks associated with biodiversity loss as well as how its entire value chain both depends on andimpacts biodiversity. The policy also promotes the establishment of initiatives to stop biodiversity loss as well as to restore

it.

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Overview

Overview of Lion’s Biodiversity-Friendly Business Activities* Watershed: A range of ecosystems, including forests, rivers, domestic woodlands, tidal flats and beaches, that is connected by water.

Initiatives

Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives

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Biodiversity Conservation Activities
Activities at Operating Sites

Environmental Impact Surveys of Surfactants

Lion conducts biodiversity conservation activities at all of its operating sites. Its plants, in particular, have expansive

premises and handle a wide range of raw materials and thus have the potential to impact the nearby natural environmentand communities. We therefore work to reduce the impact caused by plant operations and, in cooperation with local NPOs

and other organizations, proactively implement biodiversity conservation activities in the watersheds where plants arelocated so that the benefits of biodiversity can be sustainably enjoyed throughout local communities.

Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives [Japanese]
Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives
Lion and Biodiversity

Activities at Operating Sites
Basic Principles of Biodiversity Conservation Activities at Operating Sites

Based in part on the Ministry of Environment’s Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement in Biodiversity (2nd Edition), we

have defined the following four key principles for biodiversity conservation activities at operating sites.

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Below are some of the biodiversity conservation activities being implemented at Lion’s operating sites. We select activities

to pursue based on the following considerations:Improving wildlife-friendly environments in the rivers and lakes of the watersheds that are connected to our plants via
business activities or products as well as downstream coastal areas

Providing habitats for creatures that are disappearing and breeding and raising them with the aim of returning them totheir natural habitats
Replicating natural habitats lost in the nearby area on operating site grounds and maintaining them as biotopes

Cleaning up and improving business sites, conducting regular assessments of wildlife living there and using business sites
as a place for biodiversity education
Working in partnership with other stakeholders, such as local residents, external organizations and local authorities

Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives

Biodiversity Conservation Activities at Operating Sites Across Japan [Japanese]
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Lion and Biodiversity

Lion provides a wide variety of products that support daily living based in significant part on value derived from nature. In

addition to striving to use resources in a sustainable manner, Lion is engaged in biodiversity conservation, aiming toproactively contribute to the realization of a society in harmony with nature.

Sustainable palm oil procurement

Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives (operating sites)

Water Quality-Conscious Production Activities
Reducing Waste

Wastewater Recycling Facilities

Lion products

Lion Forest in Yamanashi

Promoting the 3Rs and Renewable Materials

Developing water-saving detergents
Evaluating environmental impact

Customers [Japanese]

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Environmental Impact Surveys of Surfactants

Lion evaluates and confirms the environmental safety of its products during product development, because almost all Lion

products are discharged into rivers and streams after their use. Furthermore, Lion takes part in the Japan Soap and Deterge

nt Association’s

measurement of the concentrations of four types of surfactants in four river systems near Tokyo andOsaka and evaluation of related ecosystem risk, which it has conducted four times a year since 1998, to confirm that said

surfactants are not negatively impacting the environment. The measurements to date have consistently found surfactant

concentrations below the maximum level thought to have no impact on aquatic ecosystems, indicating that there is little
environmental impact from detergents.

Evaluating and confirming safety is not a task for Lion alone. In addition to gathering and utilizing the latest technological

data from in and outside Japan, Lion is working to provide data to other users in order to enhance safety evaluation

technologies.

River water sample collection points

Supporting Young Researchers

As part of efforts to protect water resources, in 2009, Lion established the Lion Award, which is bestowed through the Japan

Society on Water Environment (JSWE). By using the award to recognize outstanding research activities, we are supporting
young researchers.

Support for Japan’s largest academic society focused on protecting the aquatic environment

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Environmental Communication
Approach

We at Lion believe it is our solemn responsibility to provide excellent customer experiences in the areas of health, comfort

and cleanliness while protecting the global environment—the foundation of health and daily living—in accordance with ouraim of “Becoming an advanced daily healthcare company.” By using various means of communication to convey ourapproach to addressing environmental issues, related initiatives and the environmentally friendly features of our products,
we promote the formation of eco-friendly living habits.

In addition, we strive to foster environmental awareness among employees through such means as educating employees,

starting with new hires.

Overview

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Initiatives

Lion believes that environmental communication with consumers plays an important role. In 2023, we exhibited our

initiatives and fostered contact with stakeholders at environmental events.

Events, Websites, and Building Relationships

Environmental Communication throughwith Communities and External Organizations

Activities

Environmental Communication throughAcademic Support

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Events and Building Relationships with Communities andExternal Organizations
EventsThrough participation in environmental exhibitions and other events in the regions where its business sites are located, Lion

seeks to communicate to consumers ways they can be more environmentally friendly both in the course of daily life andthrough comfortable, clean living using Lion products. In 2023, Lion exhibited at Environment Fair 2023 (at Edogawa Ward
Cultural Center, Tokyo) and Eco Messe in Chiba (at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall).

Environment Fair 2023

Eco Messe in Chiba

We also introduced our toothbrush recycling activities by exhibiting at events held in the Taito and Itabashi wards, Tokyo,

where used toothbrushes are collected.

Taito Ward, Tokyo

Itabashi Ward, Tokyo

Building Relationships with Communities and External Organizations

Lion participates in the activities of the Japan Chemical Industry Association Responsible Care (RC) Committee, which aims
for constant improvement in the environmental performance and safety of chemical substances throughout their life cycles,from development through disposal.

Japan Chemical Industry Association

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Responsible Care* Activities at the Chiba and Osaka Plants

As a member company of the Japan Chemical Industry Association RC Committee, Lion proactively engages in dialogue withlocal communities. Each plant provides opportunities for dialogue suited to the characteristics of its local community topromote communication with community members.

14th Responsible Care Sakai/Senboku Regional Dialogue held in February 2024

The 14th Responsible Care Chiba Regional Dialogue was held in February 2023 via written communication in the form of
booklets to curb the spread of COVID-19. Our Chiba Plant participated and cooperated in the meeting from the planningstage. Booklets were distributed with information regarding SGDs supplied by companies in the Chiba area. The booklet was

mailed to neighborhood associations, governments, NPOs and other organizations along with a survey to collect opinions.
We plan to take the survey's findings into consideration in our future activities.

In addition, the 14th Responsible Care Sakai/Semboku Regional Dialogue was held in February 2024—the first in-person
edition of the discussions in four years, with neighborhood associations, neighborhood association councils, andgovernment officials participating following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the day of the event, our environmental

manager reported on the environmental initiatives of Lion and Osaka Plant. In addition, the opinions of event participants
were collected through a survey and will be reflected in our future efforts to continuously improve our environmental
initiatives.

Moreover, in May 2017, the Chiba Plant received its 11th Responsible Care Award from the Japan Chemical Industry

Association for its initiatives to protect the aquatic environment and contribute to the local community. Since the start of its

operations, the Chiba Plant has continuously implemented activities to protect the local aquatic environment from waterrelated risks. The plant’s efforts to purify industrial water for various applications, recycle wastewater used in industrial
processes and manage wastewater according to standards stricter than those required by law have led to reductions inwater usage and discharge volumes and the conservation of water quality. The award also commended the plant forproviding education about the importance of water through initiatives with local children and plant tours.

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11th Responsible Care Award Plaquefrom the Japan Chemical Industry Association* Responsible care refers to voluntary management activities performed by companies that handle chemical substances, encompassing theassurance of protections for the environment, safety and health throughout all processes of chemical substance development,

manufacturing, distribution, use, final consumption, disposal and recycling as well as the disclosure of the results of such activities anddialogue with society.

Support for Environmental Organizations
Lion supports the following organizations.

Sea Turtle Associationof Japan [Japanese]

Japan Society on
Water Environment

OISCA

Lion is a member of the following organization.

Eco First Companies
Association [Japanese]
The following organizations, of which we are members, have our support.

30by30 Alliance for
Biodiversity [Japanese]

Keidanren Initiative for
Biodiversity Conservation

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Environmental Communication through Activities
Lion Forest in Yamanashi

In October 2006, we started Yamanashi Prefecture’s first Company Forest Promotion Project through a collaborative

agreement with Yamanashi City. This program based in a forest owned by the city, is aimed at fostering environmental

awareness among Lion employees by providing experience in the maintenance of forests, which constitute a water resource.

Employees engage in forest maintenance as a part of their training while building relationships with members of the local
community.

The Lion Forest in Yamanashi [Japanese]

Toothbrush Recycling Program

The Toothbrush Recycling Program is a program to collect used toothbrushes, which are commonly just thrown away as

non-recyclable garbage, and recycle them into planters and other new plastic products. Lion launched the program, the firstof its kind in Asia, in 2015, in cooperation with TerraCycle Japan.

Toothbrush Recycling Program [Japanese]

Activities

Participants collect used toothbrushes in various ways. Some set up collection boxes at kids’ centers, day care centers andkindergartens, while others collect toothbrushes as part of classes at schools, teaching children about the significance ofthe program.

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The Recycling Process

Collected used toothbrushes go through several steps in the process of being recycled into planters.

Get Involved

Sign up to participate through this website [Japanese]awarded for toothbrushes collected.

. The website offers further details about the program and points

Lion Chura Action

Lion Chura Action is a project to support the eco-activities of children nurturing the future of Okinawa, aimed at protecting

and developing the rich ecosystems of the region and achieving lasting harmony with nature.

Lion Chura Action [Japanese]

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Rainwater Utilization Ideas Contest

Lion held the Rainwater Utilization Ideas Contest for elementary and middle school students across Japan from 2011 to

2018. The goal of this was to help children realize the importance of water by considering how to use rainwater, a familiar
water resource.

2018 Rainwater Utilizatio n Ideas Contest Results[Japanese]

2017 Rainwater Utilizatio n Ideas Contest Results[Japanese]

2016 Rainwater Utilizatio n Ideas Contest Results[Japanese]

2015 Rainwater Utilizatio n Ideas Contest Results[Japanese]

2014 Rainwater Utilizatio n Ideas Contest Results[Japanese]

2013 Rainwater Utilizatio n Ideas Contest Results[Japanese]

2012 Rainwater Utilizatio n Ideas Contest Results[Japanese]

2011 Rainwater Utilizatio n Ideas Contest Results[Japanese]

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Environmental Communication through Academic Support
The Lion Award—Supporting Aquatic Environment Student Research

To motivate and support young researchers working in areas related to the aquatic environment, in 2009 Lion created the

JSWE-LION Best Student Poster Presentation Award (the “Lion Award”), bestowed through the Japan Society on Water
Environment (JSWE) in recognition of outstanding research activities.*

In 2023, 19 students were chosen to receive the Lion Award, one of whom received the Grand Prize, by the 58th Annual

Conference of the JSWE.

* The award is bestowed in recognition of outstanding poster presentations at the JSWE’s annual conference.
Eligible persons: Undergraduate university students, technical school students, junior college students.

Selection method: Based on the votes of regular and corporate JSWE members, winning presentations are selected by the Awards

Committee of the Board of Directors.

The Lion Award (Japan Society on Water Environment)

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Management of Chemical Substances
ApproachChemical Substance Management Policy

Overview

Chemical Substance Management Initiatives at Each Product Lifecycle Stage
Initiatives to Reduce or Eliminate Chemical Substances of Concern

ApproachChemical substances are indispensable for people to lead comfortable and fulfilling lives. Failure to properly manage

chemical substances, however, can result in accidents that put human health and ecosystems at enormous risk. In addition

to compliance with related laws and regulations, the Lion Group strives to ensure the strict management of chemical

substances at all stages from product development to use and disposal in accordance with its own independent standards.

Chemical Substance Management Policy

Based on the spirit of the Lion Group Charter for Corporate Behavior, the Group has established the Chemical Substance Ma

nagement Policy. This policy was formulated in light of international trends in chemical substance management and isaligned with the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). The policy stipulates that we will

strive to implement sound management of chemical substances throughout their lifecycles, minimize significant adverse
impacts on the environment and human health, and promote communication.

Overview

Group-Wide Management of Chemical Substances

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Chemical Substance Management Initiatives at Each Product Lifecycle Stage
1. Product Development

Selection of Chemical Substances for Use in Products

The types and amounts of chemical substances used in products are determined at the product development stage, withconsideration given not only to enhancing product performance, but safety and environmental impact.
Safety of Raw Materials and Ingredients

2. Chemical Substance Registration and Notifications

Japan: Complying with the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of

Their Manufacture, etc.

Based on the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, etc., Lion notifies therelevant authorities of the use classifications and volumes of all the general chemical substances and priority assessment

chemical substances it manufactures or imports (with exceptions based on the provisions of the Act, such as for substances

manufactured or imported in quantities of less than one ton per year).As needed, our chemicals departments also notify therelevant authorities of the use classifications and volumes of small-volume and low-volume new chemical substances it

manufactures or imports. We will continue to gather information about the volumes and uses of manufactured or imported

chemical substances and file proper notifications.

EU: Complying with REACH

Our chemicals departments register chemical substances as required under the EU’s REACH*l chemical substancemanagement system.

*l REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals

South Korea: Complying with K-REACH

Our chemicals departments and Lion Corporation Korea pre-register and register chemical substances under K-REACH.*2*2 K-REACH: The common name for South Korea’s Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals

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Going forward, calls for the improvement and reinforcement of chemical substance management will grow. Accordingly, we

aim to continue as well as to step up the filing of proper notifications and management of emissions volumes as required

under volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations, the Water Pollution Prevention Act and the Act on the Assessment of
Releases of Specified Chemical Substances in the Environment and the Promotion of Management Improvement. 2023’s
data will be published soon.

Management of Total PRTR-Designated Substance Emissions

The PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) system is a scheme for collecting, compiling, and publishing data on the

degree to which a wide variety of potentially harmful chemical substances are released into the environment from whatsources, or are transported off of production sites through waste disposal.

The Company’s emissions of PRTR-designated substances have remained at approximately 2 tons since 20l9.
2022 PRTR-Designated Substance Emissions Data for Production Sites in Japan

PRTR-Designated Substance Emissions (Domestic)

PRTR-Designated Substance Emissions

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Air Quality-Conscious Production Activities

Lion implements initiatives to reduce emissions of chemical substances that cause air pollution, including nitrogen oxides(NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), particulate matter and VOCs. The Air Pollution Control Law designates emissions standards bytype of substance and by type and scale of emitting facility, and many regional governmental bodies have establishedadditional regulations by ordinance. In addition to complying with such laws and ordinances, each plant has formed strict

agreements with local municipalities and established strict voluntary standards, in accordance with which we strive toprevent pollution. Furthermore, we are working to reduce emissions by such means as improving the efficiency of
production processes and utilizing environmentally friendly equipment, such as nitrogen and sulfur scrubbers.
Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), Sulfur Oxides (SOX) and Particulate Matter

VOC Emissions

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Water Quality-Conscious Production Activities

A maximum limit on COD*l of l60mg/L (and a daily average of l20 mg/L) has been set by law as a uniform standard within

environmental standards related to water pollution per the Water Pollution Prevention Act and Sewerage Act. Lion

meticulously complies with these regulations in its business activities. Furthermore, Lion aims for even stricter wastewater
quality management, and some of our operating sites have formed agreements with local governments to maintain a COD
limit stricter than the uniform standard. By stabilizing the operations of the wastewater treatment facility, performing

regular maintenance and improving treatment methods, we are working to further reduce COD in wastewater emissions.
COD in Business Activities*l COD

Chemical oxygen demand. An indicator of water contamination. Indicates the amount of oxygen that will be consumed in the oxidizationand decomposition of the organic matter content of the water.

Utilizing SDSs

Lion prepares safety data sheets (SDSs)*2 on its chemical products and provides them to its customers. We also receive SDSs

on all the raw materials we use from our suppliers. These SDSs are listed in a database to be used effectively.
*2 SDSs

Safety data sheets. Documents providing information about the environmental impact of, safety precautions regarding and the appropriate

handling of chemical products, aimed at preventing accidents caused by chemical substances.

4. Transportation

Provision of Safety Information during Transportation

In case of an accident during the transportation of raw materials or intermediate products, Lion provides information tocarriers about emergency response by distributing and attaching yellow cards and container yellow cards* to shipments.
* Yellow cards and container yellow cards

Yellow-colored emergency contact cards providing information about the properties of and emergency response methods regarding

chemical substances in case of leaks of other issues during transportation. Yellow cards are for carriers to keep with them duringtransportation, while container yellow cards are attached to the containers in which chemical substances are stored. Both are preparedbased on voluntary industry standards determined by chemical companies.

5. Use and Disposal

Environmental Impact Surveys

After being used, the surfactants in detergents and other products are discharged into the environment. Four times a year,

Lion takes part in the Japan Soap and Detergent Association’s environmental monitoring and risk assessment of four typesof surfactants in rivers near Tokyo and Osaka in order to ensure that the impact of these substances on local ecosystems is
minimal.

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6. Post-launchManaging Chemical Substances in Products

Since January 20l8, Lion has been rolling out a Management System for Information on Chemical Substances at its

purchasing departments and research and development sites, including those of domestic affiliated companies, to reinforce
the proper use of chemical substances. We use this system for the management of raw materials and the chemical

substances contained in products.

The system comprises a database of raw materials and product formulation data, a database of regulatory data, andproduct formula development support functions. The adoption of the system has reinforced our framework for ensuring
legal compliance regarding chemical substances used in products during product development across all our businessfields. In addition, the system’s accumulated data allows employees to instantly search through the chemical substances

contained in products that have been released. This has helped enhance data management, secure traceability andreinforce our ability to ensure compliance.

In addition, as a member of the Joint Article Management Promotion-consortium (JAMP), we ensure that our chemicals

departments provide customers with information on the chemical substances contained in products using JAMP’s

chemSHERPA common format.*l We also provide information on REACH SVHCs.*2*l chemSHERPA: A common scheme for the transfer across a supply chain of information about chemical substances contained in products.

*2 SVHC (substances of very high concern): Substances that are candidates for inclusion in REACH Annex XIV as substances subject toauthorization. “Authorization” here refers to that which is indicated in the name REACH, which stands for Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals.

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Initiatives to Reduce or Eliminate Chemical Substances of Concern
Regarding Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs)

In 202l, the use of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) in the EU was restricted by EU REACH.*l Furthermore, Japan is set todesignate NPEs as Class II Specified Chemical Substances under Japan’s Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances andRegulation of Their Manufacture, etc. in 2024. Lion has already discontinued the use of NPEs and completed the process of

replacing them with substances that have a lower environmental impact.

Regarding Perfluorooctanoic Acid

The restriction of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was declared under the POPs Convention*2 in 20l9. Furthermore, Japan

designated PFOA a Class I Specified Chemical Substance under the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances andRegulation of Their Manufacture, etc. in 202l, with its manufacture and import being prohibited in principle. In response tothis, Lion conducted a survey using the Management System for Information on Chemical Substances and an investigationof raw material manufacturers, thus discovering that some raw materials in our chemicals department contained PFOA as
an impurity. However, we have completed the process of replacing such raw materials with those that do not contain PFOA

prior to the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, etc. coming into effect.
*l REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals*2 The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)：A multilateral environmental agreement that aims to eliminate or
restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants.

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Together with the Environment

Environmentally Friendly Technologies in the Chemicals
Business

Products Made with Sustainable Resources

The Lion Group uses natural plant-derived oils, such as palm oil and coconut oil, as raw materials in its products with an eye

to making effective use of renewable resources.

Products That Contribute to Energy Saving

Conductive plastic that contributes to weight reduction and fuel economy improvement as a substitute material for metalparts in vehicles

Products That Contribute to the Preservation of the Natural Environment

Conductive carbon black used in battery applications for the popularization of electric vehicles that do not emit exhaustgases

A highly biodegradable agent for fabric softeners and other products that uses plant-based raw materials and has an ester-

type quaternary ammonium structure

Environmentally Friendly Products
Lion Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd.

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Creating Healthy Living Habits

Initiatives to Establish Oral Care Habits
ApproachPreventive Dentistry (Self-Care)

Inclusive Oral Care

Preventive Dentistry (Professional-Care)

Research and Academia (Preventive Dentistry Research)

ApproachPreventive oral care requires a mindset that prioritizes prevention over waiting for cavities to form before acting. Proactive

oral health care necessitates building habits, including carrying out daily self-care based on the guidance of dentists anddental hygienists and regularly visiting the dentist for professional care. The Lion Group offers a variety of products andservices that support both preventive dentistry habits that suit individual lifestyles and healthy minds and bodies.

Furthermore, we are facilitating activities that expand these preventive dentistry habits to all of Asia by coordinating withgovernment administrations, dentistry experts and partner corporations. We seek to contribute to improving people’s
health by offering opportunities for preventive dentistry at any time to any who need it throughout their lives.

Preventive Dentistry (Self-Care)
Self-Care (Self-Implemented Preventive Dentistry)
Promoting After-Lunch Tooth Brushing

Tooth Brushing Song, Videos and Posters

Promoting the Use of Dental Floss

Promotion of Periodic Toothbrush Replacement and Recycling
Developing various products and services using Lot and AI etc,

Educational Activities to Promote Oral Care at Specific Life Stages
Developing Oral Healthcare Leaders

Corporate Wellbeing Support Service

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Self-Care (Self-Implemented Preventive Dentistry)

Even if you take care to brush your teeth carefully, without the proper knowledge and techniques, you can still end up

leaving plaque behind. Establishing daily self-care habits in line with the principles of preventive dentistry is key toeffectively managing and maintaining oral health.

The Lion Group is implementing a range of initiatives to promote brushing techniques that effectively remove plaque alongwith new habits that help foster awareness of preventive dentistry based on an understanding of one’s own oral conditions.

Tooth Brushing Song, Videos and Posters

In order to help elementary school-aged children acquire correct and thorough tooth brushing habits in a fun way, Lion has

created a tooth brushing song with lyrics about the steps of tooth brushing, videos featuring the song as well as posters withthe brushing steps. One of the videos is instructional and teaches children the proper brushing method and steps, andanother is a fun animated version for children to watch once they have learned how to brush.

“Ee, Ha” Tooth Brushing Song Lyrics and Composition: Yoshida Yamada

Download the lyrics [Japanese]

Video (instructional version) [Japanese]A dental hygienist teaches key points and demonstrates the brushing steps while following along with the song.
* Recommended for children who are still learning how to brush.

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Video (animated version)

This animated video is designed to help children enjoy forming tooth brushing habits.
* Recommended for children who have already learned how to brush.

Art: Yoshitaka Yamada (Yoshida Yamada)Tooth Brushing Steps Poster

Children can check the steps and key points of tooth brushing with the lyrics on the poster.

Character design: Yoshitaka Yamada (Yoshida Yamada)

Download A1 version [Japanese]

A3 version [Japanese]

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Promoting After-Lunch Tooth Brushing

Lion is advancing initiatives to promote after-lunch tooth brushing, aiming

to help establish the habit of brushing three times a day.

Today, approximately 60% of Japan’s population over the age of 15 isemployed (Fiscal 2018 Labour Force Survey, Japan Statistics Bureau).

While many consumers spend their afternoons in the workplace, only 40%
of workers in offices and similar environments report regularly brushing
their teeth after lunch, while another 22% report wanting to but not

actually doing so (Lion survey). To address the needs of working people,
Lion launched MIGACOT, an oral care set designed for tooth brushing at

the office that includes a cup. Lion is promoting this product along witheducational activities to spread the mindset that brushing one’s teeth after

lunch is a normal part of the workday among as many people aspossible.

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Promoting the Use of Dental Floss

We promote initiatives to communicate the necessity and benefits of preventive dentistry.One of the key points of effective

oral self-care is to completely remove all dental plaque. Only about 60% of the plaque that forms between the teeth can beremoved using a toothbrush alone. The combination of toothbrush and dental floss, however, improves plaque removal by

50%.

Lion promotes the combined use of toothbrushes and dental floss. In addition to providing products for children old enoughto floss (those in elementary school and above) and other consumers who may not be used to using dental floss, Lion
carries out activities to promote the necessity of using dental floss and correct flossing techniques.** Lion holds the Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children every year to provide a fun opportunity for elementary school students tolearn how to use dental floss and brushing techniques suited to the arrangement of their own teeth.

Going forward, by helping improve the lifestyles of our consumers, we will foster the awareness that health is related to

one's own actions and to spread understanding of the importance of maintaining desirable habits.
CLINICA ADVANTAGE Dental Floss

Promotion of Periodic Toothbrush Replacement and Recycling

Contributing to the SDGs by realizing “Good for the mouth!” and “Good for the Planet!”

Since its founding, Lion has worked to promote healthy oral care habits among consumers. In recent years, marine plastics

have become a major social issue. As a leader in oral care and a manufacturer, Lion recognizes that it has a duty to address

the issue of plastic recycling. By focusing on toothbrushes, which account for more plastic use than any other Lion product,

we are working to contribute to the formation of healthy consumer living habits while helping to reduce environmental
impact.

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Instituting Toothbrush Replacement Day

Over time, regular use of a toothbrush causes the bristles to splay apart, reducing the brushing efficacy. According to a Lion
survey, only about 40% of consumers replace their toothbrushes every month.* Those that do not give such reasons as “It’swasteful to throw it out,” and “I wasn’t aware that the brushing effectiveness diminishes.”* Although the exact timing may vary by individual, we generally recommend replacing your toothbrush every month.

In February 2018, we designated the 8th of every month Toothbrush Replacement Day*and started calling for monthly toothbrush replacement. To expand this program, weare collaborating with business partners by developing in-store point-of-purchasedisplays to remind consumers to replace their toothbrushes on the 8th of every monthand creating posters promoting periodic toothbrush replacement for use in dental
clinics.

Lion will continue these activities to promote toothbrush replacement with ourbusiness partners and dental clinics so that monthly toothbrush replacement becomesa regular habit.

* This day was registered and certified by the Japan Anniversary Association on December 27, 2017, and has been established as a new annual
event.

News release: New Habit! Start Your Own Personalized “My Brush Day” on the First Day of the Month! [Japanese]

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Promoting Toothbrush Recycling

There is a concern that an increase in the frequency of toothbrush replacement due tothe promotion of toothbrush replacement could lead to a rise in waste.

Addressing this concern, and in light of problem of marine plastics in recent years, Lion

initiated its Toothbrush Recycling Program,* a first in Asia, to collect and recycle used
toothbrushes, which had previously just been thrown away, in cooperation withTerraCycle Japan. Adopting the perspective that each consumer who participates in

toothbrush recycling is an important partner, we are moving forward with the aim ofrealizing a resource-circulating society.

Toothbrush recycling activities at Nitobe Bunka Elementary School

Developing various products and services using Lot and AI etc,

Oral Fitness Service ORAL FIT

In November 2022, we launched ORAL FIT, a service that proposes the new habit of oral

fitness. The aim is to maintain and improve oral fitness to prevent the loss of muscle

strength around the mouth, which can lead to choking, difficulty speaking, difficultychewing, and other problems. This app-based service proposes a two-month programwith ten minutes of oral exercise a day to prevent deterioration of and improve oral

functions.

Children’s Development Support Service Okuchi-iku

In April 2023, we launched the Okuchi-iku oral care program via a dedicated e-commerce site. The aim of the program is to support the development of proper toothbrushing habits and the creation of a strong foundation for straight teeth in line withchildren’s varying stages of growth. As the first step, we are offering Okuchi-iku

Kamotto! for children whose baby teeth are in the process of being replaced by adultteeth, an important period for establishing a foundation for straight teeth. This three-item set includes gummies for daily consumption to develop chewing strength,

chewing gum for monthly use to check chewing strength, and an AI app to check teethalignment via the Okuchi-iku members website.

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Gum Health Assessment Tool HAGUKI CHECKER

Aiming to increase awareness of preventive dentistry, in 2019, we launched HAGUKI CHECKER,*1 an online tool that checks

the state of users’ teeth and gums. Users simply use a smartphone or other device to take photos of the inside of theirmouths, including the teeth and gums, and upload them to HAGUKI CHECKER. The online service then uses AI to identify
individual teeth and check the state of the gums around each tooth (receding, dullness, swelling). Since its launch,approximately 71,000 people*2 have used the service.

By helping consumers see and understand their own oral environments, HAGUKI CHECKER sparks greater interest in thestate of their gums. Periodic use over time can help consumers see the effects of changes in their oral care habits by forexample, making changes to their gums more readily apparent.

*1 Developed based on Lion’s data and expertise, and created using the AI image analysis technology of Automagi Inc. and the service
development technology of MTI Ltd.

*2 Figure for July 22, 2019 to May 16, 2024.

Items Checked

HAGUKI CHECKER provides an analysis of the state of the user’s

gums around each tooth, evaluating the following three factors
on a three-point scale.
Gum recession
Gum dullness

Gum fullness

The service also provides information about care methods, oral
care products and other aspects of oral care in line with theanalysis results.

HAGUKI CHECKER [Japanese]

Educational Activities to Promote Oral Care at Specific Life Stages

Daily oral care is an important habit that affects lifelong health. Forming healthy oral care habits from a young age is crucial.

Lion believes that practicing self-care at all life stages is important. In order to firmly establish healthy oral care habits

appropriate to the needs of specific life stages, Lion is advancing initiatives in cooperation with external organizations,
including government bodies, schools, hospitals and dental clinics. In addition, Lion supports the oral care promotion
activities of The Lion Foundation for Dental Health (LDH).

* Established in 1964, the Lion Foundation for Dental Health (LDH) changed its status to a public interest incorporated foundation in 2010.
Lion fully supports LDH’s activities to promote oral care awareness and education. LDH coordinates with the Japan Dental Association,

universities, governmental bodies and other partners to help maintain and improve the dental and oral health of consumers through its
three projects. By doing so, LDH stays at the forefront of oral health, contributing to society by helping to improve the quality of life of all

people.

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Infancy

Promoting Preventive Dentistry from Age 0

Lion aims to help establish preventive dentistry habits from as early in a child’s life as possible. To this end, in terms of

product development, we are enhancing our CLINICA Kid’s series, which enables preventive dentistry from age 0. Samplesof CLINICA Kid’s Gel Toothpaste are offered at 18-month checkups.

We believe that time spent on parent-assisted brushing is a valuable opportunity for deepening parent-child bonds.

Therefore, in terms of making this information more prevalent, we are providing information through the website“HA!HA!HA! Park,” which encourages preventive dentistry efforts for children.

Elementary school students

The Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children—Reaching a Cumulative Total of More Than

2,730,000 Children in and Outside JapanThe Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children, started in 1932, is held every year for elementary school students

during Dental/Oral Health Week (June 4th to 10th). For the 80th event in 2023, participating schools chose a date toparticipate and took part by watching an approximately 40-minute long educational DVD. Approximately 270,000

elementary school students attending a total of 4,934 schools participated in 2022, including students in Japan and other

Asian countries. The theme of the 80th edition of the event was “Brush Up Your Teeth and Yourself.” Prepared with editorial

supervision from Toshikazu Yasui of Meikai University, the program focuses on the gums, including learning about individual

oral conditions and using dental floss. In addition to promoting understanding of preventive dentistry, the program taught
students about the importance of consistency through oral care, a central part of healthy living habits.
Cumulative participants: 2,730,000

The Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children in Japan and other Asian countries.
The Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children in Japan and other countries(mainly in Asia)

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KidZania

Lion has been providing dental clinic-themed pavilions at KidZania Tokyo since 2006, at KidZania Koshien since 2009 and at

KidZania Fukuoka since 2022. These pavilions have been popular with kids, particularly the “Dentist” and “Dental Hygienist”
experiences, which allow them to get a feel for what it is like to work in these jobs.

At the pavilions, kids first undergo “training” as dentists or dental hygienists, learning about the importance of teeth taking

care of their own oral health and hygiene. Then, they use tools that are nearly identical to the real things, including

polishers and dental vacuums, to treat cavities and apply fluoride treatments to patients (training mannequins used in
dentistry schools) in the dentist’s chair. For completing their work, they receive a salary paid in the official currency of
KidZania, usable at other pavilions.

After their work experience, kids have commented that “treating cavities seemed really difficult,” that they “learned theproper way to brush teeth” and that they were “happy to protect teeth by getting rid of plaque.” The dental clinic pavilions

thus appear to be effective in communicating the importance of cavity prevention and oral health.

The Dental Clinic pavilion at
KidZania Tokyo

Kids treating a patient with acavityThe Dental Clinic pavilion at
KidZania Koshien

Kids undergoing training

The Dental Clinic pavilion at

Kids learn how to hold and use
dental tools

KidZania Fukuoka

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Developing Oral Healthcare Leaders

Lion seeks to promote preventive dentistry practices that consumers can performthemselves. To this end, in communities with which we have formed partnerships, wehold oral healthcare leader development lectures to empower local governments, asoral healthcare leaders, to provide residents with tooth brushing information andpractical techniques that can be beneficial to overall health. We are currently carryingout these activities in the cities of Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture, Sakaide in Kagawa

Prefecture and Taito Ward in Tokyo.

Oral healthcare leader development

lecture in October 2022 in a meetingroom at Sakaide City Hall

Ishinomaki [Japanese]
Sakaide [Japanese]

Corporate Wellbeing Support Service

Lion offers oral care seminars and five-minute saliva tests for corporate employees and municipal employees to ascertain

their oral conditions. We strive to promote oral health care by helping people develop healthy habits starting with themouth.

Corporate Wellbeing Support Service[Japanese]

Preventive Dentistry (Professional-Care)
Professional Care (Preventive Dentistry Implemented by Dentistry Specialists)
Salivary Multi Test (SMT)Supporting the Implementation of Preventive Dentistry at Dental Clinics: L-Support

Professional Care (Preventive Dentistry Implemented by Dentistry Specialists)

The alignment of the teeth and other oral conditions are unique to each individual. Receiving professional care fromdentists or dental hygienists is crucial—not just to treat dental problems, but to prevent issues like cavities and gum disease

before they arise. Such care includes fluoride treatments and instruction on brushing methods suited for one’s own oral

conditions. In addition, it is best to get regular checkups at a dental clinic two to three times per year to check the state ofyour oral conditions, including the health of the teeth and gums. Lion promotes the habit of receiving regular professional
care.

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Salivary Multi Test (SMT)

SMT is a five-minute testing system that can measure the levels of six analytes related to dental and gum health andcleanliness (cariogenic bacteria, acidity, buffer capacity, leucocytes, proteins and ammonia) in saliva collected by rinsing
the mouth with 3 ml of distilled water. This allows dentists or dental hygienists to provide immediate feedback to theirpatients as part of a dental checkup. This system supports dental care institutions in creating opportunities for preventive

dentistry and helps spark patients’ awareness of preventive measures and motivation to establish oral care habits.

Collecting a saliva sample afterrinsing

Measured with test paper andspecial equipment

Share measurement results

Supporting the Implementation of Preventive Dentistry at Dental Clinics: L-Support

Lion Dental Products Co., Ltd.* operates L-Support, a program to support the implementation of preventive dentistry at

dental clinics. The L-Support program provides information and services useful for regular patient care to registered clinics

so that they can effectively focus on preventive dentistry. The program offers seminars, video content and a dedicatedwebsite for dentistry professionals, providing many different materials to support them in gaining a broad range ofpreventive dentistry knowledge, including about oral care products for dental clinics, as well as in improving their skills.

Using video content

A preventive dentistry seminar* Lion Dental Products Co., Ltd. [Japanese]

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Inclusive Oral CareTo ensure that anyone can develop effective oral care habits, we are increasing opportunities for people to learn about oral

care through the Inclusive Oral Care project as a way to tackle social issues. In Japan, the relative poverty rate amongchildren (11.5%*1) is becoming a public concern. Children of economically disadvantaged families have inferior healthhabits*2 and fewer beneficial experiences*3 than the children of more affluent households. In particular, the percentage ofchildren with five or more cavities is nearly double.

Since 2021, based on the “Dental and Oral Health” concept, Lion has developed an experience-based program called the
Okuchikarada Project. We are working with NPOs and local governments at children’s cafeterias to promote preventive

dentistry habits and boost children’s self-esteem. We are also creating opportunities for Lion employees to participate inthese activities to experience these social issues directly, thus promoting understanding of the importance of the direction

the Group’s direction is aiming for and of contributing to putting our purpose into practice.

Furthermore, in 2022, we verified the effectiveness of the experiential program conducted in collaboration with partners inindustry, government and academia in Okinawa Prefecture, which has the highest percentages of child poverty and children

with cavities in Japan*4. Results showed the signs that the experiences helped children to form oral care habits and boost

self-esteem. We will use the knowledge we gained from this verification to provide even more effective experiential
programs.

Dental plaque buildup before and after
the experiential program(The dyed areas indicate plaque buildup.)

Dental and Oral Health Program*1 Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, 2022 Comprehensive Survey on Living Conditions*2 Source: Department of Social Medicine, National Institute of Child Health and Development, Adachi City and Adachi City Board of
Education (FY2016)*3 Receiving praise from others, communicating with adults, acquiring life skills, etc.

*4 Source: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, 2020 School Health Survey Statistics

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Research and Academic (Preventive Dentistry Research)
Partnerships in Industry and Academia

The Lion Award

Partnerships in Industry and Academia

Our society and ways of living are changing rapidly as we face such increasingly serious social issues as low birth rates, anaging population, declining population and the depletion of resources on the one hand and dramatic technological progressin such areas as AI and IoT on the other. In order to keep up with these changes and continue supporting the public’s health,

Lion is focusing on not just providing goods but offering new value to our customers. Open innovation through partnerships

with external organizations, such as government agencies and other companies, is key to this endeavor.

In the oral health field, we are investigating the status of dental alignment in elementary school students in cooperation

with Kuroishi City in Aomori Prefecture and Hirosaki University, a Designated National University, to confirm therelationship between dental alignment and living habits. In addition, in collaboration with Hitachi Ltd. and Hitachi HealthCenter, Lion has confirmed the benefits of dental health checkups in the workplace on a 10,000-person scale, as well as

obtained useful data that will lead to healthier employees. By acquiring and disseminating this new information andutilizing it in the development of products and services, we are able to derive value for the creation of healthier living

habits.

The Lion Award

Lion established the Lion Award in 2001 to support the activities of academic associations and the development of young

researchers. The prize is awarded via the International Association for Dental Research, the world’s largest dental research

association, the Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry, a dental research association in Asia, as well as, in Japan, theJapanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Japanese Society for Oral Health, Japanese Society of Gerodontology, Japanese
Association for Oral Biology and Japanese Society of Periodontology.

Trophy plaques and cash prizes are awarded to researchers who conducted creative research.

Lion Award Ceremonies

International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Award Recipients

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Research Association

City Award

Ceremony wasHeld2023 Recipients
Conference

Recipient

Date(Affiliation)
Mateus Xavier de Queiroz(University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil)International

Association for Dental
Research （IADR）

Colombia

Jessy Kamila Sihuay Torres

June 21 to(University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

June 24

Sofia Tortora Morel(SUNY Downstate University of Health Sciences,
Brooklyn, New York, USA)

1st Prize in the Junior Category
Ka Ti Lee

(The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)
2nd Prize in the Junior Category
Jingwen Xia(Shenzhen University, Guangdong Province, China)
3rd Prize in the Junior Category

Asian Academy ofPreventive Dentistry(AAPD)

Hantao Yao
Hong Kong

November 8 toNovember 10(Wuhan University, Hubei, China)
1st Prize in the Senior Category
Khai Quang Dao(University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh
City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)

2nd Prize in the Senior Category
Shinan Zhang(Kunming Medical University, Yunnan, China)
3rd Prize in the Senior Category
Hao Yu(Fujian Medical University, Fujian, China)
Tatsuro Ito(Full-Time Lecturer for Clinical Courses in PediatricJapanese Society ofPediatric Dentistry

Nagasaki (Dejima
Messe Nagasaki)

May 18 to May
19

Dentistry at the School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Nihon
University)

Masatoshi Otsugu(Assistant Professor at the Graduate School ofJapanese Society for
Oral Health (JSOH)

Osaka(International

House Osaka)

May 19 to May
21

Dentistry Course for Oral Sciences, Osaka University)
Maya Izumi(Professor of Dentistry, Kyushu Dental College)
Akito Sakanaka

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Research Association

City Award

Ceremony was
Held

Conference
Date

Recipient(Affiliation)(Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of
Dentistry, Osaka University)

Japanese Society of
Gerodontology

Japanese Association
for Oral Biology

Japanese Society of
Periodontology

Yokohama(PACIFICO

Yokohama）
Chiyoda City

(Nihon University
School of

Dentistry)

Nagasaki (Dejima
Messe Nagasaki)

Maya Izumi(Professor of Dentistry, Kyushu Dental College)

June 16 to

Yukiko Hatanaka

June 18(Assistant Professor of Geriatric Dentistry, Showa
University School of Dentistry)

September 16

to September
18

No qualified candidates
Naoki Takahashi

October 13 to

October 14(Associate Professor at the Graduate School of

Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University)
Tomoaki Iwayama(Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of
Dentistry, Osaka University)

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Creating Healthy Living Habits

Initiatives to Establish Cleanliness and Hygiene Habits
Approach

Activity Policy

Establishing Proper Cleanliness and Hygiene Habits

Hygiene and Health Care in Times of Disaster

Hand Hygiene Management for Professionals

ApproachSince the 1890s, Lion has implemented educational activities aimed at spreading the practice of washing with soaps anddetergents. Furthermore, since the 1990s, when group infections through food poisoning came to be seen as a social

problem in Japan, Lion has advanced the unique concept that washing with antibacterial hand soap can be fun, promoting

the formation of proper hand washing habits alongside its products.

We can work together to keep germs and viruses off of us and keep from bringing them into the places we live, work andplay. The first step is to wash our hands and gargle as soon as we get home. To help realize healthy living for all, Lion seeks
to help firmly establish basic habits like these. Lion has long carried out activities to this end in Japan and across Asia.

Activity Policy

To establish cleanliness and hygiene habits, Lion’s policy is to foster proper habits that can be practiced anywhere, anytime.

In addition to fostering proper cleanliness and hygiene habits in everyday life with a focus on children, Lion promotes handcleanliness care that can be practiced when there is insufficient water for washing and the establishment of cleanliness andhygiene practices for food service professionals, such as those working at restaurants and hotels. In doing so, we seek to go

to consumers where they are under the KireiKirei banner, partnering with local communities, including government bodies
and schools, to advance employee-led activities together.

Establishing Proper Cleanliness and Hygiene Habits
Employee Participation

Lion carries out activities to promote proper hand washing habits as part of junior employee training. Every year, around

100 junior employees work in teams to teach children at kindergartens and preschools around Japan the importance ofhand washing.

Furthermore, we are helping increase awareness among employees through activities in coordination with retailers and byincorporating activities to promote proper hand washing habits at kindergartens and preschools into the training of junioremployees. We are advancing initiatives with trading partners around the country, such as Sugiyama Drugs Co., Ltd., in
Nagoya.

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Activities to promote proper hand washing habits as part of employee training (2019In 2021, we expanded the scope of employees’ activities to promote proper hand washing to include nursery schools,

kindergartens and elementary schools.

These activities involved employees teaching classes, the theme of which was Ị learning proper hand washing to protect ourhealth and the health of those we care about.ị In the classes, the employees worked to instill understanding of handwashing and proper habits by encouraging the participating children to think about why hand washing is important andways of protecting themselves from viruses and bacteria. To minimize the risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic,
these classes were conducted as hybrid classes involving online and in-person elements, but since 2022 we have beenshifting toward holding the events in person.

A school visit (2022)

From 2012 to 2023, around 1,600 employees participated in activities to promote good hand washing habits. Over thisperiod, approximately 41,600 preschoolers, students and faculty took part in these activities.

Preschoolers, Students and Faculty Participating in Activities to Promote Proper Hand Washing Habits
2019

Approx.
4,100

2020

Approx.
200

2021

Approx.
1,300

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Approx.
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2023

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Promotion through Our Businesses

The KireiKirei brand has continued implementing the Kirei Relay Project, which aims to realize a society full of humaninteraction by encouraging people to practice hygiene habits for the sake of the people they care about. This project seeks

to make everyday hand washing a more enjoyable habit through such activities as creating one-of-a-kind personalized

KireiKirei hand soap bottles and campaigns at educational facilities promoting proper hand washing and gargling
techniques.

Washing for at least 30 seconds is fundamental to the effective removal of viruses and germs from the hands. We are

implementing fun activities to help foster proper habits like this even among small children.

In 2022, in support of Global Handwashing Day on October 15, we hosted the Global My Bottle Sticker Drawing Contest withthe aim of establishing fun hand washing habits for the whole family. For the contest, children hand-drew designs for theirown one-of-a-kind KireiKirei bottles. We received entries from children in Japan and other regions in Asia.

Entries for the KireiKirei Global My Bottle
Sticker Drawing Contest

Installation of automatic soap dispensers in toilets at
Kakogawa City Hall in 2021 (Kirei Relay Project)

Kirei Relay Project [Japanese]

Proper Hand Washing, Gargling and Sanitizing Techniques[Japa nese]
The Secrets of the Bacterial Barrier [Japanese]
Bacteria Battle! Project [Japanese]Let’s Create Together! KireiKirei My Bottle Campaign [Japanese]Life Hygiene Information (Lidea) [Japanese]

Local Communities

We are promoting proper hand washing habits at kindergartens, preschools, elementary schools and public facilities,

mainly in areas across Japan where Lion facilities are located as well as in Ishinomaki City (Miyagi Prefecture), which wasaffected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and an area closely connected to our founder, and Sakaide City (Kagawa

Prefecture), where KireiKirei Hand Soap is manufactured.

Specifically, we have been promoting proper hand washing habits at kindergartens and preschools in Ishinomaki City since2012 as part of support for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. In addition to this, through a comprehensive

collaboration agreement with the city, we have conducted oral healthcare activities for residents since 2019.

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Activities to promote proper hand washing habits in Sakaide City

Training session involving oral healthcare leaders in Ishinomaki City

KireiKirei City-Sakaide Project [Japanese]

Lion’s initiatives to promote recovery from theGreat East Japan Earthquake

Overseas Initiatives

Lion began marketing KireiKirei hand soaps overseas in 2005. Today, the brand is sold by Lion Corporation (Singapore) Pte

Ltd, Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd., Southern Lion Sdn. Bhd., Lion Corporation (Korea), Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals(Qingdao) Co., Ltd., Lion Corporation (Hong Kong) Ltd. and Lion Home Products (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. Each company, alongside

the provision of products, carries out activities to promote the formation of cleanliness and hygiene habits, aiming toincrease awareness of cleanliness and hygiene. In Bangladesh, a new market for the Group, we will also contribute to thedevelopment of cleanliness and hygiene habits by providing educational materials through the Japan International

Cooperation Agency (JICA) as a means of supporting children’s hygiene education.

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Ai! Kekute* hand washing class in Lion
Corporation (Korea)

Promoting hand washing habits in Lion
Corporation (Thailand) Ltd.

* Ai! Kekute (literally, Oh! Clean!) is a hand soap brand marketed by Lion Corporation (Korea).

Lion Group’s Social
Contribution Activities

Hygiene and Health Care in Times of DisasterIn times of disaster, living in evacuation shelters, a limited water supply and other factors can increase hygiene-related risks

in daily life, so keeping clean and taking care to stay healthy are extra important. In particular, maintaining oral hygiene andhealthÌ which is connected to one’s overall healthÌ is crucial.

Lion has published a pamphlet covering oral and hand hygiene and health care in times of disaster as well as ways of
preparing for such situations. In addition to providing information about hygiene and health in times of disaster, Lion
participates in disaster readiness and other events around Japan to promote awareness and good practices.

Ị Hygiene and Health Care in Times ofDisasterị pamphlet

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The Ị Hygiene and Health Care in Times of Disasterị pamphlet is available for download here (in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese)

Sumida-ku disaster
preparedness fair
(Ryogoku area)

Edogawa-ku disaster
drill (Hirai area)

Kita-Harima businessfair (Ono City)

Hand Hygiene Management for Professionals

Professionals who handle food, be it in restaurants, hotels, food product factories or other industries, all want to provide thebest service possible so that their customers will enjoy their food with peace of mind, have a good time, and make great

memories.

Lion Hygiene Co., Ltd., as a comprehensive hygiene management company, helps create clean, safe and hygiene

environments through products, hygiene assessments and other forms of support based on scientific insights in order tohelp food service professionals make their vision a reality. In particular, the foundation of hygiene management for

professionals who handle food is thorough hand washing. As part of support efforts, Lion Hygiene provides hygiene

management information that is important for such professionals, including not only hand washing techniques, but key

points about hand washing timing and facilities, among other topics, through Ị Hygiene Tayoriị fliers issued four times ayear.

Ị Hygiene Tayoriị fliers offering hygiene management information

When to wash hands: handlingfood

Key points for hand washingfacilities

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Key points of hygienic handwashing

Infectious disease prevention:bathrooms

Supporting Hand Hygiene
Management by Professionals (Lion
Hygiene Co., Ltd.) [Japanese]

AI/IoT Cleanliness and Hygiene Initiatives
Related Information

Joint initiative withKireiKirei and teamLab [Japanese]

KireiKirei ×Sony ExploraScience joint workshop [Japanese]

Lion and Hakuhodo i-studio jointly develop IoT device KireiKirei Push Connection [Japanese]

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Related Information

News Release: A simulation model that visualizes the risk of viral infection in a residence immediately after returning home was developed. [Japanese]

News Release: Bacteria growth that finds its way to your hands before you know it is inhibited by hand wash containing
soap ingredients! [Japanese]
News Release: Results of hygiene awareness survey and handwashing behavioral observation against COVID-19 in 2021

— More than 60% of respondents want frequent handwashing to continue even after the pandemic ends! [Japanese]

News Release: Around 90% of consumers say they wash their hands after returning home, but a simulation shows thatpeople are spreading viruses before they wash their hands [Japanese]

News Release: Bad breath and susceptibility to getting colds are correlated! The findings of a study of 4,491 men and w
omen aged 20 to 69. [Japanese]

News Release: Hygiene habits are shifting from something we need to do to something we want to do. We set up a “Cleanliness Voting Booth” for a limited time at Shinjuku Station as an experiment to encourage hygiene behavior among people out and about at the gateway to the city. [Japanese]
News Release: Survey of actual hand washing during the COVID-19 pandemic [Japanese]

News Release: Worried about germ transmission at the office? Places and things to watch out for and ways to brush your teeth that reduce risk at the office [Japanese]
Lidea lifestyle information website (content relating to handwashing, gargling, disinfection, etc.) [Japanese]

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Together with Employees

Together with Employees

Sustainability Material Issue ３-７

Basic Approach

The Lion Group has set “Generate dynamism to realize innovative change” as one of the growth strategies of Vision 2023.

Under this strategy, we aim to have all employees spurring on one another in their respective growth processes andoperating as autonomous individuals in order to generate waves of innovative change; that is, dynamism, across theorganization as a whole. We will promote a variety of initiatives, including opportunities for independent learning andautonomous career development, the development of healthy habits and flexible work styles, to support individual job
satisfaction while also promoting flexible organizational management in response to issues, position management toallocate the right person to the right role, and personnel management by job grouping* to secure and develop highly

specialized human resources. Through these efforts, we will encourage the dynamism of every employee and leverage theirabilities as an organization, thereby linking our human resources development to the enhancement of our corporate value.

* Job groupings are cross-departmental categorizations of roles and job types that require similar expertise. The groupings serve to drive
human resource development aimed at increasing expertise in specific areas and are utilized in coordination with the personnel-related
initiatives of the head office and individual departments.

Overview

We are advancing a variety of initiatives rooted in the common approach of activating individuals and organizations.

In addition to efforts to enable diverse human resources to succeed, promote diverse work styles and develop independent

human resources, we aim to realize better workplace environments by maintaining and enhancing labor-management
relations, health and safety (Figure 1).

Furthermore, via the Lion Professional Fulfillment Reforms*, we are offering a wide range of options and opportunities for
employees based on four overarching themes aimed at making maximum use of diverse talent. By doing so, we are working

to create environments that allow employees to utilize their own strengths, find the work styles that best suit them andbetter coordinate with others (Figure 2).

* Initiatives to increase the professional fulfillment of each and every employee, develop personnel who generate new value and improvelabor productivity.

Figure 1. Initiatives to Activate Individuals and Organizations

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Figure 2. Lion Professional Fulfillment Reform Framework

Initiatives

Developing Human Resources

Promoting Work-Life Enrichment

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Improving Employee HealthEnhancing the Occupational Safety

Labor-Management Relations

Management System

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Developing Human Resources
Approach

Lion’s Ideal Human Resources

Human Resource Development to Support Career Autonomy
Career Development Programs

Career Autonomy Support Measures

Approach

The core concept of the Lion Group’s human resource development is to generate human resources who proactively think

and take action regarding their careers, work and work styles and engage in their work productively.

To put our purpose, “Make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign,” into action, it is essential thateach and every one of our employees is able to achieve a clear sense of professional fulfillment as well as ongoing personal

growth and self-realization. We aim for all employees to operate as autonomous individuals, spurring one another on inorder to generate dynamism across the organization as a whole. In this way, we seek to become an advanced daily

healthcare company and contribute to the realization of healthy minds and bodies for all consumers.

Dynamism generated through a cycle of contribution and support

The Lion Group strives to foster habits that allow employees to feel secure and take on challenges so that they can realize

career autonomy and exercise their diverse abilities. By doing so, we aim to develop human resources who generate
dynamism to realize innovative change.

In addition to offering support that facilitates individual self-realization, the entire Company strives to foster a culture thatencourages employee growth and to strengthen relationships between supervisors and subordinates. In this way, we strive
to provide conditions that enable employees to feel secure across all departments.

To enable employees to realize the careers they have designed for themselves, we provide human resource development

support that empowers them to grow through the autonomous acquisition of knowledge and experience and thus makemaximum use of their diverse talents.

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Lion’s Ideal Human Resources

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Human Resource Development to Support Career Autonomy
Key Points

Lion offers programs, most of which are elective, by career theme. Through these programs, we advance human resource
development tailored to the growth of each individual employee.

Map of human resource development programs

To nurture highly competent professionals, we implement human resource development through the head office, job
groupings* and departments.

Human resource development from three direction* Job groupings are cross-departmental categorizations of roles and job types that require similar expertise. The groupings serve to drive

human resource development aimed at increasing expertise in specific areas and are utilized in coordination with the personnel-related
initiatives of the head office and individual departments.

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Career Autonomy Support Measures
Multifaceted Evaluations of Ability

One of the four overarching themes of the Lion Professional Fulfillment Reforms is Work management. As a measure in thisarea, we carry out multifaceted evaluations of ability, providing an impetus for employees to autonomously grow and workin ways that better suit them.

Once a year, employees and their colleagues evaluate their behavioral characteristics and receive feedback from theirsupervisors. This initiative, adopted from fiscal 2021, helps spur self-directed, autonomous growth.

Multifaceted evaluations of ability provide material for use in helping employees grow both autonomously and with the guidance ofsupervisors

Talent Management System

One of the overarching themes of the Lion Professional Fulfillment Reforms is “Strengthen relationships.” Efforts in this area

include the adoption of a talent management system that gathers existing data on individuals and organizations andenables them to register and broadcast additional information themselves.

Functioning like an internal social media platform for finding as well as connecting and collaborating with others, thesystem helps create opportunities to strengthen relationships.

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The talent management system serves as a tool for communication

Job Maps

Job maps provide, on a single sheet, a clear visual explanation of the delineation of duties within each department, serving

as an easy-to-use alternative to conventional detailed written explanations of duties by theme.

Introduced in January 2023, job maps include information on the specific duties of each role and the skills andcompetencies they require. This enables employees to take steps to prepare themselves for the career path they aspire toand is aimed at promoting self-development, ingenuity and ambitious effort.

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Lion Career Village (LCV)

Since 2019, to adapt to changing modes of learning while creating new learning
opportunities, we shifted from conventional level-specific training to a more self-

directed mode of learning via Lion Career Village (LCV), our platform for learning.

LCV offers programs divided into e-learning (mainly video content) and small group

discussions. Users can access and learn from approximately 5,000 units of online
content and discussion-style programs encompassing knowledge from within theGroup and outside. In addition, those seeking further learning may utilize the SelfDevelopment Fund (SDF) system, in which the Company supports a portion of thelearning expenses incurred.

Going forward, to help employees gain knowledge that will further expand the breadthand depth of their work and with an eye to accelerating institutional learning, we will

create environments that enable them to teach one another and share what they havelearned.

Enhancing Lion Career Village (LCV)

Going forward, we will continue to improve work environments that promote ambition and creation to help all employees

advance their careers in an effort to reinforce front-line capabilities.

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Career Development Programs
Career Design Support

Lion has established the Career Design Support hotline to help employees practice conscious autonomy that will enable
them to advance their careers based on their own aspirations and actions. The hotline allows employees to seek

consultation about their careers and provides information from within and outside the Company, helping employees design

their careers and rediscover their own potential.

We also hold career seminars for specific age groups and offer lectures on specific career themes to meet employees’

particular needs while helping them develop an awareness of the ways in which they can leverage their unique strengths

and experience in their careers.

Interview with a career
consultant

Holding career design seminars
for each career stage (online)

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Orientation Program for New Graduate Hires

Purpose: Instilling an adult mindset and an understanding of the business structure while building a foundation for career
autonomy

Overview: For all new graduate hires of all job types, we provide a curriculum that not only encourages a shift from themindset of a student to that of a full-fledged adult but also incorporates a breadth of on-site experiences to promote anunderstanding of business structure.

Follow-up Program

Purpose: Providing opportunities for employees to review day-to-day tasks as well as to reexamine their individual

aspirations and values and then utilize the realizations gained to design their own careers

Overview: We provide a curriculum centered on supporting junior employees (employees hired as new graduates in theirfirst and second years with Lion) in designing their careers.

Marketing Study Program

Purpose: Providing study opportunities to enhance understanding of marketing for interested individuals

Overview: The Marketing Study Program has been implemented continuously in the Marketing Division since 2014. This

program offers opportunities for the systematic study of such topics as practical marketing theory and planning design

based on consumer insights and competitive strategies. The program also serves to develop marketing personnel inaccordance with individual career paths.

Global Personnel Development Program

Purpose: Building the knowledge, insights and connections needed to forge autonomous careers by imparting basic skills

necessary in globally capable personnel and an understanding of the Lion Group’s overseas business in Asia

Overview: The Global Personnel Development Program was launched in 2021 to further expand Lion’s overseas business in

Asia. The program’s training curriculum encompasses problem solving, understanding cultural differences and learning

foreign languages as well as visits to overseas locations. Through the program, we are developing globally capable humanresources who can excel across Asia, including Japan, based on outstanding expertise.

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Introduction to Management Program
Purpose:

1. Understanding the roles expected of upcoming managers

2. Acquiring interpersonal management skills through both theoretical understanding and hands-on learning

3. Enhancing participants’ understanding of Lion’s corporate governance while instilling an awareness of proactively
modeling compliance

4. Understanding managers’ responsibility to look out for the mental health of subordinates and putting that responsibility
into practice in the workplace
Overview: Comprising the Management Skill Training Program and Leadership Training Program, this program aims to

impart both the knowledge and practical skills necessary for interpersonal management in management positions, coveringsuch topics as compliance, understanding business conditions and looking out for the mental health of subordinates.

Side Job System

In 2020, we introduced a side job system (in which employees can either devise their own side job or choose from a numberof options) to create opportunities for employees acting with conscious autonomy to gain knowledge and experience.

Pursuing a side job can be an opportunity for employees to expand their own potential and take a fresh look at their own

abilities. As such, we are both granting employees permission to work side jobs outside the Group and recruiting outside

talent to work side jobs at Lion. By gaining experience outside the Company, employees can grow and evolve while

expanding the breadth of their career and career options. Furthermore, we aim to leverage the external knowledge andconnections that employees build through their side jobs to help create new value.

Expected Benefits

Employees will build relationships outside the Group and broaden their horizons externally, enabling them to expand thebreadth of their careers and grow as individuals. They will then be able to apply the experiences gained to their work at
Lion.
Lion will gain skills, knowledge and experience that it lacks internally.

NOIL

Under the theme of going beyond conventional healthcare wisdom, we launched NOIL,

a program for selecting and implementing new business ideas in 2019, with the aim ofcontinuously creating businesses that offer new value.

Held every year, each year collecting ideas based on diverse perspectives from among
employees in not only the R&D Division and Marketing Division, but divisions acrossthe Company, including sales divisions and the Production and Logistics Headquarters.

The applicants examine issues faced by society and consumers and, on their own,

come up with ideas aimed at resolving them that they turn into business proposals. To

commercialize the ideas for new products and services that management and outside
experts select as promising, the employees who submitted the ideas that are chosen

are transferred to the Business Development Center, where they take a central role inbuilding their new businesses.

Overall flow of the NOIL program

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Commercialized Business: Kyuzituhack
I worked in sales for eight years after joining Lion, but I decided to apply to the NOIL program because I wanted

to create a business based on my own ideas in order to offer something exciting to the world. I proposed a

service, Day Off Hack!, to help customers mix up their stale regular routines. My idea was selected fordevelopment through NOIL in December 2019.

We established Kyuzituhack Co., Ltd. with venture capital funding, and I was appointed its president. I had myhands more than full, what with establishing the company, running it as president and developing its business.

First, we developed Day Off Hack! (released October 2020), a service that connects users with interesting things

to do outside the home. Then, in response to growing demand driven by the COVID-19 pandemic for home-

based alternatives, we released At-Home Hack!, a service that delivers kits that provide fun, unexpected
experiences that can be enjoyed at home (released March 2021).

However, there were parts of the business that did not work out, and after much trial and error, in 2022, westarting focusing on Machi Hack!, a service for creating experiences involving entire neighborhoods.

Currently, there are over 10,000 registered users for the service, and it has received positive feedback from ourcustomers.

Through services that offer encounters with new things you wouldn’t think to seek out yourself, I hope we canoffer new living habits and value in a fun and enjoyable way.

Kazuki Tanaka

Kyuzituhack Co., Ltd.

Kyuzituhack [Japanese]

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Relationship Strengthening Program
Purpose:

1. Reviewing operational management and interpersonal management to redefine personal goals

2. Reconsidering the roles expected of colleagues and subordinates and reestablishing one’s own goals as a manager

3. Enhancing management and leadership skills through both theoretical understanding and hands-on learning

Overview: In line with Lion Professional Fulfillment Reforms, we are reinforcing initiatives to strengthen relationships as afoundation for promoting and enhancing the effectiveness of various measures related to skill development, work styles
and work management.

Domestic Exchange ProgramThis program dispatches employees to business schools in Japan to acquire MBAs. Candidates are selected from among

employees who have a strong desire to learn new skills and who have been with Lion for at least three years.

Next-Generation Leader Development

This program selects and trains highly skilled personnel to lead organizations.

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Promoting Work-Life Enrichment
Sustainability Material Issue 4

Promoting Work-Life Enrichment

Realizing Mid- to Long-Term Life Plans (Balancing Work and Nursing/Childcare)

Workstyles That Help Realize the Daily Lifestyles That Employees Seek

In order to utilize the power of our human resources, it is necessary for a diverse range of people to demonstrate theirdiverse abilities and work in their own way. For this reason, we view work and life as one, and aim to create an environmentthat helps employees fulfill their ambitions through synergy between work and private life. We are committed to creating anenvironment in which each employee can realize their ambitions in life. To this end, we provide a variety of support services

to help each employee realize their mid- to long-term life plan and daily lifestyle.

Realizing Mid- to Long-Term Life Plans (Balancing Work and Nursing/Childcare)
For individual employees to be able to realize their mid- to long-term life plan, it is necessary to expand the range of life

planning options for events that have a large impact on life, such as childcare and nursing care.

Programs to Support a Balance Between Work and Nursing Care

Lion has enhanced support for employees engaged in nursing care of family members as part of efforts to create anenvironment that allows employees to continue to work with peace of mind while handling such responsibilities. In addition

to ordinary annual paid leave, we have in place programs to support nursing care providers, including nursing care leave of

up to 365 days, shorter work hours for nursing care (short hours flextime system), nursing care leave and accumulated leave

for nursing care (accumulated expired annual paid leave). Furthermore, we have set up a support website targeting

employees aged 40 and over to better provide information on nursing care, including videos of caregiving seminars for
managers and individuals.

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Programs to Support a Balance Between Work and Nursing Care
365 days of nursing care leave
Shorter work hours for nursing
care
Nursing care(short hours flextime system)
Nursing care leave

Accumulated leave(Close relative nursing care)・ Up to a total of 365 days of leave in one-day units may betaken per family member requiring nursing care (inaccordance with laws and regulations, this is available
up to three times per employee)

・ Employees may reduce their work hours (by up to twohours per day) as long as necessary to provide nursingcare

・ May be used in combination with the flextime system
・ Employees may take up to five days per year to provide

nursing care for one family member or up to 10 days per
year to provide nursing care for more than one family
member・ Accumulated expired annual paid leave (up to 60 days)
may be used for the nursing care of close relatives* Accumulated paid leave may also be taken for the employee’s
own medical care or for volunteering

Programs to Support a Balance Between Work and Childcare

Lion is proactively enhancing its programs that support employees who are balancing work and childcare. We are expanding

related programs in line with our action plans based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-

Generation Children and the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace and working toincrease awareness among employees. As a result of these efforts, in 2023, 105% of eligible female employees (under the

Act on Childcare Leave, Caregiver Leave, and Other Measures for the Welfare of Workers Caring for Children or Other Family

Members, applicable to full-time employees only, full-time contract employees are excluded) took childcare leave. The
number of male employees taking childcare leave is rising at 71% across a wide range of departments.** Based on calculations of the percentage of childcare leave, etc. used in accordance with the Child Care and Nursing Care Leave Law

Employee motivation often falters during the early childcare years. Lion offers support for employees to help develop theircareers while raising small children. For example, we have set up a website offering information for employees returningfrom childcare leave and raising small children as well as support for employees wanting to learn new skills while on

childcare leave. To ensure proper understanding of the programs available, we hold individual orientations, attended byeligible employees and their supervisors, as well as pre-reinstatement seminars and post-reinstatement interviews in orderto facilitate a smooth return to work and support ongoing career development.

Furthermore, to promote the professional participation and advancement of employees who are raising children, Lion offers

a new work style—the short hours flextime system—combining the reduced work hours system and flextime system (theflextime system applies to all employees, excluding those working in certain workplaces at plants).

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Programs to Support a Balance Between Work and ChildcareChildbirthMaternity leave

Special leave for spouse’schildbirth・ Six weeks before and eight weeks after childbirth (paid)
・ Two days (paid, with bonus)

・ Taken within 8 weeks of the expected delivery date or
actual delivery date, whichever is later

Childcare leave for birth・ Up to 28 days
・ Can be taken in two parts
・ First two weeks of initial leave* are paid, bonus
deducted

Childcare leave
Childcare

・ May be taken until the child is two years old
・ May be taken in two parts until the child is one year old
・ Can be taken in turns by parents between one year andone year and six months, and one year and six months to
two years

・ First two weeks of initial leave* are paid, bonus
deducted

Shorter work hours for childcare
Exemption from overtime work

Leave to nurse sick children

・ Employees may reduce their work hours by up to twohours per day until the child finishes first grade

・ May be used in combination with the flextime system
・ Employees with children below elementary school age
may apply for exemption from overtime work・ Employees may take leave in hourly units to care for

injured or sick children below elementary school age(paid)

・ Employees may take up to five days per year for one
child below elementary school age or up to 10 days per
year for more than one such child* Initial leave is the first leave taken, either for childbirth leave or childcare leave

Employee Benefits [Japanese]

Creating Comfortable Working Environments

When Lion relocated its head office in 2023, it installed family rooms and nursing rooms to enable employees who areraising children to work with peace of mind, as well as enable them to bring their children to work as necessary. Familyrooms are primarily for use by employees who bring their children to work, but can also be used as regular meeting rooms.

Nursing rooms have been set up for breastfeeding, pumping and lactation, and are used to support health and childcare for

employees returning to work during the breastfeeding stage.

Family room

Nursing room

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Initiatives Based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children
Lion is aggressively working to create environments that allow employees to work while raising children so that all

employees can exercise their abilities to the fullest.

As a result, Lion has fully accomplished the first five phases of its Action Plan based on the Act on Advancement of Measures

to Support Raising Next-Generation Children and received Kurumin certification for each. Through such initiatives as

encouraging the use of childcare-related systems, providing support for smooth reinstatement after childcare leave andencouraging male employees to take parental leave, we have achieved a 100% retention rate for female employees one year

after giving birth and a 71% usage rate for childbirth leave or parental leave among male employees (for the period of April

2015 to December 2018).

In addition, under the 5th Phase (covering April 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018) of our Action Plan, we advanced efforts topromote healthy work-life balance among all employees, not only those raising children, such as encouraging the use ofannual paid leave and expanding the use of the work-from home system. As a result of these efforts, in 2019, Lion received

special Platinum Kurumin certification from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Kurumin Certification

2007

1st Phase2009

2nd Phase2011

3rd Phase2015

4th Phase2019

5th Phase

Received Kurumin certification as a childcare-supporting company

from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare

Received Kurumin certification as a childcare-supporting company

from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare

Received Kurumin certification as a childcare-supporting company

from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare

Received Kurumin certification as a childcare-supporting company

from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare

Received Kurumin and Platinum Kurumin certification as a childcare-

supporting company from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare

Kurumin certification markPlatinum Kurumin

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At present, under the 6th Phase of our Action Plan (covering February 1, 2019 to December 31, 2022), we have achieved ourgoal to create employee-friendly environments that allow employees to work while raising children and exercise theirabilities to the fullest. After the 6th Phase is finished, we will continue to utilize our system that exceeds Kurumin

certification criteria and disclose the required information on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s website.
Support for Balancing Work and Home Life Information and Forum (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website) [Japanese]

Perspectives of Employees Balancing Work and Childcare
I used Lion’s childcare leave in 2016 and again in 2019 when I gave birth

to my children. Lion’s various support systems had been well establishedwhen I had my first child, but they were further strengthened for mysecond child, and I felt that they created a very comfortable working

environment for mothers. I was very anxious about returning to work
after childcare leave because I could not imagine a life of raising two

children while working, especially considering that I have not only one

child, but also my second child. However, when I attended the Back-to-

Work Seminars, I heard stories from more experienced mothers and wasable to get a better picture of what it is like to balance work and family

life. Talking with other mothers who were returning to work at the sametime made me feel like I could do my best, and Lion’s systems werebeing improved, so I was able to look at returning to work in a positive

light.

I met my husband while working at Lion, and when I had my second

child, he was also able to take childcare leave. The Company as a wholeis very supportive of parenting, regardless of gender, so we were able toenjoy raising our children without hesitation, which I appreciated.

Now, I am currently utilizing the short hours flextime system, the full flex
system, and the telecommuting system. In addition, my superiors andcoworkers are very understanding, so I am able to work in a flexible

manner, which is very helpful, I feel that I am truly blessed to be able towork while raising my children.

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Work Styles That Help Realize the Daily Lifestyles That Employees Seek

To achieve the daily lifestyles that employees seek, it is necessary to reduce overtime and long working hours, make theleave system more accessible and increase flexibility in working hours and locations.

Promoting Work Hour Management and Annual Paid Leave

We have been working to reduce long working hours and encourage employees to take annual paid leave since 2010.

Through e-learning programs for employees throughout the Company, covering such topics as compliance, we arepromoting understanding of appropriate work management, including work hour management. In addition, in order toachieve our 2024 target of 80% annual paid leave taken, we are implementing initiatives for all employees to take at least 5days per year under a labor-management agreement.

Rule Revisions to Promote Independent Work Styles

In 2015, we introduced a work-from-home system that promotes flexible work styles not bound to specific workplaces. Thiswas done with the aims of accommodating autonomous work styles in line with the diversity of our employees andincreasing productivity. To prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the adoption of work styles that do not

require employees to be present in offices or commercial premises was rapidly expanded. In January 2021, we reinforced

our telecommuting and full-flex systems (eliminating core time and enabling employees to take discretionary off-the-clock
breaks), giving employees the choice of when and where to work. This shift toward more independent work styles that

accommodate diverse needs has resulted in a usage rate for these systems of around 50%. The practice of work styles suited

to individual needs continues to take root, helping improve professional fulfillment. Furthermore, because it is difficult toenable production site employees to freely set their own hours, we have established a system for such employees to taketime off in hourly increments, not only for child and nursing care, but also for things that do not require a lot of time off suchas family pick-up and drop-off, going to the doctor, or school events. This system makes it easier for employees to balance

their private lives and work, helping to bolster motivation.

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Smart Work

Since 2019, we have been relaxing rules about work attire. This is aimed at enabling employees to practice work styles thatspark open innovation and creativity to the greatest extent possible.

In 2023, Lion relocated its headquarters, and the traditional mindset of requiring every employee to come into the officeand sit in an assigned seat has been replaced with a work environment that, depending on the nature of their work and theirmood, promotes employees’ freedom of choice regarding time and place as well as work style, whether in person or fromhome.

In these and other ways, we are fostering employees who focus their efforts on the essential creative, high-value-added

aspects of their work as well as a corporate culture that rewards doing so.

New office of headquarters

Volunteer Leave System

Lion has a special volunteer leave system (up to five days per year) to support employees participating in Company-

designated volunteer activities as well as a general volunteer leave system (in which employees can use expired annual paid

leave) to support employees participating in volunteer activities of their own choosing.

Japan is frequently affected by natural disasters, such as flooding and earthquakes. Through employees’ active

participation in activities to promote recovery in affected areas, we aim to contribute to local communities and enhance

participants’ awareness of social contribution.

Forest maintenance participants, using the special volunteer leave system

Employees Using Volunteer Leave
Users (daystaken)

2019
15 (19days)

2020

2021
0

2022
0

2023
0

* From 2020 to 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of employees who participated was 0.

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Employee Awareness and Behavior Survey

Since 2013, we have conducted an annual employee awareness and behavior survey of domestic Group employees in order

to confirm changes in employee awareness and behavior, with the aim of achieving a state in which every employee feels

fulfillment in their work. The results of the survey are used for measures to improve job satisfaction of employees.
Employee Awareness and Behavior Survey*
Employees take pride in their work

Overall survey

2022

2023

84.3%

89.5%

93.5%

95.7%

97.3%

80.5%

77.1%

74.5%

Male

96.5%

97.5%

82.8%

78.2%

76.4%

Below 30 y/o

94.0%

95.3%

74.9%

71.9%

75.2%

rate from men
and women
employees
Femaleemployees on loan)

2021

83.0%

Total response(excluding

2020

85.8%

response rate

Lion Corporation201930‒39 y/o40‒49 y/o50‒59 y/o

60 y/o and
above
Non-

Management
PositionsManagement
Positions(Including
officers)

94.3%

96.8%

93.9%

96.7%

96.1%

96.8%

95.7%

97.9%

77.0%
78.9%
79.0%
84.6%

78.1%
76.9%
75.9%
79.5%

75.4%
70.6%
72.8%
76.7%

98.0%

97.2%

85.4%

82.1%

78.4%

94.4%

96.6%

77.5%

74.9%

72.1%

98.7%

98.8%

89.6%

85.1%

82.1%

* In response to the improvements in employee awareness, the survey options were modified in 2021 to enable us to understand the current
situation more rigorously and aim for a better state.

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Together with Employees

Promoting Diversity & Inclusion
Deepening Understanding of the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
Promoting the Professional Participation and Advancement of Women
Promotion of International Employees

Promotion of Mid-Career Hires

Promoting the Hiring and Acitivities of People with Disabilities
Employee Data

Diverse Work Styles

Deepening Understanding of the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion

The Lion Group is promoting diversity and inclusion in order to improve the creativity of its business activities.

TTo maintain the sense of urgency required to create new value and address life and social issues, it is necessary to

maximize the varied knowledge and experience of our diverse human resources so they are equipped to generate new ideas

and innovations. We will create an environment and foster a corporate culture in which employees with diverse values andperspectives, regardless of nationality, gender or other attributes, respect each other and can fully demonstrate theirindividuality and abilities. Currently, a team responsible for diversity within the Human Resources Development Center isimplementing a variety of measures to this end.

Since 2022, Lion has held workshops on unconscious bias for senior management and department heads. The workshops

helped participants gain a proper, deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion, and discussed how everyone holds
biases and the effects and issues they can cause.

Since 2023, we have expanded the workshop for managers. Additionally, 96% of employees took an e-learning course. We

are extending education to each and every employee, encouraging mutual acceptance and creating an organization in which

diverse and varied human resources can play an active role.

Unconscious bias workshop

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Promoting the Professional Participation and Advancement of Women

Lion recognizes that the professional participation and advancement of women is indispensable to the further

enhancement of corporate value and is proactively implementing measures to promote the professional engagement of

women.

Based on the Act on the Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace passed by the JapaneseDiet in 2016, we are implementing measures to enable the long-term professional participation of women. These include

expanding our childcare-related programs and implementing measures to support employees balancing childcare
obligations with work.

To narrow the gap in compensation between men and women, we provide each employee with learning and fair growth

opportunities while also providing training for evaluators aimed at ensuring that gender discrimination and unconscious

bias do not affect their judgement of employees with regard to their education and training, care work responsibilities (i.e.,home and childcare) and work experience. In March 2020, we endorsed and participated in the activities of “30% ClubJapan,”*1 a campaign targeting boards of directors comprising 30% women. The club provides opportunities to participate

in meetings with other companies to exchange opinions on women’s activities and programs that encourage young women

to think about their careers.

In addition, from 2022, we have launched a mentoring program and empowerment seminars to support the development offemale leaders and diverse career advancement.Due to the provision of expert mentors from outside the Company, thebuilding of internal and external networks, and the introduction of programs to consider and taking part in leadership

activities and challenges that are unique to them, more than 80% of participants have experienced positive changes in theirown awareness and behavior.

As a result of these efforts, the percentage of female employees in management positions*2 on a non-consolidated basisrose to 16.4% (as of the end of 2023).

Looking toward 2030, we aim to advance the professional development and promotion of women on a Group-wide basis,targeting a rate of women in management of at least 30% for the Group and at least 35% for Lion Corporation.

Lion’s Action plans based on the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace and its

Declaration are available on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s portal site for information about positive action topromote women’s participation and advancement in the workplace.

Women’s Leadership Development workshop’s Empowerment Seminar

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Lion’s entry in the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s database of companies submitting action plans and data b
ased on the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace [Japanese]

Data on the promotion of women’s activities*1 Japan chapter of a global campaign founded in the United Kingdom in 2010 with the goal of increasing the percentage of women in key
decision-making bodies, including boards of directors, to 30%.

*2 Personnel holding managerial positions at the level of manager or higher

Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace General

Employer Action Plan

Lion Corporation
Lion Corporate has established the following action plan in order to create environments in which employeeswith diverse work styles and values can participate and advance, regardless of such factors as nationality,
gender or age, and to further increase opportunities for value creation.
1. Plan duration: May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2030

2. Challenges we face:・ Closing the gap in the proportion of men and women in management positions
・ Creating a corporate culture that respects and leverages diversity

3. Action plan

Target 1: A rate of women in management* of at least 35% by the end of 2030

From 2021:

・ Revise evaluation systems to promote the professional participation and advancement of both men andwomen

・ Build a career support system that eliminates bias and enables empowerment(enhance the mentoring system, create development plans that account for life events, etc.)

・ Reinforce internal and external communication about management’s commitment to promoting women’s
professional participation and advancement* At the level of manager or higher, in general

Target 2: For 100% of eligible men to take childcare leave by the end of 2030
From 2021:

・ Promote a shift in thinking toward leveraging diversity
・ Implement training on unconscious bias
・ Reinforce promotional activities to encourage the use of childcare leave
・ Provide opportunities for reflecting on employee diversity

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Promotion of International Employees

As of the end of 2023, Japanese employees account for 44.9% of the 7,550 employees in the consolidated Group. At overseas

Group companies, employees native to those various countries and regions work closely with Asian consumers, proposing

better practices and other activities. In Japan, foreign nationals comprise 1.7% of the total number of employees and 0.7%of the total number of managers. We aim to raise the ratio of foreign nationals in management positions to equal that in the

total workforce by 2030. These efforts to promote the appointment of international employees are aimed at theachievement of business growth through the realization of a varied and diverse workforce.

Promotion of Mid-Career Hires

In order to further develop our current and new businesses, we are actively hiring and promoting mid-career hires who haveexperience, skills and expertise not previously available in the Company.

As a result of activities based on the recruitment plan for new graduates and mid-career hires in the medium-term humanresources plan, the rate of mid-career employees hired during the three-year period from January 2021 to December 2023

was 41.8%. Furthermore, we are actively re-recruiting people who once left the Company for such reasons as careeradvancement or family circumstances.

As of December 31, 2023, the rate of mid-career hires to the total number of employees was 23.5%. The rate of mid-careerhires in management positions was 11.6%, and we aim to have the same level of mid-career hires in management positions

by 2030 as traditional employees.

* Employees of the Company (excluding temporary employees, etc.)

Promoting the Hiring and Activities of People with Disabilities

Lion recruits people with disabilities year-round. We are committed to creating a work environment that allows people withdisabilities to make the most of their individual skills while providing thoughtful employment that matches their abilities.
In April 2016, we established the special subsidiary Lion Tomoni Co., Ltd. as a workplace where people with disabilities who

are willing to work can make the most of their individuality and work with stability. The business activities of Lion Tomoni

help streamline and rationalize Group operations.

Lion Tomoni Co., Ltd.’s 36 employees with disabilities and ten instructors (as of March 31, 2024) engage in a wide variety ofoperations, such as cleaning the employee cafeteria and washing laboratory ware, preparing business cards and employee
badges, and operating a stationery reuse service. Under the four promises of “safety first,” “act wholeheartedly,” “energetic

greetings” and “demonstrating teamwork,” Lion Tomoni will continue to promote the hiring and professional participationof people with disabilities.

Cafeteria cleaning and washing laboratory ware

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Diverse Work Styles
Support Systems for Accompanying Spouses on Work Transfer

A system was introduced to reduce anxiety regarding career continuity due to a spouse’s relocation as well as to create anenvironment in which employees can positively work toward career improvement. Depending on one’s career plan andfamily situation, employees can choose from three options: change their work location, take a leave of absence for up to

three years to accompany their spouse or resign from the Company with the option of being rehired within five years(guaranteed re-entry).

Retired Employee Re-Hiring System

In 2024, Lion revised its system to reflect the results of personnel evaluations in compensation for re-hired employees, justas in the case of current employees, in order to encourage employees to actively train and pass on their knowledge, skills,

and experience to the next generation while utilizing the knowledge, skills, and experience they have accumulated to date.

In addition, through such programs as career design seminars for employees in their 50s and system briefings three years

prior to retirement, we provide employees with opportunities from a relatively early stage to take a longer-term perspective

when considering their careers, allowing them to work toward career goals they set themselves and to gain a sense offulfillment. When rehiring employees, we strive to promote an understanding of roles they are expected to fulfill throughinterviews with their superiors, thereby creating an environment in which employees can remain highly motivated evenafter retirement.

System for Re-Hiring Former Employees

Lion has established a system to re-hire former employees who have voluntarily resigned so that they might leverage theirdiverse life and career experience and knowledge in working at Lion again.

Employee Data

ESG Data and Third-Party Verification

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Together with Employees

Improving Employee Health
Sustainability Material Issue 6
Approach

Guidelines

Implementation Framework

Deepening Health Management

Improving Employee Health

Health and Productivity Management Strategy Map
Lion-Style Health Support—“GENKI” Action
Making Healthy Behavior a Habit

Lion Employee Preventive Dentistry Data

Improving Health Literacy

Oral Care Seminars for Corporations

Approach

The LION Professional Fulfillment Reforms, introduced in 2019 to promote health management, are firmly based in

employee health. When employees act on their own initiative with a high level of health awareness to acquire sound healthhabits, it not only serves to maintain and improve their health, but helps them achieve personal growth and professional

and personal fulfillment. This, in turn, serves to enhance corporate productivity and creativity and expand opportunities for

Lion to contribute to society through sustainable growth.

Guidelines

Lion believes that the health of employees is the management foundation underlying sound corporate growth. In line withthis belief and in pursuit of its management vision, “Becoming an advanced daily healthcare company,” the Company works

in close coordination with employees and the Lion Health Insurance Society to support the formation of healthy habits insuch areas as improving lifestyles, oral heath, mental health, cancer prevention and anti-smoking, based on the Guidelines

for Health, with the goal of realizing healthy minds and bodies for all.

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Health and Productivity Management Strategy Map:

Mapping out the ways that the effects of health investments connect with the
management issues we seek to solve through Health and Productivity
Management

Based on the current status as of 2020, Lion has set the increase of professional fulfillment, the decrease of absenteeism*1
and the decrease of presenteeism*2 as target indicators for management issues it hopes to solve by 2030 through healthmanagement. In addition, the following performance targets have been set: work engagement*3 from 2.7 to 3.0,

absenteeism from 0.8% to less than 0.7%, and performance level from presenteeism reduction from 74.5% to 85.0% or
higher.

*1 Absenteeism: Absence from work due to illness or sickness. Absenteeism rate = number of days lost from work/total number of days
worked*2 Presenteeism: A situation in which an employee of their own volition chooses to engage in their work duties while suffering from somedisease or symptom, leading to a decline in work performance and labor productivity as measured by the SPQ (University of Tokyo, 1-item

version).

*3 Work engagement: Measured using the Stress Check (average score of 2 questions on a 4-point scale)* Generally, health investments correspond one-to-one to the indicators related to health investment measures and initiatives. However,some health investments correspond to multiple indicators related to health investment measures and initiatives. These health investments
are deemed “health investments associated with various effects.”

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Implementation Framework

Lion aims to promote health and vitality throughout the Company. To this end, the officer responsible for Company-wide

health and productivity management (the director of the Human Resources Development Center) oversees general healthmanagement, while the Health Support Office, the Lion Health Insurance Society, coordinate to promote organizational

health management together as the Health Maintenance Promotion Committee. In addition, health management managers,
industrial health promoters, and industrial health staff (industrial physicians, public health nurses, etc.) at each businesslocation work together to systematically promote employee health management.

Health Support Offices

Health support offices have been set up at each of Lion’s 11 domestic operating sites. At these offices, industrial health staff

carries out health and productivity management operations. Each health support office coordinates with the HealthSupport Office at Lion’s headquarters to manage such operations and implement measures aimed at improving health.
The Headquarters Health Support Office formulates Company-wide health management policy, basic plans and annual

plans, and coordinates the implementation of plans and gathering of related data.

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Lion-Style Health Support—“GENKI” Action

We are implementing Lion-style health support, “GENKI” Action, to promote theformation of healthy habits. We support our employees’ autonomous efforts tocultivate their strengths regarding their health, thereby empowering them to increase

their sense of professional fulfillment and demonstrate their diverse abilities as they
strive toward becoming human resources that embody Lion's Purpose: make adifference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign. Through four core key
measures, we are promoting the strengthening of the foundation of healthmanagement by deepening health management, transforming health behaviors into
habits and improving health literacy. The total investment for the four core key
measures was 17.5 million yen in fiscal 2023.

Key Measures

1. Health management system, GENKI Navi

We developed GENKI Navi, a new health management system, based on the concepts of making data (such as that about

health status, countermeasures and future risk) easy to see and understand, enabling self-management (self-checks) andmaking health improvement efforts more fun. The system can be accessed using a computer or smartphone. Through thesystem, we aim to foster the development of healthy habits and improve employees’ health literacy. In addition, from April

18, 2022, we added a function that uses employees’ health checkup data to clearly present future health risks. The purposeof this function is to utilize risk prevention results in health guidance to motivate employees to reflect on their living habits

and change their behavior.

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2. Fostering preventive dentistry* habits

As an advanced daily healthcare company, Lion is focusing on initiatives to foster preventive dentistry habits among

employees.

* An approach focused on prevention, rather than receiving treatment after cavities or other problems arise. This approach entails both
receiving professional care at a dental clinic and practicing daily self-care on an ongoing basis.

Preventive Dentistry Program

Since the 1970s, Lion has implemented in-house dental checkups, brushing guidance, scaling and cleaning, education via

lectures regarding preventive dentistry measures.

In 2002, in cooperation with the Lion Health Insurance Society and the Lion Foundation for Dental Health, Lion launched All

Lion Oral Health Activity (ALOHA), aimed at increasing employees’ health management abilities. ALOHA is based onpracticing oral health management primarily though the provision of regular oral checkups to all employees and primaryprevention as well as support to enhance employees’ self-directed health management abilities. In accordance with threeyear plans, we have been implementing a PDCA cycle for the dental health program and are currently implementing the
ALOHA VII plan.

Practicing Preventive Dentistry (Encouraging Professional Care)

In line with the belief that it is important that employees practice preventive dentistry, Lion offers time-limited financial

incentives for receiving professional care to spur employees to find primary care dental clinics where they can receive
regular professional oral care.

In addition to communicating the need for professional care examinations, the program provides participants with stickers

bearing an original logo and computer background images to use when working remotely to inspire them to want to see a

doctor in various ways.

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3. Enhancing cancer countermeasures*

In 2021, subsidizing costs for more accurate cancer screening, Lion introduced a program for the prevention of threecommon types of cancer* in addition to the primary cancer screenings conducted during regular health checks. In
conjunction with this program, we regularly hold seminars to improve cancer literacy among employees.

From 2024, the target age has been adjusted to include those 40 and older to ensure employees receive highly accurate

testing at a time when their risk of contracting three common types of cancer is increasing. In addition, the Lion Health

Insurance Society has implemented a system under which medical examination costs are subsidized in the event the
primary checkup reveals that a full examination is warranted as well as modifying this system into a more enhanced

measure to reduce absenteeism.

For its proactive initiatives, Lion was given the 2022 Award for Companies Promoting Cancer Control under the Action Plan

for Promotion of Cancer Control, which is a project promoted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. This is thesecond consecutive year Lion has received the award. In addition, we were given the 2023 Partner Award for the Promotionof Cancer Control in the Treatment and Work-Life Balance Category.

Evaluated systems and frameworks* Lung, stomach and colorectalcancers

Measures to enhance cancer countermeasures in 2024 and beyond

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The 2023 Award for Companies Promoting Cancer Control

4. Reinforcing anti-smoking initiatives

We provide support and have created facilitative environments for employees who want to quit smoking in order to prevent

exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace. To improve work environments, in January 2020 we banned smoking

during work hours, and in April 2020 we implemented official rules banning smoking indoors. Furthermore, in 2022, the Lion

Health Insurance Society began a subsidy program for visits to smoking cessation clinics and, in 2024, the association willcontinue its efforts to help people quit smoking by adding incentive missions with health points.

Deepening Health Management
Health Checkups

We provide health checkups that cover a range of items more extensive than is legally required. In addition, we haveestablished Company-wide standardized criteria and implemented measures for follow-ups based on said criteria,

regardless of the worksite or medical institution where the checkup takes place. Employees with checkup results thatindicate a need to undergo further examination are strongly encouraged to do so by industrial physicians and nurses who

provide one-on-one guidance on medical examinations and offer referrals to medical specialists when necessary.

Health and Dental Checkup Items for Specific Needs

In-depth checkups: For employees age 40 or above. 21 legally required items + 11 additional items.

* At age 40, in addition to the above, hepatitis B and C and stomach cancer risk tests are conducted at during health checkup.

Gynecological examinations: Age-specific examination items.

Prostate cancer (PSA) examinations: For men age 50 and above.

Dental checkups: For all employees. Dental hygienists provide health guidance.

Health GuidanceSpecific Health Checkups*1 and Specific Health Guidance*2

Lion’s Health Support Office coordinates with the Lion Health Insurance Society to implement specific health checkups andspecific health guidance. We strive to ensure that these serve as effective and clear inducements to employees to improveliving habits that cause lifestyle-related illnesses. For those eligible for specific health guidance, a recommendation is madejointly by the Lion Health Insurance Society and the director of the Human Resource Development Center. Proactive support

is also provided by contracting a dietitian with the Lion Health Insurance Society or an outside provider with abundant
knowledge and experience.

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*1 Health checkups to identify individuals who need specific health guidance, aimed at reducing the number of individuals who have visceralobesity (metabolic syndrome) or pre-metabolic syndrome in order to prevent lifestyle-related diseases, which are involved inapproximately 60% of deaths in Japan. Specific health checkups are conducted for all insured persons and their dependents between theages of 40 and 74.

*2 Health guidance, including providing information, helping generate motivation and offering proactive support from specialized staff(health nurses, registered dieticians, etc.) for individuals who, based on the results of specific health checkups, are at high risk ofdeveloping lifestyle-related illnesses and for whom the onset of metabolic syndrome is expected to be preventable through lifestyle
improvement.

Support for Young High-Risk Individuals

Through an examination of weight change among our younger employees, we found that the weights of 86% of male

employees had increased 5% or more within the first 10 years of employment. Therefore, in 2022, we launched an initiative

to support lifestyle improvement among overweight employees in their 30s by improving their health awareness andthereby reducing the number of who may become subject to specific health guidance in the future. In 2023, in collaboration

with a dietitian from the Lion Health Insurance Society, we worked to strengthen our support through regular information
dissemination. The program also raised awareness regarding eating and exercise habits, with most respondents to a postenrollment survey revealing that they were now more cognizant of their weight. Employee satisfaction with the initiative
was 60.6%.

Collaboration with DX department

A collaborative initiative involving multiple departments has been initiated to advance data-driven health management.
This approach leverages insights from data analysis focused on receipts as well as health exam outcomes. Through the

integration of many specialist divisions and their combined strengths, the initiative seeks to optimize healthcare expenses

while simultaneously improving employee health metrics.

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Stress Level Checks

Since 2006, long before the most recent amendment of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, Lion has been providing stresslevel checks to support employees in their self-care efforts. From 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven rapid changes inlifestyles and ways of working. To address the psychological impact of these environmental changes, Lion conducted stresslevel checks twice in 2020 (these checks were previously conducted once per year). Every year, a high percentage of theGroup’s employees undergoes these stress level checks and 2023 was no different at 98.3%. Employees found to have highstress levels are required to meet with industrial health staff who work with them toward the prevention of mental healthissues.

In addition, GENKI Navi creates an environment that allows employees to conduct self-checks at any time, so that they canmonitor their own stress profile and use it to inform their self-care. We provide detailed responses, such as conducting

individual interviews in departments with particularly high percentages of highly stressed employees or departments withpoor overall health risks, and work to improve the work environment through collaboration between workplace personnel

and medical professionals.

Infection Countermeasures

COVID-19 Infection Prevention

In the early stages of the pandemic, we quickly set up a taskforce to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To ensure the safety

and security of our employees, we created an environment that allowed employees to undergo prompt testing, sent out

educational e-mails to employees, and conducted vaccinations at two operating sites in the east and west of the country for

employees and employees of partner companies until the third inoculation (in March 2022).

Influenza Infection Prevention

In preparation for the winter influenza season, Lion decided to conduct influenza vaccinations for all employees at thecompany’s expense.

Health Management for Overseas Employees

We created a guidebook for employees traveling or stationed overseas from Japan that clarifies pre-travel vaccinations,health management during travel and consultation services in the event of illness. It provides guidance regarding enhanced

health support.

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Making Healthy Behavior a Habit
Health Point Initiative

Having seen the employee obesity rate increase to over 25% in 2020 due to effects stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic

such as self quarantining, Lion recognized that it could become a serious health issue. Therefore, we added a health point

system to the 2022 GENKI Navi to help make adopting healthy habits more positive and enjoyable for employees, even amid

the restrictions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time filled with major lifestyle changes. In 2023, more than

1,000 people applied to participate in both the spring and fall sessions, and post-enrollment surveys showed that more thanhalf of our employees increased the number of steps taken, with a satisfaction rate of more than 90%.In 2024, we areincorporating internal communication and smoking cessation as missions to earn health points, as well as devising ways tomake forming healthy habits enjoyable. In addition, a function that allows users to present health points to others with amessage of gratitude has been added to further invigorate internal communication.

Improvement of Workplace Environment

Employee Food Service Committee

We regularly hold meetings of the employee food service committee to enhance the offerings at our employee cafeterias. In

consideration of employee health, we strive to offer healthy, delicious meals. Furthermore, we display information on thecalorie, sodium and sugar content of all menu items and seek ways to make meals healthier, such as offering reduced-

sodium soy sauce.

Providing Sports-Related Opportunities to Employees

To boost employee health, we are implementing a variety of initiatives aimed at supporting and encouraging sports-related

activities and have become a member of the Sport in Life Consortium. To promote sports activities among employees, wehold walking events in collaboration with the Lion Health Insurance Society, provide tips on increasing physical activity, andoffer strength training lessons to employees through our rugby club, the Fangs. This is in addition to cultural and athletic

association activities that we have held on a continuous basis for over 40 years. We also encourage sports, sponsoring

walking events for the general public and holding rugby schools for children in Chiba Prefecture and Ishinomaki City, Miyagi

Prefecture. For its efforts, Lion was recognized as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company 2023 and recertified for the third

consecutive year as a Sports Yell Company 2024 by the Japan Sports Agency (in Japan, “yell” refers to cheering and shoutsof encouragement).

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Creating an environment that facilitates the creation of healthy habits

Lion Headquarters, which moved to its new location in Kuramae in April 2023, encourages the development of healthy

habits through the creation of a certain environment.

Facilities on each office floor

A cup-free tooth brushing area

The ideal stride illustrated throughthe footsteps of the LION mascot

A bar for stretching (videos of it
being used are available)

Improving Health Literacy
The “GENKI” Report White Paper on Health

Lion has issued the “GENKI” Report, a white paper on health that visualizes employee health status as well as illness

prevention and health improvement efforts, allowing users to compare age-related data against a Company-wide average

since 2022. The report is shared annually with the officers responsible for health and productivity management and thosetasked with its promotion at each office. Based on data furnished by Lion’s digital transformation (DX) departments, thereport presents radar charts mapping various data to illustrate how close specific offices and organizations are to improving

their health rankings. The report is intended to help each office and organization better understand its own health status

and use this data to inform health promotion activities.

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Health data for the headquarters area

Initiatives Promoting Mental Health Care and Care via Line of Command

GENKI Navi provides an environment in which employees can at any time perform self-checks and monitor their own stresslevels for self-care. In addition, all employees annually receive self-care training, in addition to the training provided uponjoining the company (including mid-career hires). Training on care via line of command for managers is also mandatory andheld once a year.

Health Promotion Seminars for SO-Year-Old Employees

Since 2013, we have held annual half-day health promotion seminars for employees who’ve reached the age of 50. To

control health risks that rise significantly with age, bolstering self-directed health management skills is crucial. We also aim

for these seminars to serve as opportunities for employees at the landmark age of 50 to, as we enter the era of 100-year

lifespans, reflect on their circumstances and lives from multiple perspectives, including their health, work, and home life
going forward, so that they can engage with their work with a renewed sense of vigor.

Group training has been offered in the past, but, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, training has been a

combination of online seminars and video sessions since 2022. Participation rates have increased, with most of thoseeligible attending. According to the results of the post-enrollment survey, approximately 90% of participants answered thatthey understood all of the content presented, with a satisfaction rate of 88.1%. The training was concise, easy to understandand from the viewpoint of those in the participants' age group, very well received.

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Initiatives for Gender-specific Health Issues

Lion regularly holds online seminars to address gender-specific health issues and improve health literacy. The seminars arerecorded and archived for internal distribution, allowing employees seeking to improve their well-being to view them at any

time.

Women's Specific Health Issues

Conscious of the issues involved with the advancement of women’s roles in the workplace Lion researchers assembled andvoluntarily established the Well-Being Lounge, a program aimed at raising employee’s health literacy to the level needed to

improve well-being. In 2022, the Well-Being Lounge became a Company-wide program as it moved forward to deepen ouroverall understanding of health issues specific to women.

In 2023, we opened an external fertility and infertility treatment consultation service. In collaboration with CoCoRe,* which

has begun providing a web-based application service mainly for the care of women's mental health issues, Lion held aseminar at which medical professionals answered questions and concerns that had been submitted anonymously by
employees beforehand. In real time, a total of 119 people participated, and the satisfaction rate was 94%.

* CoCoRe: A company that since June 2023, offers health care seminars focusing on women's mental health issues and an app designed tochange preconceived notions and make living each day easier.

Men's Specific Health Issues

In 2023, the Well-Being Lounge focused mainly on men's specific health issues. The program centered on the themes of late-

onset hypogonadism, fertility and other issues that may be difficult to ask others about. Participants had the opportunity totake part anonymously and consult with a medical professional. In real time, a total of 172 people participated.

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Selected under the Health & Productivity Stock Selection for the Second Consecutive Year

Lion was recognized for its activities contributing to the improvement of health not only of its employees but also of a wide

range of people, including activities aimed at creating healthy habits among employees and providing technologies andservices such as saliva testing and health risk prediction tools that utilize know-how and data accumulated through years of

preventive dentistry in combination with the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI.

In recognition of this, Lion has been selected under the Health & Productivity Stock Selection for two consecutive years andas a White 500 company under the Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition
Program for eight consecutive years since 2017.

Results of an employee survey on these health management measures showed a satisfaction rate of 55.0% (1,687

respondents, 45.9% response rate).

We will continue our efforts to maintain and improve the health of our employees, contributing not only to their personal

growth and the enrichment of their lives, but also to the development of our business and further corporate growth.

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Lion Employee Preventive Dentistry Data
* Data on “GENKI” Action Subjects

Self-Care

Employees Who Brush Their Teeth after Lunch

Employees Who See Toothbrushing* as Highly Important* Employees who brush at least twice a day for at least three minutes

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Employees Who Use Dental Floss* Fiscal 2014 comprehensive oral care survey (women ages 20‒59)

Employees Who Use Interdental Brushes* Fiscal 2014 comprehensive oral care survey (women ages 20‒59)

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Professional Care

Employees Who Received Professional Care at a Dental Clinic During the Year*＊* Employees who went for regular cleanings at dental clinics during the year (excludes employees undergoing treatment)

Employee Oral Health Data

Proportion of Employees Suffering from Gum Disease

Average Number of Cavities Per Person

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* 2016 Odontopathy Survey (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) Ages 20‒59

Average Number of Teeth Removed Per Person* 2016 Odontopathy Survey (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) Ages 20‒59

Click here for more data related to Lion Employee Preventive Dentistry [Japanese]

Oral Care Seminars for Corporations

In order to promote preventive dentistry, we offer oral care seminars for outside companies in addition to our own.
Click here for more details. [Japanese]

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Together with Employees

Enhancing the Occupational Safety Management System
Sustainability Material Issue ７

Management System
ApproachEnhancing the Occupational Safety

Establishment of the Safety, Health and Disaster Prevention Policy

Implementation Framework

Emergency Response

Initiatives (Facility Safety/Occupational Safety)

Approach

We are taking steps to enhance our occupational safety and health management system throughout the Lion Group.

Driven by the fundamental principle that safety is its absolute top priority, Lion has added disaster prevention items to the

Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS)* based on the guidelines of Japan’s Ministry of Health,Labour and Welfare to establish a unique Safety, Health and Disaster Prevention Management System. Since 2009, we haveoperated this system at all domestic Group companies, and since 2012 we have included internal audits in our efforts toimprove the system’s effectiveness. In addition, since 2014 we have been holding the Safety, Health and Disaster Prevention

Meeting (originally launched in 1992 as the Environmental Security Conference). We work in accordance with Lion’s unique
OSHMS to reduce potential hazards and risks, continuously maintain work environments, create safer workplaceenvironments and build related systems.

* A system for the systematic and organized operation and management of health and safety activities.

Establishment of the Safety, Health and Disaster Prevention Policy（Occupational
Health and Safety Policy）

The Lion Group has established the All Lion (AL) Safety, Health, and Disaster Prevention Policy to define our commitment toensuring the safety and health of all employees of the Lion Group and creating a comfortable and pleasant work

environment. This policy applies to all employees of domestic Group companies and is reviewed and updated as necessary

every December.

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The All Lion (AL) Safety, Health,and Disaster Prevention Policy

Implementation Framework

Twice a year, the Company holds the Safety, Health and Disaster Prevention Meeting. Chaired by a member of top

management (Director Fumitomo Noritake), the meetings deliberate on Company-wide measures to ensure facility safety
and occupational safety (including work environment improvement) as well as Health (health problem prevention andmental health maintenance), and disaster prevention (emergency response) measures and coordinate ongoing initiatives
aimed at thoroughly eradicating risk. In 2018, we established a Safety and Disaster Prevention Promotion Department
directly below the management level, further strengthening the Lion Group’s occupational health, safety and disasterprevention management system.

Lion Corporation and each of its domestic Group companies have established a Safety, Health and Disaster Prevention

Committee based on the Industrial Safety and Health Act and while effectively utilizing this committee, reflects the opinionsof all employees within each operating site to resolve issues, including problems specific to each site.

Our domestic companies actively support overseas Group companies in their safety, health and disaster prevention

activities.

Top Safety Audits

The Lion Group implements top safety audits of domestic production division plants, with the chair of the Safety, Healthand Disaster Prevention Meeting serving as the responsible officer. These audits, conducted from an objective standpoint,

mainly examine systematically whether appropriate mechanisms for safety and disaster prevention are in place, whether AL

Safety, Health and Disaster Prevention Management System is being operated properly, and whether the level of safety anddisaster prevention management is improving. Major disaster simulation exercises are carried out in collaboration with the

public fire brigades as part of the top safety audits. Lion’s top management offers direction and advise on how to eliminate

accidents and disasters, working to further increase the safety of each plant and create environments in which employees
can work with peace of mind and safety. In 2023, top safety audits were undertaken at two factories, Lion Specialty

Chemicals’ Ono Plant and Lion Chemicals’ Fine Chemical Plant.

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Top safety audits at the Lion Specialty Chemicals’s Ono Plant led by Meeting Chairman Noritake (2023)

Emergency Response

The Company has created detailed manuals and plans of action on how to respond in the event of natural disasters, such aslarge-scale earthquakes. In addition to these plans, which differ depending on the severity and scale of the disaster as wellas the extent of damage incurred, the Company conducts Company-wide and individual disaster drills at each operatingsite.

For larger disasters, a disaster response headquarters has been established to take action. A remote disaster response

headquarters has also been established in light of the rising use of remote work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic aswell as the possibility of a disaster occurring overnight or on a holiday and the challenges of maintaining a facility with all

relevant members physically in attendance. Accordingly, we have been conducting joint disaster prevention drills andremote disaster response headquarters activities since 2020.Additionally, events such as COVID-19’s reclassification to a

Class 5 infectious disease have brought with them even more changes in the workplace. Accordingly, we have worked toprepare for large-scale natural disasters by adapting our remote work systems into hybrid systems (designating disaster

response headquarters members in our company while simultaneously working remotely with members working outside
the company) and will work more closely with Disaster Management Headquarters members.

In anticipation of an increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters and the further diversification of work styles, wewill further upgrade our disaster response system. At the same time, through safety confirmation drills, lifesaving courses
etc., we will also continue to strengthen the emergency response efforts undertaken by each employee as well as ourdisaster prevention activities that contribute to local communities.

Lifesaving training (Hirai Plant)

Disaster prevention practice(Kuramae Headquarters)

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Initiatives (Facility Safety/Occupational Safety)
Facility Safety

In 2023, three abnormalities*1, all leaks, occurred, an increase from 2022. All were due to human error. The causes of theseabnormalities have been investigated by both the head office and the affected departments, and corrective actions havebeen taken, with all production plants making improvements based on investigations of similar problems.

In addition, based on lessons learned from equipment accidents in recent years, we have established new standards forequipment maintenance inspections in addition to our deterioration inspections. Furthermore, we implement level-specificeducation for facility operators to foster awareness and knowledge regarding change management*2 as part of efforts toreinforce management of facility safety.

Going forward, we will continue working to reinforce technological capabilities related to facility safety, including

systematic human resource development, from a medium- to long-term perspective.
*1 Fires, explosions, leaks, etc.

*2 Management activities that prevent risks associated with changes in facilities or operating conditions.

2019

0

2020

Facility Abnormalities
0

2021

1

2022

1

2023

3

Occupational Safety

In 2023, the number of labor-related accidents recorded was 28, excluding cases that occurred during commutes to work (ofthese, five accidents led to lost work time). Analysis of the causes of these accidents categorized them as follows: falls andchemical injuries each had the most at 5 cases, and the main cause of these accidents appeared to be a lack of caution (suchas taking shortcuts or deviating from rules) attributable to employees’ overfamiliarity with operations or carelessness(unsafe actions, etc.). When occupational accidents occur, the department in which the accident took place investigates thecause and takes measures to prevent recurrence, and the Safety and Disaster Prevention Department ensures that
corrective actions are taken and that the entire Company is aware of the situation.

To prevent occurrences of occupational accidents, it is crucial to enhance our safety management system and heighten

every members’ awareness of occupational safety. In addition to safety awareness education via Company-wide internal e-learning and implementing risk simulation training using conventional machinery, Lion uses digital technology to provide
hazard sensitivity training, such as VR risk simulation training, at our plants and research institutes.

To reinforce safety culture, we also hold external safety lectures for veteran workers at all production division plants safety

training development programs under the guidance of instructors in charge of the Education and Zero Accident Promotion

Department of the Central Industrial Accident Prevention Association.

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Participation in the 2023 Companywide Internal e- learning Course

Eligible employees

Participation rate

4,373

96.2％

Employees who Participated in VR Risk Simulation Training

Employees who Participated in Outside Safety Lectures for

OdawaraResearchCenterOutside Safety Lecture Participants

Veteran Manufacturing Plant Workers in 2023

(Safety Training) in 2023 (Internal education)

Hirai ResearchCenter

138

Total

54

525
192

Remote safety lecture forveteran workers, 2023

Risk simulation training utilizing VR
technology (Hirai Research Center)

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Production Division Occupational
Accident Frequency＊2＊1

Occupational Accidents＊1 Excludes accidents that occurred during commutes to work

＊2 Rate of accidents leading to death, lost work time of one day
or more, or loss of bodily function without loss of work time
＊3 Third-party verification

Production Division Occupational Accident
Severity Rate＊4＊4 Severity rate: Lost work days /Total work hours (thousands ofhours)

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Cumulative Accident-Free Work Hours at the 2023 Year-End (Thousands of Hours)

Research and development
Hirai

divisions659

Employee (Lion
Corporation)
Employee(Domestic Group
Companies)

Production divisions

Odawara

4,679

2019

Chiba

Odawara

185

2,554

Number of fatalities due to occupational accidents*＊5
2020

2021

Osaka

1,394

2022

Akashi

3,365

2023

0

0

0

0＊3

0＊3

0

0

0

0＊3

0＊3

＊5 Including dispatched employees and part-time employees＊3 Third-party verification

Global Initiatives

In 2023, representatives from Lion visited PT. Lion Wings (Indonesia) to provide direct guidance on the improvement ofinsecure areas and methods of safety risk identification. Furthermore, for Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd., we increased
safety awareness among employees and supported prevention of work-related injuries and fatalities by following theguidance of outside agencies and applying regulations made to aid target industries set out by the Ministry of Health,Labour and Welfare under the Asia Occupational Safety and Health SAKURA Project. We had been striving to provide theseand other overseas Group companies with timely advice and guidance through remote meetings and internal e-mails. Goingforward, we will continue to provide guidance and support according to the situation at each company and strive toreinforce the Lion Group’s safety, health and disaster prevention systems.

Overseas companies are also continuing to strengthen hygiene protocols (temperature checks, hand washing, disinfection,

and wearing masks) aimed at preventing COVID-19 infection, which is having a synergistic effect with occupational safetymeasures.

Safety risk assesment training inIndonesia

Equipment safety inspections inIndonesia

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Labor-Management Relations

The Lion Workers’ Union

Promoting Amicable Labor-Management Relations
Labor-Management Relations Data

Promoting Amicable Labor-Management Relations
Approach

Lion executes labor agreements with the Lion Workers’ Union to promote sound labor-management relations based on
mutual understanding and trust. As it does so, the Company adheres to the Lion Group Charter for Corporate Behavior,

which is based on an understanding of the social mission and responsibilities of the Company. Thus, in cooperation with its

workers union, the Company works to grow its business and maintain and improve the working conditions of union
members.

The agreements provide that: the Company shall recognize the freedom of union members to engage in lawful union

activities; the Company shall not treat union members disadvantageously by reason thereof; and the Company and theunion shall engage in labor-management meetings on a regular basis to consult with each other as equals.

Operating under a union shop agreement,* Lion endeavors to build amicable labor-management relations, in which

employees and management proactively conduct such activities as reporting on business conditions and exchanging
opinions about the working environment at labor-management meetings. At overseas Group companies, we actively

maintain communication between employees and management in order to create a better work environment through thelabor-management meetings and strive to establish and maintain sound labor-management relationships.

* A labor agreement in which workers are employed by a company on condition of becoming a member of a specific labor union.

The Lion Workers’ Union
Approach

The mission of the Lion Workers’ Union is to pursue the happiness and well-being of its members. To that end, the union

seeks to maintain and improve the quality of its members’ work environments and standards of living and to contribute to

the independent growth of each individual to ensure a secure future. Through its activities, the union aims to increase theprofessional satisfaction of its members, in turn contributing to the development and growth of the Company. To fulfill its

mission and principles, the Lion Workers’ Union has established a medium- to long-term vision that it has been
implementing since August 2020.

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Lion Corporation (Korea) Receives the Prime Minister’s Award for Labor-Management Culture

The Labor-Management Culture award is given by the government of South Korea (the Ministry of Employment and Labor)

to companies that have built and firmly established cooperative labor-management relations. It is one of the highest awards

in the field of labor in South Korea.

Lion Corporation (Korea) (“LCK”) received the Prime Minister’s Award for Labor-Management Culture in 2017 in recognitionof its initiatives aimed at building good labor-management relations.
The main initiatives of LCK recognized by the prize were as follows.

Held labor-management talks four times a year to discuss work environments and implemented approximately 60% of the
improvements suggested at these talks

Treated non-regular employees (such as temporary and contract employees) on par with regular employees in terms of
employee benefits and opportunities to participate in events

With “fulfilling a spirit of love” and “people-centered management” as the foundations of its personnel policy, gave nonregular employees demonstrating excellent work attitudes and abilities priority when filling regular employee positions
Designated a monthly volunteer day, with employees actively participating in social contribution activities

Activities at Lion Corporation (Korea)

Labor-Management Relations Data
Percentage of coｍpanies with labor

unions, labor-management councils, orother mechanisms for consultation

between employees and management
Percentage of employees who aremembers of the above

Scope

2021

Lion Group
Lion Corporation(including

employees onloan)

Lion Group

2022

2023

86.4%

86.4％

86.4％

77.9%

65.9％

62.6％

75.1%

72.9％

71.3％

Going forward, we will continue to advance initiatives aimed at building better labor-management relations.

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Respect for Human Rights

Respect for Human Rights
Basic Approach

The Lion Group implements various measures in accordance with its purpose of making a difference in everyday lives byredesigning habits: ReDesign. One such measure is the Charter for Corporate Behavior, which states that “We shall respecthuman rights ... observing both the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and international rules.” Another is the

Behavioral Guidelines, which state that the Group will not permit child labor or forced or coerced labor, will provide equal
employment opportunities and treat employees fairly, and will take an active interest in the human rights practices of its
suppliers.

The Group has also declared its support for and adherence to the International Bill of Human Rights (the Universal

Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International

Covenant on Civil and Political Rights), which stipulates the fundamental human rights of all people in the world, as well as

the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Workand the Children’s Rights and Business Principles.

Respect for human rights is indispensable to the pursuit of happiness and a higher quality of life. The Group recognizes thatit has a responsibility as a company to affirm diversity, including that of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age,nationality and disability, and to fully respect all human rights. Furthermore, it recognizes that doing so strengthens its
business foundation.

Human Rights Policy

In 2019, based on the framework of the United Nations Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, the Lion Groupestablished the LION Human Rights Policy to further clarify its stance on human rights abuses as well as its global efforts inthis area. Since then, Lion has periodically reviewed its human rights policy to ensure the strength of its efforts.

In 2023, with the approval of the Board of Directors, we amended the LION Human Rights Policy in light of social conditions

surrounding business and human rights as well as the status of the Group’s human rights due diligence* efforts, taking into
careful consideration the elements necessary to the policy going forward.

The amended policy clearly stipulates, in great detail, a management system that emphasizes respecting human rights(human rights due diligence) and remedies to violations (internal and external whistle-blowing system) in addition to otherrelated matters. The revised policy has been translated into the languages of the countries and areas in which Lion does

business and disclosed to stakeholders involved in the Group’s business activities via the websites of Lion and its affiliatedcompanies.

The Human Rights Policy applies to all executives and employees of the Lion Group. Moreover, the Group’s business

partners and suppliers are required to support and respect the policy. The Human Rights Policy also stipulates that in theevent of a conflict between internationally recognized human rights and national or local laws and regulations, the Groupwill seek to ensure that internationally recognized human rights principles are respected.

* Measures that companies must take to avoid violating human rights and to provide relief to victims of violations.

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Implementation Framework

Initiatives regarding human rights are seen by the S Subcommittee (Social Environment), led by an Executive Officer andestablished under the Sustainability Promotion Council. When called for, these meetings report matters to the Executive

Management Board or refers or presents them to the Executive Management Board and the Board of Directors. Participantsin these investigative meetings comprise representatives of relevant divisions, such as the Corporate Planning Department,
Legal Department, Human Resources Development Center, Purchasing Headquarters, Overseas Department andSustainability Promotion Department.

Initiatives

Measures to Prevent Human Rights Abuse(Human Rights Due Diligence)

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Respect for Human Rights

Measures to Prevent Human Rights Abuse（Human Rights Due
Diligence）

Human Rights Due Diligence

Human Rights Impact Assessment

Implementation of Prevention, Mitigation and Corrective Measures
Communication

Initiatives at Overseas Group Companies

Monitoring

Initiatives to Prevent Human Rights Violations along the Value Chain

Human Rights Due Diligence

The Lion Group, in order to take responsibility for identifying, preventing, mitigating and addressing negative human rights

impacts caused or contributed to by its business activities, established the Human Rights Review Committee, a cross-departmental organization that takes the lead in promoting human rights due diligence*through the following process
based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights while also engaging in dialogue with stakeholders
involved with the Group’s business, including employees and temporary employees, business partners, suppliers,
communities, consumers, external experts and organizations related to human rights.

Recognizing that human rights risks may change as the Lion Group’s business activities, social conditions and human rights

conditions evolve, we will seek better ways to enhance the effectiveness of our efforts, such as by regularly implementing
each step of the Human Rights Due Diligence Process, including the human rights impact assessment.

Overview of Human Rights Due Diligence* Corporate measures to avoid causing human rights violations and provide remediation for the victims of such violations

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Human Rights Impact Assessment
Overview of Anticipated Human Rights Risks in the Group’s Business Activities

The Group’s main business encompasses the development, manufacture and sale of household products. Among these, wenotably handle many cleaning products, including laundry detergents. The surfactants that comprise the washingingredients of such products are derived from such raw materials as palm oil, palm kernel oil and their derivatives. The main

production areas for palm oil and palm kernel oil are Malaysia and Indonesia, and we recognize that these countries andareas as well as the commodities themselves bear relatively high human rights risks and pose problems regarding

sustainable procurement, including human rights based on data provided by international human rights organizations andSedex. Specifically, human rights risks such as overwork, the use of child labor and smoke damage from illegal slash-andburn forest clearing are assumed for stakeholders who may be placed in vulnerable positions such as palm plantation
workers.

Corrugated boxes used to package and transport household products use a large amount of paper and pulp as packaging

materials, which may pose environmental human rights risks due to inadequate forest management and other factors.

In addition to palm oil and palm kernel oil and paper and pulp suppliers, we secure the cooperation of a wide array of raw
material manufacturers and production contractors in procuring raw materials and other aspects of our manufacturing
processes. If human rights risks in procurement become apparent due to transactions with suppliers that are not fullycommitted to sustainable procurement, including human rights, this could lead to business risks related to the supply of
products and impact the reputation of the Group.

Furthermore, with regard to planning, manufacturing and sales of household products, we have multiple points of contact
in and outside Japan with stakeholders, starting with Lion employees, temporary employees and business partners
throughout the value chain, including those working in planning, procurement, research, production, sales andadministration. Each point of contact has the potential to cause or encourage human rights risks such as discrimination andharassment on the basis of race or gender, overwork and excessive working hours. When expanding contacts with

consumers as a result of changes in business structure, we must be more vigilant regarding privacy rights, including themanagement of personal information*.

* Refers to the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Global Rights Index, etc.

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Extrapolation of Human Rights Issues Anticipated in the Lion Group Business Activities

In order to further clarify the potential and actual human rights risks that may occur in the value chain in the countries andareas where the Group operates, we have identified as relevant to the Group’s business activities the following human rights

issues* from the International Bill of Human Rights, the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the ILO Declaration on

Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Children’s Rights and Business Principles and other international standards
related to human rights.

In extrapolating human rights issues, we have referred to the social context surrounding business operations and humanrights, the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP), guidelines on human rights formulated by theJapan Business Federation and advice from external experts.
* Extrapolated Human Rights Issues

Forced and coerced labor; freedom of movement and residence; child labor; right to an education; rights of young workers; freedom to formand join trade unions; equal pay for equal work; discrimination in hiring; discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment;

discrimination in opportunities and evaluations; protection of motherhood and childhood; harassment; freedom of thought and religion;

overwork and excessive working hours; right to rest and leisure; just compensation and living wages; freedom of employment andunemployment insurance; right to safe and healthy working conditions; right to a decent standard of living and health; right to social

security; right to privacy; impacts on the lives of local residents; access to water; environmental management; consumer safety and health

The Lion Group’s Human Rights Impact Assessment and Identification of Priorities

The Lion Group identified certain human rights issues as potential challenges to its business activities through anassessment of potential and actual impacts on our stakeholders: our employees and temporary employees; business

partners, including contractors; suppliers; communities, including indigenous peoples; and consumers.

Based on the United Nations Guiding Principles Framework and other guidelines on human rights, we assess the scale ofhuman rights violations, the scope of those violations, the likelihood of occurrence and the possibility of resolution. Thistask was undertaken mainly by persons responsible for the relevant departments as well as an investigative committee onhuman rights, who after making a comprehensive judgment based on such factors as changes in business and society andthe opinions of stakeholders, including external experts, created a risk map based on the results of the Human Rights Issue

Check Sheet, which identifies outstanding human rights issues as priorities for the Company.

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Implementation of Prevention, Mitigation and Corrective Measures

For priority issues (salient human rights issues) identified by the human rights impact assessment, we implement thefollowing actions to prevent, mitigate and remedy negative human rights impacts.
Priority Issues for the Company(Salient human rights issues)

Measures and progress toward preventing, mitigating and correcting
negative impacts

・ Promote the procurement of third-party certified raw materials, such as

RSPO and FSC certified products like palm oil, palm kernel oil, paper andpulp, in cases where human rights risks are of particular concern

Suppliers using forced labor or childlabor, violating the rights of young
workers, imposing overwork andexcessive working hours, impinging theright to enjoy safe and healthy working
conditions, freedom of residence andrelocation, denying the right toeducation, freedom of work andemployment security

2023 results
Certified palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives: 51% of the Group (basedon key raw materials)
Certified paper and pulp: 20% of the Group (item ratio)

・ Using self-checks based on the Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines andSedex, promote the implementation of risk assessments at suppliers.
High-risk suppliers will also be required to take corrective actions.
2023 results
Human rights due diligence implementation rate: 87% of the Group
High-risk suppliers: N/A・ We will add the Lion Human Rights Policy, the International Bill of Human

Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at
Work to the memorandum of the Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines, andrequire that the human rights policy be endorsed and followed bysuppliers as well.
2023 results
Memorandum of Understanding on human rights signed with 42 of the
major domestic companies

Supplier’s local community access toclean water resources, impact on local
livelihoods and environmental
management

・ To prevent, mitigate and correct such negative impacts as lack of access towater resources in communities of local residents living near supplierbases, we will add questions regarding environmental management toself-checks based on the Lion Group CSR Guidelines to ascertain thestatus of specific initiatives undertaken for the community.

2023 results
Questions related to environmental management have been added toself-checks based on the Lion Group CSR Guidelines

・ To prevent, mitigate and correct the causes, contributing factors and theOverwork, excessive working hours andinternal employee harassment among
our business partners

Consumers’ right to privacy

negative effects themselves of overwork and excessive working hours at
our business partners, we are working to disseminate and establish theLion Group Charter of Corporate Behavior and the Lion Human Rights
Policy through e-learning and training programs for our employees. In
addition, we will quantitatively assess our employees’ understanding ofthese issues and evaluate their behavior at work through the Compliance
Awareness Survey.
2023 results
Human rights training has been conducted at the Company and seven ofour domestic affiliates and eight of our overseas affiliates.

・ To prevent and reduce the risk of personal information leaks and thereby

protect consumers’ right to privacy, we have established policies andregulations such as the Personal Information Management Regulations,
the Basic Policy of Our Information Management, the Information
Management Regulations and the Information Security Regulations inaccordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. We
also implement annual e-learning programs on information security andinformation management systems as part of Company employee
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Priority Issues for the Company(Salient human rights issues)

Measures and progress toward preventing, mitigating and correcting
negative impacts

education, and continually strengthen information security measures,
including personal information protection at overseas affiliatedcompanies, in accordance with laws and regulations.

2023 results
Training for domestic employees on compliance with personal
information management regulations has been conducted through elearning
Obtained information-related certification on a project basis at thecompany

Access to Relief (Establishment of Grievance Mechanisms)

The Group has established the AL (All Lion) Heart Hotline, an internal and external whistle-blowing system, as a grievancemechanism to manage complaints about transgressions of business ethics, particularly those involving human rights.

Under this system, whistleblowers can be stakeholders from outside the Group, like business partners. The privacy ofwhistleblowers and reported parties informants is safeguarded and secrecy is assured for any investigations. Aside fromanonymous reports, etc., all instances are also relayed to all whistleblowers.

For details of the system and the details of consultation and reporting, please refer to the following link on the Company’s

website.

Internal and External Whistle-Blowing System (AL Heart Hotline)

Monitoring

Each preventive, mitigating and corrective measure is assigned a qualitative or quantitative indicator and the investigative

committee on human rights regularly reports the monitoring results for each measure to the S Subcommittee (Social
Environment) twice a year.

Communication
External Disclosure

The status of human rights initiatives, etc. is published on the Company’s website as necessary.

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Education, Dialogue

The Company implements annual e-learning training for all domestic employees (including part-time employees) to ensurethat the Lion Group Charter of Corporate Behavior and the Lion Human Rights Policy are widely understood and firmly
established.

In addition, every year we conduct a Compliance Awareness Survey for all domestic employees (including part-time

employees) to quantitatively and qualitatively assess their awareness of compliance, including with regard to human rights

and workplace behavior, while providing feedback to each department on the results to raise employee awareness andcreate a better environment.

In promoting human rights due diligence, we held study sessions and exchanged opinions on business and human rights

with directors, Audit & Supervisory Board members, executive officers, managers of divisions with human rights jurisdictionand external experts to deepen understanding of the issues.

Participation in External Initiatives on Human Rights

The Group also participates in such external initiatives as workshops held by the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD)

Subcommittee of the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ) to promote understanding of social conditions surrounding

human rights. The Japan Cosmetic Industry Association (JCIA), to which we belong, has formulated Sustainability

Guidelines and, through a social issues subcommittee, held a seminar for its members on advertising expression in
consumer goods in 2023.

Initiatives at Overseas Group Companies
Risk Assessment in the Lion GroupWe regularly conduct hearings with each of our overseas Group company on issues regarding human rights that are

assumed to be incorporated into their business activities. During those hearings the Company uses the Sustainability

Activities Conformation Sheet, which with the help of external experts, identifies the issues that need to be considered in

the countries and areas where we operate with respect to key sustainability issues as a means of ascertaining the status of

prevention, mitigation and corrective measures and responses, as well as monitoring the progress of such measures andresponses.

Risk Assessment of Suppliers

For suppliers that conduct business with our overseas affiliates, we use self-checks based on the Lion Group Supplier CSR

Guidelines and Sedex’s data analysis to assess the impact of suppliers on matters related to the Group’s Procurement Policy,

including human rights and labor.

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Initiatives to Prevent Human Rights Violations along the Value Chain

The Group is taking the following steps to reduce the risk of potential human rights violations along each value chain

involving the procurement of raw materials, activities at the Company and use by consumers.

An overall layout of our efforts to prevent human rights violations by value chain and stakeholder

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Initiatives in Raw Materials Procurement

The Lion Group has clarified its stance on sustainability, including legal compliance, environmental conservation andrespect for human rights in its Procurement Principles as part of its efforts to prevent human rights violations in raw

material procurement. The Group is also evolving its efforts with its suppliers.

We are also promoting the sustainable procurement of palm oil and palm kernel oil, our main plant-based raw materials, as

we recognize the importance of such efforts.

(1) Raw Materials Procurement

Prevention and Mitigation Measures

Targets and Progress in 2023

Target: 100% procurement of RSPO-certified materials

Progress: 99% of key raw materials are RSPO-certified(scope: consumer products sold in Japan)

Procure third party-certified raw materials → Procure

Target: 100% procurement of FSC-certified materials

products certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm

Progress: 75% of materials are FSC-certified (percentage
of product types sold in Japan); we are promoting theuse of paper certified by the FSC or the Programme for
the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) andrecycled paper as copy paper and in office supplies

Oil (RSPO) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Promote trade with suppliers with the ability to resolve

Target: Procurement from suppliers that support efforts
aimed at zero deforestation: All supplierssocial and environmental problems that may occur in the

supply chain → Suppliers that support efforts aimed at

Progress: 54% (scope: raw material suppliers for the LionGroup in Japan)

zero deforestation(2) Suppliers

Prevention and Mitigation Measures

Regular risk evaluations of the sustainability activities ofsuppliers

Identification of high-risk suppliers
Audits of high-risk suppliers and formulation of
improvement plans

Progress in 2023

Conducted a self-check based on the Lion Group Supplier

CSR Guidelines, and conducted a risk assessment onsustainability at suppliers of Lion, domestic Group

companies, Lion Corporation （Korea）, Lion Corporation(Thailand) Ltd. and Southern Lion Sdn. Bhd using Sedex.
Set standards for high-risk suppliers for self-checks basedon the Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines
High-risk suppliers were not applicable* As of March 2024

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Initiatives in Customer Use

As part of our efforts to ensure that our customers can use our products safely and with peace of mind, we have establisheda Product Management System, a set of rules that defines our business processes and quality assurance at each stage of

product development. In addition to complying with the Act on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, the Act against

Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, the Health Promotion Act, and other related laws and regulations,
we have established a representation drafting manual and conduct accurate and moderate advertising and promotions that

do not cause misunderstanding or discomfort, taking the customer’s viewpoint into consideration.

In countries and areas where many Muslims live, such as Malaysia and Indonesia, we are working to obtain Halalcertification* so that local consumers can use our products with peace of mind.

* Certification under systems for labeling products that have cleared halal certification standards with a halal-certified mark. A halal

certificate issued by a certifying body officially recognized by the country’s halal certification authority is required to sell products with ahalal-certified mark.

Examples of Halal-Certified Products

Systema toothpaste sold inIndonesia

Shokubutsu body wash sold in
Malaysia

An Indonesian halal certificate

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Together with supply Chains

Together with Supply Chains
Sustainability Material Issues ９Management

Building Responsible Supply Chain

Basic Approach

The Lion Group regards the creation of responsible supply chain management through reinforced coordination withmaterials manufacturers and production contractors as a key issue in its supply chain initiatives. To reduce the negativeenvironmental and social impacts of business activities and advance sustainable mutual business development, we must

work with suppliers to evolve our sustainably initiatives based on our Procurement Principles. These principles clearly lay
out Lion’s policy of considering legal compliance, environmental conservation and respect for human rights when selecting

suppliers.

Furthermore, Lion recognizes the importance of promoting the sustainable procurement of palm oil, a key plant-based raw

material for the Company, and is advancing initiatives to that end.

Instituting the LION Anti-Bribery Principles

The Lion Group established the LION Anti-Bribery Principles in January 2019 in light of developments around the world

related to strengthening legal regulations against acts of bribery and corruption.

Going forward, we will continue working to ensure that our business activities are fully compliant with the laws andregulations of the countries and regions in which we do business.

Overview and Implementation Framework

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Promoting Sustainability with Materials

Aiming for Sustainable Raw Material

Manufacturers and Production Contractors

Procurement

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Promoting Sustainability with Materials Manufacturers andProduction Contractors

Self-Checks Based on the Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines*1

To advance responsible procurement activities, each year the Lion Group asks that the materials manufacturers andproduction contractors (suppliers) it works with implement self-checks based on the Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines. In this way, we are promoting the creation of frameworks throughout the supply chain to avoid risk related to humanrights, labor practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues and compliance.

Since 2014, we have moved the self-checks entirely online, enabling suppliers to respond more efficiently. We also provide

suppliers with feedback based on the self-check results. The result of these efforts is a system that continuously advances

CSR procurement. We aim for a 100% response rate every year.

In 2023, Lion Corporation (Korea) requested self-checks from its 95 suppliers, achieving a response rate of 93%. Southern

Lion Sdn. Bhd. requested self-checks from its 38 suppliers, achieving a response rate of 95%. Lion Corporation (Thailand)Ltd. requested self-checks from its 55 suppliers, achieving a response rate of 60%.

Additionally, self-checks*2 were also conducted by 69 trading partners of Lion Engineering Co., a domestic Group company,
achieving a response rate of 94%.

We will continue to promote sustainability initiatives with our suppliers in the countries where we have all of our Group's

production division plants.

*1 The Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines comprise 21 guidelines under the five categories (Human Rights/Labor Practices, The
Environment, Fair Operating Practices, Consumer Issues, Compliance)

Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines and Glossary (English)

Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines and Glossary (Japanese)

Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines and Glossary(Japanese) (Lion Engineering Co. Ltd. version)

Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines and Glossary (Chinese)
Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines and Glossary (Korean)*2 Lion Engineering Co., Ltd.’s version of the self-check includes the addition of “Confrontation with antisocial entities: Cut off relations with
antisocial entities and reject any unreasonable demands” to item 21.

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Timeline of Sustainable and Responsible Procurement Initiatives

2005

Instituted the Basic Policy Regarding Purchasing and implemented appropriate
procurement of raw materials and products.

2008

Established the Procurement Principles, which clarify our social and environmental
considerations. Conducted a questionnaire survey for domestic and overseas raw

material manufacturers and production contractors about their corporate activities
regarding legal compliance, product service quality and safety, environmental
considerations, labor practices and human rights, and fair trade.

2013

Amended the Procurement Principles and clarified our stance of considering legal

compliance, environmental conservation and respect for human rights when selecting
suppliers. Instituted the Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines, which specify thesustainability initiatives we expect from raw material manufacturers and production

contractors and asked our suppliers to conduct self-checks of their sustainability
initiatives.

Introduced an online self-check system.

2014
2018

Lion Corporation (Korea) requested self-checks from its suppliers, expanding thenumber of countries in which the Group implements self-checks.

2019

Established the LION Human Rights Policy and LION Anti-Bribery Principles to clarify
our stance on initiatives for sustainable and responsible procurement.

Established the Sustainable Material Procurement Policy to advance initiatives aimed

at the sustainable procurement of palm oil derivatives and pulp and paper products,
which are key raw materials for the Lion Group.

Took part in the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex)—headquartered in the United
Kingdom—in order to further reduce social and environmental risk in purchasing.

Overseas Group company Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.

2020

requested self-checks from its suppliers.

Domestic Group company Lion Engineering Co., Ltd. requested self-checks from its

2021

suppliers.

2022

Overseas Group company Southern Lion Sdn. Bhd. requested self-checks from its

suppliers.

2023

Overseas Group company Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd. requested self-checks fromits suppliers.

The Lion Group does business with suppliers who have implemented self-checks based on the Lion Group Supplier CSR Guidelines.

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PDCA Cycle for Self-Checks

In order to ensure that our suppliers understand the importance of addressing sustainability-related issues, we include a

section explaining the situation surrounding sustainability in our self-check request form. The self-check employs a three-step checking standard for each initiative and a detailed glossary.

Number of Primary Suppliers Requested to Self-Check and Response Rates (Target: 100% every year)
2019

Primary Suppliers

2020
2021

585

2023

100%

474

96%

436

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574
502

2022

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Self-Check Results (2023)

The response rate in 2023 was 96%, and the average score, on a scale of 1 to 3 points, was 2.76, confirming thatsustainability measures are being implemented throughout the supply chain.
There were 418 primary suppliers that responded to the self-check.

Key Suppliers

The Lion Group considers suppliers from whom it purchases substantial amounts of raw materials and suppliers that cannot

be readily replaced to be key suppliers. We monitor the sustainability initiatives of key suppliers on an ongoing basis.

Specifically, we define key suppliers as the top 30 companies (on a purchase price basis) serving each of the three divisionsof the Purchasing Headquarters (Raw Material Department, Packaging Material Department, Finished Product Department),
for a total of 90 companies (total includes five Group companies).

Key SuppliersPortion of purchasing that

Percentage of key

is from key suppliers

suppliers among primary

Number of key suppliers(monetary basis, amongsuppliers

2019

90

15.4%

2021

90

17.9%

2020
2022
2023

90

15.7%

90

17.9%

90

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High-Risk Suppliers

After receiving the self-checks, the Lion Group confirms whether or not suppliers are meeting the standards it has set for its

key sustainability items. Suppliers with low scores are designated as high-risk suppliers. In 2023, there were no high-risk
suppliers.

Selecting New Suppliers

Before doing business with a new supplier, Lion requires the company to perform a self-check based on the Lion Group Sup

plier CSR Guidelines

to confirm that the company meets the standards it has set for its key sustainability items.

Joined Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Sedex is a not-for-profit organization thatprovides the world’s largest platform for managing and sharing ethical supply chain
data, with the aim of establishing ethical and responsible business practices in global

supply chains. The Lion Group joined Sedex as an AB member at the end of 2019 inorder to further reduce social and environmental risk in its purchasing. We encourage

our suppliers to join Sedex to reduce the burden of self-checks and request that they

use the platform provided by Sedex to submit their annual self-check responses. Of

Lion’s 90 key suppliers, 39 are using the Sedex platform (as of March 31, 2024). Goingforward, we will continue to reinforce and enhance supplier management and risk
management.

Employee Training on Sustainable Procurement

Lion provides sustainable procurement training to every purchasing department employee who is involved in buying. We

also hold study groups to help employees obtain certification under the Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) system

offered by the Japan Management Association.* Participants not only learn buying operation management and gain

practical knowledge, they learn about the importance of procurement that takes into account the environment, ethics,
safety and hygiene, human rights and other such factors as well as about working with suppliers.

When selecting suppliers and setting pricing and other terms, we always enter into agreements through negotiations rooted

in fairness and transparency. We thoroughly enforce compliance with the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract
Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors through such means as training for Purchasing Headquarters employees.

In response to growing calls for CSR procurement, going forward, we will advance human resource development, including

proactively sending employees to seminars related to purchasing and procurement.

* CPP: A qualification for persons involved in corporate purchasing and procurement indicating that the holder has acquired specialized
knowledge in the field of purchasing and procurement.

CPP qualification website [Japanese]

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Aiming for Sustainable Raw Material Procurement
Sustainability Material Issue 9

Management

Building Responsible Supply Chain

Approach

The Lion Group aims to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of sharedworldwide goals for 2030. However, palm oil derivatives and pulp and paper products, which are key raw materials in the

Lion Group's products, present risks related to raw material procurement to sustainable development in terms of humanrights, labor issues and environmental issues. To address these risks, we have established the Sustainable Material Procure

ment Policy. Based on this policy, we are advancing initiatives aimed at the sustainable procurement of palm oil derivatives

and pulp and paper products.

Sustainable Palm Oil Procurement

The Lion Group is proactively advancing the utilization of plant-derived materials that are carbon neutral and non-depletable. Among the plant-derived materials that Lion uses are derivatives of palm oil—the world’s leading vegetable oilin terms of production volume. Palm oil is produced in principally Malaysia and Indonesia.

The Raw Material Behind Palm Oil: Oil Palms

Palm oil production is increasing year by year, partly because oil palms (the source of palm oil) are highly productive andcan be harvested throughout the year. However, with the rapid expansion of production, a number of issues have arisen in

producing regions, such as the destruction of tropical rainforests and wildlife habitats as land is cleared for thedevelopment of new plantations. Furthermore, improper farming operations involving a wide range of human rights andlabor abuses that reflect a lack of social justice have been identified. These include poor labor conditions with inadequate

consideration given to health and safety, low wages, improper treatment of immigrant workers and the use of child labor.
Since 2006, Lion has been a member of the “Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO),*1” which works toward theresolution of such issues. In 2012, the Oleochemical Production Site of Lion Chemical Co., Ltd., a domestic affiliate thatprocures palm oil from Malaysia and Indonesia, passed the RSPO’s supply chain certification system*2 inspection and wascertified as a plant that may handle RSPO-certified palm oils. Accordingly, Lion Group started procuring RSPO-certified palmoils from 2012. The Lion Chemical Corporation Fine Chemical Production Site received RSPO supply chain certification in
March 2020, and Lion Corporation and all its plants (the Chiba Plant, Odawara Plant, Osaka Plant and Akashi Plant) werecertified in August 2020. Moreover, Lion Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd. was certified in June 2022.

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The Lion Group’s aim for the end of 2030 is to ensure RSPO certification for all the palm oil derivatives it uses. As of the endof 2022, Lion had switched to RSPO-certified products for 99% of its domestic key raw materials, and continued this effort in2023.

Furthermore, regarding the palm oil derivative used in its consumer products, the Group’s aim is to purchase only oil thatcan be traced to sustainability-conscious mills. To ensure traceability, the Group discloses a mill list detailing the key
materials procured from its primary suppliers.
Mill list

Going forward, we will continue to work to procure sustainable palm oil.
*1 The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) believes that for palm oil production to be sustainable, it must not only be compliant with

relevant laws and regulations, but economically sustainable, environmentally appropriate and socially beneficial. These requirements arelaid out concretely in the RSPO Principles and Criteria. Only palm oil produced in accordance with these seven principles and 40 criteria
can be RSPO-certified.

*2 RSPO Supply Chain Certification

This system certifies that RSPO-certified raw materials have a reliable delivery system in place throughout the entire supply chain, after

audits by external auditors.

RSPO Supply Chain Verification
certificates of the Lion Chemical Co., Ltd.
Oleochemical Production Site and Fine
Chemical Production Site

RSPO Supply Chain Verification
certificate of Lion Corporation
and all its directly owned plants

RSPO Supply Chain Verification
certificate of the Lion Specialty
Chemicals Co., Ltd.

Sustainable Pulp and Paper Procurement

Pulp and paper are used in the manufacture of the Lion Group’s product packaging, booklets and pamphlets as well as in

the copy paper and other office supplies the Company purchases. In order to better protect biodiversity in the procurementof these materials, based on the Sustainable Material Procurement Policy, we are advancing the procurement of third partycertified paper products. As of the end of 2023, 98% (by weight) of such products procured from domestic manufacturers
was third-party certified, and 75% (item ratio) of packaging materials for major products was third-party certified. In
addition, we have identified the country of harvest’s administrative divisions (states, provinces, etc.) for 100% of thewoodchips and pulp used in our product packaging.

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Participation in External Supply Chain Initiatives

Lion has been a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), an international initiative, since 2006.

Furthermore, since 2012, Lion has taken part in the Supply Chain Subcommittee of the Global Compact Network Japan,

contributing to the preparation of various publications, such as an introductory text on CSR procurement.

Roundtable on Sustainable
Palm Oil (RSPO)

Japan Sustainable Palm Oil
Network(JaSPON)[Japanese]

United Nations Global Co
mpact (UNGC)

Holding the Regional Purchasing Manager Meeting

The Lion Group holds the Regional Purchasing Manager meeting annually with the goals of reducing costs at the overall

Group level and reinforcing communication between the purchasing staff of participating companies by fostering personalconnections.

In 2023, the conference was held online as well as in-person in September, with participation from eight countries, including

Japan. At the meeting, the 13th of its kind, representatives from each company reported on their use of such sustainable

packaging materials as mono-materials and recycled plastics as part of their ESG initiatives, procurement of palm oil-related RSPO-certified products and their cost reduction efforts in addition to sharing information. We will continue tosupport the purchasing activities of each company to strengthen the purchasing power of the entire Group.

Participating Overseas Group Companies

Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd.

Southern Lion Sdn. Bhd.
PT. Lion Wings

Lion Corporation (Korea)

Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.

Lion Kallol Limited

Merap Lion Holding Corporation

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Green Purchasing

The second item of Lion’s Procurement Principles states that Lion shall “Rationally select business partners not only on thebasis of quality, cost and timely delivery, but also regulatory compliance, environmental protection, labor, and humanrights, to fulfill our responsibility to customers and to create a sustainable, healthy society.” In line with this principle, we

promote environmentally friendly green purchasing on a Company-wide basis.

Along with green purchasing, we are committed to using environmentally friendly office supplies, including notebooks andcompany envelopes made from recycled paper and FSC certified paper. In addition, with the relocation to the newheadquarters, we have shifted from a conventional purchasing model with multiple departments ordering such supplies

independently to one in which a concierge counter handles bulk purchases, helping to regulate the overall volume of officesupplies in stock.

Transition to Biomass Inks for Product Packaging

Products with reduced environmental impact are required if we are to minimize environmental problems such as marine
plastic pollution and global warming. With this aim in mind, Lion has started using biomass inks* made from plant-based

raw materials for some of the color inks used in product packaging (pouches, shrink films, attention seals, labels, etc.).

* Inks designed with biomass-derived raw materials as a portion of the resin component and comprising more than 10% plant-based
ingredients in the ink film once dry.

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Ensuring Product Safety and Reliability

Ensuring Product Safety and Reliability
Basic Approach

In order to provide products that will satisfy customers, Lion carries out quality assurance activities at all stages from thevery beginning of the product development process to consumption by customers.

Specifically, by identifying the key requirements at each stage of corporate activities— ①product planning, ②productdevelopment, ③production, ④sales and ⑤customer support—we are constantly pursuing customer satisfaction.

During product planning, valuable customer opinions are analyzed to identify specific needs. At the product development

stage, product quality is verified with respect to seven metrics, including function and performance, and consideration is
given to making labeling easy to read and accessible. During production, quality is thoroughly managed within eachprocess, and products that have passed inspection are shipped in identifiable lots, aiding in effective after-sales

management. A variety of information is sent to wholesalers and retailers, including product descriptions and samples.

Overview

Product Development Incorporating Customer Opinions

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Developing Safe and High-quality Products* Access the Research & Development page for more information.

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Initiatives

Approach to Quality Assurance, Safety andInitiatives to Respond to Our Customers

Reliability

Reinforcing the Provision of Information to
Customers

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Ensuring Product Safety and Reliability

Approach to Quality Assurance, Safety and Reliability
Approach

Quality Policy

Approach to Quality AssuranceGroup-wide Reliability Assurance System
Approach to Safety and Reliability

Approach to Responsible Product Representations

Participation in Pharmaceutical Product Safety Initiatives

Animal Testing Policy

Approach

Lion’s mission is to earn the confidence and satisfaction of customers by providing excellent products and services thatmake a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits.

Quality Policy

Based on our Quality Policy, we create high-quality products that meet customer needs.

Group-Wide Reliability Assurance System

In 2018, we established the Reliability Assurance Department to reinforce quality assurance based on a Product Management System covering the entire supply chain.

To implement quality assurance activities on a Company-wide basis, we have established the CS/PL Committee,* comprising

representatives of the Product Planning Division, Production Division, R&D Division, Consumer Service Center andheadquarters staff divisions. The Reliability Assurance Department serves as the secretariat for this committee. The CS/PL
Committee provides overall management of quality assurance activities, monitoring Group-wide efforts and responses toissues in the areas of legal compliance, setting voluntary standards and targets, and developing superior products from theperspective of reliability assurance. Lion manufactures and sells products ranging from everyday sundries topharmaceuticals, so its quality assurance system is designed in line with the respective standards for each product category.

Furthermore, Lion maintains a system for swiftly taking the necessary measures to address any serious problems that may
arise with its products. These measures include responding to individuals harmed or affected, disclosing relevant

information to government authorities and customers, issuing product recalls and taking steps to prevent recurrences.

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Reliability Assurance System* CS/PL Committee: A committee focused on customer satisfaction (CS) and product liability (PL)Approach to Quality Assurance
Product Management System

Based on its Quality Policy, Lion has established a Product Management System, comprising regulations stipulating work

processes and quality assurance practices at each stage of product development, in order to steadily and rationally develop

excellent products and services that make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits.

This system is compliant with ISO 9001, the international standard for quality management systems. It defines the flow andmechanisms of quality assurance processes at each step of product development (strategy, planning, development,

production, sales, post-launch improvements and disposal). Through the system, we put these processes into practice.
Lion’s headquarters, Sapporo office, Sendai office, Nagoya office, Osaka office, Fukuoka office, Singapore office, research

centers (Hirai Research Center and Odawara Research Center) and plants (Chiba Plant, Odawara Plant, Osaka Plant andAkashi Plant) have acquired the ISO 9001 certification.

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Quality Audits

Lion’s auditing officers and staff periodically carry out quality audits of Lion and its contractors, providing guidance on

improvement as needed. Locations are chosen from among all the operations of Lion and its contractors that are subject tothese audits, and the selection of locations to undergo on-site surveys is informed by the timing and results of previous
surveys.

Reinforcing the Quality Management Network among Overseas Group Companies

The Lion Group is expanding operations across Asia in line with its mission of providing excellent products and services thatmake a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits. In recent years, the volume of intercompany import and export

business between overseas group companies has been expanding. At the same time, there is a growing trend toward tighter

regulations internationally, increasing the importance of greater coordination among quality management staff in eachcountry.

In light of these changes, starting in 2018, we held the first annual Asia QA* Meeting, bringing together import, export andquality management staff from overseas Group companies. This meeting, which has been held online since 2020, was also

held in person for the first time in four years in 2023, with the cooperation of Lion Chemical Corporation’s Sakaide Plant in

Sakaide, where the meeting was held and onsite conditions were confirmed. Discussions were conducted, focusing mainlyon the status of operations and issues on the ground as well as the creation of a system for coordination going forward, withthe aim of reinforcing the Group-wide quality assurance system.

Going forward, we will continue to implement initiatives like this, striving to provide better products and services tocustomers in all the countries where we do business.
* QA: Quality assurance

The Asia QA Meeting (2023)

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Approach to Safety and Reliability

To ensure that customers can use Lion products with confidence, we evaluate the safety of raw materials and ingredients aswell as of final products during use.

Safety of Raw Materials and Ingredients

Before using a raw material, we first review existing data and information to determine its physical characteristics and if it

has any hazardous properties (hazard assessment) as well as whether we will be able to safely use it in the product being

developed (risk assessment). With the wide-ranging customers that use our products in mind, and with reference to safety

reports from international organizations and standards in and outside Japan, we determine whether or not the material issuitable for use in the product.

Furthermore, in addition to health-related considerations, we similarly examine the material’s impact on the environment

after its use by consumers in line with the latest scientific appraisals. Based on these comprehensive considerations,substances deemed to require caution are carefully listed and managed.

When existing data is insufficient to reach a determination, we perform safety tests using officially designated and otherobjective methods of evaluation. Through such testing, we determine the limits within which the raw material can be usedsafely, taking into account the way the product will be used. Finally, for raw materials deemed suitable for use, we establish

standards based on their applications (such as use in pharmaceuticals, food products, quasi-drugs, cosmetics or sundries).
Raw materials that meet these standards are used in product manufacturing.

As with the raw materials of the product contents, we use only materials that meet appropriate standards for productpackaging and containers.

Even after products are launched, we continue to analyze research data on the raw materials and ingredients used toconfirm that there are no issues with their continued use.

In some cases, small amounts of impurities arising from raw materials or manufacturing processes end up in products. Evenif such impurities present no health concern, Lion implements quality management at every stage, including raw materialpurchasing and production, to reduce impurities as much as is feasible. One example of such efforts is Lion’s response to a

notice published by the Japanese government in 2012 about organic pigments that could have been unintentionallycontaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Upon the notice’s publication, Lion moved quickly to confirm that
there were no safety issues with its products. Since then, in accordance with the government’s guidance, Lion haspurchased and used such raw materials produced using designated best available technologies (BATs). Through efforts likethese, we ensure that any impurities in our products are maintained at low levels that are safe for customers and theenvironment.

Fragrance Policy

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Safety of Products During Use

Giving due consideration to the various ways products may be used as well as product use by socially vulnerable customers,

we perform safety evaluations based on an approach of avoiding risks at the product design stage.

To this end, we use a checklist to determine whether the product design ensures safety in both “normal use” and “mistakenuse” cases. For “irregular use” cases, we assess whether risk reduction is possible and whether the risk is tolerable, and asnecessary clearly label the product with an explicit safety warning.

Scope of Safety Assurance

In addition, the quality verification meeting, which encompasses representatives of related departments, performs

assessments based on customer use scenarios in order to prevent harm related to product use and to prevent the omissionof items that should be checked for safety.

If there is trouble with a product, we have an internal system in place, ready to promptly issue product recalls or otherwise

respond as needed.

Centralized Management of Data on Bodily Issues Experienced by Consumers

Businesses must swiftly collect and centrally manage information from customers about the bodily issues they experienceand quickly respond as appropriate.

Information on bodily issues from customers who have used Lion products is collected and centrally managed by theConsumer Service Center. We have in place a framework for quickly and appropriately responding to such information,

including sharing the information received with multiple specialized departments and reporting it to top management.

Going forward, we will continue to educate staff involved in implementing responses about the importance of centralized

data management and to collect and manage such information.

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Approach to Responsible Product Representations
Basic Policy

In accordance with the Lion Group Charter for Corporate Behavior and Behavioral Guidelines Lion complies with thePharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, Health

Promotion Act and other related laws and regulations. Furthermore, Lion strives to consider customer perspectives in orderto make accurate and reasonable product representations (such as labels and advertising) that will not lead tomisunderstandings or negative customer experiences.

To improve the quality of representations about all the products it sells (including food and pharmaceutical products), Lionhas clearly defined its basic approach to product representation and established a representation drafting manual,comprising guidelines for preparing precise, appropriate product representations at each step of product development

under its Product Management System. These guidelines apply to all product packaging and presentation as well as thewording and expressions used in instructions, pamphlets, sales handbooks, advertisements and other representations(including those for samples).

In line with the guidelines for product representations, representations are subject to stringent checks by specialized staff
as well as external experts (attorneys, etc.), as needed. Through this system of thorough management, we advance the useof representations that are clear and easily recognizable to customers.

Lion’s specialized representation checking staff strive to improve their expert abilities to ensure that they can makedecisions and offer advice about representation quality that accurately reflect the latest legal interpretations, governmental

tendencies and changes in society. To this end, they participate in lectures offered by governmental bodies and externalseminars and, as needed, consult with external experts and governmental authorities.

Product Representations in the OTC Drug* Business

The information displayed on pharmaceutical product labels is subject to the stipulations of the Pharmaceuticals andMedical Devices Act (statutory labeling). The laws and regulations regarding fairness and appropriateness in pharmaceuticalproduct advertising include the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and the Standards for Proper Advertisement ofPharmaceuticals, etc., while industry self-regulations include the Japan Federation of Self-Medication Industries’ Guidelines
for the Proper Advertising of Over-the- Counter Medicines.

We believe that advertisements for pharmaceutical products that protect users’ lives and health should be not only

marketing information, but also information to encourage customers to use pharmaceutical products properly. Suchadvertisements must not encourage improper use, abuse or overuse due to insufficient caution.

Lion’s departments in charge of creating and checking product representations share pharmaceutical product information
templates for statutory labeling and an advertising check sheet based on the Standards for Fair Advertising Practices

concerning Pharmaceutical Products, etc., for advertisements. By ensuring that representations are created and managed
based on a common understanding of the regulations stipulated in the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, we strive

to efficiently and accurately advance proper representations.

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The Japan Federation of Self-Medication Industries has established an advertising screening committee, which works

toward appropriate advertising and evaluates pharmaceutical product advertisements after their publication. Comprising
third-party and over-the-counter (OTC) drug manufacturer representatives, the committee works to ensure proper

expressions in OTC pharmaceutical product advertising and enhance confidence in such advertising. Lion participates as acorporate member, contributing to efforts to ensure proper OTC drug advertising.

* OTC drugs: Pharmaceutical products that can be purchased at a pharmacy or drug store without a prescription. (Source: Japan SelfMedication Industry)

Product Representations in the Food Product Business

The contents to be labeled on food products are defined by the Food Labeling Standards under the Food Labeling Law(statutory labeling). In addition, the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, the Health

Promotion Act, and other legal regulations govern the proper labeling and advertising of health food products* handled by

the Company, while the Fair Competition Code on the Labeling of Foods for Specified Health Uses and its enforcement
regulations serve as fair competition codes.

Food products have three basic functions. The first and most important is nutrition (the primary function), the second is thesensory and enjoyment function (the secondary function) and the third is contributing to biological regulation to help

maintain or improve health (the tertiary function). The food products that Lion sells are health food products that provide
this tertiary function. While these products are thought to provide a health effect, it is important to ensure that they areproperly marketed to avoid such misunderstandings as their being confused with pharmaceutical products or their effects
being exaggerated.

Lion uses food product information templates for statutory labeling and an advertising check sheet based on related laws

and regulations and voluntary industry rules for advertising. Furthermore, to ensure the provision of appropriate

information to customers, checks by external experts (attorneys, etc.) as a third-party perspective are established in theadvertisement confirmation step of the process as necessary.

* Health Food Products

The term “health food product” generally refers to any product that is claimed to be beneficial to health. In Japan, health food products thatare labeled as having certain functions based on standards of safety and effectiveness established by the national government are classified
as foods with health claims. There are three types of foods with health claims: foods with function claims*2, foods for specified health*3
uses, and foods with nutrient function claims.

*2 Foods with function claims are food products that display claims of functions for which, prior to sale, manufacturers must submit

scientifically based information on safety and functionality to the Director-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency. The manufacturers
themselves are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of such information.
*3 Foods for specified health uses

Foods for specified health uses are food products for which permission to display claims of health functions has been granted by the

Director-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency based on evaluations by the agency of the product’s safety and usefulness in maintaining

or improving health.

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Admonishment from the Consumer Affairs Agency Regarding Product Representations

Lion received an admonishment from the Consumer Affairs Agency under its Health Promotion Act regarding anadvertisement for its product Tomato Su Seikatsu Tomato Su Inryo that ran from September 15 to November 27, 2015 in thedaily newspaper on the grounds that said advertisement could be misunderstood by general consumers.

Lion takes this admonishment seriously. We have further reinforced advertisement submission management and aresteadily advancing measures to prevent recurrences of such issues.

Initiatives to Ensure Proper Use

Lion’s food products, particularly its processed food products in tablet form, are easy to consume and therefore present thepotential risk of excessive intake. By such means as displaying recommended intake amounts in large print on the front of

packages, Lion strives to provide clear labeling so that consumers can use its health food products appropriately.

Allergen LabelingLion requires its raw ingredient manufacturers and suppliers to provide information about their use of the eight ingredientsthat under the Food Labeling Standards are required to be listed on food product labels as allergens, as well as the 20

ingredients recommended for such labeling.* In particular, we carry out tests as appropriate to ensure appropriate labelingregarding functional substances (used as ingredients in foods with function claims) and substances with specified uses
(used in foods for specified health uses).

Lion shares information about revisions to allergy labeling regulations and other such developments internally, mainly
through a food safety team.

* Eight raw ingredients required to be listed as allergens: eggs, milk, wheat, buckwheat, peanuts, shrimp, crab and walnuts
20 raw ingredients recommended to be listed as allergens: apples, oranges, soy, sesame, etc.

Labeling in the Languages of the Places Where Products Are SoldTo ensure that customers can accurately understand the features of our products, our product labels, including usage

instructions and ingredient lists, are presented in the official languages of the places where they are sold.

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KireiKirei Hand Soap labels

Thai

KoreanChineseEmployee Education and Training

To ensure thorough compliance with laws and regulations related to product representations (the Pharmaceuticals andMedical Devices Act, Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, Health Promotion Act, etc.), Lion

provides e-learning for all employees and lectures for employees in related divisions as part of its legal education initiatives.

OTC Drugs

Every year, Lion educates employees involved in the planning and sale of pharmaceutical and related products on productsafety. This education, based on the Ministerial Ordinance on Good Vigilance Practice for Drugs, Quasi-Drugs, Cosmetics,

and Medical Devices (the GVP Ordinance), teaches employees about the handling and correct use of safety information. Lion

uses specified procedures for education about product representations to promote proper promotional activities. The
education also covers related laws and regulations and appropriate product representations.

Participation in Pharmaceutical Product Safety Initiatives
Pharmaceutical Product Safety Activities

In Japan, under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, businesses must obtain a marketing license to manufactureand sell pharmaceutical products and quasi-drugs. Per this law, businesses must conduct appropriate management andsupervision by establishing and properly operating systems of quality assurance and post-marketing safety control for suchproducts and appointing a general marketing director, quality assurance director and safety control director.

As a company that manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products, quasi-drugs, cosmetics and medical devices, Lioncomplies with such legal requirements and operates an appropriate marketing framework. Lion has created a manual forcompliance with the GVP Ordinance for use in safety control. Safety control is carried out in accordance with this manualand managed by the safety control director. Furthermore, the safety control director manages the safety control divisions,and the general marketing director provides oversight to ensure proper operations and conducts post-marketing safetycontrol. The safety control divisions operate according to internal manuals, including implementing post-marketing safetymeasures for the products Lion sells, collecting and evaluating safety data about pharmaceutical and other products, and,as needed, implementing safety measures.

The safety control divisions provide education and training to divisions that implement safety control to better promote theproper use of pharmaceutical and other products.

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Participation in Industry Groups

To further enhance the safety of the pharmaceutical products it sells, Lion has been a member of the Japan Self-Medication

Industry, an organization of OTC drug manufacturers, since 1978. A representative from Lion serves as a vice chair of saidorganization. The Japan Self-Medication Industry works to provide information about the correct use of OTC drugs andexamines all kinds of issues related to OTC drugs, for example, researching how to make drug package inserts easier to readand understand.

Lion’s safety control director and others regularly take part in the organization’s committee meetings to gather the latest

information on safety about the Act on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices and OTC drugs for safety control and legal

compliance.

In addition to the Japan Self-Medication Industry, in the area of pharmaceutical products, Lion is a member of thePharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association of Tokyo, and in the areas of quasi-drugs and cosmetics, Lion participates in theactivities of the Japan Dentifrice Manufacturers’ Association (JDMA) and the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association. Throughsuch participation, Lion suggests research initiatives and measures related to regulations and conducts educational

programs for customers about correct product use with the aims of promoting the manufacturing and quality control ofpharmaceutical and other products as well as post-marketing safety management and correct product use.

Animal Testing Policy

The Lion Group adheres strictly to the international principles of the 3Rs for animal testing (Replacement, Reduction,

Refinement) and supports the philosophy of animal welfare.

We proactively work to thoroughly ensure the safety and enhance the functionality of our wide range of products andservices to better serve our customers. In developing cosmetics (including medicated cosmetics), we do not use animal

testing apart from exceptional circumstances in which it is required to ensure safety or satisfy legal requirements. Similarly,

in developing other products, we employ alternative methods as long as the accuracy and replicability of the scientific data

used as the basis for evaluating products are not negatively affected. When no alternative methods are available and wemust use animal testing, we strive to do so properly and in line with the principles of the 3Rs and the laws of relevant

countries.

Lion Corporation has long focused efforts on related research through participation in the Long-range Research Initiative of
the Japan Chemical Industry Association and the Japanese Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments. We will continue

actively developing alternatives to animal testing and advancing business activities that contribute to both the health of ourcustomers and animal welfare.

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Ensuring Product Safety and Reliability

Initiatives to Respond to Our Customers
Approach

So that we may leverage inquiries received from customers to develop new products and improve our products andservices, such inquiries are registered in a database operating under a strict personal information management system andshared across the Company through an information sharing system that excludes personal information.

Items that are considered impactful to customer satisfaction and product use, and insights gleaned from contact withcustomers are shared daily to top management- and product development-related departments in the form of the VOC*lLetter. Through such efforts, Lion works to improve customer support quality by gaining an understanding of the customer’s

perspective and by quickly considering and responding through improvement measures.

Customer feedback comes from a wide range of sources, including not only telephone calls and emails, but also SNSs*2 andthe like. An internal dedicated organization (The Consumer Service Center) interprets and analyzes such this feedback andproactively disseminates information gleaned from it to the relevant departments.
*l VOC: Voice of Customers*2 SNS: Social networking services (such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, etc.)

Overview

More information about how our customer feedback is put to concrete use is available here [Japanese]

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Customer-Oriented Management Declaration

In the course of developing and improving products and services, Lion places the utmost priority on customer satisfaction.

At the same time, by implementing environmental conservation activities and further enhancing the corporate governancesystem, we aim to ensure the high level of trustworthiness that stakeholders expect. Currently, government agencies,

consumer groups and business associations are working together to promote customer-oriented management initiatives atcompanies. In January 20l7, Lion voluntarily declared that it would proactively work toward customer-oriented
management, and we report progress on this front on our website and to the Consumer Affairs Agency.
More information about Lion’s customer-oriented management declaration is available here [Japanese]

Received an Award in the Good Practices of Consumer-Oriented Management Awards for the Second

Consecutive Year

Lion received the Minister of State’s Award in the Good Practices of Consumer-Oriented Management Awards sponsored by

the Consumer Affairs Agency in 2020, and in 202l, won the Selection Committee Chairman’s Award together with Kao
Corporation. This award recognizes companies that have made a consumer-oriented management declaration andimplemented outstanding initiatives based on such declarations.

Spurred on by this award, Lion will continue advancing consumer-oriented management and contribute to the realization ofa sustainable society.

News Release: Lion Receives the Minister of State’s Award in the Good Practices of Consumer-Oriented Management Aw
ards

News Release: Kao and Lion Awarded the New Selection Committee Chairman’s Commendation in the Good Practices of Consumer-Oriented Management Awards

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Summary of Customer Inquiries in 2023

The Consumer Service Center receives an enormous volume of customer inquiries every year. In 2023, we received

approximately 80,000 inquiries (excluding those sent to direct-to-consumer sales divisions), 99% of the previous year’s

volume. By content, questions about product use, retail outlets that carry Lion products, product quality, safety and othertopics accounted for approximately 80% of all inquiries, while complaints and inquiries regarding problems and similar
topics accounted for around 20%.

Going forward, we will continue aiming to provide an environment that facilitates customer inquiries while responding toinquires in a sincere and timely manner. Contact information for inquiries by phone or email is available on the customer su

pport [Japanese] page of Lion’s website.

Information regarding customer support is available here [Japanese].

Inquiries by Type (2023)

Information Provision Leveraging Customer Feedback

To be able to solve our customers’ questions and concerns anytime, anywhere—24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the customer

support page of Lion’s Japanese-language website offers answers and solutions to common customer questions andproblems as well as examples of products improved based on customer feedback, attracting considerable customer traffic.

In addition, we have introduced a service that allows customers to locate products and store locations, as well as a chatbot
program.

Going forward, we will continue to provide useful information to customers.

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Product Q&A on Lion’s website[Japanese]

Product and store locator
service [Japanese]

Examples of products developed or improved based on customer feedback are available here [Japanese].

Proactive Utilization of Employees

Lion strives to hire and develop the necessary human resources and foster an open and frank corporate culture in order tocreate innovative products and services that provide a high level of value to customers.

Fostering a Corporate Culture that Leverages Customer Opinions

We are working to foster a corporate culture in which all employees think and act based on an understanding of thecustomer’s perspective.

We hold events for new graduate hires and product development staff, etc., in which they listen to recordings of customer

inquiry calls to experience hearing directly from customers. These events help participants understand the importance of

the Company’s contact points with customers and serve as an impetus to think about customer perspectives in their work.

Furthermore, we report on the status of customer inquiries at regularly conducted meetings with planning and development

departments and related divisions and operating sites (businesses and plants) and share such information internally.

Going forward, we will work to further enhance employee awareness in order to better provide products and services basedon customer perspectives.

Employees listen to recordings of customer inquiry calls

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Leveraging an Understanding of Consumer Perspectives in Our Operations

We are working to foster a corporate culture in which all employees think and act based on an understanding of thecustomer’s perspective. As part of our response to Japan’s severe demographic graying, we have a set of equipment thatsimulates the physical conditions of old age on hand at all times at the Consumer Service Center. By listening to feedback

from our senior customers and wearing the simulation equipment while looking at product labels or holding productcontainers, we strive to deepen our customer insight and foster consideration and understanding of seniors and all
customers among our human resources. These insights and considerations are put to use in product development,
customer support and communications.

We are expanding the range of these efforts to include not only staff involved in product development, but thecommunicators that staff our phone lines, the Meisters of Daily Life engaged in communication efforts, and even new

employees.

Meisters of Daily Life using equipment that simulates old age

Initiatives to Provide Support that Satisfies Customers

We hold phone service training in which customer support phone operators learn the skills to quickly and accurately

understand and respond to the issues that customers seeking support have as well as a broad knowledge of Lion products

and related topics. Specifically, we offer training in which operators discuss a wide range of case studies to mutually

reinforce their skills, study groups focused on the health and living issues behind products, and training in pronunciation
and word choice to make themselves easier for customers to understand over the phone in order to enhancecommunication.

We have the results of these activities evaluated by a third party and strive to provide service that will better satisfy

customers.

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Further Enhancing Quality and Customer Satisfaction

Lion monitors its corporate brand penetration with the help of a market research company. The survey shown below

examines the likelihood of product users recommending Lion products and services, the degree to which they feel they needsuch products and their desire to and their preferences at the time of questioning (for the purposes of the study, the Lion

product users targeted were male and female general consumers over the age of l6). We will continue to gather objective
data on customer opinions in order to provide high-quality products and services.

2018

Overall number of survey respondents

752

Of these, current product users

644

Response rate*2(%)

85.6

Recommendation rate*3(%)

43.6

2019

784

64l

8l.8

43.l

2020*1

783

2021

664

84.8
47.6

773

628

8l.2

40.0

2022

783

640

8l.7

44.7

Data from “Brand Strategy Survey,” Nikkei Research Inc.

*l Overall scores of hygiene product suppliers increased due to the COVID-l9 pandemic.

*2 Refers to the percentage of total survey respondents who reported that they currently use such products and services.

*3 Refers to the percentage of current users who intend to recommend the products and services.

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Ensuring Product Safety and Reliability

Reinforcing the Provision of Information to Customers

Providing Useful Information for Daily Living and Promoting Educational
Activities

Lion actively engages in communication with consumers with the aim of expanding our creation and dissemination of

information that contributes to healthy and comfortable living.

* Specialists who research and provide information useful for comfortable, healthy living

Initiatives of the Meisters of Daily Life

Lion’s Meisters of Daily Life, career researchers with specialist expertise, are conducting the following activities in the fieldsof oral care, healthcare, hygiene, laundry and living care. Meisters of Daily Life research useful lifestyle information to makeeveryday life healthy and comfortable and share colorful living ideas through various media and events.

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Communication with Customers through Workshops

Oral care workshop at a juniorhigh school (November 29, 2023)

Kaji x Kaji Happy Share Project Housework
sharing seminar co- hosted by Taito Wardand Lion (December 2, 2023)

Communication with Customers Using the “Lidea” Lifestyle Information Website
Lidea is a lifestyle information website aimed at inspiring curiosity about living habits andhelping users cherish each day by providing content about Lion products, the technologies

behind them, and approaches to daily living. The site provides accurate information that isuseful for consumers’ daily living, presented mainly by the Meisters of Daily Life, lifestyle
information specialists.

Going forward, Lion will continue to provide information useful for daily living through Lidea

and use the information accumulated through Lidea to deepen diverse forms ofcommunication with customers.

Lidea [Japanese] https://lidea.today/

Sustainability Communication Booklet

To help consumers easily and enjoyably understand Lion’s sustainability initiatives,

Lion has created a booklet titled “Foundation of Daily Life: In Numbers” (in Japanese).

The booklet uses numbers to illustrate a variety of social issues closely related to dailyliving and highlights the ways that Lion is working to help solve these issues throughproducts, educational activities and communications.

The booklet is distributed at events related to health, cleanliness and hygiene, and theenvironment, where Lion comes into direct contact with consumers.

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Initiatives for Those with Visual Impairments

Lion has provided various information to those with visual impairments.

The Roots of Our Information Provision

Across Japan, Lion provides everyday household goods, such as detergents,

toothpastes, toothbrushes, shampoos and household cleaners. We believe it is our

mission to provide such products as well as clear information about them to all
customers.

The Roots of Our Information Provision [Japanese]

Sawatte Wakaru Tooth Brushing Book

In collaboration with Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., Lion published the Sawatte Wakaru

Tooth Brushing Book, a health guidebook incorporating universal design with tactile
diagrams for the visually impaired.

Sawatte Wakaru Tooth Brushing Book [Japanese]

Making Products Barrier Free

The page below highlights products developed incorporating a barrier-free perspective
and products that visually impaired customers have commented are convenient basedon their actual usage experience.

Making Products Barrier Free [Japanese]

Timeline of Initiatives

The page below provides a timeline of Lion’s initiatives aimed at addressing the needsof those with visual impairments.

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ESG Data and Third-Party Verification
ESG Data

Environmental Data

Social Data

Overview of Environmental Burden Created by Business
Activities

Employee Data

Productivity and Professional Fulfillment Indicators

CO2, Energy

Sustainable Material Procurement

Raw Material, Container and Packaging Material
Water

Waste

Management of Chemical Substances
Environmental Accounting
Environmental Efficiency

Production Site Environmental Data

Governance Data

Compliance E-learning Participation Rate

The AL Heart Hotline Recognition Rate Among Employees, Consultations and Reports
Product recalls from consumers or distributors

Third-Party Verification
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Environment

SocialGovernance

Third-Party
Verification

Environmental Data
Overview of Environmental Burden Created by Business Activities[Scope of Data] Lion and domestic and overseas consolidated subsidiaries[Period Covered] January 2023 to December 2023: However, data for PRTR-designated chemical substances is for April 2023

to March 2024

*The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.
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CO2, Energy

CO2 Emissions from Business Activities
Domestic

Unit

ThousandAbsolute quantity

2017

t-CO2
%

Reduction from 2017
Overseas

Unit

2017

ThousandAbsolute quantity

t-CO2
%

Reduction from 2017

2020

2021

2022

2023

77

67

74

73

35

—

—

5

5

54

2020

89
—

2021

89
—

2022

78

2023

70*1

12

66*1

21

26

*1 Excludes carbon credit purchases. Including these, the amount was 85,000 tons in 2022 and 82,000 tons in 2023

* The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.
Domestic and overseas total

Unit

2017

ThousandAbsolute quantity

t-CO2
%

Reduction from 2017

2020

166
—

2021

156
—

2022

151

2023

143*2

9

101*2

14

39

*2 Excludes carbon credit purchases. Including these, 159,000 tons in 2022, a 4% reduction and 117,000 tons in 2023, a 29% reduction.

＊ The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

More about related initiatives

Total Energy Consumption in Business Activities
Unit

Domestic

2020

TJ

Overseas

2021

1,139

TJ

Domestic and overseas total

799

2022

841

1,275

1,938

1,143

2,116

＊ The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

2023

839

810

1,053

1,982

1,862

More about related initiatives

Total renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Consumption in Business Activities
Unit

Total non-renewable energy
consumption

Total renewable energy
consumption

Total renewable energy
consumption/

total energy consumption

Domestic
Overseas

Domestic and overseas
total

Domestic
Overseas

Domestic and overseas
total

Domestic and overseas
total

2020

GWh

222

316

GWh

538

2021

233

313

546

2022

232

316

2023

Target for

145

291

543

1

1

—

0.45

GWh

0.05

42

1.8

81

%

0.01

7.12

0.33

15.7

296

42

—

436

0.18

0.01

—

549

0.04

GWh

2023

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions throughout the Supply Chain
Unit%

Scope 1
Scope 2

Purchased goods and services
Capital goods

Fuel- and energy-related activities
not include in Scope 1 or Scope 2
Upstream transportation anddistribution

Waste generated in operations
Scope 3Business travel

Employee commuting

Downstream transportation anddistribution

Processing of sold products
Use of sold products

End-of-life treatment of soldproducts

Investments
Total

2017

%

1.5
2.1

2020

1.4
1.9

2021

1.6
1.5

2022

1.4
1.8

2023

1.4
1.1

%

21.8

23.1

23.6

23.7

24.8

%

0.4

0.6

0.6

0.6

0.6

%

0.8

2.5

1.1

1.2

1.5

%

3.4

4.3

3.8

3.9

2.6

%

0.1

0.1

0.0

0.0

0.0

%

0.1

%

0.1

%

0.1

%

5.3

%

54.3

%

0.4

%
Million tCO2

0.3
0.0
0.2
1.8

0.4
0.1
0.2
2.0

52.9

54.6

0.7

0.6

9.6

10.2

4.61

4.82

0.1

0.1

0.0

0.1

0.2
2.2

54.3

0.2
2.5

52.1

9.9

10.0

12.5

4.91

5.03

4.65

0.5

＊ The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

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Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Operating Sites
Scope 1

Domestic

Scope 2 (location basis)
Scope 1 + 2 (location basis) total
Scope 2 (market basis)
Scope 1 + 2 (market basis) total
Amount of carbon credits purchased

Unit

Thousand

2017

t-CO2

2020

22

55

ThousandThousandt-CO2

Thousandt-CO2

Thousand

19

50

77

t-CO2

2021

2022

21

52

70

73

21

2023

20

52

50

73

70

55

48

52

52

15

77

67

74

73

35

0

0

0

0

0

t-CO2

* The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

Scope 1

Overseas

Scope 2 (location basis)
Scope 1 + 2 (location basis) total
Scope 2 (market basis)
Scope 1 + 2 (market basis) total
Amount of carbon credits purchased

Unit

Thousand

2017

t-CO2

Thousandt-CO2

Thousandt-CO2

Thousandt-CO2

Thousand

2020

45

2021

47

43

42

89

89

43

2022

56

49

2023

43

41

38

40

97

87

83

42

22

36

38

89

89

78

85

82

0

0

0

16

16

t-CO2

* The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

Scope 1

Domestic and overseas total

Scope 2 (location basis)
Scope 1 + 2 (location basis) total
Scope 2 (market basis)
Scope 1 + 2 (market basis) total
Amount of carbon credits purchased

Unit

Thousandt-CO2

Thousandt-CO2

Thousandt-CO2

Thousandt-CO2

Thousand
t-CO2

2017

2020

67

98

66

93

2021

77

93

2022

70

90

2023

63

Target for 2023

69

90

87

166

159

170

160

153

—

98

90

74

89

54

87

166

156

151

159

117

—

0

0

0

16

16

—

* The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

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Raw Material, Container and Packaging Material

Raw Material Usage (Domestic Household Products)
Unit

Raw material usage

Thousand

2019

tons

245

2020

250

2021

252

2022

235

2023

221

* The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

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Plastic

Corrugated cardboard
Cardboard
Glass

Metals
Total

Unit

2019

Thousand

20

2020

2022

20

2023

20

27

27

27

6

5

6

6

6

5

5

0.1

57

tons

19

27

0.2

Thousand

2021

26

6

tons

20

5

0.1

58

5

0.1

57

0.1

58

57

＊ Only containers and packaging materials are included in calculations through FY2021; some product plastics are included beginning in
FY2022.

＊ The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

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Plastic

Corrugated cardboard
Cardboard
Glass

Metals
Total

Unit

Thousandtons

Thousand
tons

2019

37

57

2020

42

59

2021

43

6

6

6

0.2

0.1

0.1

119

120

7

0

108

＊ The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

299

38

57

13

110

2023

56

13

5

38

58

9
6

2022

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0

108

Water

Water Usage (Water Withdrawal) in Business Activities
Unit

DomesticThousand2017

m3

Overseas

2020

670

Thousand

Total

917

2021

713

1,586

m3

823

920

2022

704

1,536

940

2023

932

683

1,624

716

1,623

1,647

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Domestic

Tap water

Overseas
Total

Domestic
Industrial water

Overseas
Total

Domestic
Groundwater

Overseas
Total

DomesticRain water

Overseas
Total

Unit

Thousand

2017

m3

339
645

Thousandm3

Thousandm3
m3

Thousandm3

ThousandThousandm3
m3

Overseas
Total

Unit

Thousandm3

Thousand
m3

2019

2022

689

365

2023

655

388
482

1,076

1,020

870

538

479

507

529

518

563

502

522

557

752

38

0

25

44

24

23

15

28

0

0

25

44

24

1

2

2

2

2

1

2

2

2

2

448
190
638

300

0

233

0

0

Thousand

387

1,033

38

m3

2021

690

25

Thousand343

983

Wastewater Discharge in Business Activities
Domestic

2020

0

2020

428
183
611

0

0

2021

474
211
684

0

0

2022

512

0

2023

180
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189
682

Wastewater Discharge by Destination

Sewage systems

Sea areaRiver

Other (industrial park treatment
facilities)

Domestic

Unit

2021*

302

Thousand m3

Overseas

64

Thousand m3

Total

DomesticThousand m3

Total

Domestic

Domestic
Overseas

85

0

0

0

130

135

118

130

135

44

5

6

60

56

97

65

62

103

101

99

0

Thousand m3

Total

74

53

Thousand m3

302
387

Thousand m3

Total

322
396

Thousand m3

Overseas

2023

366
118

Thousand m3

Overseas

2022

0

103

0

101

99

* Disclosed from 2021

Breakdown of Water Use over the Lifecycles of Lion Products

Raw material procurement
Production
Transport

Use by consumers

Disposal by consumers

Unit

2020

％

2021

19.3

%

0.1

%

0.1

0.0

%

0.0

75.8

4.3

21.0
0.1

0.0

76.2

4.4

2023

19.8
0.1

0.0

76.2

%

2022

19.4

74.0

4.3

4.9

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Unit

2019

6.36

—

6.26

5.91

5.53

%

0

—

2

7

13

from 2017

301

2,303

2023

m3/million

Decrease in usage intensity per unit net sales

2,291

2022

Usage intensity per unit net sales

yen

2,273

2021

million m

thousand

2,178

2020

Water Usage

3

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WasteTotal Waste Generation, Total Waste Consigned to Final Disposal in Landfills and Total

Resources Recovered
Domestic

Total Waste Generation

Total Waste Consigned to Final Disposal in
Landfills

Total Resources Recovered
Overseas

Total Waste Generation

Total Waste Consigned to Final Disposal in
Landfills

Total Resources Recovered
Domestic and overseas total

Total Waste Generation

Total Waste Consigned to Final Disposal in
Landfills

Total Resources Recovered

Unit

2019

Thousand

0.01

tons

Unit

2019

4.15

2020

Thousand

12.74

2020

14.39

2021

12.97

2023

2022

15.41

3.07
2023

0.38

6.95

4.05

0.50

3.15

0.54

6.26

4.19

3.02

0.38

3.22

0.75

6.81

3.89

2022

8.77

0.00

3.22

0.54

3.13

1.05

tons

2021

11.22

2023

0.00

3.73

0.74

2.76
2019

3.96

9.08

2022

0.01

3.13

1.04

tons

10.43

2021

0.01

4.05

Thousand

Unit

8.59

2020

12.82

0.50

6.37

6.10

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Recycled or reused
Landfill

Incinerated (with energy recovery)

Incinerated (without energy recovery)
Disposal method unknown

Unit

Thousand
tons

2019

14.55

1.05
3.64
0.09
0.00

2020

16.38

0.81
3.22
0.13
0.00

2021

15.15

0.65
3.49
0.46
0.00

Industrial Waste Disposal Facility Maintenance and Management Data

2022

17.56

0.38
3.20
0.44
0.00

2023

13.83

0.50
3.86
0.76
0.00

Chiba Plant

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2023 Maintenance and Management Data (updated May 08, 2024)（PDF：86KB）[Japanese]

2021 Maintenance and Management Data (updated April 26, 2022)（PDF：98KB）[Japanese]

2022 Maintenance and Management Data (updated May 19, 2023)

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Management of Chemical Substances

PRTR-Designated Substance Emissions (Domestic)

PRTR-Designated Substance Emissions

Unit

Tons

2019

PRTR-Designated Substance Emissions

2

2020

2

2021

3

2022

2

2023

coming soon

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Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), Sulfur Oxides (SOX) and Particulate Matter
Domestic

Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOX)
Emissions of Sulfur Oxides (SOX)
Particulate Matter

Overseas

Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOX)
Emissions of Sulfur Oxides (SOX)
Particulate Matter

Domestic and overseas total

Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOX)
Emissions of Sulfur Oxides (SOX)
Particulate Matter

VOC Emissions (Domestic)
Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions

COD in Business Activities

Domestic
Overseas
Total

Unit

2019

Tons
Unit

2019

132

2020

Unit

2019

18

41

59

100

2021

2021

2020

20

76

96

60

2022

2021

22

77

100

0
2023

2022

56

26
2023

6

2022

2022

62

5

28

26

57

coming soon

28

2023

2023

18

47

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38

1

26

59

69

3

25

4

3

5

2021

2023

1

58

9

68

33

26

3

1

6

2020

2022

1

8

15

67

71

27

3

2

5

2019

Tons

2020

13
2019

2021

1

1

Unit

Tons

107

29

4

1

Tons

Tons

2020

3

Tons
Unit

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18

39

Environmental Accounting
Based on the Ministry of the Environment’s guidelines, every year we calculate and disclose the environmental conservation

cost and the economic benefits (real effect) of environmental conservation measures for the entire domestic Lion Group.
(January 2023 to December 2023)

Breaking down total environmental conservation cost in 2023, although investment (capital expenditure) decreased
approximately ¥1.1 billion and overall cost increased approximately ¥0.1 billion.

Environmental Conservation Cost
Category(Millions of yen)

January 2023 to December 2023

Key activity

Investment

Pollution prevention
Business area cost

Upstream/downstream cost
Administration cost
R&D cost

Social activity cost

Environmental remediation
cost

Domestic Group total

87

220

Global environmental conservation

546

3,838

Environmentally friendly products

1,637

2,628

0

657

44

Resource recycling

Container/packaging recycling

ISO 14001 registration, environmental education
R&D of environmentally friendly products, etc.

Environmental improvement measures, donations to

—

0

1

0

2,393

-1,073

YoY

Effects

945

1,066

organizations

Pollution burden duties, etc.

452

79

Economic Benefit Associated with Environmental Conservation Measures

Cost reduction due to energy saving

Cost

YoY reduction

22

9,829

97

(Millions of yen)
-166.885.0

Cost reduction due to resource saving

43.8

Reduced water utility cost

-55.4

Waste disposal reduction** Includes cost of sales of valuable waste

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Environmental Efficiency
Every year, Lion calculates its environmental efficiency using the formula below to evaluate how efficient its businessactivities are in terms of the environmental burden they create. We continually strive to improve environmental efficiency.

* Environmental impact (harm) is calculated as a monetary amount using the Life-cycle Impact assessment Method based on Endpoint
modeling (LIME).

Environmental Efficiency and Monetary Value of Environmental Burden (comparison with 2005)

Monetary value of environmental burden(comparison with 2005)

Unit

2019

%

79

350

Environmental efficiency

2020

84

340

2021

84

344

2022

90

2023

326

Production Site Environmental Data

Lion and domestic consolidated subsidiaries

Overseas consolidated subsidiaries（PDF：68KB）（PDF：56KB）

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373

ESG Data and Third-Party Verification
Environment

SocialGovernance

Third-Party
Verification

Social Data
Employee Data
Scope: Employees of Lion Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “non-consolidated employees”) and employees who work
for affiliated companies or organizations while also being employed by Lion Corporation (hereinafter referred to as“employees on loan”). This includes executive officers not under delegated contracts, but excludes temporary, part-time anddispatched employees.

The Lion Group as a whole: Employees of domestic and overseas affiliated companies* in addition to non-consolidated andemployees on loan.

* Temporary, part-time and dispatched employees are not included.

* Domestic and overseas affiliates included in calculations (16 companies):Lion Chemical Co., Ltd., Lion Expert Business Co., Ltd., Lion

Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd., Lion Hygiene Co., Ltd., Lion Pet Co., Ltd, Lion Engineering Co., Ltd., issua Company, Ltd., Lion Tomoni Co., Ltd.,

Lion Dental Products Co., Ltd., Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals (Qingdao) Co., Ltd., Lion Home Products (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., Lion Corporation(Korea), Lion Corporation (Singapore) Pte Ltd., Lion Corporation (Hong Kong) Ltd., Lion Corporation (Thailand) Ltd., Southern Lion Sdn.
Bhd.

Reference: 23 linked subsidiaries
As of December 31 of each year

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Diversity & Inclusion

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

2019

Male

(including employees on loan)

Lion Group

2,317

2,253

-

-

4,454

4,425

4,306

1,205

-

Female employee ratio

33.8%

-

Ratios of employees by age group

Over 50 y/o

1,292

2,979

2,976

34.5%

35.4%

36.6%

39.8%

40.2%

40.9%

16.0%

16.0%

14.9%

-

37.0%

38.0%

38.0%

38.9%

-

30-50 y/o

2,944

1,270

16.0%

-

Below 30 y/o

1,238

-

30-50 y/oOver 50 y/o

2023

2,347

-

Below 30 y/o

2022

2,355

31.8%

Lion Group

2021

2,237
1,044

Male

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)

Lion Corporation

Employees

FemaleFemale

2020

-

47.0%
21.0%
52.0%
27.0%

New hires (new graduates)

46.0%
20.0%
53.0%
27.0%

46.0%

46.2%

19.0%

18.0%

53.0%

52.7%

28.0%

29.2%

*The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the
Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)

MaleFemalefigures.

55

42

33

New hires (mid-career hires)

34

54

46

33

35

38

30

*The historical data contained an error, which has been corrected in the
Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)

Male

Employees inmanagement
position

Employees in nonmanagement

Lion Group%

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)%

Lion Group%

Lion Corporation

Number%Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)

NumberLion Corporation

Number(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

12

Femalepositions(including employees on loan)

figures.

6

20

17

4

12

13

14

-

-

-

5

5

-

-

-

14

20

8

Ratio of companies with labor unions, labor-management councils, or othermechanisms for consultation between employees and management

-

86.4%

86.4%

86.4%

86.4%

-

66.2%

77.9%

65.9%

62.6%

Ratio of employees who are members of the above-

Re-hired retirees

73.4%

207

243

75.1%
293

72.9%
343

71.3%
462

6.3%

6.8%

8.2%

9.6%

12.8%

400

196

130

104

78

77

75

77

79

85

Temporary employees

Employees with disabilities

%

2.8%

2.7%

2.7%*1

%

-

1.3%

1.7%

Number

7

-

307

94

127

2.8%*1

2.9%*1

1.8%

1.9%

131

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2019

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)

MaleFemaleLion Corporation(including employees on loan)

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

20.1
15.1

19.7
14.0

Total employee turnover rate*2

Number%Number

2.3%

1.6%

2.0%

5.5%

5.8%

10

4

6

11

1.6%

2.4%

4.4%

81

83

93

98

127

Percentage of female employees in management positions*3

9.2%

9.1%

10.3%

11.1%

14.2%

-

-

20.4%

19.6%

23.5%

-

-

2

2

3

-

-

-

-

289

267

Percentage of female employees in top-level management positions (Senior
Management)

-

12.5%

9.1%

12.5%

-

40.2%

38.9%

39.3%

-

-

-

-

-

334

-

47

44

Percentage of female employees in low- and mid-level management positions

91

96

44

124

-

10.3%

11.2%

14.2%

-

18.6%

17.8%

22.1%

-

-

163

180

160

-

-

-

242

223

Percentage of female employees in junior management positions*4

-

290

-

27.8%

31.4%

32.0%

-

28.1%

30.2%

26.3%

-

-

36

37

42

-

-

-

232

231

233

Percentage of female employees in management positions with revenue-generating
functions-

NumberNumber

4.9%

4.0%

%
%

3.0%

0.3%

NumberNumber

13.1

1.2%

%
%

14.2

2.1%

NumberNumber

14.1

3.1%

%
%

18.3

3.3%

NumberNumber

19.6

2.8%

%
%

19.5

2.4%

8

NumberNumber2023

Employees who resigned within three years of entering the Company

%
%

2022

4.6%

-

Lion Group(including employees on loan)

2021

Voluntary employee turnover rate

Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)

Lion Corporation

2020

Average service years (excluding rehired retirees)

-

-

9.9%

10.5%

12.8%

-

24.0%

23.1%

25.2%

154

Percentage of female employees in STEM-related positions

-

-

-

-

-

%

Number

-

%

308

19

147

19

155

32

-

11.8%

12.3%

14.7%

-

16.8%

16.3%

18.8%

39

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2019

2020

2021

2022

The percentage of average salary of female employees against that of male
employees

-

100%

100%

100%

100%

-

100%

100%

100%

100%

-

100%

100%

100%

100%

-

100%

100%

100%

100%

-

89%

89%

93%*5

92%*5

-

100%

100%

100%

100%

-

76%

79%

79%*5

81%*5

management
positions

-

100%

100%

100%

100%

in management

-

88%

93%

97%

91%

-

100%

100%

100%

100%

-

90%

91%

89%

92%

2

0

8

9

Male directors-

Female directors
Male external
directors

Female external
directors

Male employees inLion Corporation(including employees on loan)

management
positionsFemale employees
in management
positionsMale employees in
non-management
positionsFemale employees
in non-management
positionsMale employees inFemale employees
Lion Group2023

positionsMale employees in
non-management
positionsFemale employees
in non-management
positions
Users-

Regionally based employees

17

-

-

-

*1 Uses the standard calculation for the domestic hiring rate

*2 Total employee turnover rate number should be the sum of the Voluntary employee turnover and the involuntary employee turnover rate
(such as retirement, end of term, or death)*3 Total of those in top-level (equivalent to Executive General Managers, Deputy Executive General Managers, etc., excluding the CEO anddirectors) and mid-level and low-level (equivalent to General Managers, managers, etc.) management positions*4 Equivalent to supportive roles, such as assistant managers, etc.

*5 Verified by a third party

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Work-Life Enrichment
Lion Corporation(including employees onloan)
Lion Corporation(including employees on
loan)

Male

FemaleMale

FemaleLion Corporation(including employees on loan)(including employees on loan)(including employees onloan)

Users (total)
Days taken

Overall response
rate

OverallMale

FemaleLion Corporation(excluding employees on
loan)

2020

Employees who took childcare leave

13
61

Below 30 y/o30‒39 y/o40‒49 y/o50‒59 y/o

60 y/o and above

Non-management
positionsManagement
Positions(Including

executives)

2021

32
78

Employees who took shorter work hours for childcare

0

0

2022

2023

54

55

57

0

0

0

84

77

89

66

77

78

65

74

11.2

9.2

12.5

13.8

12.4

74.0%

68.0%

65.9%

69.2%

74.8%

15

0

0

0

0

Average overtime per month [hours]

Annual paid leave used

Lion Corporation

Lion Corporation

2019

Volunteer leave used

19-

Employee Awareness and Behavior Survey
Employees who take pride in their work*

-

-

-

85.8%

83.0%

84.3%

89.5%

93.5%

96.5%

97.5%

84.3%

78.2%

76.4%

95.7%

97.3%

94.3%

96.8%

94.0%

95.3%

93.9%

96.7%

96.1%

96.8%

95.7%

97.9%

98.0%

97.2%

94.4%

96.6%

98.7%

98.8%

80.5%
77.0%
74.9%
78.9%
79.0%
84.6%
85.4%
77.5%
89.6%

77.1%
78.1%
71.9%
76.9%
75.9%
79.5%
82.1%
74.9%
85.1%

74.5%
75.4%
75.2%
70.6%
72.8%
76.7%
78.4%
72.1%
82.1%

* The survey options were changed starting in 2021 for the purpose of more rigorously assessing the current situation and aiming for a better
state of affairs.

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Developing Human Resources(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

Employees below 30 y/o
Employees 30‒50 y/o(including employees
on loan)Employees 50 y/o and above
Male

FemaleTop management positions
Low- and mid-level

management positions

FemaleTop management positions
management positions

Junior management positions
Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

Employees below 30 y/o
Employees 30‒50 y/o

on loan)Employees 50 y/o and above
Male

FemaleTop management positions
Low- and mid-level

management positions

Junior management positions
Employees below 30 y/o
Employees 30‒50 y/o

Employees 50 y/o and above
Lion Group

Male

FemaleTop management positions
Low- and mid-level

management positions

Junior management positions

52.8*131.0*1

2023

58.1

50.2

34.9

32.1

-

-

97.7

93.1

80.4

-

-

54.5

46.3

31.0

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Male

12.1

2022

Average hours per FTE of training and development breakdown

Employees 30‒50 y/o

Low- and mid-level(including employees

2021

14.6

-

-

Employees 50 y/o and above

Lion Corporation-

Junior management positions
Employees below 30 y/oLion Group

2020

Average hours per FTE of training and development

Lion Corporation

Lion Corporation

2019

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

49.3

55.2

49.2

66.9

59.8

41.9

39.7

281.5

42.9

18.7

83.3

128.5

44.2

44.1

26.3

31.7

36.6

34.1

30.1

40.9

30.3

26.1

21.1

63.8

60.4

95.0

33.4

16.8

Average amount spent per FTE on training and development-¥52,300-¥29,300¥67,100

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

311

35.6
26.9
29.3
58.2
47.8

¥60,000¥87,500¥51,400¥82,900¥98,300¥43,992¥103,211¥76,049¥72,602¥65,000¥643,500¥562,378¥44,000¥182,900¥62,361¥43,500-

23.7¥28,557

-

-

32.8

¥27,700¥105,000-

43.7¥24,100

-

-

-

67.4

¥107,671¥70,800-

79.0¥288,300

-

-

48.2

¥67,100¥36,700¥107,700-

43.0¥74,793

-

-

54.4

¥94,800

Average amount spent per FTE on training and development breakdown

-

56.7

¥46,700¥16,900¥41,300¥29,200¥176,600¥120,000¥119,545¥48,381¥40,700¥52,257¥55,900¥45,954¥20,400¥41,900¥22,207¥38,129¥33,700¥108,200¥168,668¥33,500¥139,200¥44,186¥76,800¥127,600¥87,895

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Top management positions
Coverage of the MBO
system*2 at Lion
Corporation

Low- and mid-level

management positions

Junior management positions
Employees in non-management positions

Top management positions
Coverage of the MBO
system*2: % of all
employees

Low- and mid-level

management positions

Junior management positions
Employees in non-management positions
Lion Corporation(including employees on loan)
Lion Group

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

-

Introduced

Introduced

Introduced

Introduced-

Introduced

Introduced

Introduced

IntroducedType of individual performance appraisal-

Introduced
Introduced

-

55.7%

-

Introduced
Introduced

95.4%

-

94.6%

-

Introduced

62.1%

57.3%

Introduced

53.3%

95.5%

94.8%

94.9%
63.6%

94.4%

Percentage of open positions filled by internal candidates (internal hires)

-

88.5%

-

49.2%

69.0%
55.7%

66.2%

*3

89.1%
67.6%

Introduced
Introduced

59.8%
94.7%
97.6%
69.4%
95.1%
82.5%

*1 Figures for 2021 increased due to the inclusion of divisional training and development hours*2 MBO: Management by Objectives*3 Percentage of internal hires: Internal hires / (external mid-career hires + internal hires)

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Improving Employee Health

2020年

Rate of employees getting regular
health checkups

Rate of employees getting necessary
follow-up examinations

Rate of employees requiring specifichealth guidance (ages 40 and over)＊1

Physical health

Rate of employees requiring specifichealth guidance (ages 40 and over)＊1

Rate of employees with metabolic
syndrome (ages 40 and over)Rate of employees who fall into thepre-metabolic syndrome group(ages 40 and over)Rate of employees maintaining ahealthy body weight

Rate of employees who habitually(including

employees on loan)

exercise
Living habits

Proportion of employees who are
sufficiently rested after sleep

Proportion of employees who eat
breakfast habitually

Suitable rate for employees who
habitually drink alcohol
Mental healthStress level check implementation
rate

Rate of employees with high stresslevels

Proportion of employees who
respond that they “mostly

understand” or “understand well”
Health literacy

their health checkup results

100.0%

2022年

99.8%

2023年

99.9%

58.0%

59.6%

59.4%

55.7%

17.8%

16.8%

15.8%

—

74.9%

83.6%

79.4%

—

13.6%

14.3%

13.6%

12.9%

14.7%

14.4%

12.1%

13.4%

69.4%

66.9%

67.5%

67.7%

23.7%

24.8%

26.1%

26.1%

81.7%

Employee nonsmoker rate

Lion Corporation

100.0%

2021年

82.6%

83.1%

83.6%

66.0%

67.4%

68.0%

66.9%

80.7%

75.8%

75.3%

74.4%

83.0%

84.5%

83.0%

89.2%

98.2%

94.7%

97.5%

98.3%

7.9%

9.2%

8.7%

9.5%

89.8%

89.8%

91.2%

90.8%

86.3%

87.2%

88.6%

88.6%

Proportion of employees who

respond that they “know what todo” or “mostly know what to do” toimprove their health based on theirhealth checkup results*1 Figures calculated by health insurance society (insured persons of the entire group)

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Productivity and Professional Fulfillment Indicators
Performance(Presenteeism)*
Productivity

2020

74.5%

1

Rate of absence due toillness or poor

health(Absenteeism)*2

Proportion of employees(including

employees on loan)

Professionalfulfillment*3

that respond that they are“satisfied” or “mostly

satisfied” with their jobs

86.7%

2022

84.7%

2023

85.9%

Target 2030

85.0%

or moreDecrease in

0.8%

0.7%

0.8%

0.9%

2.7

2.6

2.6

2.4

74.3%

71.8%

75.4%

69.4%

-

76.3%

74.8%

71.2%

73.2%

-

Work engagement

Lion Corporation

2021

2021 (0.7%)

3.0

or moreProportion of employeesthat respond “I believe so”

or “I somewhat believe so”

to the statement “My job isprofessionally fulfilling”*1 Presenteeism: A condition in which a person goes to work while suffering from some disease or symptom and has reduced work
performance and labor productivity.

Measured using SPQ (University of Tokyo 1-item version), 2023 Number of respondents: 3,372, Response rate: 97.6%.

*2 Absenteeism: sick leave, state of being absent from work due to illness

Absence rate = number of days lost/total number of days worked (calculated from work information)*3 Work engagement: measured using stress check (Work Engagement: average score of 2 questions on a 4-point scale)2023 Number of respondents: 3,388, response rate: 98.3%

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Sustainable Material Procurement

Switching rate to RSPO-certified products for key raw materials (Domestic)
2019

14%

2020

2021

93%

93%

2022

2023

99%

99%

More about related initiatives

Procurement rate of third-party certified paper from domestic paper manufacturers for key

products

2019

96%

2020

2021

98%

98%

2022

2023

99%

98%

More about related initiatives

Number of primary suppliers who filled out self-checks questionnaires and Response Rate

Number of suppliers

2019

2020

585

99%

Response Rate

574

2021

100%

502

2022

100%

474

2023

96%

436

96%

More about related initiatives

Key Suppliers

Number of key suppliers

Percentage of key suppliers among primary suppliersPortion of purchasing that is from key suppliers(monetary basis, among all primary suppliers)

2019

2020

90

15.4%

90

15.7%

80%

89%

2021

90

17.9%

89%

2022

90

17.9%

89%

2023

90

19.3%

89%

More about related initiatives

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ESG Data and Third-Party Verification
Environment

SocialThird-Party
Verification

Governance

Governance Data

Scope: Lion Corporation + domestic Group companies
Compliance E-learning Participation Rate
2019

100%

2020

2021

99.5%

2022

99.2%

2023

98.1%

96.2%

More about related initiatives
The AL Heart Hotline Recognition Rate Among Employees
2019

98.6%

2020

99.5%

AL Heart Hotline Consultations and Reports
2019

Harassment

Personnel and labor

2020

11
11

management issues

8

2022

99.0%

2021

7

3

Others

2021

99.4%

2022

12

13

5

58

2023

99.5%

2023

9

2

17

7

3

13

More about related initiatives
Product recalls* from consumers or distributors
Scope: Lion Corporation
2019

0

2020

0

2021

316

0

2022

0

2023

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0

ESG Data and Third-Party Verification
Environment

SocialThird-Party
Verification

GovernanceConducting Third-Party Verification (Environment)

To ensure the transparency and accuracy of its environmental data, the Lion Group has undergone third-party verification

regarding data on its greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, Scope 2 and main Scope 3 categories) and water withdrawal anddischarge from SGS Japan Inc. Most recently, the Group obtained third-party verification opinions regarding its
environmental data for 2023.

Going forward, we will utilize third-party verification and work continuously to improve accuracy.

Verification Opinion

Verification Opinion（PDF：732KB）

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Conducting Third Party Verification (Society)To ensure the transparency and accuracy of its social data (Occupational accident frequency, number of fatalities due tooccupational accidents, percentage of average salary of female employees against that of male employees and evaluation of

raw material suppliers), Lion has undergone third-party verification by SGS Japan Inc. Most recently, the Company obtained

third-party verification opinions regarding its social data for 2023.

Going forward, we will utilize third-party verification and work continuously to improve accuracy.

Verification written opinion

Verification opinion（PDF：730KB）

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Integrated Report & Sustainability
Integrated Report 2024

Lion Sustainability Website 2024 ＜PDF＞

Lion’s Sustainability: SDG-Related Initiatives
Lion Eco Pamphlet [Japanese]

Back Numbers

Lion Sustainability Communication Book [Japanese]“Hygiene and Health Care in Times of Disaster”book [Japanese]

Integrated Report 2024

(January 1‒December 31, 2023)
Download All Pages(17.5MB)

Please share your thoughts and feedback

Contents

Our Purpose

・Lion at a Glance
・Creating Habits and Achieving Business Growth Feature
・Generating Social and Economic Value through the Creation of Oral Care Habits
・Value Creation Process

Our Strategy

・Message from the President
・Message from the Director Responsible for Finance・Vision2030 and the Medium-term Management Plans
Three Growth Strategies

・1. Accelerate Growth in Four Fields of Value Creation

Business Development Aimed at the Evolution and Expansion of Habit Redesign
Oral Health
Infection Control
Smart Housework
Expansion of the Overseas BusinessResearch and Development
Intellectual Property

・2. Transform Our Business Foundations for Growth
Digital Transformation

Supply Chain Management

・3. Generating Dynamism to Realize Innovative Change
Human Capital

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Sustainability

・ Message from the Director Responsible for Sustainability
Sustainability Initiatives

・ Reinforcing Initiatives to Address the Sustainability Material Issues
Top-Priority Sustainability Material Issues:
Creating Healthy Living Habits
Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a Sustainable Planet
Disclosure Based on the TCFD Recommendations

Corporate Governance・ Message from the Chairman
・ Messages from External Directors
・ Corporate Governance・ Compliance・ Risk Management
・ Leadership Team

Performance/Data

・Results by Business Segment

Consumer Products Business (Japan)
Overseas BusinessIndustrial Products Business・Key Financial Data
・Key Non-Financial Data
・External Evaluations and Participation in External Organizations
・Corporate Overview and Stock Information

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Selected Pages
Contents(73.5KB)Management Message
Lion’s Sustainability(353KB)(1.25MB)

Together with the Environment(7.96MB)

Creating Healthy Living Habits

Together with Employees

Respect for Human Rights(13.0MB)(5.16MB)

Together with Supply Chains(598KB)(558KB)

Ensuring Product Safety and Reliability

ESG Data / Third-Party Verification
Integrated Report & Sustainability
Dialogue and Evaluation(2.21MB)(1.88MB)(2.18MB)(421KB)

Editorial Policy and Guideline Reference Tables

Lion’s SDG-Related Initiatives

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2023 Back Number

Lion Sustainability Website 2023 ＜PDF＞

2022 Back Number

Lion Sustainability Website 2022 ＜PDF＞(47.0MB)(36.5MB)

Back Numbers
Integrated Report 2023 (7.82MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

Integrated Report 2022 (10.0MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Integrated Report 2021 (10.3MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020

Integrated Report 2020 Sustainability (6.3MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019

Sustainability Report 2019 Full Book (8.4MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018

Sustainability Report 2018 Full Book (10MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017

CSR Report 2017 Full Book (10.6MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016

CSR Report 2016 Full Book (16.7MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015

CSR Report 2015 Full Book (13.3MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014

CSR Report 2014 Full Book (8.6MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013

CSR Report 2013 Full Book (8.6MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012

CSR Report 2012 Full Book (10.8MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

CSR Report 2011 Full Book (11.9MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

CSR Report 2010 Full Book (14.1MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009

CSR Report 2009 Full Book (3.7MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008

CSR Report 2008 Full Book (3.1MB)

Subject Period: January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007

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2024

A3-size LION's SUSTAINABILITY 2024 (for viewing) [Japanese]

A4-size LION's SUSTAINABILITY 2024 (for printing) [Japanese]*Click URLs in the PDF to jump to related videos and web pages.

2023 Back Number

Lion’s Sustainability: SDG-Related Initiatives 2023

(10.8MB)

Lion’s Sustainability: SDG-Related Initiatives 2022

(11.0MB)

Lion’s Sustainability: SDG-Related Initiatives 2021

(6.8MB)

2022 Back Number
2021 Back Number(11.7MB)(11.8MB)

Lion Sustainability Communication Booklet“Foundation of Daily Life: In Numbers”

Lion Sustainability Communication Booklet [Japanese]

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Lion Eco Pamphlet

This pamphlet uses graphs and illustrations to explain Lion’s environmental initiatives.
Lion Eco Pamphlet [Japanese](PDF: 5.02MB)“Hygiene and Health Care in Times of Disaster”bookThis PDF offers information on hygiene and health care amid disasters.The PDF explains the importance of hand cleanlinesscare and oral care in times of disaster and provides helpful advice on preparing for emergencies and food safety in disastersituations.

Information for families on disaster preparedness and caring for young children, the elderly and people with disabilities inthe event of a disaster is also included.

Six-page version: Print and fold at the center. [Japanese]

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Initiatives and External Evaluations
Participation in Initiatives

Status of Inclusion in SRI IndicesParticipation in Initiatives

The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Evaluations and Certifications

is a global initiative in which companies

and organizations take action as upstanding members of society by exercising

responsible, productive leadership to realize sustainable growth. Participatingcompanies and organizations are asked to uphold and put into action ten principles in

the four areas of “Human Rights,” “Labour,” “Environment” and “Anti-Corruption.”

Human Rights

The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact

Principle 1:

Business should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed
human rights; andPrinciple 2:
LabourMake sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Principle 3:

Business should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of theright to collective bargaining;
Principle 4:

The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;

Principle 5:

The effective abolition of child labour; andPrinciple 6:
Environment

The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

Principle 7:

Business should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;

Principle 8:

Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; andPrinciple 9:
Anti-Corruption

Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Principle 10:

Business should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion andbribery.

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Lion announced its support for the UNGC in 2009 and takes part in related initiatives. Furthermore, Lion is a member of the

Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ)[Japanese], a local network of the UNGC. The CGNJ has subcommittees aimed atpromoting the CSR activities of its member companies. Lion participates in the Supply Chain, Environmental Management,

HRDD and SRI/ESG subcommittees. The subcommittees share information on the latest CSR-related developments throughlectures by experts and examples of initiatives at participating companies. They also prepare various publications to

support the CSR efforts of diverse corporate actors based on the experience of the participating companies across a wide
range of industries.

Publications Lion Has Helped Prepare◎Supply Chain Subcommittee

Introductory text on CSR procurement (bringing CSR to the supply chain) [Japanese]

CSR procurement self-assessment tool set [Japanese]

OthersParticipation in External Environmental Initiatives

Participation in Pharmaceutical Product Safety Initiatives

Participation in External Supply Chain Initiatives

Participation in External Human Rights Initiatives

Status of Inclusion in SRI Indices

In addition to financial considerations, Lion works to address environmental, social and governance issues. Lion has been

selected for inclusion in leading socially responsible investing (SRI) indices in and outside Japan, namely the FTSE4Good
Global Index (based in the UK) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index (U.S.A. and Switzerland).

We are also included in the ESG indices used by Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF): the FTSE Blossom

Japan Index, the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, MSCI Japan Empowering

Women Index (WIN), S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index and Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index. Inclusion inthese indices indicates that Lion is recognized globally as a highly trustworthy company that meets high standards ofcorporate ethics and corporate social responsibility.

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As of August 2024

July 2024
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
An index developed by U.S.-based MSCI that selects Japanesecompanies with excellent ESG performance.
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index

News Release
THE INCLUSION OF LION CORPORATION IN
ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCILOGOS, TRADEMARKS,SERVICEMARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREINDO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP,

ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF LIONCORPORATION BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS

AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE

EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND
THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE

TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCIOR ITS AFFILIATES.

July 2024
MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)An index developed by U.S.-based MSCI that selects for Japanesecompanies that promote the professional participation andadvancement of woman and earn high gender diversity scores.
Lion has been included in this index for eight consecutive years
beginning in 2017.

THE INCLUSION OF LION CORPORATION IN
ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCILOGOS, TRADEMARKS,SERVICEMARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN

MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index(WIN)

News Release

DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP,

ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF LIONCORPORATION BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS

AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE

EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND
THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE

TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCIOR ITS AFFILIATES.

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July 2024
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
An index developed by U.K.-based FTSE Russell that reflects theperformance of Japanese companies that demonstrate strong ESG
practices relative to their respective sectors.

Lion was included in this index for three consecutive years beginningin 2022.
FTSE Russell (registered trademark of FTSE
International Limited and Frank Russell
Company) hereby confirms that LionFTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

News Release

Corporation has been independently
assessed and found to satisfy therequirements for inclusion in the FTSE

Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. The

FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

is widely used in the creation andevaluation of sustainable investment funds
and other financial products.

July 2024
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
An index developed by U.K.-based FTSE Russell that selects

Japanese companies with outstanding ESG performance.

Lion has been included in this index for eight consecutive years
beginning in 2017.

FTSE Blossom Japan Index

News Release

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July 2024
FTSE4Good Global Index
An index developed by U.K.-based FTSE Russell that evaluatescompanies’ sustainability from ESG perspectives and selects
companies that meet its standards.

Lion has been included in this index for 17 consecutive years
beginning in 2008.

FTSE4Good Global Index

News Release

June 2024
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
An index comprising the companies in the Tokyo Stock Price Index(TOPIX) that weights said companies based on their disclosure ofenvironmental data and carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unitof net sales). Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)
has used this index since 2018.

Lion has been included in this index since its establishment in 2018.
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

News Release

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June 2024
SOMPO Sustainability Index
An index operated by Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd. Every year,
approximately 300 companies are selected for this index, which
Sompo Asset Management uses for its SOMPO Sustainable
Management investment product.

Lion was selected for inclusion in the SOMPO Sustainability Index inrecognition of its ESG initiatives for four consecutive years beginningin 2021.

SOMPO Sustainability Index [Japanese]

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Evaluations and Certifications

Our environmental, logistics and human resources initiatives have been highly evaluated by governmental and otherexternal institutions.

As of February 2024

February 2024
Japan Sports Agency’s Sports Yell Company

Overall CSR

A certification program created by the Japan Sports Agency in 2017

to recognize companies that support or promote sports activities toimprove their employees’ health.

Lion was certified under the Japan Sports Agency’s Sports Yell
Company 2024 program.

News Release [Japanese]

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Stakeholder Engagement
Approach

Lion’s Main Stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Dialogue

Approach

The Lion Group recognizes the importance of meeting the expectations and demands of stakeholders. To that end, mutual

understanding with our stakeholders is essential for us to continue our sustainable growth. We strive to actively engage
stakeholders in dialogue and collaboration by through various forms of communication.

We value and take seriously our stakeholders’ opinions and suggestions. After analyzing and reviewing them internally, we

incorporate them into our future corporate activities to further improve our sustainability efforts.

Lion’s Main Stakeholders

Lion considers its main stakeholders to be its shareholders, investors, customers (consumers) and business partners, as wellas municipalities, governments, non-profit organizations, local communities and employees.

Stakeholder Engagement

To ensure that it will be able to continue to contribute to society, Lion listens carefully to the opinions of stakeholders andpromotes stakeholder engagement* via the following communication methods. The opinions we receive are reported to
management and the relevant departments and are utilized in our business activities.

* The process in which a company actively engages with its stakeholders through dialogue and other means to achieve mutually acceptableoutcomes in order to fulfill its corporate social responsibility (see the Japan Business Federation’s Implementation Guidance on Charter ofCorporate Behavior, 7th Edition)

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Main Stakeholder Communication Methods

Putting Our Purpose into Practice: “Make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign”

Stakeholder

Shareholders andinvestors

Major responsibilities

・ Business growth (sales and profit)
・ Returning profits to shareholders
・ Sound and transparent management
・ Accountability and constructive dialogue
・ Effective corporate governance・ Enhancing disclosure content
・ Timely disclosure of management-related
information

Proactive disclosure of financial and nonfinancial information(consumers)

・ Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Annual

Meeting of Shareholders convocation notice・ Financial results briefings
・ Briefings for individual investors andinstitutional investors

・ IR tours: Individual interviews with overseas
institutional investors and analysts

Website: Investor Relations and News Releasesections

Integrated Report

Redesigning habits

Promotional activities and exhibition events

Product development emphasizing theConsumer research: group interviews,

Safe and reliable manufacturing
Customers

Main engagement opportunities

consumer's perspective

Supplying superior products and services
useful for everyday living

Promoting information useful for everyday
livingAppropriate, sincere customer service

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Factory tours

monitoring surveys

Commercials, in-store shopping, online

shopping

Lion’s website and social media
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Stakeholder

Major responsibilities● Suppliers (raw material manufacturers,

production contractors)

・ Establishing supply chain management thattakes human rights and the environment
into consideration

Business partners

・ Responsible raw material procurement● Retail stores, wholesalers

・Building relationships of trust through fairand equitable trade

・Stable supply of products
・Proposing value-added products andservices that meet consumer needs

・Contributing to the revitalization of markets
in each category

Appropriate dialogue with supervisory
Governments andmunicipalities

authorities

Collaboration to resolve local social issues
Building and maintaining equitable and soundrelationships

Non-profit

organizations

Collaborative, cooperative support for solvingsocial and environmental issues

Main engagement opportunities

・Self-checks/feedback based on the LionGroup Supplier CSR Guidelines

・Compliance consultation and whistleblowing system (AL Heart Hotline)

・New product briefings, product seminars
・Lion network, wholesaler meetings
・Sales floor strategy proposal meetings,
merchandising meetings

・Collaborative events and fairs
・Collaborative environmental initiatives
Councils, committees, opinion exchange
meetings, personnel exchanges

Conclusion of agreements, collaborative
events and initiatives

Debriefings and information exchange
meetings

・ Conclusion of agreements, collaborative
events and initiatives

・ Opinion exchange meetings・ Support through monetary and productdonationsSocial contribution activities and participation

Solving social and economic issues
Contributing to regional revitalization anddevelopment and collaboration with local
communities

Local communities

in the local community

Connecting with local residents throughevents・ Proposing educational curriculums
・ Environmental education

・ Health seminars
・ Disaster relief・ Supporting science classes
・ Forest maintenance activities

Biodiversity conservation

Conservation activities with local residents

・ Promoting health and educating the next
generation on hygiene and cleanliness

Consideration for the natural environment

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Stakeholder

Major responsibilities

Main engagement opportunities

・ Internal communications through the Group・Providing a comfortable working

intranet, etc.

environment for employees.

・Support for job satisfaction

・Building good relationships
・Fostering an organizational culture thatencourages innovation

Employees

・Fair evaluation and treatment
・Improving the employee benefits system
Utilizing and developing human resources

Promoting occupational safety and health
Promoting and managing health・ Employee awareness and behavior surveys
・ Compliance Awareness Survey
・ Roundtable with the President to exchange
ideas with management

・ Creating new businesses through the newvalue creation program・ Labor-management meetings
・ Individual interviews
・ Various educational programs and training
for skills acquisition and ability
development

・ Rank-specific training
・ Workplace accident prevention program
・ e-learning training
Health checkups, dental checkups

・ Compliance consultation and whistle-

Respecting human rights

blowing system (AL Heart Hotline)

・ e-learning training

Respecting diversity

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Stakeholder Dialogue

Lion regards dialogue with stakeholders as a valuable opportunity for seeing how its aspirations as a company comparewith society’s demands and calibrating its sense of balance as a good corporate citizen.

In recent years, in light of the growing importance of responding to new demands from society, we hold study meetings for

management as part of our stakeholder dialogues. These meetings bring together outside experts with Lion’s top

management to discuss sustainability topics directly related to corporate operations. The suggestions and opinions

expressed in these dialogues are reflected in Lion’s operations and used to further promote sustainability activities.

In May 2022, we held a study meeting on the topic of respect for human rights, which has been attracting attention as amajor social issue in recent years. At this meeting, an outside expert specializing in human rights served as an instructor,

leading discussion with Lion’s chairman, president, directors, Audit & Supervisory Board members and executive officers.
We will continue working to understand and meet the needs of our customers and society through a variety of forms of

dialogue with stakeholders.
Implemented
2022

2021
2020
2019

Participating stakeholders
Outside experts
An NPO

Theme

Respect for human rights (United Nations Guiding

Principles on Business and Human Rights)—Why it is

crucial to strengthen initiatives to ensure respect forhuman rights now

The Okuchikarada Project for children (Inclusive oral care)

Outside experts, employees

Spreading awareness of sustainability

Outside experts

Promoting sustainability-oriented management

Outside experts

ESG-oriented management

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Social Contribution Activities
Approach

Overview

Initiatives Supporting Education

Initiatives with Local Governments

Working towards Gender Equality

Donation Activities (Philanthropy)

Sports Promotion Activities

Collaboration with Local Communities

ApproachSince its founding, Lion has sought to help consumers create healthy living habits through the provision of products andservices while carrying out educational and awareness activities and communication aimed for people’s healthy daily lives.

In Japan and other Asian countries, Lion is engaged in initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development of society

and the global environment through the areas of health, comfort and cleanliness (see Lion Group Charter for Corporate

Behavior.) We believe that our continued business viability depends on co-existing harmoniously with the communities inwhich we are involved, such as those where Lion facilities are located. We therefore strive to help solve issues in andinvigorate local communities by strengthening partnerships with local residents, government agencies and citizens’ groups.

In addition, by increasing opportunities for every employee to get involved in business-related educational activities, we

foster human resources that create new value informed by a high level of social and environmental awareness.

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Initiatives with Local Governments
Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture

Lion’s founder, Tomijiro Kobayashi, had close ties to Ishinomaki City. Honoring thisconnection, Lion has pursued recovery support initiatives in the city on a continuous

basis since the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

In January 2019, Lion formed a comprehensive collaboration agreement with the city

to promote the health of city residents and revitalize the area using its accumulated
health improvement expertise. In January 2024, after a long suspension in our

activities due to COVID-19, we signed on for the second phase of the comprehensive

collaboration agreement and will continue working with Ishinomaki City. We will

A group photo of a tree planting

event at Ishinomaki Minamihama
Tsunami Memorial Park

continue to implement a variety of initiatives based on employee participation.

Lion’s initiatives to promote recovery from theGreat East Japan Earthquake

Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture

Since October 2006, in accordance with an agreement with Yamanashi City, Lion has

been involved in the maintenance of a city-owned forest, which is called “Lion Forest in

Yamanashi” the first of the Company Forest Promotion Projects being promoted by

Yamanashi Prefecture. Our goal is to increase employee awareness of the environment
through the experience of caring for the forest, which serves as a water source. We set

the ambitious goal of the natural restoration of land developed into housing lots inYamanashi City. Through this activity, we aim to pave the way for the environmental
education of the next generation through exploring issues and problem solving.

Forest maintenance activities

Furthermore, we contribute to local community to gain a better understanding of its

needs and further its growth.

Lion Forest in Yamanashi[Japanese]

Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture

The KireiKirei City-Sakaide Project is an initiative implemented through a partnership agreement signed in 2014 by SakaideCity, the Lion Chemical Co., Ltd. Oleochemical Production Site and Lion that aims to improve the health of the citizens of

Sakaide City by educating them about healthy habits such as hand washing and tooth brushing.
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Hand washing awareness activities at the Furusato no Oyako Festival

KireiKirei City-Sakaide Project [Japanese]

Sumida-ku, Tokyo

In 2020, Lion formed an agreement with the municipality of Sumida-ku, where our headquarters were formerly located, tocollect and recycle used toothbrushes with the aim of recovering plastic resources.

Between April 2020 and March 2021, used toothbrushes were collected from elementary schools and other organizations(many of which are educational institutions), recycled into rulers, and returned to the collecting organizations.

A visit to a participating
elementary school

An elementary school student
showing off his new ruler

15 cm rulers incorporating
recycled toothbrush plastic

Toothbrush Recycling Program [Japanese]

Taito-ku, Tokyo

In March 2023, we concluded an agreement with the municipality of Taito-ku tocollaborate and cooperate in the promotion of local residents’ health and to contributeto community development for the realization of a sustainable society and ourharmonious coexistence with the community.

Signing Ceremony for theComprehensive Collaborative
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We took action in the following eight areas with the aim of enriching the lives of Taito-ku residents.
Activity Name
Dental Hygiene

Period of Activity
November, 2023,
January, 2024

2023 Results (including some results from 2024)

Considered the theme and training subjects and held oncea half year leader training seminars on oral healthcare.
* The venue was set alternately between Taito-ku and Lion.

Collected used toothbrushes at 48 different locations(collected toothbrushes will be recycled by our designatedToothbrush Recycling Program

April, 2023

recycling affiliate and given back to the residents of Taito-

ku as useful plastics). Lion spread awareness of the
Toothbrush Recycling Program and encouraged

participation in the collection of toothbrushes throughenvironmental events.

Workshops were held on the first floor event space of theCompany.

Biodiversity Activities

September, 2023,
February 2024

(1) “People and Animals ʻSharing Only One Drop of Water’”(2) Are Plastics Bad?

Parents and children participating in these workshops,

were asked to consider how to deal with the problems

arising from water and plastics and declare the actions
they intend to take.

A seminar, held at the Gender Equality Promotion Plaza“Habataki21,” to reconsider perceptions regarding theKaji x Kaji Happy Share ProjectDecember, 2023

division of gender roles and how the sharing of householdchores improves the quality of everyday life. Participating

couples were given the opportunity to better understandthe concept of sharing housework responsibility through aworkshop on “cleaning up after meals” and identifying
differences in the assignment of household chores.

We provided Okuchikarada Project trial kits to Manabibu, aspecified nonprofit organization that operates a cafeteria
Okuchikarada Project

September, 2023

for children as one of its initiatives. Lion employees

managed and verified the effectiveness of the oral careprogram by making sure that children’s awareness ofbrushing their teeth and their opportunities forcommunication with each other both increased.

Disaster Prevention-Related

September, 2023

We set up a booth at the Disaster Prevention Festival toraise awareness about the importance of oral care evenduring a disaster.

Aiming to extend the time people spend in Asakusa andTourism-Related

Rugby-Related

Started April 28, 2023

October 2023 ‒January 2024

diversifying the locations they visit there, we started asolve-as-you-walk riddle game in 2023. We plan to increase

our promotional efforts and expand participants going
forward.

In the Rugby section of the Taito-ku Sports Festival during

Sports Day in October, an event that gave participants theopportunity to experience what playing rugby is like washeld. Additionally, tag rugby classes were held atelementary schools in Taito-ku until January.
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Initiatives Supporting Education
Employee Participation

Since 2014, as part of the Company’s training program, employees go to kindergartens and preschools across Japan to teachchildren about the importance of hand washing habits through a set of fun song and dance activities. In addition toproviding products, our employees play a helpful role in promoting self-directed cleanliness and hygiene habits.

Lion is proactively implementing these activities, which not only serve communities, but contribute to human resource

development. By participating in these initiatives, employees learn about social issues through direct contact with

communities and improve their problem-solving skills, teamwork skills and empathy in addition to increasing theirawareness of the importance of contributing to society.

A video is shown during an event at an elementary school

Events held in kindergartens and preschools

Supporting Science Education“Rico-Challe” Training Event Participation

Since 2019, Lion has been holding events to support “Rico-Challe,” a campaign to support female junior high, high school

and university students choosing science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) fields being implemented by the

Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Education Policy
Bureau and the Japan Business Federation.

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Education Support Activities for Science Students

One example of how Lion supports science education is by conducting experience-based lessons for high school students
from Super Science High School designated schools,* helping these students to deepen their knowledge, and by offering
tours of the Research and Development Headquarters that cover the history of Lion’s technological development, themotivations of the developers and the technologies used in Lion products in order to foster their interest in science. Because

students are able to hear from researchers directly, these events help students develop a sense of what it is like to work inresearch.

* The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has implemented the Super Science High School program since 2002 tocarry out research and development focused on math and science education with the goal of developing future international scientists andengineers. Under the program, upper secondary schools providing advanced math and science education are designated as Super Science
High Schools and receive special support.

Volunteer Researchers Conduct Science Classes

Edogawa-ku, where Lion’s Hirai Research Center is located, has been conducting an ongoing science education center
project for more than 50 years in which the ward, schools, and local residents collaborate to teach children about the

fascinating scientific phenomena happening around them. For more than 15 years, we have been holding science classes forelementary school students to familiarize them with interface science, which is the foundation of Lion’s products, and tohelp them become familiar with science in their daily lives.

Click here for more research institute activities [Japanese]Sports Promotion Activities
Activities of the Lion Fangs, Lion’s Rugby ClubThe Lion Fangs, Lion’s rugby club, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022. We would like to take this opportunity to thankthe many people who have continued to support us and help us achieve this milestone. We would like to express our sincere

gratitude. As part of its sports promotion activities, the company’s rugby club holds the Lion Rugby Festival every year inspring at the Chiba Plant sports field. About 700 members of the community, mostly children from the local rugby school,attend each year. During the festival, currently active rugby players teach rugby skills in an easy to understand way to young

aspiring players ranging from kindergarten to upper elementary school students.

In addition, since 2012, as part of Lion’s project to promote recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, the rugby clubhas been holding rugby classes in the city of Ishinomaki, as well. Every year, roughly 100 people attend this event. This year,

we will co-sponsor the Taito-ku Rugby Festival organized by the Taito-ku Rugby Association. Through rugby, we willcontinue to participate in a variety of community and social contribution activities.

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Activities at the Chiba Plant

Lion Fangs [Japanese]

Activities in Ishinomaki

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Other Sports Events Supported by Lion

RCC Hiroshima Women’s Ekiden (long-distance

RKK Women’s Ekiden (long-distance relay race)

All Japan Junior Kendo Tournament [Japanese]

Walking Event [Japanese]relay race) [Japanese][Japanese]

Recognized as a Sports Yell Company 2024 by the Japan Sports Agency
Lion was recognized by the Sports Agency as a Sports Yell Company in2024 for its efforts to promote sports activities among its employees andits active support in the field of sports.
News Release [Japanese]

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Working towards Gender Equality
Kaji × Kaji Happy Share Project

Lion is promoting the Kaji × Kaji Happy Share Project in partnership withmunicipalities and companies across Japan with the aim of eliminating the “choregap” in households. By helping foster smoother relations within households in thecommunities where we promote this project, we are supporting the resolution of avariety of social issues, such as women’s participation in the labor force and the lowbirth rate. Through this project, we are working with municipalities to provide useful

information not only to married couples, but broadly throughout communities.

Household chore seminar in Akashi
City

Kaji × Kaji Happy Share Project [Japanese]

Collaboration with Local Communities
Plant Tours

Lion considers plant tours to be an important contact point between customers and the Company. So that customers can

get to know Lion products and witness the extremely high priority the Company places on safety and environmental
conservation in its operations, we welcome many visitors to the plants every year. Plant tours were suspended fromFebruary 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but since 2023, we have been proceeding with the reopening of the

program in phases.

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2020 Plant Tours(January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020)
Plant

Participants

Chiba

Odawara

50

Osaka

231

126

Akashi

150

Total

557

Chiba Plant

Odawara Plant
Osaka Plant

Akashi Plant

Environmental Beautification Activities

Cleanup Activities Near Plants and Offices

Valuing communication with local communities, Lion Group plants and offices proactively engage in cleanup activities notjust within their own grounds, but in the surrounding areas, as well.

Cleanup activities near the Akashi Plant

Cleanup activities near the Odawara Plant

Cleanup activities near the Chiba Plant

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Sekiguchi River Cleanup Participation (Odawara Office Site)

The Odawara City Kouzu Ward Neighborhood Association holds an annual cleanup of the Kouzu Coast. Lion employees in

Odawara have been participating in the cleanup activities since 2003. In 2008, the location of the cleanup was changed to

the nearby Sekiguchi River. We have continued participating in the cleanup every year. However, the activity has beensuspended since 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Though the activity was resumed in 2022, it was cancelled in 2023

due to heavy rain.

Employees engaged in cleanup activities

Participants

2018

2019

43

36

2020

Suspended

2021

2022

Suspended

32

2023

Suspended

Kamisu City Coastal Cleanup Activities (Lion Chemical Corporation Fine Chemical Production

Site)

The Lion Chemical Corporation Fine Chemical Production Site has been conducting cleanup activities with employees andlocal residents on the Kamisu City coastline (Hikawa and Hasaki beaches) every June since 2009 as part of our community

contribution activities. Activities were temporarily suspended in 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and restarted again

in 2022.

Wearing matching green T-shirts
during cleanup activities (2023)

Participants

2019

46

Employees engaged in cleanup
activities (2023)

2020

2021

Suspended

Suspended

2022

20

2023

Biodiversity Conservation Activities at Lion’s Operating Sites

Lion provides a wide variety of products that support daily living based in significant part on value derived from nature.

In addition to striving to use resources in a sustainable manner, Lion is engaged in biodiversity conservation, aiming foreach employee of Lion’s operating sites to proactively contribute to the realization of a society in harmony with nature.

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Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives [Japanese]

Other Events Supported by Lion

Lion Chura Action [Japanese]

Donation Activities (Philanthropy)

Every year, including its domestic Group companies, Lion surveys the implementation status of social contribution activities

to collect and manage data on monetary and product donations for and spending on each activity.

The total amount spent on social contribution activities in fiscal 2023 was approximately ¥559.0 millions.
Fiscal 2023 expenditure on social contribution activities (Millions of yen)

* Monetary donations include donations to the Lion Foundation for Dental Health (LDH) [Japanese]

2019
519

Social Contribution Activity Expenditure（Millions of yen）
2020

1,041

2021

778.2

2022

2023

605.9

559.0

* 2022 year’s data had an error, which has been corrected in the figures.

2019

5,956

Hours Volunteered by Employees During Working Hours（hours）
2020

1,923

2021

1,053

2022

2,826

2023

3,182

* In 2020 and 2021, volunteer hours were decreased to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Editorial Policy and Guideline Reference Tables
Editorial Policy

Since 2011, we have systematized our initiatives for sustainability in accordance with ISO 26000, an international standard
concerning corporate social responsibility. Our reporting is structured to reflect this.

Lion Integrated Report 2024

is intended to provide Lion’s shareholders, investors and other stakeholders with key

information about the Company’s initiatives for increasing its corporate value over the medium to long term by fulfillingits purpose of “Make a difference in everyday lives by redesigning habits: ReDesign,” facilitating deeper understanding of

the Lion Group.

The sustainability website provides additional detailed reporting on Lion’s ESG data, initiatives related to the SDGs andother sustainability initiatives.

Referenced Guidelines:

Integrated Report

International Integrated Reporting Framework issued by the IFRS Foundation

Guidance for Integrated Corporate Disclosure and Company-Investor Dialogues for Collaborative Value Creation issued by
the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Sustainability Website

The Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2018) issued by the Ministry of the Environment

GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards issued by the Global Reporting Initiative

ISO 26000: 2010 Guidance on social responsibility issued by the Japanese Standards Association

Scope of Coverage:

Lion Corporation and all of its consolidated subsidiaries are covered, in principle.

* Where the scope of coverage of reported activities or data differs from the above, a description is provided.

* Overseas consolidated subsidiaries are also covered by the Sustainability Material Issues and Objectives for 2030.

Period Covered

Integrated Report 2024: From January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

Sustainability Website: From January 1, 2023 to Present* Some parts also include information about activities conducted outside of the above periods.

Guideline Reference Tables

GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards Reference Table

Reference Table for United Nations Global Compact COP

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GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards Reference Table[Statement of use]

Lion Group refers to the GRI （Global Reporting Initiative）Sustainability Reporting Standards and reports to the information

for the period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 including some up-to-date information.

[GRI 1 used]

GRI 1: Foundation 2021

Note: “-” in the table indicates that the contents of the item are not reported on Lion's sustainability website.
GIR Standards

WebsiteGRI 2: General Disclosures 2021

1. The organization and its reporting practices

Company Overview
Domestic Affiliates

2-1

Organizational details

2-2

Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting

2-4

Restatements of information

2-3

Reporting period, frequency and contact point

Overseas Affiliates

Editorial Policy and Guideline Reference Tables
Editorial Policy and Guideline Reference Tables
ESG Data

ESG Data·Third-Party Verification（Environment,
S ociety）

2-5

External assurance

2-6

Activities, value chain and other business relationships

2-7

Employees

2-8Workers who are not employees

2-9

Governance structure and composition

2-10

Nomination and selection of the highest governance body

Lion Corporation Basic Corporate Governance
Policy2-11

Chair of the highest governance body

Corporate Governance Report

Role of the highest governance body in overseeing theLion Corporation Basic Corporate Governance
Policy2-12

2-13

2. Activities and workers

Securities Report [Japanese]
Securities Report [Japanese]
ESG Data

3. Governance

ESG Data

Employee Data

Employee Data

Basic Approach to Corporate GovernanceCorporate Governance Report

Basic Approach to Corporate Governancemanagement of impacts

Corporate Governance Report

Basic Approach to Corporate Governance

Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts

Sustainability Management (Implementation
Framework)

2-14

Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting

Sustainability Management (Implementation
Framework)

2-15

Conflicts of interest

Securities Report [Japanese]

2-16Management Message
Compliance

Communication of critical concerns

Internal Control System
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Risk Management

WebsiteLion Corporation Basic Corporate Governance
Policy2-17

Collective knowledge of the highest governance body

2-18

Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body

Lion Corporation Basic Corporate Governance
PolicyCorporate Governance Report
Securities Report [Japanese]

2-19

Lion Corporation Basic Corporate Governance
PolicyRemuneration policies

Compensation System for Corporate Officer
Securities Report [Japanese]

2-20

Process to determine remuneration

2-21

Annual total compensation ratio

2-22

Statement on sustainable development strategy

2-23

Policy commitments

2-24

2-25

Compensation System for Corporate Officer
Compensation System for Corporate Officer

4. Strategy, policies and practices

Management Message

Medium-Term Management Plan

Various Policies

Respect for Human Rights

Together with Supply Chains

Embedding policy commitments

Promoting Sustainability with Materials
Manufacturers and Production Contractors

Lion Corporation Basic Corporate Governance
PolicyMeasures to Prevent Human Rights Abuse(Human Rights Due Diligence)

Processes to remediate negative impacts

Risk Management
2-26

Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns

2-27Compliance with laws and regulations

Lion Corporation Basic Corporate Governance
PolicyCompliance
Compliance

Initiatives and External Evaluations

Participation in External Environmental Initiatives
2-28

Eco-First Commitment

Participation in Pharmaceutical Product Safety
Initiatives

Membership associations

Building Relationships with Communities andExternal Organizations

Participation in External Supply Chain Initiatives

2-29
2-30
3-1
3-2

Approach to stakeholder engagement
Collective bargaining agreements

Process to determine material topics

5. Stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

Labor-Management Relations

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021

Identifying Material Issues

Sustainability Material Issues and Objectives for
2030

List of material topics

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GIR Standards

3-3

WebsiteSustainability Management (Implementation
Framework)

Management of material topics

200: Economic topics

201-1
201-2
201-3
201-4

202-1
202-2

203-1
203-2

GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016

climate change

Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans
Financial assistance received from government

Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local
minimum wage

Proportion of senior management hired from the local
community

Significant indirect economic impacts—

Communication and training about anti-corruption policies andprocedures

Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken——

Compliance

GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016

Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, andmonopoly practices

207-2

Tax governance, control, and risk management—

GRI 207: Tax 2019

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagementtax

Tax Policy

Country-by-country reporting

Materials used by weight or volume301-2

Recycled input materials used

Compliance

GRI 301: Materials 2016

ESG Data Raw Material Usage, Container andPackaging Material Usage
Using Recycled Plastics
Using Recycled Plastics

Reclaimed products and their packaging materials

302-1

Energy consumption within the organization

302-2

Energy consumption outside of the organization

302-3

Energy intensity

Tax Policy

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to

301-1

302-4

—

GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016

Approach to tax

301-3

—

GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016

207-1

207-4

—

Infrastructure investments and services supported

Operations assessed for risks related to corruption

207-3

—

GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016

205-1

206-1

—

Securities Report [Japanese]

GRI 202: Market Presence 2016

Proportion of spending on local suppliers

205-3

Information disclosure based on TCFD
recommendations

Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to

204-1

205-2

Quarterly Financial Statements / Supplementary
Materials

Direct economic value generated and distributed

GRI 302: Energy 2016

ESG Data
Activities—

Reduction of energy consumption

351

Total Energy Consumption in Business

ESG Data Greenhouse Gas Emissions throughout
the Supply Chain
Reduce CO2Emissions throughout Business Activities
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302-5

WebsiteReduce CO2Emissions throughout Product Lifecycles

Reductions in energy requirements of products and services

GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018

Realizing a Resource-Circulating Society

303-1

Interactions with water as a shared resource

303-2

Management of water discharge-related impacts

303-3

Water withdrawal

303-4

Water discharge

303-5

Water consumption

Reducing Water Use

Water Use and Wastewater Discharge in Business
Activities (Domestic and Overseas)

ESG Data Water Usage (Water Withdrawal) in
Business Activities

Reducing Water Use

ESG Data Wastewater Discharge in Business
Activities
Reducing Water Use

ESG Data Overview of Environmental Burden
Created by Business Activities

GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016

304-1
304-2
304-3
304-4

305-1

Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to,protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside

Activities at Operating Sites

Significant impacts of activities, products and services on

Overview of Lion’s Biodiversity-Friendly Business
Activities

protected areas
biodiversity

Habitats protected or restored

IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with
habitats in areas affected by operations

GRI 305: Emissions 2016

Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from
Domestic Operating Sites

Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions

305-2

Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions

305-3

Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions

305-4

GHG emissions intensity

305-5

Reduction of GHG emissions

305-6

Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)

305-7

—

Activities at Operating Sites

Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from
Overseas Operating Sites
Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from
Domestic Operating Sites

Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from
Overseas Operating Sites—

Greenhouse Gas Emissions throughout the Supply
Chain
Reduce CO2Emissions throughout Business Activities—

Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant
air emissions

Reduce CO2Emissions throughout Product Lifecycles
ESG Data

Management of Chemical Substances

Management of Chemical Substances-Conscious Production Activities

Air Quality

GRI 306: Waste 2020

306-1

Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts

Realizing a Resource-Circulating Society

306-3

Waste generated

ESG Data

Waste

ESG Data

Waste

306-2
306-4
306-5

Recycling Resources

Management of significant waste-related impacts

ESG Data

Waste diverted from disposal
Waste directed to disposal

352

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308-1
308-2

401-1
401-2
401-3

GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016

Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions

New employee hires and employee turnover

Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided totemporary or part-time employees
Parental leave

403-1

Occupational health and safety management system403-2

Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation

403-3

Occupational health services

Promotion of worker health

404-1
404-2
404-3

405-1
405-2
406-1

407-1

Enhancing the Occupational Safety Management
System—occupational health and safety

403-6

403-10

Promoting Work-Life Enrichment—

Worker participation, consultation, and communication on
Worker training on occupational health and safety

403-9

Employee Data

GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018

403-5

403-8

—

ESG Data

GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations 2016

Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes

403-7

Aiming for Sustainable Raw Material Procurement

GRI 401: Employment 2016

402-1

403-4

Promoting Sustainability with Materials
Manufacturers and Production Contractors

New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria
taken

WebsiteEnhancing the Occupational Safety Management
SystemEnhancing the Occupational Safety Management
SystemEnhancing the Occupational Safety Management
System
Improving Employee HealthEnhancing the Occupational Safety Management
System Initiatives (Facility Safety/Occupational
Safety)Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety
impacts directly linked by business relationships

Enhancing the Occupational Safety Management
SystemWorkers covered by an occupational health and safety
management system

Improving Employee HealthEnhancing the Occupational Safety Management
System Initiatives (Facility Safety/Occupational
Safety)Work-related injuries

Improving Employee HealthWork-related ill health

Productivity and Professional Fulfillment
Indicators

GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
ESG Data

Average hours of training per year per employee

Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistanceprograms

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance andcareer development reviews—

Employee Data

Human Resource Development to Support Career
Autonomy

GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016

Promoting Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of governance bodies and employees

ESG Data

Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men

GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016

Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

Employee Data—

GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016

Measures to Prevent Human Rights Abuse (Human
Rights Due Diligence)

Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of
association and collective bargaining may be at risk

GRI 408: Child Labor 2016
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408-1

409-1

WebsiteMeasures to Prevent Human Rights Abuse (Human
Rights Due Diligence)

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of childlabor

GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016

Measures to Prevent Human Rights Abuse (Human
Rights Due Diligence)

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced

or compulsory labor

GRI 410: Security Practices 2016

410-1

Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures

—

411-1

Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples

—

413-1
413-2

414-1
414-2
415-1

416-1
416-2

417-1
417-2
417-3

418-1

GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016
GRI 413: Local Communities 2016

Operations with local community engagement, impact

Social Contribution Activities

assessments, and development programs

Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts

on local communities—

GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016

Selecting New Suppliers

New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

Aiming for Sustainable Raw Material Procurement

Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
Political contributions

GRI 415: Public Policy 2016

Political Contributions

GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016

Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product andservice categories

Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety
impacts of products and services—

GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016

Approach to Responsible Product Representations

Requirements for product and service information and labeling
Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service
information and labeling

Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing
communications

Approach to Quality Assurance, Safety andReliability—

Admonishment from the Consumer Affairs Agency
Regarding Product Representations

GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer—

privacy and losses of customer data

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Reference Table for United Nations Global Compact COP

Lion announced its support for the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in 2009 and takes part in related initiatives. As asignatory to the UNGC, COP (Communication on Progress) on the status of initiatives on ten principles in the four areas of“Human Rights,” “Labour,” “Environment” and “Anti-Corruption” is submitted once a year.
UN Global Compact Principles

WebsiteCharter for Corporate Behavior / Behavioral
Guidelines
LION Human Rights Policy
Respect for Human Rights

Together with Supply Chains

Promoting Sustainability with Materials
Manufacturers and Production Contractors

Principle 1:

Businesses should support and respect the protection ofinternationally proclaimed human rights; andAiming for Sustainable Raw Material
Procurement
Stakeholder Engagement

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Human rights

Approach to Quality Assurance, Safety andReliability
Improving Employee HealthEnhancing the Occupational Safety
Management System

Charter for Corporate Behavior / Behavioral
Guidelines

Principle 2:

Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights
abuses.

LION Human Rights Policy

Respect for Human Rights

Measures to Prevent Human Rights Abuse(Human Rights Due Diligence)

Charter for Corporate Behavior / Behavioral
Guidelines

LabourPrinciple 3:

Businesses should uphold the freedom of association andthe effective recognition of the right to collective
bargaining;

LION Human Rights Policy
Respect for Human Rights
Together with Employees

Labor-Management Relations

Charter for Corporate Behavior / Behavioral
Guidelines
LION Human Rights Policy

Principle 4:

The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory
labour;Respect for Human Rights

Together with Supply Chains

Promoting Sustainability with Materials
Manufacturers and Production Contractors

Aiming for Sustainable Raw Material
Procurement

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UN Global Compact Principles

WebsiteCharter for Corporate Behavior / Behavioral
Guidelines
LION Human Rights Policy
Respect for Human Rights

Principle 5:

Together with Supply Chains

The effective abolition of child labour; andPromoting Sustainability with Materials
Manufacturers and Production Contractors
Aiming for Sustainable Raw Material
Procurement

Charter for Corporate Behavior / Behavioral
Guidelines
LION Human Rights Policy
Respect for Human Rights

Principle 6:

Together with Employees

The elimination of discrimination in respect of
employment and occupation.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Promoting Work-Life Enrichment

Enhancing the Occupational Safety
Management System

Charter for Corporate Behavior / Behavioral
Guidelines

Principle 7:

Businesses should support a precautionary approach toenvironmental challenges;

Environmental Policy

Environmental Approach and Policy /Management

Management of Chemical Substances
Stakeholder Engagement

Charter for Corporate Behavior / Behavioral
Guidelines
Management Message
Lion’s Sustainability
Environment

Principle 8:

Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental
responsibility; andSustainability Material Issues and Objectives
for 2030

Environmental Objectives and Achievements
Realizing a Decarbonized Society

Realizing a Resource-Circulating Society
Initiatives and External Evaluations
Stakeholder Engagement

Charter for Corporate Behavior / Behavioral
Guidelines

Environmental Objectives and Achievements

Principle 9:

Encourage the development and diffusion of

Recycling Resources

environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption

Lion’s Environmentally Friendly Products
Environmental Communication

Principle 10:

Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms,

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Guidelines
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UN Global Compact Principles

WebsiteBasic Approach to Corporate Governanceincluding extortion and bribery.

Compliance

LION Anti-Bribery Principles

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Lion’s SDG-Related Initiatives

Since its foundation, Lion has been promoting awareness-raising activities and information provision for consumers whiledeveloping products that support healthier daily living and proposing the creation of better living habits. Deeply aware thatthe pollution of the global environment is a worldwide issue, we have long strived to respond to environmental concerns,
for example, by developing environmentally friendly products.

Responding to evolving social issues while contributing to each new day in order to create a brighter future for all—this is

the unique contribution Lion can make to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).*

Lion alone can only contribute so much to the achievement of the SDGs. In promoting activities, we work to solve problems

through partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including consumers, other companies, NGOs, NPOs, government
agencies and municipalities.

* The SDGs are the 17 goals for the period from 2016 to 2030 described in the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” adopted by 193
participating countries at the United Nations Summit in September 2015. (Based on information from the website of the United Nations
Information Centre)

Lion’s Sustainability 2024: SDG-Related Initiatives

In June 2024, Lion published “Lion’s Sustainability 2024: SDG-Related Initiatives.” This document highlights Lion’s activities

from an SDG-centric perspective.

A3-size LION's SUSTAINABILITY 2024 (for viewing) [Japanese]

A4-size LION's SUSTAINABILITY 2024 (for printing) [Japanese]*Click URLs in the PDF to jump to related videos and web pages.
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SDGs: Lessons for the Future

The YouTube channel SDGs MIRAI KAIGI features videos that explain the SDGs for children. The channel includes a series ofvideos called “SDGs: Lessons for the Future,” beginning with a video explaining what the SDGs are and explaining each of

the 17 SDGs in an easy-to-understand way.

The channel also offers a series of videos highlighting companies implementing SDG-related initiatives. These videos are

aimed at helping children understand the SDGs as something familiar and relevant to their lives and help them think about

their own futures by showing actual initiatives being undertaken by companies to solve social issues. Lion's initiatives
regarding SDGs are featured as follows.

Video about Lion’s SDG-Related Initiatives[Japanese]
Lion Forest in Yamanashi

Video about Lion’s SDG-Related Initiatives [Japanese]

Efforts to Achieve Gender Equality through Housework Sharing

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Video about Lion’s SDG-Related Initiatives [Japanese]
Initiatives to create a healthy future from oral healthVideo about Lion’s SDG-Related Initiatives[Japanese]

Initiatives to reduce plastics and the importance of hand washinghabitsLion’s SDG-Related Initiatives
Creating Healthy Living Habits

Lion is advancing the goal of creating healthy living habits, the foundation of health, in order to help achieve health,comfort and cleanliness in everyday living.

① Promoting oral healthcare

Lion is working to promote the establishment of good oral healthcare habits. To this end, in addition to developing andproviding products and services, we implement activities to promote oral healthcare at all stages of life, from infancy to oldage.

Main Activities

Preventive Dentistry (Self-Care/ Professional Care)

Oral Health Event of Tooth Brushing for Children (since 1932)
Inclusive Oral Care

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② Promoting cleanliness and hygiene habits

Aiming to realize health, comfort and cleanliness in everyday living for consumers, Lion implements initiatives incoordination with national and local governments, focusing mainly on promoting proper hand washing habits.

Main Activities

Establishing Cleanliness and Hygiene Habits

Hygiene and Health Care in Times of Disaster
Hand Hygiene Management for Professionals

Promoting Environmental Initiatives for a Sustainable Planet

Driven by our purpose, we work with consumers to create environmentally friendly habits in order to continuously offer

planet-friendly lifestyles that make living more sustainably easy, striving to contribute to the environment not only in Japanbut across Asia.

③ Environmental protection activities

Lion’s products, used for such purposes as tooth brushing and washing, are deeply connected to environmental issues inareas related to CO2, plastics and water resources. Accordingly, to realize a decarbonized, resource-circulating society, Lion

proactively carries out environmental protection activities.

Main Activities

Water Resource Conservation Activities (Forest Maintenance Activities at the Lion Forest in Yamanashi)

Toothbrush Recycling

Biodiversity Conservation Activities (Promoting Various Activities at Business Locations)

Chura Action (Support for Eco-Activities of Children Nurturing the Future of Okinawa)
Lion’s Environmentally Friendly Products
Related Information

News Release: Lion Exhibits at SDGs AICHI EXPO 2022, One of Japan’s Largest SDG-Promotion Events [Japanese]

News Release: Lion Launches Inclusive Oral Care Activities Aimed at Addressing Social and Environmental Issues via Or

al Care and Achieving the SDG “Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All at All Ages” [Japanese]

Ad highlighting Lion’s SDG-related initiatives (Japanese; printed in the December 20, 2020 Yomiuri Shimbun national ed

ition) (1,273 KB)

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