For Immediate Release
September 19, 2017
LIXIL Group Corporation

LIXIL Included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index forthe First TimeTokyo, Japan – LIXIL Group Corporation (LIXIL Group; TSE code: 5938), a global leader in thehousing and buildings industry, announced that for the first time it has earned a place in the Dow
Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for its sustainability performance. LIXIL Group was included inthe DJSI Asia-Pacific Index as the highest scoring company in the Building Products Industry, andranked third globally in this industry group.
LIXIL Group’s inclusion in the DJSI reflects thecompany’s continued focus on integrating
sustainability into its overall business strategies,
and the progress it is making in this field acrossorganizational and geographical boundaries.
Specifically, this year’s inclusion recognizes theadvancements the company is making acrosssocial and economic factors, with its scores for labor practices, human capital development, andrisk and crisis management all increasing both in absolute and relative terms.
Representing the gold standard for corporate sustainability, the DJSI is an annual sustainability
assessment conducted by RobecoSAM, an investment specialist focused exclusively on
Sustainability Investing. This year RobecoSAM surveyed over 2,000 of the largest listed companies
from around the world on economic, environmental, and social performances of companies. A totalof 152 companies were selected for the DJSI Asia-Pacific index.
Kinya Seto, LIXIL Group President and CEO, commented, “LIXIL is proud to be included in the DJSI.
Environmental, social, and corporate governance factors play a huge role in the sustainability of ouroperations, and are of increasing importance for all our stakeholders, including investors, business
partners, and employees. At LIXIL we strive to improve the quality of people's lives through safe
and comfortable products and services, and responsible and sustainable innovations, through ourthree strategic Corporate Responsibility pillars; global sanitation and hygiene, water conservationand environmental sustainability, and diversity and inclusion”.

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The announcement follows the news in July that LIXIL was listed on the FTSE4Good Index Series
and newly created MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index.
-Ends-About LIXIL Corporation
LIXIL is a global leader in the housing and building industry. Our unique portfolio spans everything fromtechnologies that revolutionize how we interact with water in our daily lives, to a full lineup of products
and services for housing and major architectural projects. Delivering core strengths in water, kitchen,housing, and building technologies, our brands including LIXIL, American Standard, GROHE, DXV, INAX, andPermasteelisa are leaders in the industries and regions in which they operate. LIXIL operates in more than150 countries and employs more than 70,000 people, bringing together function, quality, and design tomake people’s lives better, and more delightful – wherever they are.
Learn more at www.lixil.com, facebook.com/lixilgroup and www.linkedin.com/company/lixil-group.
About LIXIL Group
LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company containing LIXIL Corporation, LIXIL
VIVA CORPORATION and LIXIL Housing Research Institute, Ltd. The Group, which is led by President andCEO Kinya Seto, is involved in a broad spectrum of housing-related businesses, ranging from themanufacture and sales of building materials and housing equipment to the operation of home centers anda network of homebuilding franchises, and comprehensive real estate service. LIXIL Group Corporation
posted ¥1.79 trillion in consolidated sales in FYE March 2017.

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