For Immediate Release
October 29, 2019
LIXIL Group Corporation

LIXIL Opens New and Custom-Designed Global Headquarters
Starts consolidating headquarter functions with the completion of the newly constructed HOSHI building
ahead of its grand opening in spring 2020
Tokyo – LIXIL Group Corporation ("LIXIL Group", TSE Code: 5938), maker of pioneering water andhousing products, will relocate its global headquarter functions from the Kasumigaseki Building(Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) to its LIXIL WING campus (Koto-ku, Tokyo) from November 11, 2019. With
approximately 75,000 colleagues in more than 150 countries, LIXIL Group is consolidating its global
headquarters operations in one location for faster decision-making. The new HOSHI building,custom-designed and built from the ground up, joins the existing KAZE, HIKARI, and NIJI buildings
within LIXIL’s WING campus.

LIXIL Global
Headquarters(Spring 2020)

KAZE

HOSHI
HIKARI

NIJI

Headquarters address after relocation: LIXIL WING, 2-1-1 Ojima, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-8535

Strengthening its commitment to contribute to communities and society, LIXIL Group’s new
headquarters will serve as a place where ideas are born. HUBLAB, its new R&D facility, will promote thecreation of new ideas and prototypes and the evaluation and validation of products by incorporating
views through internal and external interaction. This will enable LIXIL to accelerate the development of its
cutting edge technology and consumer-centric design. An area within the HUBLAB facility will be open
to all employees to touch, try, and provide feedback on products under development.
1 | Page

Similarly, flat and open communication will be promoted by adopting free address seating for all
employees and corporate officers. To further support open communication, the new building will beequipped with all-glass meeting rooms, various terraces, and a shareable, fully functional kitchen for
employees to use.
Committed to environmental sustainability in its business operations, LIXIL Group’s headquarters willswitch to 100% renewable energy derived electricity from in November 2019, and will reduce its carbon
emission intensity by installing its own technologies, such as curtain walls to draw the optimum amountof wind, and Low-E insulated glass that has heat shielding and insulating properties. The building will
also be equipped with a hybrid ventilation system equipped with an automatic control that leverages
natural ventilation, enabling a comfortable, eco-friendly office.
Accommodating a diverse workforce of over 5,000 people, all the buildings will reflect LIXIL Group’s core
principles from its Universal Design concept. In addition, the buildings will incorporate toilet
infrastructure that is comfortable and accessible for all, introducing a newly designed, inclusive concept
for office restrooms, along with toilets that require little water to flush in case of a disaster.
In addition to continuing its flextime system, LIXIL Group’s HR is also taking measures to promote diverse
working styles for higher productivity. It has recently expanded teleworking for employees to work from
home, has designated new satellite offices, and adopted new IT infrastructures that support the lifestyleand employment status of individuals. Employees can now choose when, where and what tools to use,
more flexibly.
The grand opening for the new headquarters is scheduled for Spring 2020.
Speaking at the completion ceremony of the new HOSHI building, LIXIL Group CEO Kinya Seto, said, "At
LIXIL, we believe that the dynamic energy of diversity is an engine for growth and innovation. We arecommitted to building an inclusive culture where all employees can be themselves, be heard, reach theirfull potential for improved productivity, and accelerate communications across the organization. By
creating solutions generated from different perspectives to help improve people’s comfort and lifestyles,
our new headquarters will embody our purpose of making better homes a reality for everyone,
everywhere. "-EndAbout LIXIL
LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes areality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate tomake high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design,an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approachcomes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. With
approximately 75,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries, we are proud to make products that touch thelives of more than a billion people every day.
LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.

LEARN MORE AT:

2 | Page