For Immediate Release
February 6, 2020
LIXIL Group Corporation

LIXIL Earns Place in CDP’s Water Security A Listfor Second Consecutive Year
Recognized for its comprehensive initiatives in sustainable water management
Tokyo, Japan – LIXIL Group Corporation (LIXIL Group; TSE code: 5938), maker of pioneering water andhousing products, has been named in the CDP1’s prestigious Water A List for two consecutive years.
Incorporating its Corporate Responsibility commitment in its products, services, and business, CDP’s
recognition reflects the company’s leadership in water stewardship.

The CDP, a non-profit organization running a globally acknowledged environmental disclosure system,
scores companies A to D in key environmental impact sectors, including climate, water, forests, andsupply chain. To score an A, companies must demonstrate best practice in disclosing and responding torisk.
Ryo Nihei, Executive Officer and Senior Managing Director of Technology at LIXIL Group, commented: “Asa manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen products, from toilets to faucets, water is at the heart of what
we do. Together with our stakeholders, we have advanced not just our water-saving and wastewater
management initiatives, but also the water efficiency of our products. We are proud to receive thisrecognition two years in a row as we strive to enhance the sustainability of both LIXIL and theenvironment. We will continue to advance our activities related to water, particularly by integrating andscaling up our existing advanced water filtration technology globally; to make better homes a reality foreveryone, everywhere.”
LIXIL Group’s Corporate Responsibility strategy consists of three pillars, comprising Global Sanitation andHygiene, Water Conservation and Environmental Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion. Relevant to
the first two pillars, LIXIL was rated an A for a range of practices disclosed for FYE2019 to reduce businessrisks and increase business opportunities. This includes:
Assessing production facilities based on local water conditions, identifying sites with great water
1 | Pagerisks to set water conservation targets, and implementing appropriate countermeasures. Theseinclude promoting initiatives at determined sites designed to alleviate water risks, wastewater
recycling or saving systems, and related activities to improve water efficiency.
Enhancing the performance of products and services, from water-saving, energy-efficient faucets
and toilets to smart water-controlling systems that can detect pipe leaks and be controlled via
smartphone apps, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability.

American Standard VorMax
UHET toilet models save nearly
20% more water than thenational code for water
consumption. 2

INAX’s water heating hands-freefaucets in Japan supplies theright amount of water at theappropriate temperature in
public bathrooms.

GROHE Sense Guard
automatically shuts down watersupply when a pipe bursts,
notifying users through its app.

In addition to these, LIXIL Group aims to improve global sanitation and hygiene for 100 million people by2025 by developing solutions that cater to their local requirements and preferences. Establishing local
production and distribution systems for its innovative and affordable SATO products, LIXIL Group
contributes to local economies by creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and promoting sanitation totackle the impact it has on communities and the water they use.

SATO toilet products feature an innovative trap door that quickly closes and minimizes the passage ofodours and flying insects, improving comfort and hygiene.
On environmental sustainability, LIXIL Group achieved its carbon intensity target announced in FYE 2016
two years ahead of plan. The company announced its new commitment of pursuing a net-zero carbon
footprint and helping the world transition to a circular economy through its products by 2050.
LIXIL Group was also rated A- for CDP Climate Change this year, which is a higher recognition than 2018.
In line with its vision3 to pursue a net-zero carbon footprint in its operations, LIXIL Group joined RE1004.
Starting with the Kyoto Showroom and most recently at its Global Headquarters in Tokyo, LIXIL Group is
now moving towards using 100% renewable energy in its operations.
2 | PageIn recognition of its CR and sustainability practices, LIXIL is also listed on the Dow Jones SustainabilityIndices, FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE Blossom Japan Index, and MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index,
and S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index.
-Ends1The CDP is a non-profit organization that issues surveys on climate change, water conservation, and supply chain to companies. It
discloses data to more than 800 institutional investors controlling assets worth US $100 trillion. Reference: https://www.cdp.net/
2According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Achieved WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award byWaterSense, a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the EPA. Reference: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/watersense-awards
3Press Release: LIXIL Sets New Sustainability Targets to Drive Its Contribution to the World
https://www.lixil.com/en/news/pdf/191115_CR_E_Final_web.pdf
4Led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, RE100 is a global corporate leadership initiative bringing together influential
businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. http://there100.org/

Note to editor:

For more information about LIXIL’s water sustainability practices, see LIXIL’s Corporate Responsibility Report 2019 here:
https://www.lixil.com/en/sustainability/reporting/pdf/LIXIL_CR2019_en.pdf
The full list of companies that made this year’s CDP Water Security A List are available here, along with all other public company
scores: https://www.cdp.net/en/scores

LIXIL’s Corporate Responsibility
LIXIL is committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere, and to pursuing the growth of its businessthrough responsible and sustainable innovations. Aligning its business and CR strategies, “Global Sanitation and Hygiene,”“Water Conservation & Environmental Sustainability,” and “Diversity & Inclusion” form what it calls its three strategic CR
pillars. These are the fields in which LIXIL strives to make its biggest positive impact on society, while contributing to global
efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Goals (SDGs).
About 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 to
make 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. Approximately
75,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than abillion people every day.
LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.

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