CEO’s
message

Dear stakeholders,On behalf of Tokyo Electron (TEL), I would first like to express my sincere gratitude for your continued
support and patronage.
I would also like to express our heartfelt sympathy to everyone who has been affected by the spread ofCOVID-19.
People across the world are now facing an unprecedented battle against infectious diseases. Andamid this battle, the shift toward a data-driven society is picking up speed, including the growing useof remote work arrangements, distance learning, video streaming, and remote medicine. The world isfurther applying technologies such as IoT, AI, and 5G toward building a society that is strong and resilient
under all situations. As such, we expect to see the aggressive implementation of new information andcommunication technologies which are supported by semiconductor technology. Furthermore, together
with semiconductors, displays—which translate data into visual form—are becoming even more important.
As an industry leader for production equipment of semiconductors and flat panel displays, Tokyo
Electron’s Corporate Philosophy is “We strive to contribute to the development of a dream-inspiring
society through our leading-edge technologies and reliable service and support.” We will maintain ourCorporate Philosophy by continually pursuing and expanding world-class profits in the medium- to longterm through utilizing all management resources to create technologies with the high added value foundnowhere else in the world.
In addition to the three pillars established in our medium-term management plan—productcompetitiveness, responsiveness to customers, and higher productivity—we have identified two material
issues: people and workplaces, which is a source of corporate growth, and management foundation, which
relates to corporate governance and compliance. In fiscal year 2020, we are reviewing our annual andmedium-term goals for each material issue and conducting various activities toward achieving these goals.
In addition to accelerating the reduction of our CO2 emissions activities in relation to our products andfactories and offices, we carried out human rights due diligence within the group and our suppliers, and webegan working in earnest to identify and remediate any human rights issues.
In fiscal year 2014, to promote sustainability management in accordance with international frameworks,
we became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and began implementing Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) initiatives. Then in fiscal year 2016, we became a member of the Responsible
Business Alliance (RBA) and focused on expanding CSR activities in our supply chains.
Moving forward, to properly fulfill our mission and responsibilities, we will continue to aim to remain acompany that is loved and trusted by all stakeholders by promoting sustainability-focused management
and contributing toward addressing issues of industry and society as well as their development.
Your continued support and patronage are very much appreciated by all of us at TEL.

Toshiki Kawai
Representative Director, President & CEOTokyo Electron Limited

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