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Epson is using its original efficient, compact, and precision technologies and initiatives to drive innovations that will enrich the world and help make it a better place. We have aligned our goals to the sustainable development goals adopted by the United Nations.
Epson is creating new value by looking hard at solutions to social issues, understanding the expectations of society, and then providing products and services that far exceed those expectations. We at Epson are committed to the development of a sustainable society through the four areas of innovation identified in the Epson 25 Corporate Vision.

Philip Morris Japan Limited (PMJ) is the Japanese subsidiary of Philip Morris International, the leading international tobacco company with presence worldwide excluding the United States. PMJ has grown steadily since initiating operations in Japan in 1985. Today, the company is the second largest tobacco company in Japan with approximately 1,900 employees nationwide and a 34% share of Japan’s tobacco market(FY 2018). Under its corporate vision to “lead the way toward a smoke-free Japan,” the company is committed to promote heat-not-burn product, IQOS, which has “the potential to reduce individual risk and population harm in comparison to smoking cigarettes.”

Kao’ｓmission is to strive for the wholehearted satisfaction and enrichment of the lives of people globally, and contribute to the sustainaibility of the world. As we face rapid changes in society and the natural environment, Kao will integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) perspectives into our business to help us meet the needs and desires of the poeple to live more sustainably. We put our imagination and innovation to the task of enriching lives that will lead to living a beautiful life, inside and out — the Kirei Lifestyle.

As a pioneer of Electric Vehicles, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. launched the Japan electric action “Blue Switch” project in May 2018 in order to solve social challenges such as reduction of environmental footprint and disaster countermeasure that Japan faces through the spread of EVs.
In corporation with local governments and companies nationwide, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has been working to solve regional challenges such as global warming, disaster prevention, energy management, tourism and depopulation, and contributing the achievement of the SDGs through sustainable town development.

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 155 countries with more than 284,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services.
PwC Japan Group consolidates expertise of assurance, consulting, deal advisory, tax and legal services as well as enhances its structure in order to cooperate organically. As a professional service network with a total number of about 9,000 partners and staff, PwC Japan Group provides quality client services to meet their needs and expectations.

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. is the insurance holding company of the new Group formed in April 2010 through the merger of Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd., Nissay Dowa General Insurance Co., Ltd., and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group.
The purpose of MS&AD insurance Group is to achieve sustainable growth and to enhance enterprise value through the creation of a world-leading insurance and financial services group that operates globally, by rapidly and significantly improving quality and expanding its operating presence and corporate resources.

Okamura has provided high‐quality products and services for offices, education, healthcare, R&D, commercial facilities and distribution centers.
Okamura’s strength lies in its extensive knowledge and technical expertise in many fields, the foundation of creating comfortable spaces for customers worldwide.
We will continue to create new value in order to fulfill Okamura’s mission: “We serve society by creating environments for dynamic interaction through innovative ideas and proven quality.”

Suntory Group’s Mission “To create harmony with people and nature” is outlined in our corporate philosophy. This mission is the unchanging foundation of the Suntory Group that contributes to crating more affluent lifestyles while simultaneously realizing constant harmony with society and the beautiful global environment by delivering the highest quality products and services to customers around the world. We will always strive for further innovation with the goal of becoming a “Growing for Good” company that realizes a sustainable and vibrant society while continually creating new value.

The SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group provides chemical products to customers in industrial fields such as housing and related materials, water and environmental infrastructure, transportation equipment, electronics, and healthcare. In FY2020, we released our long-term vision for FY2030, entitled Vision 2030, which positions ESG management as our basic strategy for achieving a more sustainable society and profitable growth for the Group. Moving forward, we will strengthen business foundations and work to use the resulting technologies and innovations to better solve the social issues.

Daiwa Securities Group Inc. is a holding company of Daiwa Securities Group, which develops securities-related businesses in Japan and overseas.
The Group incorporate the SDGs perspective as the basis of our business and aims to build a sustainable fund cycle so that the funds necessary for businesses to achieve SDGs can be delivered.
Through our group business, we will work positively for realization of an abundant society by pursuit of companies’ economic values and solution of social challenge at the same time.

Deloitte Tohmatsu Group is known as one of the largest professional services groups in Japan. Through the firms in the Group, Deloitte Tohmatsu Group provides audit & assurance, risk advisory, consulting, financial advisory, tax, legal and related services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. With about more than 10,000 professionals in over 30 cities throughout Japan, Deloitte Tohmatsu Group serves a number of clients including multinational enterprises and major Japanese businesses.

Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.

Founded in 1905 as a travel agency, NTA Group has now branched out from travel into various other areas ranging from business to
education. We aim to realize the value that clients seek through support in every interaction-related field. Our clients may have different
goals, but the large tourist attraction known as Earth and the happiness of its people, along with the abundant cultures that are born
there, are indispensable for realizing their values. Accordingly, with the goal of sustainable business for the future, we pledge to work on
achieving SDGs based on “people,” “scenery,” and “culture” while carefully considering what can be done in the present.

Our philosophy in the Benesse Group is to help everyone attain well-being by alwaysbeing there with the tools and support that build their motivation and empower themto solve problems at every stage of their lives. This philosophy is the fundamentalbasis for all of our business activities. With the lineup of services that we offer in each of our business segments thatsupport people throughout their lives, including education and nursing care, we aim tofuel dreams and aspirations for everyone while playing a pivotal role in helping toachieve them.

NESIC has continued to change and grow, adding new strengths in tune with the times for its core business of innovating and developing communications. Starting from a foundation in construction technology, NESIC has obtained ICT technologies and built a unique position as a systems integrator with installation capabilities. In recent years, the Company has gained the ability to create new kinds of solutions that combine its accumulated technological capabilities and technologies and know-how gained through self-implementation and co-creation with partners. Leveraging these advantages, NESIC aims to realize an inclusive and sustainable society as a communication services orchestrator that solves social issues.

NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest telecommunications company, provides innovative, convenient and secure mobile services that enable customers to realize smarter lives. The company serves over 73 million customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide LTE network and one of the world’s most progressive LTE-Advanced networks.

DOCOMO is a world-leading developer of 5G networks, which it plans to deploy in the 2020s by leveraging network function virtualization (NFV) and other technologies. DOCOMO is also driving innovation in NFC infrastructure and services, emerging IoT solutions and many other mobile-related initiatives.

Under its +d initiatives, DOCOMO will create new added value with business partners to enrich people’s lives with all-new services and businesses.

The Okamura Corporation had its beginnings in 1945, based in the town of Okamura in Yokohama. Since its founding, Okamura has provided high‐quality products and services for offices, education, healthcare, R&D, commercial facilities and distribution centers.
Okamura’s strength lies in its extensive knowledge and technical expertise in many fields, the foundation of creating comfortable spaces for customers worldwide.
We pledged to further enhance our corporate value in line with Okamura’s mission: “We serve society by creating environments for dynamic interaction through innovative ideas and proven quality.”

We are a pioneer of household paper that launched toilet rolls in 1963 and the 1st facial tissue in Japan the following year. Our main brands are KLEENEX® & SCOTTIE® that are gloably knowned.

-Our products-
Household paper products…. Facial tissue, toilet roll, kitchen towel, paper hand towel, wet wipes.
Senior care products… Adult diaper and light incontinence pad whose nees are expanding as the aging society
Professional products…Paper wiper, Nonwoven wiper, Personal Protective Equipment for labs, factories, and hotels.

PwC Consulting LLC offers quality services in the strategy though execution,to assist its clients in developing their businesses and meeting the challenges they face in a complex economic environment.Our Purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems”.