Daikin Group publishes its Sustainability Report 2022

Brussels, 6 September 2022 – Earlier today, Daikin Industries, Ltd – Daikin Europe N.V.’s mother company – published its English edition of Sustainability Report 2022. The report summarizes the basic approach of the Daikin group for contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through its business along with fiscal year 2021 results and future plans. The report is now available at the website of Daikin Industries. Similarly, comprehensive ESG information is also planned for disclosure at the end of November.

The report outlines the target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050, as set out in the Environmental Vision 2050, and measures taken, together with examples of initiatives. The Report clearly demonstrates that sustainability has taken centre-stage in the company’s overall strategy.

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Main Points of Sustainability Report 2022

Message from the President

Overview of Sustainability

Based on the company’s Our Group Philosophy, Daikin is forging a path forward from the long-term perspective of its Environmental Vision 2050 and its strategic management plan Fusion, which is formulated and executed every five years. Here details on value creation and contribution to SDGs are explained.

Social Issues and Daikin's Business Characteristics

In light of changes in the external environment, Daikin identifies risks and opportunities relating to social issues based on their impact on business characteristics and activities. This section describes how they are being addressed in Fusion 25.

Sustainability Targets and Results

KPIs are set for each sustainability key theme, and actual fiscal year 2021 results are reported.

Features on fiscal year 2021 Activities Providing Value to Society through Business

·        Environment “Challenge to Achieve Carbon Neutrality”
Aiming to achieve both contribution to the global environment and business expansion, Daikin presents examples of its carbon neutrality initiatives that not only involve the development and manufacture of products but also extend throughout the value chain including product use.

·        Value with Air “Creating an Environment Conducive to Napping for Greater Vitality”
Through demonstration experiments, Daikin explores the type of thermal environment needed for "quality naps" to improve the performance of working people and reports on its efforts to develop and commercialize thermal control technologies.

·        Supply Chain Management “Establishing a More Flexible and Resilient Supply Chain”
This describes efforts to build a supply chain that can avoid procurement risks and provide stable supply of products such as centralizing supply chain information and global allocation.

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