Message from the President

As a business leader, what I value most is Toyobo Group's corporate philosophy, “Jun-Ri-Soku-Yu.” This phrase was one of the guiding maxims of our founder, Eiichi Shibusawa, and it means that adhering to reason leads to prosperity for society. In other words, by contributing to the resolution of social issues through our products, services, and technologies, we enrich both people and the planet while supporting the growth of the Group.

In recent years, as social demands such as responding to climate change, promoting resource circulation, respecting human rights, and ensuring diversity have continued to grow, Toyobo Group formulated Sustainable Vision 2030 in 2022 and has been accelerating initiatives toward the realization of a sustainable society. We view changes in the external environment not merely as risks but as business opportunities, and together with society, we aim to achieve resilient growth and development for the Group.

Specifically, in response to the trends of decarbonization and resource circulation, we are advancing the development and supply of biomass materials and recycled plastic materials. Centering on our three core businesses—Films, Life Science, and Environment and Functional Materials—we are sharing our technological foundations to drive the creation of original products and services that cannot be easily imitated by others, thereby building a competitive edge.

In February 2024, we revised the TOYOBO Group Human Rights Policy and formulated the TOYOBO Group Diversity Promotion Policy. As part of our diversity initiatives, we have been developing an inclusive workplace environment by establishing an LGBTQ+ consultation desk and introducing a same-sex partnership system. As a result, in the PRIDE Index 2024, we received the highest ranking of “Gold.”

In addition, we are actively leveraging rapidly evolving digital and AI technologies to promote Toyobo Transformation (TX), an initiative in which each employee takes an active role in improving work efficiency and productivity. This initiative is a key measure that also contributes to transforming our organizational culture and developing innovative talent.

Through these challenges and transformations, the true source of creating new value lies in the employees who work within our Group. From management to staff, we operate as one team, vigorously driving the realization of a sustainable society, forward-looking value creation, and the enhancement of corporate value.

We sincerely ask our stakeholders to continue placing their expectations on the future growth of Toyobo Group.