Message from the President

For over 140 years since its founding, Toyobo group has contributed to enriching society by delivering the values demanded at the time through its unique technologies and products. Guided by our corporate philosophy, the cornerstone of our management “Jun-Ri-Soku-Yu” (Adhering to reason leads to prosperity) we will continue to create solutions needed by people and the planet through materials and science, today and into the future.

In recent years, the need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote the circulation of plastic resources has become increasingly urgent. At the same time, addressing human rights violations, such as forced labor and child labor, has become a critical issue. In response, we developed Sustainable Vision 2030 in 2022 to achieve the sustainable growth of both society and our company. By recognizing changes in the external environment as business opportunities, we aim to further contribute to resolving social issues through our group's technologies and products, striving for mutual growth alongside society.

To support the reduction of GHG emissions across the entire supply chain, we will provide products that advance the realization of a circular economy and the generation of renewable energy. In line with the transition to a resource-circulating society, we will accelerate the use of biomass and recycled materials, and develop highly recyclable products through cross-industry collaboration. Furthermore, we are building an environment where our group's employees can fully leverage their abilities and work with vitality, including by reviewing the TOYOBO Group Human Rights Policy in February 2024.

The group is committed to realizing Sustainable Vision 2030 and, with a forward-looking perspective toward 2050, seeks to drive innovation by integrating the group's strengths in technology and business operations. Our focus is on delivering solutions that begin with materials. In particular, we will focus on creating innovation in three key areas: New Circular Plastics, Environmental Active Clean, and Well-Being, all with the goal of enhancing people's health and contributing to comfortable living.

The impetus for generating new value through these challenges lies in the employees of Toyobo group. Each individual will face challenges with sincerity, demonstrating initiative, and building strong trust with internal and external stakeholders, thereby amplifying the value that Toyobo group delivers.

We sincerely ask for your continued support and look forward to your anticipation of Toyobo group's transformation and growth in the years to come.