Fulfilling Our Responsibility to the Future through Carbon Neutrality and Resource Circulation The Nikko Group has established its Vision as "Creating robust, people-friendly cities around the world."To realize this vision, we recognize that it is essential to earnestly address and contribute to the resolution of social issues such as climate change, resource depletion, and labor shortages in the construction industry. In our sustainability management, we have identified "achieving carbon neutrality" and "establishing a resource-recycling society" as key material issues (materialities). To reduce CO2 emissions, we are advancing the development of alternative fuel-compatible burners for asphalt plants, promoting warm-mix technologies, and introducing renewable energy at our head office plant. In terms of resource circulation, we are taking on new challenges such as the recycling of waste and unutilized resources. Furthermore, we are focusing on "human resource development and enhancing employee engagement," which constitutes the Nikko Group's most important management capital. To create an environment where diverse human resources can thrive, we are strengthening recruitment and training, supporting career development through dialogue, and fostering a rewarding workplace. Through these sustainability activities, the Nikko Group will continue to push forward to contribute to the sustainable development of society and our customers. We ask for your continued understanding and support. Tomomi NakayamaRepresentative Director and President