Contributing to a Vibrant Society and Local Communities

 The Company is committed to social contribution activities as one of the social responsibilities that a company fulfills. We proactively engage in communication activities to secure the trust of local residents and government organizations.
 We also make various donations to local communities and universities to support the development of the next generation.

Local Community Engagement and Donations

 We believe it is important to contribute to society as a corporate citizen and work together with local communities. We therefore actively engage in a variety of community contribution activities tailored to the characteristics of the areas in which we operate. We are also proactive in providing grants for research to pave the way for the next era as well as scholarships to support the development of children and students who will lead the next generation. We will continue to carry out community-based activities and donations to contribute to solving social issues.

Results of Community Contribution Activities

Business location	Details of activities
Each business location	・Community clean-up activities
Chiba Plant	・Provided bulletin board newspaper to local elementary and junior high schools ・Assisted with the running of a local Shinto shrine Setsubun festival ・Donated bookstore gift cards to graduates of Tonosho Junior High School ・・Held the Dream Class at Tonosho Junior high School and received Tonosho Town Good Deeds Award ・Held job introduction class for graduates of Tonosho Elementary School ・Blood donations to the Japanese Red Cross Society
Chiba Plant/Aroma Chemical Plant	・Set up booth at the Tonosho Fureai Festival ・Held Rakugo event to deepen communication with local residents
Ichikawa Plant	・Participated in Ichikawa City Business Self-Defense Firefighting Skills Competition ・Cooperated with the Ichikawa Port Development Council (community clean-up activities, etc.) ・Blood donations to the Japanese Red Cross Society
Awaji Plant	・Hosted plant tour by local elementary school students ・Participated in Island Self-Defense Firefighting Competition ・Provided bulletin board newspaper to local elementary schools ・Cooperated as magazine sponsor at Awaji City Library ・Set up a booth at the summer festival of the local Kamo Shrine
Takahama Chemical Tank Terminal	・Blood donations to the Japanese Red Cross Society ・Cooperation with Ichikawa Rinkai Industrial Association (street crime prevention campaign, sponsorship of the Edogawa Protection Association, etc.)
Photosensitive Materials Research Center	・Provided workplace learning to junior high school students ・・Provided bulletin board newspaper to local elementary school
Company-wide	・Sponsor of Chiba Lotte Marines ・Member of the Kashima Antlers Business Club ・Sponsor of the Blue Thunders American football team

Record of Donations

Recipient	Details of donation
The Company Memorial Foundation	・Grants for science and technology research and human resource development (3 universities, 4 projects)
Waseda University (Masateru Kimura Scholarship)	・Grants to enable students to pursue their research without falling into financial distress
Tonosho Town Scholarship Fund	・Grants for developing future human resources in Tonosho Town
Chiba University Fund	・Grants for collaborative research
Chiba University Hospital Clinical Medicine Research Grant Foundation	・Research and education grants

TOPICS

In-house Project Team Organizes The Company Special Day, a sports competition sponsored by The Company

 In 2022, The Company signed an official sponsorship contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Pacific League of Nippon Professional Baseball in an effort to actively engage in revitalizing the local community through sports and engagement with local residents. The Toyo Gosei Special Day, the name given to the Chiba Lotte Marines game we sponsor at ZOZO Marine Stadium, is now in its third year. The number of volunteer project members within the company has increased every year, with 96 people participating in the event in FY2024, planning and running unique side events such as strike zone challenge and quiz gacha. Many visitors participated on the day and we were able to interact with local residents and liven up the stadium. Going forward, we will continue to engage in community-based activities as a member of the local community.

Held Dream Class as part of Career Education at a Local Junior High School

 Employees of Chiba Plant took part in the career education conducted for first and second year students at Tonosho Junior High School in Tonosho Town. This initiative is based on the idea that local talent should be developed locally, with local professionals from a variety of occupations serving as lecturers. The aim is to provide the junior high school students an opportunity to think about their future careers as well as to rediscover the appeal of their hometown, Tonosho Town. Two employees from our plant and quality assurance department gave presentations, explaining the rewards and roles of their jobs.

Awaji Plant Hosts Tour for Local Elementary School Students

 We invited about 25 sixth graders from Tsunahigashi Elementary School in Awaji City to participate in a science experiment and plant tour. They had the opportunity to try out a variety of activities, including flattening balloons using liquid nitrogen, freezing soap bubbles, and restoring letters written with an erasable pen. Afterwards, on the plant tour, they enjoyed the view from the rooftop, 17 meters above ground, took commemorative photos, and all flew paper airplanes together. The Awaji Plant will continue to strive to be deeply rooted in the local community.

Thanksgiving Festival Held to Express Gratitude to Families on Our 70th Anniversary.

 To mark the milestone of our 70th anniversary, we held a Thanksgiving Festival, inviting employees' families to each of our plants, chemical tank terminal, research center, and head office. We planned tours of our business locations and social events that took advantage of the unique characteristics of each location, providing an opportunity for families to learn about workplaces and the work performed there and to feel closer to the company. A total of 1,274 people participated and many were highly satisfied, as the event received a score of 4.4 points (out of 5). Our employees' families are important members of the local community, and deepening their understanding and familiarity with our corporate activities will further promote symbiosis with the community. We will continue to foster relationships of mutual support between our employees, their families, and the community, moving forward as a company rooted in the community.

Participation in Local Shrine Summer Festival (Awaji Plant)

 A summer festival was held at Kamo Shrine in Awaji City, where the Awaji Plant set up a super ball scooping booth. In addition to super balls, a variety of prizes such as toy ducks, goldfish, and colorful light-up toys were prepared, making the event very popular among children. Although food stalls and movie screenings on a large screen were also held, the super ball scooping booth was especially popular, with a continuous line from start to finish and approximately 150 children enjoying the activity.

Recipient of Tohnosho-town Good Deed Award (Chiba Plant)

 With the slogan "From Tohnosho to the World," the Chiba Plant not only supplies products worldwide but also supports students who will shape the future so that they can spread their wings from Tohnosho to the global stage. In particular, the commemorative book cards presented to graduating junior high school students have become a cherished tradition, and we are pleased to hear that students look forward to them each year. We, too, look forward to celebrating their graduation together every year.

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Participation in Tohnosho Fureai Festival (Chiba & Fragrance Plants)

 The "Tohnosho Fureai Festival," hosted by Toshō Town, was held for the first time in three years, and our company also set up a booth. Members from the Chiba Plant and Fragrance Plant took the lead in distributing Toyo Gosei original balloons, creating balloon art, and holding a lucky draw, attracting a steady stream of local residents to our booth.

Community Clean-up Activities

As part of our environmental beautification efforts, each site conducts clean-up activities in the areas surrounding its facilities.

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