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Sustainability Management

Fujikura Group 's Corporate Philosophy MVCV states, "Fujikura Group creates value for customer and contributes to society through its "Tsunagu" Technology™," and bases its sustainability activities on ISO 26000, the international standard for social responsibility.

Fujikura Group 's CSR Philosophy, Basic Principle, and Activity Guidelines

Fujikura Group CSR Philosophy

Fujikura Group believes that the corporate social responsibilities the Group should follow are comprised of activities required for sustainable corporate management and activities for the establishment of a sustainable society, based on Fujikura Group's Corporate Philosophy (MVCV).

Fujikura Group CSR Basic Principles

Fujikura Group aims to be a company that society expects to grow and develop, and to serve as a bridge to a prosperous future for people, society, and the global environment through its "Tsunagu" Technology™. To this end, we have defined four priority areas for fulfilling our social responsibilities in all aspects of our corporate activities, and we comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region, as well as international rules, and each Fujikura employee will be aware of their role as a member of society and act with social conscience.

[Four Focus Areas]

  • Sincere corporate activities
  • Concern for the environment
  • Respect for people
  • In harmony with society

Fujikura Group Activity Guideline

  1. 1. Sincere Corporate Activities

    1. (1) We conduct corporate activities sincerely, complying with all relevant laws and regulations in the various counties and regions we operate in good faith. We conduct ourselves with a sense of ethics and social decency, recognizing ourselves as members of society.
    2. (2) We work on maintaining and improving customer satisfaction by providing useful, safe and high-quality products and solutions from the viewpoint of customers.
    3. (3) We conduct fair and transparent transactions in free and open competition.
    4. (4) We maintain a healthy and normal relationship with politics, governments, citizens and various organizations.
    5. (5) We manage and protect thoroughly information related to the Fujikura Group and its customers.

  2. 2.Consideration of the Environment

    1. (6) We set voluntary management standards and work on maintaining and improving them, while complying with environmental regulations of the various countries and regions we operate in.
    2. (7) We promote reducing our environmental burden in all business activities ranging from developing, designing, procuring, manufacturing, constructing to selling, distributing and disposing products, aiming to develop a sustainable society in harmony with the global environment.
    3. (8) We promote environmentally friendly technological innovations and manufacture environmentally friendly products, while providing customers with information on appropriate ways of use, recycling and disposal of products.
    4. (9) We contribute to society widely, actively participating in environmental preservation activities in the various countries and regions we operate in.
    5. (10) We work on preserving the ecosystems, recognizing the importance of biodiversity in the global environment.

  3. 3.Respect for Human Beings

    1. (11) We secure the safety of all people involved in corporate activities of the Fujikura Group to maintain and improve the working environment.
    2. (12) We aim to create a comfortable workplace, where all employees can fully demonstrate their initiatives and creativity, without discrimination.
    3. (13) We work on providing employees with opportunities equally and do all we can to assist them in maintaining their work-life balance.
    4. (14) We respect the rights of all people and never allow human rights violation, including forced labor and child labor.

  4. 4.In Harmony with Society

    1. (15) We make social contribution actively, respecting the cultures and customs of the various countries and regions we operate in.
    2. (16) We work on maintaining and developing healthy relationship with all stakeholders by broadly communicating with them.
    3. (17) We disclose corporate information actively on a timely and appropriate basis.

Sustainability Management System

Fujikura Group has been promoting this initiative since fiscal year 2009 under a management system centered around Fujikura Group CSR committee.
In recent years, with the increasing societal demand for action on climate change, and with ESG investing by institutional investors becoming mainstream, it has become crucial for companies to aim not only for social responsibility (CSR) but also for sustainable growth (sustainability) based on ESG activities.

To incorporate this ESG perspective into our management plan and achieve enhanced corporate value and sustainable growth (sustainability), we have established a Sustainability Promotion committee (hereinafter referred to as "this committee"), which is an evolution of our existing CSR committee. Based on Internal rule, we are working to improve our sustainability governance. This committee is responsible for reporting, discussion, and information sharing for the purpose of formulating sustainability strategy that incorporate the ESG perspective requested by stakeholder, and for monitoring and supervising the execution of those strategies. The chair of this committee is Director, President and CEO, and it is composed of Executive Directors and Executive Officer.

This committee monitors the progress of Sustainability Goals 2025 (FY2021-FY2025), shares sustainability requirements from customer, institutional investors, ESG rating agencies, etc., and considers countermeasures. It also monitors and supervises business operations regarding Fujikura Group 's medium- to long-term sustainability strategy and materiality through reporting, discussion, and information sharing. Climate change governance is overseen globally by the Global Environment committee (the chairperson of the committee Officer in charge of Environment), which is the environmental aspects subcommittee of this committee. Furthermore, a new Human Rights Working Group was established in FY2025 to advance human rights initiatives.
The sustainability strategy and measures discussed by this committee are reported to Board of Directors' Meeting and Executive Management Council.

Sustainability Management System

Materiality within Fujikura Group

In 2021, Fujikura Group established a system of materiality that added F (Financial and Future Potential) to ESG (Environmental, Social, and governance), and compiled key measures and achievement targets into "Sustainability Goals 2025," which have been used as guideline for management and business operations.
Five years have passed since its establishment, and in order to reflect environmental changes, shifts in management policy, and expectations from stakeholder, we have been discussing revisions to the "Fujikura Group Materiality" within the Sustainability Promotion committee, in order to revision the materiality not only in the CSR area but also in business itself. Subsequently, after approval by Board of Directors' Meeting, revision was completed in May 2026.

Background and History of the Revision Materiality

In its 2028 Mid-Term Plan, Fujikura Group aims for further transformation and growth, positioning this as the start of its "fourth founding," and has revamped Corporate Philosophy, "MVCV." Under the mission of "Contributing to customer value creation and society through "Tsunagu" technologies™," the company has formulated the vision of "Realizing a digital society and carbon neutrality with global Monodukuri capabilities," and has defined the core values that Fujikura employee cherish as Innovation, Motivation, and Communication.
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Materiality is defined as an issue to which management resources should be prioritized, based on a medium- to long-term perspective that looks ahead to society in 2035, with the realization and implementation of MVCV (Minimum Viable Value) in mind. It is organized along two axes: business activities that contribute to solving social issues (business materiality) and the foundation that supports sustainable growth (foundation materiality). Foundation materiality supports business materiality, and the two are positioned as interconnected and should be addressed together.

With the achievement of the SDGs by 2030 in jeopardy and the reduction of GHG emissions becoming an urgent global issue, we have established "the development of a digital society" and "the realization of carbon neutrality" as the pillars of business Fujikura Group, in order to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through "Tsunagu" technologies. In addition, we have established "management foundation," "Monodukuri capabilities," "human resource," and "social responsibility," which are essential for business continuity, as the pillars of our foundational materiality.

Through our efforts to address identified material issues, we aim to maximize corporate value and contribute to customer value creation and society through "Tsunagu" technologies.

The framework of Fujikura Group 's materiality

Business Materiality

Under the DNA of "pioneering spirit" and "Fujikura, a Technology Leader," Fujikura Group contributes to the "development of the digital society" and the "realization of carbon neutrality" through connecting technologies. We deeply understand our customers' challenges and, together with them, provide products and services that address societal challenges.

For the "development of the digital society," it is extremely important to develop a sustainable and resilient digital infrastructure that contributes to a wide range of fields, including strengthening industrial competitiveness and improving education, healthcare, and public services, against the backdrop of advancements in AI and sophisticated data utilization.
At Fujikura Group, we are committed to developing and providing products and services that contribute to the advancement of the digital business business (information infrastructure, information storage, and information terminals).

Achieving carbon neutrality requires the creation of sustainable and innovative technologies, products, and services, with a view to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, against the backdrop of addressing climate change.
Based on its superconducting and fiber laser technologies, Fujikura Group will accelerate the practical application of fusion energy and its contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions through its business by "developing and providing products and services that contribute to achieving carbon neutrality."

Foundational Materiality

Fujikura Group has Monodukuri to strengthen its "management foundation," which is essential for the continuation of the group's business and the foundation that supports sustainable growth; improve its "manufacturing capabilities" and "human resource" based on its "pioneering spirit" and "stakeholder Fujikura, a Technology Leader"; and pursue "social responsibility" aimed at coexistence and mutual prosperity with stakeholders.

In "Management Foundation," we aim to build a management system that can respond quickly to societal needs and environmental changes, and to achieve sustainable corporate growth through controlled business operations and optimal allocation of management resources across the entire group.
To achieve further growth, we will strengthen our corporate functions, enhance our management methods through continuous improvement, and promote integrated group Corporate Management. Furthermore, we will promote selection and concentration through business portfolio management centered on growth and capital efficiency to improve the quality and speed of our operations.

In "Monodukuri Capabilities," we will enhance our new product development capabilities and manufacturing technology, which are essential for securing a competitive advantage as a global Monodukuri company, and connect this to the sustainable growth of the company.
To achieve this, we will focus on "differentiating our products through strengthened new product development capabilities" and "dramatically improving productivity through innovative manufacturing technologies." In parallel, we will further enhance our "supply chain management" with the aim of Monodukuri capabilities and strengthening competitiveness throughout the entire supply chain.

Based on the belief that the growth of each Fujikura employee leads to the sustainable growth and enhanced corporate value of the company, our "human resource" initiative aims to cultivate human resource will lead management, business, and technological innovation rooted in the core values of our Corporate Philosophy, MVCV.
In particular, we will strengthen the development of management human resource and highly skilled technical human resource at our mother factory, and build a personnel system that enhances the capabilities of each individual.

In terms of "corporate social responsibility," we will strengthen our efforts to fulfill our social responsibilities as a company while striving for harmony with society and the environment.
In particular, we consider "respect for human rights" and "promotion of environmental management" to be important issues, and we will advance initiatives not only throughout the entire group but also across the entire value chain, including our business partners and customers, aiming for coexistence and mutual prosperity with stakeholder.

For information on the concept and formulation process of Sustainability Goal 2025, which was positioned as an initiative to be implemented by fiscal year 2025, please refer to this page.
Sustainability Goals 2025 (Initiatives and Achievements for FY2021-2025)