Social Contribution Activities The Fujikura Group's Concept of Social Contribution Activities The Fujikura Group's social contribution activities are based on the Fujikura Group Corporate Philosophy MVCV(Mission,Vision,Core Value) (Mission,Vision,Core Value) "The Fujikura Group contributes to customer value creation and society through "Tsunagu"(connecting) technology." As well as based on "Each employee is aware of their role as a member of society and acts with social decency" in the Group's basic CSR pricipales. In addition, the Group's CSR activity guidelines stipulate that "we will respect the culture and customs of each country and region and actively engage in social contribution activities." These ideas are the basis of our social contribution activities. Our social contribution activities began in 1919 when Harukichi Nakauchi, a former corporate auditor of the Company, invested his own money to establish "Fujikura Gakuen," an educational facility for intellectual handclapped people. Since then, we have supported "Fujikura Gakuen" from the viewpoint of both the company and the individual, and as one of the DNA of the Fujikura Group, we have been looking at and practicing the relationship between companies and "society" as the times have changed. Since the establishment of "Fujikura Gakuen", we have been engaged in social contribution activities for about 100 years. We will continue to carefully protect this support for "Fujikura Gakuen" as the starting point for the Fujikura Group's social contribution activities. Fujikura Group's Basic Policy on Social Contribution The Fujikura Group CSR Committee has established the "Fujikura Group Basic Social Responsibility Prinsiples" to facilitate activities for employees to actively promote social contribution activities in collaboration with local communities. Fujikura Group Basic Principles on Social Contribution In line with its corporate philosophy and in response to the needs and expectations of society, the Fujikura Group will proactively conduct social contribution activities for the creation of a better society where people can lead more fulfilling lives. [Major Activity Areas] (1) Activities to people friendly (2) Activities to nurture young people who will lead the next generation (3) Activities that coexist with the community (4) Activities to research and academic promotion (5) Activities to protect the environment History of Fujikura's Social Contribution Our predecessors built a factory in Kiba, Tokyo in 1919. Since then, we have spent about 100 years with everyone in the Kiba area. From the founding in 1885 to the present, we have nurtured and protected our corporate culture that "we value our customers and live with society." and have inherited it in the hearts of each and every employee until today. The social contribution activities that our predecessors have carried out as individuals and as a company are still alive as a corporate culture. Year Contribution 1916 Kenzo Okada (former managing director) began providing financial support to education as an individual benefactor. 1919 Harukichi Nakauchi (younger brother of the founder and former auditor) established Fujikura Gakuen in Oshima. 1929 Tomekichi Matsumoto (the first president) donated a building for the new clinic opened by St. Barbana Mission at Kusatsu for people suffering Hansen's disease. 1935 Tomekichi Matsumoto (the first president) donated all 530 volumes of Gunsho Ruijyu written by Hokiichi Hanawa for the launch of Ninomiya Bunko (present Tochigi Prefectural Library). 1936 Tomekichi Matsumoto (the first president) made a monetary donation to RIKEN to support its research activities. 1938 Tomekichi Matsumoto (the first president) donated a meteorological station to Izu Oshima. 1939 Tomekichi Matsumoto and Fujikura Group companies established the research foundation named "Fujikura Kenkyusho" (present Fujikura Foundation) to conduct and support R&D. 1965 Restarted the education support activity launched before the Second World War via Fujikura Ikueikai. 2010 Established the Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods for local communities and biodiversity conservation Key Activities Relationship with "Fujikura Gakuen" Fujikura Gakuen was founded on June 7, 1919 by Harukichi Nakauchi, younger brother of the founder of Fujikura and former auditor of the Company. He donated 230,000 yen (equivalent to about two billion yen today) from his own funds to construct this school for the mentally disabled on land extending over about 132,000 m2 in Izu Oshima. He also donated this land and the facilities necessary for the foundation of the school. Currently, there are facilities in Izu Oshima and Tama (Hachioji city), about 100 staff members are doing education and welfare on a 24-hour system for about 130 students. Since its founding, the presidents and executive officers have supported the management as directors, and donations from employees have been continued to date as well as company donations. We hope to continue to support "Fujikura Gakuen" as the origin of social contribution activities in the future. For details of Fujikura Gakuen Harukichi Nakauchi, Founder of Fujikura Gakuen Oshima Fujikura Gakuen Founding Bio Garden "Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods" In the redevelopment of the headquarters site, the Fujikura Group received a request from the local schools and local residents for planting and attention to biodiversity, and in November 2010, the Fujikura Group announced the pre-space bio Garden "Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods" founded in the headquarters premises. "Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods" contains the wish that together with local residents in Koto area Koto ward "rich nature will continue until the future of one thousand years ahead. There are 2,200 m² in size, two ponds and streams connecting it, a floating island, a promenade, etc. In order to reproduce the rich forests and forests of Musashino earth hundreds of years ago as living creatures have priority, We stuck to the native species specially. For details of "Fujikura Kiba Millennium Woods" Fukushima Reconstruction Support Activities The Fujikura Group supports the ongoing reconstruction activities of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the people of Fukushima who are suffering from the rumors of the nuclear accident. And even during the course of time the experiences of the Great East Japan Earthquake deeply carved into our hearts. With the determination of "never forget" and "never let it weather", we will continue the "go to Fukushima!" campaign with the intention of preparing for the coming huge earthquake. Eat a Product in Fukushima Prefecture and Support The Fujikura Group visits events such as Fukushima Prefecture's product stores in Tokyo and the Tohoku Reconstruction Products Exhibition to purchase, eat, and support Fukushima's specialty products. From FY2020, we will provide personal support. Support to the Fujikura Foundation The Fujikura Group supports the activities of the Fujikura Foundation, which gives financial assistance to researchers in the field of science and technology. This public interest incorporated association was initially launched as a research foundation (Fujikura Kenkyusho) by the second president Arata Matsumoto, being funded by the first president Tomekichi Matsumoto (100,000 yen) and by Fujikura Insulated Wire &Cable Ltd. (present Fujikura Ltd.) and Fujikura Kogyo (present FUJIKURA COMPOSITES Inc. and Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd.) (1.1 million yen in total). The research foundation was opened in Yono City, Saitama Prefecture and then relocated to Sendagaya and then to Samezu. At the facility, research was conducted focusing on polymers. Subsequently the name of the foundation was changed to "Shinsei Shigen Kyokai" in 1946 and the main activity of the foundation was changed to give financial assistance to researchers and engineers. Since then Fujikura has been contributing to society by supporting the activities of this foundation. The foundation became a public interest incorporated association on April 1, 2011 and changed its name from Shinsei Shigen Kyokai to the Fujikura Foundation on November 1, 2012. Pro Bono Activities The Fujikura group holds volunteer "Pro Bono" activities using the expert knowledge and techniques employees gain in their work. Below is a list of those efforts. (Since FY2020, activities have been restricted due to the effects of the COVID-19.) Activity Details Lecturer Hours Dispatch of instructor to university 38 person 88.5 hours Visiting class 72 person 74 hours Collaboration with NPO / NGO etc. The Fujikura group supports participation in local communities and the development of local communities and participates in various activities. As one of these activities, we are also collaborating with NPO/NGOs and others. The main NPOs / NGOs are as follows. Office Neighborhood Association Nature Leader Koto Biodiversity Koto Koto City Cultural and Community Foundation Japan Committee to Vaccinate the World's Children (in collaboration with the Fujikura Labor Union) Green Purchasing Network (GPN) Fairtrade Japan Koto Volunteer Center Koto Ward Social Contribution Network (Korabora) and Others Fujikura's Social Contribution Activities Cooperation in Local Cinema Festival In FY2023, we co-sponsored the "Koto Cinema Festival" held at the Furuishiba Cultural Center in Koto Ward near the Fujikura Head office. This cinema festival is intended to nurture new culture, and is planned and executed with the combined efforts of citizen groups and local government on the theme "Let's make Fukagawa a movie town." The town lives up to the example of locally born movie director, Yasujiro Ozu. Participation in the Local Community event "Furuishiba Children's Summer Festival" Fujikura participates in the local festival, the Furuishiba Children's Summer Festival. Every year, about 15 parents and children of elementary school students are invited to have fun dialogue with children about ESD "Education for Sustainable Development (= Education for Sustainable Development)" for children, such as "environmental problems occurring in the world," "the importance of flora, fauna, and biodiversity in Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods, and the protection of native species." In addition, on the day of the event, they went to the site and enjoyed observing the creatures using the checklist of “Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods Friends” that was distributed. Experience Potato Digging in Bio-Garden "Fujikura Kiba Millennium Woods" Fujikura invites nearby children to the bio garden "Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods" to experience potato digging. At the same time, we also hold simple study sessions to learn about the role of biotopes and the importance of nature. Blood Donation Activities The Fujikura Group, about 2,500 people participate in blood donation activities annually. (Since FY2020, activities have been restricted due to the effects of the COVID-19.) Fujikura Automotive Asia Ltd. Fujikura Automotive Asia Ltd. received a letter of appreciation from the Governor of Yamagata Prefecture as an organization that has made a significant contribution to blood donation promotion in Yamagata Prefecture for its long-standing cooperation in blood donation. Fujikura Automotive Mexico Queretaro, S.A. de C.V. Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Fujikura Electronic Components (Thailand) Ltd., Fujikura Automotive Ukraine Lviv, LLC Fujikura Automotive do Brazil Ltda. Pink Ribbon Campaign The Fujikura Group carries out the Pink Ribbon Campaign every October at head office and other offices during Pink Ribbon Month. In this campaign, we hold briefing sessions to deepen as many employees as possible about the importance of life and the importance and awareness of early breast cancer consultation, and raise funds for the Japan Cancer Society. Cooperate with the Spring Break Environmental Study Session (Sponsored by Koto Ward Climate Change Countermeasures Division) Fujikura cooperates with events such as the “Summer Vacation Environmental Study Group for Elementary School Student” hosted by Koto Ward. Many of the events were held at Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods, where participants will learn about Japan's unique flora and fauna and the need to conserve biodiversity. The participants also enjoyed interacting with local residents, such as talking about the kingfishers that nest in the biotope every year, while observing living things using the “Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods Friends” checklist. In FY2023, a total of approximately 1,000 people participated (visited) various events. Summer vacation elementary school environmental study session Summer vacation elementary school environmental study session EDO-MIDORI Concil Various Events Held in Fukagawa Gatharia Fujikura actively participates in local community activities by holding various events and events in the Fukagawa Gatharia for the many office workers and local communities working in the vicinity at the Fukagawa Gatharia, a complex facility created by the redevelopment of the former Fukagawa Factory. (Many activities have been canceled from 2020 to 2022 due to the influence of the COVID-19.) May: GW event "Spring Gatharia Festival (Music and Outdoor Event)" July: Supporting sponsorship by offering a venue for the Bon Festival Dance of local neighborhood association(Canceled in 2020) October: Halloween November: Christmas Lights start December: Christmas event (fire and light dance, Santa Claus photo session etc.) The image shows the activity in 2023 The image shows the activity in 2022 Accepting Internships The Fujikura Group accepts internships from nearby schools every year. Support for various donations and fundraising activities, etc. FUJIKURA HIGH OPT Co., Ltd.(FHO) FUJIKURA HIGH OPT Co., Ltd. endorsed the "Red Feather Community Chest" as a community welfare activity and community year-end support activity in Omitama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and conducted fundraising activities from October to the end of December with the cooperation of employees. Fujikura Automotive Ukraine Lviv, LLC(FAUV) Fujikura Automotive Ukraine Lviv, LLC visited the boys in the Rozdil orphanage and donated clothing, toys, stationery, household chemicals, personal care products, groceries, etc. Fujikura Automotive Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.(FAMX) Fujikura Automotive, S. de R.L. de C.V. Mexico visited local orphanages and facilities for the elderly at various sites in Mexico and donated food and toys. Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd.(FETL) Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. donates to schools, local governments, and handicapped people at each site in the Kingdom of Thailand. Fujikura Fiber Optics Vietnam Ltd.(FOV) Fujikura Fiber Optics Vietnam Ltd. held a charity sale and donated the proceeds. Fujikura Automotive America LLC(FAA) Fujikura Automotive America LLC ran a food donation campaign and donated food to food banks. Fujikura Automotive Europe, S.A.U.(FAE) Fujikura Automotive Europe, S.A.U. donated teaching materials for children in need. Fujikura Group’s total social contribution activity expenses (Unit: million yen) FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 384 447 515