Global

Sustainability

Management with an Emphasis on Sustainability

Evaluation by External Entities

FTSE4Good Index Series / FTSE Blossom Japan Index / FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index
MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index
MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Select Index
Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
The SOMPO Sustainability Index
EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment
Science Based Targets
"Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders" Survey
Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators
Evaluation Related to Health and Productivity Management
Evaluation Regarding the Promotion of the Success of Women, Support for Child-rearing, etc.

FTSE4Good Index Series / FTSE Blossom Japan Index / FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

Since 2020, Brother Industries, Ltd. (BIL) has been included in the ESG investment^*1 stock indexes "FTSE4Good Index Series" and "FTSE Blossom Japan Index" established by London Stock Exchange Group company FTSE Russell.

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The FTSE4Good Index Series is a globally renowned series of ESG investment indexes consisting of companies that have met standards for ESG practices. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is an index specific to the Japanese stock market. It was adopted as an ESG index by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), which manages the largest pool of funds in the world.

In March 2022, BIL was selected for inclusion in the ESG investment stock index "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index."

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FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is an index that reflects the relative performance within sectors of Japanese companies that are excellent in their ESG measures, and is designed to be sector neutral^*2. In addition, to encourage the transition to a low-carbon economy, specifically for companies with high greenhouse gas emissions, only those companies evaluated for their improvement initiatives based on the Management Quality score of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) are included in the index. FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index was adopted by Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as an ESG index on March 30, 2022.

ESG investment is investment that prioritizes and selects companies based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices
An investment method for obtaining stable income using a neutral position in the sector

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FTSE Russell confirms that Brother Industries, Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index

BIL has been selected for the "MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index," an investment index that selects Japanese companies with superior ESG measures since 2023.

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The MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index is one of the ESG investment indexes adopted by GPIF, the largest pension management institution in the world.

DISCLAIMER
THE INCLUSION OF BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.

MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Select Index

Since 2019, BIL has been included in the ESG investment stock index "MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Select Index" calculated and provided by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI) of the United States.

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The MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Select Index consists of leading companies that are actively promoting and advancing women in the workplace. Selection is based on corporate disclosures and on ratios of female employees and managers and other data in the Database on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace^*, which is a database of gender diversity according to the Act on the Promotion of Female Participation and Career Advancement in the Workplace.
The inclusion of BIL in this index, which was adopted by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), is evidence that its various initiatives to date are held in high regard. They include support for diverse work styles, formulation of the "Commitment to Promotion of the Success of Women" and the "Action Plan to Support the Success of Women," and various systems and measures for promoting women in the workplace.

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Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index

BIL has been selected for the "Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index," an ESG index developed by Morningstar, Inc. in the United States.

The Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index is an index that focuses on companies that have strong gender diversity policies embedded in their corporate culture and that ensure equal opportunities to employees, irrespective of their gender. It is adopted as an ESG investment index by the GPIF.

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

BIL has been selected for inclusion in "S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index"—a stock index by S&P Dow Jones Indices LCC and Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. focusing on the environmental aspect of ESG—since 2018.

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

Selecting its constituents from companies in the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX), which is a leading stock index that represents the trend of Japan's market, the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index is an index that focuses on the disclosure of environmental information and level of carbon efficiency (carbon emissions per unit of revenue) when determining the ratio of its constituents. It has been adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as a global environmental stock index from among ESG indices.

The SOMPO Sustainability Index

BIL has been selected for inclusion in "Sompo Sustainability Index"—an index independently established by Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd.—since 2012.

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"Sompo Sustainability Index" was established in 2012 and selects approximately 300 companies every year that excel in ESG, and it is used in "Sompo Sustainable Investment," an investment product focusing on ESG that has been adopted by multiple pension funds and institutional investors.

Being selected since the index's establishment is seen as a result of continued recognition of BIL's ESG initiatives.

EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment

BIL has received a Silver Medal from EcoVadis (headquartered in Paris, France), which implemented a sustainability assessment of our company since 2020. During this assessment, Domino Printing Science plc., a Brother group company, also obtained a Silver Medal from EcoVadis.

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EcoVadis' sustainability assessment surveys and evaluates the SDG alignment of global supply chains. EcoVadis assesses around 130,000 companies across 180 countries and 220 industries. Companies are scored in accordance with 4 themes-Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement-, which are based on international sustainable development standards.

Science Based Targets

The medium-term target for FY2030 under Reduction of CO₂ emissions in the Brother Group Environmental Vision 2050 has been certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi^*1) as 1.5°C target based on scientific evidence.

The medium-term target for FY2030 was certified as a 2°C target in July 2018, and following the achievement of Scope 1^*2,2^*3targets in FY2020, this target was revised upward and certified as a 1.5°C target in April 2022.

SBTi is an international initiative established to promote the achievement of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Direct greenhouse gas emissions by businesses themselves
Indirect emissions from the use of electricity, heat, and steam supplied by others

Brother Group Environmental Vision 2050

"Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders" Survey

In May 2023, BIL has been selected, for the second consecutive year, as one of the top companies in the "Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders" survey conducted jointly by Nikkei Asia—the English media arm of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun—and the UK's Financial Times, along with the German research firm Statista.
The survey, targeting companies headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region, investigates the changes in greenhouse gas emissions intensity^* (in terms of Scopes 1 and 2 emissions) relative to a company's revenue from 2016 to 2021. The survey selects the top companies from those with the highest reduction rates.

Greenhouse gas emissions per unit of economic activity

Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators

BIL was selected by Clarivate, a global information services firm in the United Kingdom, for "Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2025" as one of the 100 organizations leading the world in technology research and innovation. This marks the eighth time that BIL has received this award since its first time in 2012.

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Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators is a list of the world's top 100 innovative companies and institutions, which are selected once annually based on patent data that Clarivate holds. In the selection, four factors of registered patents were used for score calculation: influence, success, investment, and rarity, in addition to quantity. Among these factors, Brother achieved a particularly high score for "success," which led to this award.

Evaluation Related to Health and Productivity Management

Evaluation	Description of certification and reasons for award/certification
2024 Health & Productivity Stock Selection	Recognizes outstanding Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) -listed enterprises with outstanding health and productivity management that are strategically engaged in the health management of their employees from a management perspective, and introduce the selected enterprises as attractive investment options to investors who prioritize the improvement of corporate value from a long-term perspective. BIL has been selected for it five times since 2017. In 2021, Brother Group company NISSEI CORPORATION was also recognized as one of the enterprises in the Health & Productivity Stock Selection.
The 2024 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program	Honors organizations which particularly excel at implementing health and productivity management based on their efforts to address regional health issues and health promotion efforts promoted by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. BIL has been certified eight times since 2017 as a "White 500" enterprise with outstanding health and productivity management. Brother Group companies that have been certified by MEIT: NISSEI CORPORATION^1, XING INC.^1, BROTHER SALES, LTD., BETOP STAFF, LTD., BROTHER LIVING SERVICE CO., LTD., BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, BROTHER ENTERPRISE, LTD., BROTHER LOGITEC LTD., MIE BROTHER PRECISION INDUSTRIES, LTD., SHOWA SEIKI CO., LTD., B. M. INDUSTRIES, LTD., MIZUHO SEWING MACHINE CO., LTD., BROTHER REAL ESTATE, LTD., BROTHER INDUSTRIAL PRINTING (JAPAN), LTD. The term "health and productivity management" is a registered trademark of the Workshop for the Management of Health on Company and Employee, a non-profit organization. Certified as a "White 500" enterprise, a certification that is given only to the top 500 companies in the Large Enterprise Category.
The best award at MHLW's first awards program to recognize good use of healthcare services	Won the best award at the first award program by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in recognition of good use of medical care in March 2020. < Reasons for award > Promoting various initiatives to enable employees to work securely based on the Brother Group Health & Productivity Management Philosophy Equipping each workplace with an emergency response list for occupational injuries and sudden illnesses. Creating an environment which allows employees to get medical attention during working time. Supporting the balance between treatment and work based on two internal guidelines, "the balance between disease treatment and work" and "the balance between fertility treatment and work."
Physical Fitness National Conference Chair Award	An award presented by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Physical Fitness National Conference Chair to local communities and workplaces that have made outstanding achievements in improving health and nutrition as well as promoting the physical fitness movement^1. The Brother Health Insurance Society, which consists of 20 business sites centered around BIL, won it for FY2021. < Reasons for award >* The Brother Health Insurance Society, together with individual Brother Group companies and the Brother Industries Labor Union, was been recognized for its efforts to strategically promote the health and fitness of employees and their families by working as one to achieve the "Healthy Brother 2025^2," a set of long-term targets for employee health. < Specific initiatives >* Providing a variety of walking events such as the "Family Walk" that families can enjoy, and the "Team DE Walk" in which employees form teams to compete in the number of steps that they take. Holding Online health classes that help alleviate a lack of exercise caused by continued telecommuting and staying at home due to COVID-19. Production and distribution of the Brother Group's unique "Brother Gymnastics." A movement to popularize sports and recreation In addition to BIL, 20 business sites in Japan such as BROTHER SALES, LTD., XING INC. and NISSEI CORPORATION are targeted
Sports Yell Company 2025	A program where the Japan Sports Agency certifies companies that actively engage in initiatives to improve the health of employees in their workplaces, where they spend most of their time of day, for those who are in the prime of their lives and tend to lack exercise due to office work, housework, and childcare. BIL has been certified as a Sports Yell Company seven times since FY2019. The Silver certification was awarded to BIL for being certified a total of seven times or more. <Main Activities> Active aging To help employees develop a casual exercise routine, BIL offers short courses in muscle training, yoga, etc., and health courses. In addition, BIL has been conducting e-learning to promote understanding of active aging. Developing an original exercise and spreading it to employees BIL has created the Brother Group's original Brother Gymnastics, which incorporate the movements of using a sewing machine and opening printer covers, etc., to express Brother's identity. A video of the gymnastics was made in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese and distributed to each facility of the Group, including those overseas, and BIL held a contest to promote their exercise of gymnastics. Team DE Walk (Providing walking opportunities) BIL provides employees with opportunities to walk by holding Team DE Walk, an event in which employees form teams with colleagues or family members and compete against each other and within their own teams to see who can walk the most, and by holding other walking events.
Cancer Control Partner Award (Information Provision Category)	An award to recognize companies that promote cancer control under the Action Plan for Promotion of Cancer Control^, a project commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. BIL has won it at the FY2021. < Reasons for award >* To increase the cancer screening rate, one of the long-term targets of "Healthy Brother 2025" for employee health, by launching the "Cancer Prevention Stamp Rally " in FY2020 to provide cancer-related information to a large number of employees. A project commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare that promotes the importance of cancer screening in cooperation with companies, with the aim of increasing the national rate of people undergoing cancer screening to over 50%.
Gan-ally-bu Award	This award is a recognition program established in 2018 by the Gan-ally-bu^* to promote workplaces and societies where cancer patients can live vibrant lives while undergoing treatment. BIL has received the "Gold" award three times since 2022. < Key initiatives > Since 2020, BIL has implemented peer support activities to offer employees who need to balance treatment and work a sense of connection and reassurance by linking them with peers in similar situations. As part of this initiative, the company organizes roundtable discussions and consultation sessions and shares cancer survivors' experiences on the intranet. Many Brother Group facilities participate in charity activities, such as "Relay for Life ," which supports cancer patients and their families, fosters community-wide engagement with cancer, and aims to conquer the disease. The Brother Group conducts the following activities to raise awareness about cancer across the organization: Holding information sessions for safety and health personnel of group companies to emphasize the need for strengthening cancer measures Providing employees with information on initiatives supporting the balance between treatment and work, as well as the importance of cancer screenings, during internal activity reporting sessions An organization that supports the creation of an environment where cancer patients can work comfortably by holding study sessions to address the issues of "cancer and employment" and events to promote understanding of working while undergoing cancer treatment

Evaluation Regarding the Promotion of the Success of Women, Support for Child-rearing, etc.

Activity field	Description of certification Reasons for award	Certification/award logo
Promotion of the success of women	Company that, toward promoting the success of women, in addition to declaration by top management, expansion of recruitment, expansion of job areas, development, and appointment to managerial positions, undertakes initiatives such as promoting work-life balance and creating environments that allow working while taking care of children/family	Aichi Prefecture's "Aichi Women's Brilliance Company"	Nagoya City's "Company promoting the advancement of women"
Support for child-rearing	Company that supports child-rearing and is conducive to work by establishing working environment for after marriage and childbirth	"Kurumin" certified enterprise (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)	Nagoya City's "Company supporting child-rearing"
Balance between work and childcare/family care	Company that undertakes initiatives such as having a variety of systems and creating workplace environments that allow workers to choose diverse and flexible working styles so that it is possible to balance between work and childcare/family care	Aichi family-friendly company	Working environment favorable for balancing work with long-term care (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
Balance between work and medical treatment	Company that supports balance between medical treatment and work so that workers with illnesses—such as cancer, brain or heart problems, and diabetes—or facing infertility issues can work with peace of mind while continuing with treatment	Aichi Prefecture's "Company promoting work and treatment balance"	1st award program to recognize good use of healthcare services (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)