The Group underwent third-party verification by the Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA) to objectively evaluate the calculation of Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2), which are important environmental indicators, and to further enhance the reliability of the calculation. The verification included on-site inspections at three of the Group's sites to check the calculation and aggregation systems at each site and to cross-check the emissions data with the evidence. In addition, calculation rules were confirmed prior to the on-site verification.

We are pleased to announce that based on the procedures described above, nothing has come to their attention that caused them to believe that the statement of the information regarding Greenhouse gas emissions shown in the report is not materially correct, or has not been prepared in accordance with the rule.

We will continue to make efforts to accurately calculate environmental indicators and promote reliable information disclosure.