Sustainability Medium-term Plan for People

The Kuraray Group consists of employees from various nationalities and backgrounds, and the active participation of all diverse members is essential for the long-term and sustainable enhancement of corporate value. Therefore, our HR strategy is based on "Our Mission" and "Our Values," which have been the basic spirit since our founding, and aims to enable diverse talents, who are the source of value creation, to play an active role with company-wide connections. We enhance our attractive culture ("1. Culture"), acquire people who are attracted to that culture and connect to it ("2. Acquire Talents and Placement") and motivate and develop those talents ("3. Talent Development").

In "1. Culture," we will promote a culture which each employee takes on the challenge of pursuing their potential, with the aim of realizing "Our Mission" and "Our Values". To this end, we value a leadership team that draws out individual potential, which Kuraray has upheld since its founding, and we will develop workplaces and work styles that respond to the changes in the times and environment.

In "2. Acquire Talents and Placement," we will acquire talents who resonate with and are attracted to our mission and values and place people in positions that promote connections between diverse members within the group to maximize group strength.

In "3 Talent Development,” in order to realize our mission and values, we will enhance corporate value and achieve continuous growth as the Kuraray group through individual career support, development of executive candidates, and the development of skills and expertise at workplaces.

In order to reflect the changing business environment and business needs in our HR strategy, HR team will strengthen collaboration with management and the business. Apart from the Board of Directors Meeting and the Executive Committee Meeting, the "HR Committee Meeting," consisting of members of the Executive Committee and the HR Department, is held 12 times a year (in 2024) to discuss the key HR issues such as Talent Development, Placement and HR policies. In addition, "Opinion Exchange Meetings" with division general managers and "Talent Conferences" for succession planning for key positions are held globally every year.

Please refer to the following page for specific initiatives.
＞ Major Actions Related to “１．Culture.”
＞ Major Actions Related to “２．Talent Acquisition and Placement.”
＞ Major Actions Related to “３．Talent Development.“