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GRI Content Index

【Statement of use】
Nitta Corporation has reported the information in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. This report also includes some information after the reporting period.

【GRI 1 used】 GRI 1: Foundation 2021

【GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021】

Disclosure Webpage Integrated report page
1.The organization and its reporting practices
2-1 Organizational details Corporate Summary Company profile_P57-58
2-2 Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting Corporate Summary
Products
The Nitta brand 		Business overview_P15-16
Company profile_P57-58
2-3 Reporting period, frequency and contact point The report covers the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (April 1, 2023 toMarch 31, 2024) but includes some information after this period.
Contact point: Listed on the back cover of the integrated report.
Integrated Report (cover / back cover page)
frequency: Around September every year
2-4 Restatements of information N/A N/A
2-5 External assurance - -
2. Activities and workers
2-6 Activities, value chain, and other business relationships Supply chain management Initiatives for environment and society_P40-42
- Promoting business that contributes to solving social issues_P15-26
2-7 Employees Securities report_P8-9 【Japanese】 Human Capital_P27-28
2-8 Workers who are not employees
3. Governance
2-9 Governance structure and composition Corporate Governance Report Governance_P47-50
2-10 Nomination and selection of the highest governance body
2-11 Chair of the highest governance body
2-12 Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts Securities report P47 【Japanese】 Governance_P47
2-13 Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts Securities report P47 【Japanese】 Corporate governance system chart_P48
2-14 Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting Sustainability management Initiatives for the promotion of sustainability_P33
2-15 Conflicts of interest Corporate Governance Report Governance_P47-50
2-16 Communication of critical concerns Securities report P11_12 【Japanese】 Governance_P47-50
2-17 Collective knowledge of the highest governance body - Governance_P47-50
2-18 Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body Corporate Governance Report Securities report P47 【Japanese】 Governance_P47-50
2-19 Remuneration policies Corporate Governance Report Governance_P47-50
2-20 Process to determine remuneration Corporate Governance Report Governance_P47-50
2-21 Annual total compensation ratio Corporate Governance Report Governance_P47-50
4. Strategy, policies and practices
2-22 Statement on sustainable development strategy Message from the President Commitment by the President_P9-10
2-23 Policy commitments Sustainable Management Policy Sustainability Management Approach_P33
2-24 Embedding policy commitments Corporate Governance Report Sustainability Management Approach_P33-34
2-25 Processes to remediate negative impacts Corporate Governance Report Strive to human rights issues_P14
Initiatives for suppliers (purchasing partners)_P42 Whistleblowing system_P50
2-26 Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns Corporate Governance Report Compliance_P49
NITTA Group Code of Conduct
2-27 Compliance with laws and regulations Corporate Governance Report Compliance_P49
2-28 Membership associations Signing the UN Global Compact -
Nitta is a member of these associations:
・Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
・Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association
5. Stakeholder engagement
2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement - Value creation through dialogue with stakeholders_P46
2-30 Collective bargaining agreements Securities report P8_9 【Japanese】 -

【GRI3:Material Topics 2021 】

Disclosure Webpage Integrated report page
Disclosures on material topics
3-1 Process to determine material topics SDGs initiatives and materiality Material issues for promoting sustainability_P33
3-2 List of material topics SDGs initiatives and materiality Overview of sustainability initiatives_P34
3-3 Management of material topics SDGs initiatives and materiality Overview of sustainability initiatives_P34

【Topic Standards】
【Economy】

Disclosure Webpage Integrated report page
GRI201:Economic Performance 2016
201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Securities report P2 【Japanese】 Financial Highlights 5-year financial and non-financial summary_P56
Involvement with local communities_P32, 43-45
201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change TCFD-recommended information disclosure Climate-related disclosures based on TCFD recommendatiens P35-36
201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans Securities report P101 【Japanese】 -
201-4 Financial assistance received from government N/A
GRI202:Market Presence 2016
202-1 Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage Due to difficulty in compiling data over a wide range of areas, we have not compiled data for fiscal 2024. However, we are ensuring an appropriate salary system in accordance with the laws, regulations, and wage levels of each country/region.
202-2 Proportion of senior management hired from the local community Due to difficulty in compiling data over a wide range of areas, we have not compiled data for fiscal 2024.
GRI203:Indirect Economic Impacts 2016
203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported - Involvement with local communities_P32, 43-45
203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts Due to difficulty in compiling data over a wide range of areas, we have not compiled data for fiscal 2024.
GRI204:Procurement Practices 2016
204-1 Proportion of spending on local suppliers Due to difficulty in compiling data over a wide range of areas, we have not compiled data for fiscal 2024.
GRI205:Anti-corruption 2016
205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption Compliance Compliance / Risk Management_P49-50
205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures Compliance Compliance / Risk Management_P49-50
205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken There were no cases involving bribery, competition law violations, or sanctions.
GRI206:Anti-competitive Behavior 2016
206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices N/A in fiscal 2024
GRI207:Tax 2019
207-1 Approach to tax -
207-2 Tax governance, control, and risk management -
207-3 Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax -
207-4 Country-by-country reporting -

【Environment】

Disclosure Webpage Integrated report page
GRI301:Materials 2016
301-1 Materials used by weight or volume Not calculated due to difficulty in obtaining data.
301-2 Recycled input materials used - Improving manufacturing efficiency to reduce raw material and water consumption_P40
301-3 Reclaimed products and their packaging materials -
GRI302:Energy 2016
302-1 Energy consumption within the organization - Initiatives for environment_P37
302-2 Energy consumption outside of the organization -
302-3 Energy intensity -
302-4 Reduction of energy consumption Energy Conservation Initiatives for environment_P37
302-5 Reductions in energy requirements of products and services Energy Conservation Initiatives for environment_P37
GRI303:Water and Effluents 2018
303-1 Interactions with water as a shared resource - Initiatives for environment_P40
303-2 Management of water discharge-related impacts N/A
303-3 Water withdrawal - Material flows_P39
303-4 Water discharge -
303-5 Water consumption -
GRI304:Biodiversity 2016
304-1 Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas Sustainable forest management Sustainable forest management_P31-32, 45
304-2 Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity N/A N/A
304-3 Habitats protected or restored Sustainable forest management Sustainable forest management_P31-32
304-4 IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations Sustainable forest management Sustainable forest management_P31-32
GRI305:Emissions 2016
305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions Responding to Climate Change Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions_P39
305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
305-3 Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions -
305-4 GHG emissions intensity - Initiatives for environment_P39
305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions Responding to Climate Change Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions_P39
305-6 Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) N/A
305-7 Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), and other significant air emissions - Material flows_P39
GRI306:Waste 2020
306-1 Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts -
306-2 Management of significant waste-related impacts -
306-3 Waste generated Waste Reduction in the Production Process The 3Rs and waste reduction_P40
306-4 Waste diverted from disposal -
306-5 Waste directed to disposal -
GRI307:Environmental Compliance 2016
307-1 Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations No complaints or violations of laws were reported.
GRI308:Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria - Promotion of green procurement_P40
Initiatives for procurement_P41-42
308-1 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken N/A

【Society】

Disclosure Webpage Integrated report page
GRI401:Employment 2016
401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover - -
401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees -
401-3 Parental leave - Childcare leave utilization ratio_P28
GRI402:Labor/Management Relations 2016
402-1 Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes -
GRI403:Occupational Health and Safety 2018
403-1 Occupational health and safety management system Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Safety and Health Policy Initiatives_P52
403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation Securities report P30_31 【Japanese】 Risk Management_P50
403-3 Occupational health services - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Initiatives_P52
403-4 Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety -
403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety Occupational Safety and Health
403-6 Promotion of worker health Health Management Further initiatives for health management_P28
403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Initiatives_P52
403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Safety and Health Policy Initiatives_P52
403-9 Work-related injuries -
403-10 Work-related ill health -
GRI404:Training and Education 2016
404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee Not calculated
404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs Human Resource Management Human Capital_P27-28
404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews -
GRI405:Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees Promoting Diversity Initiatives for diverse working styles and diversity_P28
Overview of sustainability initiatives_P34
405-2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men -
GRI406:Non-discrimination 2016
406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken -
GRI407:Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
407-1 Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk -
GRI408:Child Labor 2016
408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor The CSR procurement questionnaire found no applicable cases.
GRI409:Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor The CSR procurement questionnaire found no applicable cases.
GRI410:Security Practices 2016
410-1 Security personnel trained in human rights policies or　procedures -
GRI411:Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016
411-1 Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples - N/A
GRI412:Human Rights Assessment 2016
412-1 Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments -
412-2 Employee training on human rights policies or procedures - Compliance education_P49
412-3 Significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening - -
GRI413:Local Communities 2016
413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs Involvement with Communities and Society Involvement with local communities_P32, 43-45
413-2 Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities -
GRI414:Supplier Social Assessment 2016
414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria Not calculated
414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken -
GRI415:Public Policy 2016
415-1 Political contributions N/A
GRI416:Customer Health and Safety 2016
416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories -
416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services -
GRI417:Marketing and Labeling 2016
417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling N/A
417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling N/A
417-3 Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications N/A
GRI418:Customer Privacy 2016
418-1 Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data N/A
GRI419:Socioeconomic Compliance 2016
419-1 Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area N/A

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