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Seven & i Group Nature Policy

In accordance with the spirit of “Trust and Sincerity” as stated in our Corporate Creed,*1 the Seven & i Group,*2 supported by all of our stakeholders, including customers, business partners, franchisees, shareholders, local communities, and employees, engages in business activities contributing to daily life and the development of society. The perpetuation of a healthy global environment and the prosperity of local communities are the foundation of our sustainable growth.

Our economic activities are supported by a healthy global environment and thriving communities. Our products and services are made possible by the blessings of nature. With this in mind, we have formulated the Seven & i Group Nature Policy to work with stakeholders around the world on promoting innovative initiatives aimed at achieving nature-positive, the practice of conserving ecosystems and restoring and regenerating nature. By fulfilling our responsibility to contribute to nature- positive, we are aiming for the realization of a decarbonized society, a circular economy, and a society in harmony with nature. Furthermore, we are striving to build a sustainable society that respects human rights as outlined in the Seven & i Group Human Rights Policy*3.


May 2025

Junro Ito

　Representative Director & Executive Chair

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

Notes:

*1 Corporate Creed:

“We aim to be a sincere company that our customers trust.

 We aim to be a sincere company that our business partners, shareholders, and local communities trust.

 We aim to be a sincere company that our employees trust.”

*2 “Seven & i Group” refers to Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries collectively.

*3 Seven & i Group Human Rights Policy

1．We strive to understand our relationship with nature

1）In our business and throughout the entire value chain, we endeavor to understand our interactions with nature, as well as our dependencies and impacts on it.

2）To achieve this, we will engage with our entire value chain and work on enhancing traceability.

2．We value nature and strive to avoid and/or minimize negative impacts on nature

1）We promote responsible sourcing of raw materials by engaging in sourcing activities that do not lead to ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss, deforestation, or land conversion.

2）We will fully respect the value of nature’s resources, including air, water, land, soil, forests, oceans and all living beings by avoiding wastefulness and utilizing finite resources efficiently.

3）We aim to avoid and/or minimize any negative impact on nature not only in our own business activities but throughout the entire value chain by striving, among other things, to reduce greenhouse gases, virgin plastic, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides and promote waste reduction and resource circulation.

4）We will respect international agreements and standards and national laws and regulations pertaining to nature.

3．We contribute to the recovery, restoration, and regeneration of nature and biodiversity

1）We will work in partnership with various stakeholders, including local communities, not only around our business sites but also at our raw material sourcing locations. By promoting regional initiatives that consider social, economic and environmental perspectives, we aim to create a thriving environment for all living beings.

2）Together with our employees, we will learn about nature and protect the nature including forests, rivers and oceans that nurture all living beings and water resources. We will make efforts to engage in activities contributing to nature positive initiatives.

3）We will promote the sourcing of raw materials cultivated and produced using methods that have a positive impact on nature, such as regenerative agriculture and organic farming.

4．We embrace innovation and co-create value with all stakeholders to contribute to nature

1）We will actively adopt new ideas and initiatives from around the world and attempt to transform our business activities toward the realization of a sustainable environment and society.

2）Together with all stakeholders in the value chain, we will strive to create positive impacts and values for people and for the global environment.

3）Through the products and services we offer, we aim to convey the value and importance of nature to our customers and we work together with them to strive to realize a society that is in harmony with nature.

4）We respect the history, culture, livelihoods, knowledge and land rights of indigenous peoples and their communities who live in harmony with nature and strive for engagement and collaboration towards nature-positive goals.

5）We identify regions and stakeholders with challenges and work on support and problem-solving across our entire value chain through dialogue.

5．We value highly transparent, trustworthy, and sincere disclosure and reporting

1）To fulfill our accountability, we aim to engage in highly transparent information disclosure in accordance with international standards and regulations pertaining to nature.