Kikkoman Group Environmental Principles

Environmental Philosophy

The Kikkoman Group will respect the working of nature, and contribute to the realization of a society comfortable to live in through our corporate activities keeping harmony with the environment.

Established on 19 October 1992, revised on 10 May 2007.

Commentary of Environmental Philosophy

1

“Respect for the working of nature” means: Kikkoman Group looks to create an atmosphere where human life fits harmoniously within the natural world.

2

“Our Corporate activities keeping harmony with the environment” means: We will improve and develop our means of production and distribution to minimize our impact on the environment.

3

“A society comfortable to live in” means: A society in which individuals are respected and emotional richness is valued within a healthy natural environment.

Action guidelines

The Kikkoman Group acts on the following guidelines with enthusiasm and creativity to achieve the goals of our Environmental Philosophy.

1

Every one of us will aim to remain in harmony with the environment when performing our duties across all sectors (development, procurement, production, sales, and support).

2

In addition to observing standard laws, we will formulate and observe our own company rules and regulations related to environmental protection.

3

As responsible members of society, we will actively participate in efforts to preserve the environment in our local communities.

4

We will study and deepen our understanding of the environment.

5

We will think and act from a global point of view.