Important Sustainability Issues (Materiality)

Material Issue 5 Sustainable procurement of raw materials

Commitment

We will procure palm oil, paper, etc. ethically. Our action ranges from protection of forests and biodiversity to execution of corporate social responsibility by sustaining natural and labor environments and respecting human rights throughout all supply chains.

At the Mandom Group, we will follow the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and identify the negative impact on human rights relating to the business conducted by the Company and will engage in action that prevents or reduces such negative impact. If due diligence action on human rights uncovers any occurrence or furtherance of negative impact on human rights, we will strive to take appropriate and effective remedial action.

If our products or services are directly linked to a negative impact on human rights due to our trading partnerships, we recognize the possible need to take corrective action.

Related SDGs

Efforts

Procurement of Sustainable Palm Oil

Environmental and socia impacts of palm oil

Palm oil is the world‘s most produced, consumed and traded vegetable oil. It is widely used in the manufacturing of many products, from margarine to lipstick, biscuits to candles, and chocolate to laundry detergent. It is also extensively used as a biofuel and as animal feed. Palm oil is a very efficient crop and contributes to rural poverty alleviation and rural development in many regions. But its irresponsible production of palm oil has caused widespread rainforest destruction and wildlife loss, exacerbated climate change, and impacted the rights of local communities. And increasing global demand threatens more of the same.

Procurement of RSPO-certified palm oil

Toward the procurement of sustainable palm oil (RSPO-certified oil) that takes into consideration social issues and environmental impacts in raw material production areas, Mandom joined the RSPO* in March 2018. In March 2021, we obtained RSPO Supply Chain

In 2025, we continued to procure RSPO-certified palm oil using the Mass Balance model for certain raw materials used at the Fukusaki Factory. In addition, we purchased certification credits through the RSPO Book and Claim supply chain model for 35 raw mat Furthermore, regarding Book and Claim credits, we are continuing our ongoing efforts to purchase credits that support RSPO-certified smallholder palm farmers.

We plan to gradually increase our purchase of certifications for other materials in the future. For book and claim credits, we also purchased credits that support small-scale palm farmers who obtained RSPO certification.

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RSPO：Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

4-1362-21-100-00

Please check our progress at  www.rspo.org

For more information on "sustainable palm oil procurement," please refer to the following page.

Protecting Biodiversity