Starting in January 2025, Jia Le Zi (“Gin no Spoon”) canned cat food has been locally produced and sold in China, shifting from a lineup previously focused on production in Thailand. By promoting domestic manufacturing, the company is not only reducing transportation distances and lowering petroleum consumption and CO2 emissions, but also shortening the time between production and delivery. This enables fresher, tastier products while reducing inventory buildup and helping minimize food waste.

To better meet the preferences of the Chinese market, we have begun sourcing highly rated local ingredients and will continue to expand our commitment to local production and consumption.

Over a three-month period, employees earn one point for each day they walk 5,000 steps or more. For every 200 points accumulated company-wide, one sapling is donated to help restore the habitat of endangered bird species. This initiative also marks the 40th anniversary of UCC, with a goal of donating 40 saplings during the event. A total of 130 employees are expected to participate, promoting employee wellness and contributing to environmental preservation.

In South Korea, consumer interest in safe, eco-conscious materials continues to grow. Unbleached materials are widely received for their reduced chemical use and environmental friendliness. To meet this demand, LG Unicharm is launching new Mamypoko tape and pants-type diapers made with 100% unbleached sheets and pulp, free from chemical bleaching, and featuring an unbleached absorbent core. (Planned launch: May 2025)

By reducing the thickness of packaging film from 60 μm to 55 μm, plastic use will be reduced by approximately 16%. This change will be rolled out starting with renewed products in July 2025 and is expected to reduce annual plastic usage by about one ton.

The initiative will also be promoted on 2026 product packaging as part of our ESG communication efforts.

Aligned with World Environment Day, Unicharm continues to introduce environmentally conscious products.

In June 2025, marking the fifth year of these efforts, we will launch "DaunSirih Bio Materials", a sanitary napkin that uses bio-based materials for all components by utilizing materials such as sugarcane bagasse (previously discarded), limestone, botanical oils, and natural resins. This year, we have further enhanced the product by incorporating organic cotton into the top sheet that comes in contact with the skin, aiming for an even smoother and gentler product.

In Indonesia and Malaysia, where large amounts of palm oil are produced, managing the by-products generated during production has become a significant challenge. Unicharm Indonesia, in collaboration with Oji Sinarmas Packaging, has successfully developed cardboard incorporating palm oil waste (EFB: Empty Fruit Bunches). This cardboard will be used primarily for products launched in connection with World Environment Day.

Sofy Thailand first launched “Sofy TanomPew Natural Love” with the concept of gentle to skin from organic cotton and environmentally conscious on World Environment Day 2024. It’s well evaluated in terms of both no harm to skin and the environment. In June 2025, we are going to expand product line to include pantyliners, a daily-use product that reduces bleach use by 50%, reduces plastic used by 35% and packaging made from recycled material. We will continuously launch environmentally conscious products to support this world.

We launch environmentally conscious product in May 2024 - Jan 2025 which is【Mamypoko Pants Bedtime M-XXL size】with Powerful Night Lock concept that able to use 1 pcs for the whole Night (70% of mothers wake up to change diapers during the night between 23:00-3:00 AM.) base from normal using 2 pcs / Night reduce to 1 pcs /Night , can reduces using Pulp:20%, SAP:32% and other material (Non-woven.Film. HMA:50%). We would continuously launch the environmentally conscious of Baby care products to eventually accomplish SDGs.

・We have begun reducing the use of virgin plastic by switching to paper-based packaging and using recycled PCR and PIR *1 materials. We promote waste separation starting with our employees and expanding to schools, communities, universities, hospitals, and throughout Bangkok Metropolitan. Through education and the installation of 28 Drop Points, we encourage the separation of stretch film *2 from general waste so it can be recycled into plastic pellets used to produce garbage bags and plastic wraps. This year, we aim to deliver 400 reflective vests for sanitation workers, made from recycled materials collected from our own factory.

・We support sustainable forest management to reduce deforestation, wildfires, and PM2.5 pollution, as well as promote forest-based water sourcing for agriculture in collaboration with the Mae Fah Luang Foundation. Additionally, we are committed to preserving biodiversity by planting 1,000 mangrove trees annually together with our employees, local communities, and business partners.“

・In terms of energy, we are working with the Industrial Estate Authority to install floating solar panels (start June 2025 – September 2026), with the goal of increasing our renewable energy usage by 30% by 2027.

*1 (PCR) post-consumer recycled （PIR） post-industrial recycled

*2 stretch　film：low density polyethylene

In 2025, the Vietnamese government has warned that Dengue fever cases could double due to climate change. To help raise community awareness and promote prevention, Diana Unicharm collaborated with local authorities to launch the #ByeMosquitos #ByeDengue event, starting with cleaning activities around office areas. We also partnered with the CDC to distribute 15,000 Antimos wipe packs in Dengue hot-spot regions. The campaign was expanded through press coverage and four national TV news features, reaching an estimated 5 million people. Additionally, we organized two livestreams with doctors and produced 20 TikTok videos to further spread awareness about Dengue prevention.

To support this effort, we will launch a new ziplock bag type that maintains the mosquito repellent function. The compact 20-pack is easy for parents to carry when they go out and prevents mosquitoes from attracting them.

On June 5th and 12th, we will collect recyclable cardboard, discarded home appliances, discarded toys, metals, etc. from employees. We will promote recycling that leads to resource circulation. Employees will be awarded 20 points for each ESG action.

By using recycled materials for the Sofy Natural Love pads and reducing the plastic usage by 50%, we can reduce waste while customers find joy in using our products.

By utilizing the weaving skills of rural women in India, we are recycling waste materials generated at our factories and packaging suppliers into value-added bags. This initiative helps prevent the landfill disposal of approximately 45 to 50 poly packages per bag, contributing to the reduction of environmental impact.

In November 2024, the Australian subsidiary began using LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene) containing approximately 15% post-consumer recycled (PCR)* plastic for the packaging of newborn and S-size baby diapers. This complements their previous achievement of incorporating approximately 5% post-industrial recycled (PIR) plastic. (*: Plastic recycled from post-consumer waste such as packaging.)

UcA has been actively engaging in environmentally conscious activities, such as organizing volunteer litter-picking events with employees and promoting recycling efforts within the office. And we’ll celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June by emphasizing the importance of the three Rs-Recycle, Reduce, Reuse. These principles are essential for sustainable living and environmental preservation. The members of each departments are encouraged to discuss and plan their actions, embracing these principles to make a significant impact and contribute to a more sustainable world.

With the cooperation of a logistics partner, the Australian subsidiary is working to reduce CO2 emissions by changing the power source for forklifts used in warehouses to batteries that utilise renewable energy from solar power.

Hartz's packaging development team is moving forward with a phased transition to packaging materials made with up to 100% recycled content. As a result of its recycling initiatives, the company achieved a fivefold reduction in landfill waste compared to 2023.

A dedicated page has been launched on the Hartz website to highlight these sustainability efforts.

The initiatives are shared through both the website and supporting video content, aimed at distributors and customers.

https://www.hartz.com/sustainabilityactions-commitment/

We are releasing a video showcasing Hartz's sustainability initiatives. This video explains our environmental efforts at our own factories and within our product development activities.

Initiatives Include:

・Promoting recycling

・Acquiring 100% renewable energy certificates

・Switching all lighting to LED for energy savings

・Using recycled materials in 25% of products

・Contributing to local governments through donation-based initiatives

https://vimeo.com/1060540812?share=copy#t=0

Hartz will sponsor a booth operated by employee volunteers to showcase the company's ongoing environmental initiatives and provide educational materials on how to become a responsible pet owner. Additionally, the event will include fundraising activities to support animal shelters in Secaucus.

Promotional activities will also be conducted at local dog parks to encourage interaction between dogs and their owners. Hartz will distribute its Dura Play dog toys and raise awareness about the importance of cleaning up after pets in parks and public spaces. The company will also provide information on how to recycle packaging materials for pet products, such as outer bags for pet sheets, shampoo bottles, and flea & tick treatment boxes.

https://secaucusnj.gov/resident/calendar/world-environmental-day-2

Students will be invited to Unicharm to learn about the company and its environmental initiatives, including its pet mat and the plastic in its disposable diapers. Unicharm will also raise awareness among its employees during its environmental week, which will feature an exhibition of processed products made from waste that it itself generates.

Unicharm manufactures the Lifree refill, where the absorbent is used together with the diaper during the day and only the absorbent is changed after small leaks. This way, it is possible to use the same diaper throughout the day, only changing the absorbent from time to time.

By changing the compression method used to package baby diapers, we reduced the packaging size and the amount of plastic used by an average of about 14% for the "MamyPoko Diaper-Pants™ Day&Night" series and about 6% for the "MamyPoko Diaper-Pants™" series. In addition, by changing the specifications of the packaging handles, the amount of plastic used in the handles was reduced by about 60%.

Unicharm is visiting local schools in Saudi Arabia to provide menstrual health education to female students. The company has also developed an online learning tool that allows students to review what they've learned whenever needed. These efforts aim to support a society where women can live confidently and comfortably.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　

In Egypt, many women lack sufficient information about menstruation. As a result, some are unable to properly use sanitary napkins, while others are unaware of the variety of products available that suit different situations and menstrual needs. To address this, Unicharm conducted a SOFY product sampling campaign for approximately 70,000 female university students. Unicharm continues to carry out on-campus initiatives aimed at alleviating menstrual discomfort by raising awareness and providing accurate information about menstruation.

With the aim of supporting women's participation in society by ensuring access to hygienic sanitary products "anytime, anywhere, whenever needed," Unicharm began local production and sales of "SOFY Long Lasting" sanitary napkins in Kenya in January 2025. This product delivers both the quality and affordable pricing demanded in Africa.

Through this initiative, we will continue to enhance local production and sales systems, creating an environment where more women can confidently use dedicated menstrual care products.