Toray Report 1
Toray Report 1
Toray Report 1
REPORT
Corporate Philosophy
Corporate Missions
Corporate
Corporate Guiding Principles
Philosophy Corporate
Slogan Safety and Environment
Placing top priority on safety, accident prevention and environmental preservation in order to protect the safety and health
Corporate
of employees, customers and local communities and contribute to building a sustainable society
Missions
Ethics and Fairness
Acting with fairness, high ethical standards and a strong sense of responsibility while complying with laws, regulations
Corporate and social norms to earn trust and meet social expectations
Guiding Principles
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02 Toray Philosophy Learning from one another and making self-driven efforts to leverage technologies and expertise in order to strengthen
03
workplace competency, which is the foundation of our corporate activities
Cooperation and Co-creation
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Corporate Culture
• Contributing to society through business activities • People-centric management
• Management from a long-term perspective • Pioneering spirit
Corporate Slogan
Innovation by Chemistry
Descriptions of predicted business results, projections and business plans contained in this material are based on forecasts and assumptions regarding the future business environ-
ment made at the present time. This material is not a guarantee of the Company’s future business performance.
Contents Toray Group Corporate Social Responsibility Materiality
In June 2023, Toray Group has selected a total of 11 material issues for its CSR activities, including five issues relat-
ing to the Group’s Corporate Philosophy of contributing to society through the creation of new value. The other six
Value Creation Story 06 To Our Stakeholders issues represent key management foundation points that are consistently necessary to address as important issues.
14 Toray Group Value Creation History
16 The Toray Group Value Creation Process
Accelerating Promoting a
Climate Change Circular
Value Creation Strategy 18 Financial Highlights Mitigation Economy
https://www.toray.com/global/sustainability/stance/roadmap.html
*Please refer to P.100 for the CSR Roadmap 2025 from the Perspective of Materiality
ステークホルダーの皆様へ
To Our Stakeholders
Passing on the Company Values raw material conversion to achieve carbon neutrality is a major issue. In addition,
—Nurturing people while contributing to society and the there are areas where individual company efforts alone cannot address emissions
environment, yesterday, today, and tomorrow— reduction of the entire supply chain, such as promoting the use of renewable elec-
tricity and hydrogen, as well as the disposal of raw materials and after-use mate-
I was appointed president in June 2023 during the first year of the new Medium- rials. We believe that the path to sustainable growth for chemical industry and
Term Management Program, Project AP-G 2025 (AP-G 2025). materials manufacturers is to support the transformation of all industries and soci-
Since its founding in 1926, Toray has voiced its strong belief that the Company eties by creating innovations toward carbon neutrality, while utilizing frameworks
is a public institution that serves society. Accordingly, we have engaged in corpo- for reducing GHG emissions throughout society, such as the Japanese govern-
rate activities with the ultimate goal of contributing to society. Toray’s corporate ment’s Green Transformation (GX) measures and the GX League in Japan—a pri-
philosophy, “contributing to society through the creation of new value with inno- vate sector-led initiative—to gain society’s understanding for sharing some of the
vative ideas, technologies, and products,” is based on the former company prin- costs of transformation of social and industrial structures. Toray Group intends to
ciple, “Toyo Rayon contributes to communities,” which was first expressed and take the initiative in the industry with respect to such efforts.
codified in 1955. It was revised to the present corporate philosophy in 1986. While
far from a novel concept today, Toray understands that its efforts to carry out the Toray Group Sustainability Initiatives
philosophy of “contributing to society” has attracted the recognition of society,
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Sustainability Vision. It clarifies the four perspectives of the world as envisioned by emissions by thorough energy conservation, fuel conversion, and renewable elec-
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Medium-Term Management Program, Project AP-G 2025 Incorporating ROIC in Toray Group
—Five Basic Strategies— —Business growth while maintaining a sound financial
structure—
In the process of formulating AP-G 2025, we spent time reviewing the previous
Medium-term Management Program, AP-G 2022, and were also conscious of the In addition to the basic strategies, we will continue to maintain and reinforce the
demands of society in areas such as sustainability. Over the past three years, the financial structure by improving asset efficiency based on cash flow and return
business environment has changed dramatically, with the spread of COVID-19 on invested capital (ROIC) to support further growth. The SI and DI businesses
and the Ukraine situation leading to the greater prevalence of a bloc economy, as to be expanded in Basic Strategy 1 include not only existing businesses but also
well as diversification in the way people work and their values. These are phenom- businesses that require new investment and platforms, such as those related to
ena that we must respond to. In addition, capital efficiency to effectively allocate resource recycling. In addition, investment is needed to accelerate GHG emission
and utilize limited management resources along with global risk management are volume reductions. To this end, we will be even more balanced about allocating
becoming increasingly important. As a materials manufacturer that has operated limited management resources mainly to capital investment, R&D, and human
under the premise of continuous capital investment, we have needed to demon- resources as we pursue business growth while maintaining a sound financial posi-
strate how we would seek solutions to increase earnings scale and efficiency. tion. To help with this, we adopted ROIC as a new KPI. We will improve manage-
The results are summarized in five basic strategies and financial strategies in ment resource efficiency and implement optimal reallocation, as well as increase
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ings. DI supports the realization of a sustainable world. While the international situation remains uncertain, there is further increase in
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Energy AG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of water electrolysis devices In Basic Strategy 4, we promote “enhancement of people-centric management”
and a company with which Toray has agreed to build a strategic partnership. under AP-G 2025. Employees embody the Toray brand itself, and Toray’s sustain-
able development would not be possible without employees who understand the
Ultimate value creation Toray Philosophy. I tell our employees that the key phrases of people-centric man-
—Create value by multiplying tangible and intangible assets— agement are “Power of dialogue,” “One team, our team (all for one, one for all),”
Since its founding, Toray’s mission has been to improve the quality of people’s “Ability to think things through and get things done,” and “Swing for the fences.”
lives, and this has ingrained a corporate culture of creating new and valuable prod- With dialogue as the starting point, Toray will focus on creating an environment
ucts, maintaining high quality, and providing products at reduced costs through where full-fledged corporate growth and human growth and happiness through
tireless self-driven efforts. That is something to be proud of, but revenue growth team building and interpersonal skills leads to Toray’s Group’s sustainability.
is essential as a means to continue this mission, as an ideal without means will
not be realized. Toward a truly sustainable company
When I was at the frontlines of sales, I believed my role was to deliver to –Fundamentals lead to results–
the market the products created by Toray’s vaunted research, technology, and
production, as well as to correctly communicate their value to the market and I am by no means trying to say anything new. Toray already has something to
receive consideration for it. We will once again make known our basic approach be proud of in terms of its management principles, technology, product creation
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technologies and intellectual property, past capital expenditures, worldwide net- employees work energetically with the aim of becoming a truly sustainable com-
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Toray Group began as a manufacturer of viscose rayon in 1926. On top of all three major synthetic fibers
such as nylon, polyester, and acrylic, the Company has continued to develop innovative technologies 2006 FY 2022
Consolidated Revenue
while creating a host of advanced materials and high-added-value products in a broad range of films,
chemicals, resins, electronic and information materials, carbon fiber composite materials, pharmaceuti- ¥2,489.3 billion
cals and medical products, water treatment, and environmental fields. With an eye toward how society 1980
will evolve in 2050 and how innovative technologies and advanced materials may be utilized as a driving
force, we will adopt a long-term perspective toward enhancing our corporate value.
1941
(Trillion yen)
Strategic partnership started with
UNIQLO CO., LTD.
fashion material for its lightweight and under the registered trademark ¥1,075.4 billion
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1990
U.S.-based large-tow carbon fiber
manufacturer Zoltek Companies,
Manufacture of LUMIRROR™ Inc., Toray Group aims to further
TORAYCA™ carbon
polyester film began expand its business for large-tow
fiber prepreg certified
Toray was the first company in carbon fiber as an advanced mate-
as a primary structural rial that brings about solutions for
Japan to industrialize polyester film.
material for The Boeing global environmental problems in a
Positive steps have been taken to
address market growth and to adapt
Company’s passenger broad range of fields.
to changing conditions and circum- aircraft
stances while gaining a share across Initially the main applica-
a wide range of fields such as video tions of carbon fiber were
tapes, industrial materials, specialty fishing rods, golf shafts, and
products, and others. other sporting goods. Through improved technology and quality,
the Company built up trust in this product as a secondary structural
material in aircraft applications. In 1990, Toray prepreg was certified
for the first time as a primary structural material (for structural parts
where damage is directly linked to a crash) for the Boeing 777.
1926
Establishment
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020
The Toray Group Value Creation Process
In a bid to realize its corporate philosophy of “Contributing to society through the creation of new value production, the key strengths of Toray Group, based on the core values of “contributing to society through
with innovative ideas, technologies and products,” Toray Group will provide new value to society through business activities,” “people-centric management,” and “management from a long-term perspective.” At
a process of co-creation with customers, suppliers, and other parties that make up the supply chain, the same time, we will work to realize the four perspectives of the world as outlined in the Toray Group
starting at the materials stage, while promoting mutual cooperation in R&D, sales and marketing, and Sustainability Vision.
Financial Capital
• Net assets ¥3,194.0 billion
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• Number of manufacturing subsidiaries 105 R&D s climate change
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Revenue Core Operating Income and Profit Attributable to Owners of Dividend per Share and Capital Expenditures Depreciation and Amortization
Core Operating Income to Revenue Parent, ROA and ROE Payout Ratio
¥ 2,489.3 billion ¥ 9.6 billion ¥ 72.8 billion ¥ 18.0 yen ¥ 115.2 billion ¥ 129.2 billion
Core Operating Income to Revenue ROA ROE Payout Ratio
2,500 120
80 8 16 40
150
100
2,000 100 4
60 6 12 30
80
1,500 100
60
40 4 8 20
1,000 50 2
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20 2 4 10
500 20
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Core operating income (left axis) Profit attributable to owners of parent Dividend per share (left axis)
Core operating income to revenue (left axis) Payout ratio (right axis)
18 19
(right axis) ROA (right axis) ROE (right axis)
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1,635.8 billion 950.1 billion 68.9 billion 1.5 billion 9.3 billion
Operating Activities Investing Activities
200 80
1,600 40 800 0.8
60 1.5 7.5
100 40
1,200 30 600 0.6
0 0 40 1.0 5.0
800 20 400 0.4
-100 -40
20 0.5 2.5
400 10 200 0.2
-200 -80
0 0 0 0 -300 -120 0 0 0
Total assets (left axis) Interest-bearing liabilities (left axis) Cash flows from operating activities (left axis)
Equity ratio (right axis) D/E ratio (right axis) Cash flows from investing activities (left axis)
Free cash flow (right axis)
Non-Financial Highlights
Net Sales/Revenue of Net Sales/Revenue of Avoided CO2 Emissions Energy Consumption and per Reduction of Atmospheric VOC Waste Recycling Rate
Green Innovation Businesses Life Innovation Businesses Unit Energy Consumption Index Emissions (VS. FY 2000)
(VS. FY 1990 / Toray alone)
¥ 993.4 billion ¥ 369.6 billion 366 million tons 24.6 Million gigajoules 70.9% 86.8%
Per Unit Energy Consumption Index
85.4
(FY 1990 is set to an index value of 100)
(Billion yen) (Billion yen) (Million tons) (Million gigajoules) (Index) (%) (%)
1,000 400 400 40 100 80 90
800
300 300 30 80 75
85
600
200 200 20 60 70
400
80
100 100 10 40 65
200
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90 40,000
50
80 9.5 100 14
80 30,000
40
30 20,000
70
60 9.0 50 7
20
60 10,000
10
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Toray Group Initiatives Four Perspectives of the World as Envisioned in 2050 FY 2030 Target FY 2030 Target
Previous Targets [Baseline: FY 2013]
New Targets [Baseline: FY 2013]
1
Integrated
A net zero emissions world, where greenhouse Supply of Green Innovation products 4-fold Supply of Sustainability Innovation products*1 4.5-fold
Accelerating measures to
Toray Group’s innovative technologies and
2
treatment membranes*3
Realizing sustainable,
advanced materials
4
*2 Toray calculates the CO2 emissions reduced throughout the value chain of products in accordance with the chemical sector guidelines of the Japan Chemical Industry Association, the International
Contributing to better Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
A world where everyone enjoys good health and *3Water treated annually with Toray water treatment membranes. It is calculated by multiplying the amount of fresh water that the Toray membranes can produce per day, including reverse osmosis
medical care and hygiene for (RO), ultrafiltration (UF) and membrane separation bioreactors (MBR), by the number of membrane elements sold.
hygiene
people worldwide *4 With the use of renewable energies and other zero emission power sources rising worldwide, the Toray Group aims to employ zero-emission power sources at a rate equivalent to or better than
the targets in each country by FY 2030.
*5 In Japan, Toray works to surpass the reduction target set for the industrial sector by the Japanese government (absolute emissions reduced by 38%) in its comprehensive plan (Cabinet decision on
October 22, 2021) based on Japan’s Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures.
Review of the Medium-Term Management Program,
Project AP-G 2022
utilization rates due to inventory adjustments in the semi- ¥369.6 billion due to the addition of the “supporting per-
Revenue and Free Cash Flow (3-year total), D/E Ratio
conductor and display markets also had an impact. As a sonal safety” field and an increase in shipments of non-
Core Operating Income Analysis (Billion Yen)
result, revenue and core operating income of FY 2022 woven fabrics for hygiene applications and sports-related
Under the Medium-Term Management Program, Project both came in far below the initial targets, only reaching materials. However, the operating margins of both busi- 0.79 0.80
237.3
AP-G 2022, announced in May 2020, Toray Group raised ¥2,489.3 billion and ¥96 billion, respectively. nesses declined due to the increased costs associated 120.0
0.67
the three basic strategies of “Global expansion in growth with rising raw material and fuel prices.
0.62
business fields,” “Strengthening competitiveness,” and Revenue and Core Operating Income
Revenue from Revenue from
“Strengthening the management foundation.” At the (Billion yen)
GR Businesses LI Businesses
Revenue Core operating income
same time, it also established the four Group-wide ini- 2,600.0 (Billion Yen) (Billion Yen) 3-year total AP-G 2022 (FY) 2020 2021 2022 AP-G 2022
2,489.3 993.4 1,000.0 369.6
tiatives of “New business creation,” “Advanced business 2,228.5
(FY 2020-2022) Target Target
2,091.2 308.4 Operating CF Investment CF FCF D/E Ratio
management by utilizing digital technology,” “Reduction 1,883.6
832.2
276.6
300.0
180.0 711.8
of greenhouse gas emissions in production activities,”
132.1
23%
22%
24% Sustainability
and “Ensuring the Toray Philosophy is fully embraced.” 125.5 21% 21%
90.3 96.0
20% In addition to expanding the GR and LI Businesses, Toray
And to achieve “Sound, sustainable growth” in line with 20% 20%
20% 17% 20% 17% Group also significantly exceeded its FY 2022 targets for
the Long-Term Corporate Vision, TORAY VISION 2030, the
GHG gas emissions and water usage per unit of revenue
Group took an approach that balanced the pursuit of busi-
(20% and 25% reduction respectively compared with FY
ness expansion through active investment with efforts to 2019 2020 2021 2022 2022
(FY) 2013). As a result of advancing activities targeting carbon
implement structure reforms and to reinforce the financial Target
(FY) 2020 2021 2022 2022 (FY) 2020 2021 2022 2022 neutrality through business activities, the Group signifi-
structure to facilitate the growth strategy. Target Target
Variance Analysis of Core Operating Income Revenue from Green Innovation Businesses Revenue from Life Innovation Businesses
cantly increased CO2 emissions avoided in the value chain
However, economic activity stagnated from the begin-
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Innovation of production process 16.2 15.0 awareness of “having the integrity to do the right thing in
ductors. The sharp rise in raw material and fuel prices also had a significant impact.
Carbon Fiber Composite Sales volume fell due to the impact of lower the lower production rate of commercial aircraft in aerospace applications. However, higher the right way,” inappropriate actions related to UL certifi-
24.0 15.9 -8.1 Total 203.1 150.0
Materials sales of carbon fiber for wind turbine blades and pressure vessels in industrial applications helped to minimize the decline in income. cation were discovered. Therefore, Toray Group set out to
Environment & Income grew due to promotion of high-added-value products for seawater desalination applications undertaken to expand the thoroughly investigate the root causes and implemented
19.0 19.7 +0.7
Engineering reverse osmosis (RO) membrane business. Another contributing factor was a net change in price due to the depreciation of the yen. measures to prevent recurrence. In order to reform the
3. Strengthening the Management Foundation
Life Science 0 0.2 +0.2 corporate culture not to let any misconducts happen
Owing to careful selection of capital investment proj-
again, the management team has expressed its commit-
Others 2.0 2.5 +0.5 Income increased due to a reduction in fixed costs for Toray Industries, Inc. ects during the COVID-19 pandemic, free cash flow
ment to compliance while the Group has engaged in activ-
increased to ¥237.3 billion (three-year cumulative total),
Reconciliations ▲31.0 ▲23.9 +7.1 ities to deepen communication with the frontlines.
far surpassing the target of ¥120 billion. Furthermore,
Total 180.0 96.0 -84.0 owing in part to an increase in retained earnings and
Issues for the Next Medium-term Program
greater equity due to foreign exchange impacts at group
In looking to AP-G 2025, the Group recognized that the
Outcomes/Achievements of businesses was below target in carbon fiber for aircrafts companies outside Japan, the D/E ratio was 0.62, which
challenges that must be addressed were: (1) Expanding
the Three Basic Strategies and battery separator films, revenue expanded in resins was far below the guideline of around 0.8. Meanwhile,
business and improving profitability (profit margin), (2)
for automobiles and motorcycles, large tow carbon fibers the Group also focused its energies on structure reforms
Accelerating sustainability measures, (3) Improving asset
1. Global Expansion in Growth Business Fields for wind turbine blade applications, water treatment mem- for low-growth and low-profitability businesses, includ-
efficiency (concentrating management resources on
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Green Innovation branes, and Toray Engineering’s inspection and production ing consolidating manufacturing bases in the Japanese
growth business fields), and (4) Enhancing internal con-
(GR) and Life Innovation (LI) businesses expanded and equipment. As a result, the total amounted to ¥993.4 bil- fibers and textiles business.
trols and promoting even greater compliance awareness.
almost achieved their targets. Although revenue in the GR lion. In addition, revenue from the LI businesses came to
Medium-Term Management Program, Project AP-G 2025 (FY 2023–2025)
Innovation and Resilience Management—Value Creation for New Momentum
Covering the three-year period from FY 2023 to FY 2025, the as “sustainable growth,” “ultimate value creation,” “product
Variance Analysis of Core Operating Income (Business Growth Factors) (Billion yen)
Medium-Term Management Program, Project AP-G 2025 and operational excellence,” “enhancement of people-cen-
+20.0 Variance Difference
Business strategies for increasing income
(hereafter AP-G 2025), is founded on the Toray Philosophy tric management,” and “risk management and governance” factor (billion yen)
+64.0
and aims to achieve “sound, sustainable growth” through to engage in efforts to expand the Sustainability Innovation Fibers & Textiles: Increase quantity sold of ultra-microfiber nonwoven material with
a suede texture and airbags, where capital investment has been completed, reflecting
“contributions to real solutions to the challenges the (SI) Business and Digital Innovation (DI) Business as growth the recovery in automobile production volume
world faces in balancing development and sustainability” business fields, as well as in efforts involving business Performance Chemicals:
Difference [Resins] Boost compound production sites by expanding PPS polymer production facili-
as presented in the Toray Group Sustainability Vision. In advancement and high-added-value creation. Other areas of in quantity ties; increase quantity sold by capturing growth of the xEV market in China
+64.0
180.0 (Net of fixed [Films] Increase quantity sold by meeting higher requirement for release film for multi-
this respect, the Group will focus on value creation that focus include efforts to enhance quality strength and cost cost variance) layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) and by capturing growth in mobile device and auto-
enables the related growth strategy as well as strength- competitiveness. At the same time, the Group will ensure motive markets
[Electronic &Information Materials] Achieve full operation of facilities that have
ening the Group’s human resources base that supports financial soundness by conducting business operations that already been expanded in line with OLED market growth
96.0 Carbon Fiber Composite Materials: Capture increasing demand in aircraft applications
this approach, thereby advancing efforts to strengthen consider a balance between profits, cash flow, and asset
the management foundation in a way that enables growth efficiency. Moreover, the Group will promote the expansion Fibers & Textiles: Promote recyclable products with high-added-value (including “dif-
ference in quantity.”)
investments from the perspectives of capital investment of high-growth and high-profitability businesses along with Net change
+20.0
Performance Chemicals: Pass on increased costs to sales prices and execute pric-
in price ing strategy
efficiency, the financial structure, and human resources. structure reforms for low-growth and low-profitability busi- FY 2022 Difference Net change FY 2025 Carbon Fiber Composite Materials: Advance high-added-value strategy through
Under AP-G 2025, the Group has set the basic strategies nesses in order to trace a new growth trajectory. Actual in quantity in price Target expansion of intermediate materials
Total +84.0
1
Seizing Profit Focusing management resources on Sustainability Innovation FY 2022 FY 2025
Opportunities Sustainable Growth Business and Digital Innovation Business Actual Target
Main strategies / major capital investments
Revenue 999.2 1,030.0 Developing environmentally friendly materials and rebuilding the recycling supply chain; expanding business and
2
Fibers & Textiles reaping the benefits of capital investment in growth fields such as ultra-microfiber nonwoven material with a suede
Maximizing profitability by making the most of tangible and Core operating income 51.2 64.0 texture and airbags; creating high-added-value with functional fibers; expanding Ultrasuede™ production facilities
Ultimate Value Creation intangible assets, and by collaborating with external partners
26 Resins & Chemicals: Increasing market share in China and the automobile market; expanding PPS polymer pro- 27
Revenue 909.4 1,040.0
duction facilities
Performance Films: Expanding business of films for electronic component manufacturing processes; expanding production facili-
3
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Carbon Fiber Revenue 281.7 370.0 Capturing market growth in both aviation and industrial/sports applications; expanding production facilities for indus-
4
Strengthening Enhancement of
Preserving and further building upon the legacy of our corpo-
rate culture, which prioritizes developing people, while promoting Composite Materials Core operating income 15.9 36.0 trial-use carbon fiber
the Management People-centric Management individual career development, and improving job satisfaction
Foundation Environment & Revenue 228.8 280.0
Securing top market share for reverse osmosis (RO) membrane market and expanding peripheral businesses
Engineering Core operating income 19.7 27.0
Financial Target for FY 2025 Reconciliations Core operating income ▲23.9 ▲40.0
Core Operating Income 96.0 billion yen 180.0 billion yen Sustainability Targets for FY2025
FY 2013 Actual (Baseline) FY 2022 Actual FY 2025 Target
Core Operating Margin 3.9% 6% (J-GAAP) (Compared to FY 2013) (IFRS) (Compared to FY 2013) (IFRS)
ROIC*1 2.7% About 5% Revenue from Sustainability Innovation (SI) Business 562.4 billion yen 1,282.8 billion yen (2.3-fold) 1,600.0 billion yen (2.8-fold)
ROE*2 5.0% About 8% CO2 emissions avoided in value chain 40 million tons 9.5-fold 15.0-fold
Water filtration throughput contribution by Toray’s water treatment membranes 27.23 million tons/day 2.5-fold 2.9-fold
Free Cash Flow 237.3 billion yen (3-year cumulative total) Positive (3-year cumulative total)
Greenhouse gas emissions per unit of revenue in production activities 337 tons/100 million yen 35% reduction* 40% reduction
D/E Ratio 0.62 0.7 or lower (guideline)
Greenhouse gas emissions of Toray Group in Japan 2.45 million tons 21% reduction* 20% reduction
Exchange rate assumption for AP-G 2025: 125 yen per US dollar
*1 ROIC = Core operating income after tax / Invested capital (average of the balances at beginning and end of the period)
Water usage per unit of revenue in production activities 15,200 tons/100 million yen 32% reduction* 40% reduction
*2 ROE = Net profit attributable to owners of parent / Average equity attributable to owners of parent
*The calculation of the figure for the baseline of FY 2013 includes data for companies that joined the Toray Group in FY 2014 or later.
Seizing Profit Opportunities
1
margin of all
GR Products that accelerate measures to (Trillion Yen) 20% growth business facilitate sustainable, recycling-based sourced from recycling, derived from
an effort to “achieve carbon neutrality for Toray Group” by
Business SI Business counter climate change 4
15%
fields use of resources and production in biomass, or produced with CO2 recycling
13% Gross profit 2050, the Group hiked the target for reducing GHG emis- the SI Business in FY 2030 used in Toray core polymers* in FY 2030
2
Green Innovation Sustainability
Busines Products that facilitate sustainable, recycling- margin of other *PET and nylon polymers
Innovation based use of resources and production 3
business fields sions per unit of revenue to more than 50% and the tar-
Business*1
get for GHG emissions of Toray Group in Japan to more 400 billion yen 20%
3 Products that help provide clean water
and air and reduce environmental impact
2
Growth
than 40% (absolute value) compared with FY 2013, and will
accelerate efforts to achieve these.
1
Examples of Recycling-Oriented Use of Resources
LI
4
Growth
*1 Group of businesses or products Products that help deliver better medical business fields business fields
Business that can help realize the Toray care and hygiene for people worldwide
54% 59%
Life Innovation Business
Group Sustainability Vision 0 Recycling Biomass
(FY) 2022 Actual 2025 Target Fiber made from
DI Business Materials, equipment, technologies, and
Investment in
Recycled PET film
recycled plastic
Switching to
New Digital Innovation
services that help improve convenience and
productivity by supporting the widespread
growth business fields 450 Billion Yen ECOUSE™
Lumirror™
(PET) bottles
Biomass-Based
Materials
Business Breakdown Capital Investment 270 Billion Yen &+™
adoption of digital technology
R&D 180 Billion Yen
Seizing Profit Opportunities
2 3
value chain based on collaborations between the Group Product and therefore strive to further deepen the trust of its custom-
BASIC
Ultimate Value Creation and its external partners, and through the use of digital
BASIC
ers. Likewise, this strategy seeks to embody the strong
STRATEGY STRATEGY
Operational Excellence
technologies. will of “providing solutions of high value to customers, and
Toray Group will strengthen value creation by maximiz- Strengthening the competitiveness of Toray’s products and to pursuing customer satisfaction and the world’s high-
ing the use of tangible and intangible assets held by the New Business Creation services will rely on further refining quality and cost com- est level of quality” as included in the Corporate Guiding
Group. Specifically, the Group will engage in strategic pric- Toray Group aims to generate a total of ¥1 trillion in sales petitiveness. In addition, this strategy will accelerate DX Principles. Similarly, it seeks to maintain the Group’s posi-
ing and value chain innovation as approaches to advanc- across the target themes in the 2020s by concentrat- promotion that is closely tied to the Genba (workplace). tion as one that boasts the height of its quality strength.
ing business and creating high-added-value. Moreover, the ing resources on large-scale themes that are anticipated As a measure for this, the Group will leverage digital tech-
Group will work to create new businesses. to help solve social issues and become growth drivers Enhancing Quality Strength nologies and deploy the Quality Strength Enhancement
for Toray Group. Specifically, the Group will continue to Toray Group has recognized anew that “quality is the foun- Project (QE Project) intended to fundamentally enhance
Business Advancement and engage in and accelerate commercialization for themes dation of the Toray brand and the source of profit,” and will the process capability for each product.
High-Added- Value Creation intended to solve global-scale environmental issues and
Along with working to differentiate its products, Toray realize a society that offers personal safety, health, and Quality Strength Enhancement Project (QE Project)
Group will actively engage in strategic pricing intended longevity. These themes include “materials related to
to ensure customers acknowledge the value generated hydrogen and fuel cells,” “products and process technol-
Comprehensively managing process capability for each product, utilizing digital technology.
by the Group, and that the price appropriately reflects ogies utilizing biomass,” “environmentally friendly printing Enhancing quality strength in every phase, from design and development to sales.
this value. Furthermore, Toray Group will maximize the solutions,” “next-generation medical care,” and “next-gen-
value it delivers to customers through innovations in the eration display solutions.” Design and development Production Sales
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30 31
Products that • Electrode base materials
Materials related to
accelerate measures
▶
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Products that
Products
facilitate sustainable,
and process
recycling-based use
of resources and
▶ technologies
• Process technologies utiliz-
ing biomass raw materials
• 100% bio-based products
Total Cost Reduction Advanced Business Management by
utilizing biomass
production
Under AP-G 2025, Toray Group will continue its group- Utilizing Digital Technology
wide Total Cost Reduction Project (NTC Project) utilizing Under AP-G 2025, the Group plans to make ¥20 billion in
Products that help • Environmentally friendly print-
Environmentally the Group’s collective strengths. This Project seeks to digital technology related investments in order to accel-
provide clean water
and air and reduce ▶ friendly printing
solutions
ing materials that contribute to
CO2 emissions reduction and are
reduce costs regarding every aspect of the Group’s busi- erate efforts to build global data infrastructure designed
environmental impact VOC-free
ness activities, from production process innovations that to effectively utilize data accumulated by Toray Group
directly result in significant cost reductions to rational- throughout the Group, initiatives to combine analysis
Products that help
deliver better medical Next-generation • Cancer drugs ization and streamlining of everyday tasks. In particular, and simulation technologies, and cooperation with value
care and hygiene for ▶ medical care • Cancer diagnostic agents
• Cardiac diagnosis and
treatment devices
it aims to reduce costs by a three-year cumulative total chain partners. Moreover, the Group plans to train more
people worldwide
of ¥200 billion through stronger cost controls and higher than 2,000 human resources fluent in digital technologies
yields at Group companies outside Japan. Group-wide in order to promote the use of data and digi-
Digital related Next-generation
• Next-generation display tal technologies in an approach that is closely tied to the
products ▶ display solutions
materials and manufactur-
ing equipment Cumulative cost reduction of 200 billion yen over 3 years Genba (workplace). This strategy will enhance the Group’s
Variable cost Fixed cost reduction Production process value creation capability and competitiveness in every
reduction activities activities innovations aspect of its business activities, including R&D, produc-
Phase Long-term development Business development Business expansion
tion, sales, and management.
Effect target Effect target Effect target
125 billion yen/ 60 billion yen/ 15 billion yen/
3 years 3 years 3 years
Strengthening the Management Foundation That Financial Strategy
Underpins Growth
4 Enhancement of range of human resources. In terms of human resources Basic Policy Financial Strategy
BASIC
STRATEGY
People-Centric Management development, the Group will provide support for employ-
ees to develop their own careers and will promote the Toray Group’s basic policy is to promote business expan- to large-scale investments intended to expand business,
“People-centric management” has been Toray Group’s training of leaders who can assist in developing workplace sion while maintaining financial soundness, and therefore the Group will also execute capital investments to address
approach to management ever since its founding. As such, competency. Toray Group will promote job satisfaction aims for capital investments to total ¥500 billion over the sustainability, improve quality strength, enhance cost
the Group seeks to advance the promotion and participa- and supportive workplaces by providing workplace envi- three-year period from FY 2023 to FY 2025 (¥355.2 billion competitiveness (including digital technology use), and
tion of young core human resources, locally hired staff ronments and opportunities that lead to employee pride under AP-G 2022) and R&D expenditures to reach ¥220 bil- upgrade aging facilities. The Group will conduct strate-
outside of Japan, highly specialized human resources, in working for the Group, and by building an organizational lion (¥193.8 billion under AP-G 2022) over the same period. gic investments in M&As and alliances separately from
women, and seniors by securing and promoting a diverse culture that values feedback from the frontlines. In particular, the Group plans to invest ¥450 billion in its capital investments. Meanwhile, the Group seeks to
growth business fields, with ¥270 billion in capital invest- improve ROIC through profitability and capital efficiency
Enhancement of people-centric management ments and ¥180 billion in R&D expenditures. In addition enhancements.
Securing and promoting diverse Promoting job satisfaction and Regular investment, Others
Human resources development
human resources supportive workplaces etc. Growth business
3-year total: fields 3-year total:
Environment
• Actively appointing young core • Supporting self-reliant career • C reating workplaces environ- compliance 500 billion yen 220 billion yen
human resources development based on career ments and opportunities that Growth business
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AP-G 2025 targets | • Free cash flow : Positive (3-year total) • D/E ratio : 0.7 or lower
Cash Flows Interest-bearing Liabilities, Owner’s Equity and Initiatives to Enhance Asset Efficiency
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (D/E Ratio)
(Billion yen)
1. Efficient Use of Working Capital and low-profitability businesses,” and “low-growth and
(Billion yen)
300 1,800 0.89 0.9 In order to address today’s drastically changing business low-profitability businesses.” In turn, this approach will
0.79 environment, the Group must minimize inventories for allow the Group to efficiently improve ROIC by investing
200 0.67
0.62 products, as well as inventories in the intermediate process management resources in growth business fields and by
1,200 0.6
100 95.4 113.7 and upstream raw material procurement stages. For this maximizing the profitability of existing tangible and intan-
81.1
42.5 purpose, the Group will leverage DX to visualize and opti- gible assets.
0
600 0.3 mize inventory along the supply chain, as well as continue •
The Group aims to further expand “high-growth and
-100 3C-i activities for working capital. At the same time, it will high-profitability businesses” through capital invest-
0 0.0
seek to reduce working capital by managing the number of ments, etc.
-200
(FY) 2019 2020 2021 2022 (FY) 2019 2020 2021 2022 days for inventory and receivables and payables. • The Group aims to grow market share for and shift “low-
growth and high-profitability businesses” into the high-
Working Capital and CCC (Cash Conversion Cycle)
Cash flows from operating activities Interest-bearing liabilities (left axis) Owner’s Equity (left axis) growth and high-profitability business category through
Cash flows from investing activities Free cash flow D/E ratio (right axis) (Billion yen) (Days) capital investments, etc., given that revenue growth is
800 125
low compared with market growth.
122 • The Group aims to shift “high-growth and low-profitability
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Growth potential
mainly promoted structure reforms for businesses belong-
improvement ing to the low-growth and low-profitability category. Under
High-growth and low- High-growth and high-
profitability businesses profitability businesses
Strengthening the Management Foundation AP-G 2025, the Group will employ revenue growth rates • Capital Investment • Capital Investment
• Enhancing competitiveness • M&A
as an indicator for growth potential and ROIC as an indi-
• Using a D/E ratio guideline of 0.7 or lower cator for profitability. These axes will serve as standards
Efficient Low-growth and low- Low-growth and high-
• Enhancing management of free cash flow management of for categorizing Toray Group businesses and companies profitability businesses profitability businesses
• Reducing working capital by maintaining Cash Conversion invested capital into “high-growth and high-profitability businesses,” “low-
• Business structure reform • Capital Investment
• Increasing market share
Cycle Improvement (3C-i) activities
growth and high-profitability businesses,” “high-growth
Withdrawal/reduction Profitability (ROIC)
• Enhancing structural reforms based on Four categories for
growth potential and profitability *ROIC = Core operating income after tax / Invested capital
(average of the balances at beginning and end of the period)
Toray Group considers the appropriate distribution of prof- while comprehensively taking into account business earn-
its to shareholders to be an important management issue, ings trends, the financial structure, and the securing of
and therefore aims to increase dividends through earnings retained earnings necessary for future growth. The divi-
growth. This approach is taken under the Group’s basic dend payout ratio is set to 30% or more.
policy of maintaining stable and continuous dividends
Message from the President
Value Creation for New Momentum
I would like to explain the concept behind the formu- a sustainable society, including capital investment and
lation of the Medium-Term Management Program, promotion of DX.
Project AP-G 2025 (hereafter AP-G 2025). Under AP-G 2025, we will maximize the cash gener-
Since its establishment in 1926, Toray’s manage- ated from tangible and intangible assets accumulated to
TORAY
ment philosophy has been based on the concept date, under the theme of “value creation” that enables
of “Companies are public institutions and contrib- this. To this end, our priority is to improve overall prof-
ute to society through their businesses,” and it has itability and asset efficiency by increasing the share of
been carried forward to the current corporate philos- Sustainability Innovation and Digital Innovation busi-
ophy, “Contributing to society through the creation nesses, which are highly profitable growth business
of new value with innovative ideas, technologies, and fields. The subheading of AP-G 2025, “Value Creation
products.” for New Momentum,” also implies that Toray Group will
IR Day
We have been actively addressing environmental reach even greater heights through a renewed focus
issues from an early date, including the establishment on the creation of social and customer value. There is
of the Global Environment Committee in 1992. In addi- accelerating movement worldwide toward sustainabil-
tion, we have been expanding our Green Innovation ity, led by decarbonization. For Toray as a materials man-
Toray Industries, Inc.
June 5 and 9, 2023 to the challenges facing the world in terms of balancing
Toray Report 2023
rectly explain their business strategies for the Medium-Term Management Program, On the other hand, sustainable growth requires continu-
ous capital investment and development to realize such
Project AP-G 2025, focusing on the three-year business strategy through FY 2025.
We engage in a diverse array of businesses under differing operating conditions.
In light of this, we execute growth strategies in line with each stage of these busi-
nesses and their respective strengths. Taking this opportunity, we would like to fully
convey those strategies to you.
*Organization names and titles are current at the time of IR Day event.
Toray Group’s Measures for Ultimate Value Creation Example of Initiative for Management of Price
Differences between Customers and between Products
Variance Analysis of Core Operating Income
(Business Growth Factors)
Toray Group is creating ultimate value with an increased sense Identifying customers and products where product prices do (Billion yen) +20.0
not reflect the relevant costs, transaction volume and
of urgency to create high-added-value for businesses and new specification differences, and raising product prices
businesses. Area above standard price
+64.0
Price
180.0
Cultivated throughout its history to date, Toray Group’s promote local production for local consumption, but are
96.0
five core strengths are the following: proposing solutions also resistant to geopolitical risks and capable of stead-
based on materials, creating new technologies through fastly fulfilling our supply responsibilities. These factors
Visualize target
the pursuit of ultimate limits and technology integration, make up Toray’s intangible assets that the Company has customers
Negotiate to raise (FY) 2022 actual Difference Net change 2025 target
demonstrating the collective strengths of its R&D organi- continued to build up since its overseas expansion in the Direct sales
in quantitly in price
product prices
zations, ensuring a stable supply of high-quality products, 1950s. Looking ahead, we will strategically place human Via trading
Area below standard price companies
and building a global value chain. resources in areas close to end customers and fine tune Difference
Variance factor Business strategies for increasing income
(billion yen)
In promoting “ultimate value creation,” a key theme of our global sales operation capabilities. Sales volume
our Medium-Term Management Program, Project AP-G In addition, we will maximize the value provided Fibers & Textiles: Increase sales volume of
2025, we will draw on these strengths as a foundation of to customers while enriching and extending the value on brand. For example, Ultrasuede™, an ultra-microfiber ultra-microfiber nonwoven material with a suede
texture and airbags, where capital investment has
our efforts while leveraging digital technology with a focus chain by leveraging collaboration with overseas business nonwoven material with a suede texture, clearly defines been completed, reflecting the recovery in auto-
our business vision and commitment to customers. As mobile production volume
on the frontlines to pair tangible and intangible assets sites and external resources, creating high-added-value
Resins & Chemicals:
and fully utilize them in a bid to realize high-added-value through advanced processing and technology integra- a result of our continued efforts to promote the cool [Resins] Boost compound production sites by
image of Made in Japan as our brand identity, in con- Difference expanding PPS polymer production facilities;
creation for businesses as well as for creating new busi- tion, addressing sustainability issues, and promoting
in quantity expand market share in Chinese xEV market
nesses. In view of these aspirations, I would like to shine other measures. As part of the Group’s endeavors, we junction with the Toray corporate brand, we have wit- (Net of +64.0 [Films] Increase sales volume by meeting higher
nessed an increase in the brand value of Ultrasuede™ fixed cost requirement for release film for multi-layer
a light on our measures for “ultimate value creation.” launched the AI-based material concierge service as a DX ceramic capacitor (MLCC) and by capturing growth
variance)
service to help customers optimally select materials and by a factor of 5.2 times from ¥6.6 billion in FY 2017 to in mobile device and automotive markets
[Electronic & Information Materials] In line with
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Undivided R&D Organization Technology Center centralizes these technologies to developments that secure and expand profits by continu- the Group envisions R&D expenditures reaching the
solve various challenges involved in research, technolog- ously reducing costs. NANODESIGN™, NANOALLOY™, level of ¥220 billion, a ¥25 billion increase from AP-G
The definitive characteristic of Toray Group’s R&D ical development, and manufacturing. and nano-multilayer are just three of these technologies 2022 period. The Group will accelerate development
approach is all of its R&D functions have been central- that have enabled a leap in the improvement of mate- through allocating more of these R&D expenditures to
ized into the Technology Center. This undivided R&D Acceleration of Cross-Business Deployment of rial properties and that have created products with char- the high-added-value themes prioritized by each busi-
organization is able to generate new technologies Separation Membrane Technology acteristics unique to Toray Group. Likewise, the Group ness field in the aim of increasing revenue in FY 2025
through fusion and integration of existing technolo- is focusing its energy into these technologies, which it by more than ¥200 billion over FY 2022.
gies more easily and enables more rapid deployment of Since the 1980s, Toray Group has created unique separa- refers to in general as Super Nanotechnology.
advanced materials to a wide range of business fields. tion membrane technologies such as dialyzer and reverse NANODESIGN™ is a proprietary flow control tech- Priority Subjects for the Technology Center
Each division at the Toray Technology Center is engaged osmosis (RO) membrane. Going forward, further evolu- nology that forms fiber cross-sections at the level of High-added-value themes prioritized by each business field
in R&D involving various materials based on the four tion and development of these technologies will move in points and that controls the process at the nano-scale,
Fields Priority issues for the Technology Center
core technologies of organic synthetic chemistry, poly- an increasingly interesting direction. For example, in the thereby creating unprecedented fibers. This technology
mer chemistry, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. In area of water treatment, these membranes are used to has enabled the fibers to have luster, moisture reten-
Fibers & Textiles NANODESIGN™, recycled fibers
many cases, the new materials conceived in this center collect valuable materials and to separate oil from water, tion, water repellency, elasticity, and other properties as
flourish in other business fields. Another major charac- and in the health care field, their uses are expanding in we like. Meanwhile, NANOALLOY™ is a technology that
Resins & Chemicals PPS resin, NANOALLOY™ resin , fine particles
teristic is that the Group can fully utilizes its combined areas such as personal protective clothing and new blood disperses and kneads different polymers at the nano-
strengths by exploiting the technologies and knowledge purifiers. Moreover, in the chemicals area, research is level as a means of expressing heat resistance, resil- Nano-multilayer film,
from many different fields to solve problems in an indi- Films
progressing in biochemical processes that integrate sep- ience, and various other properties to a higher degree. lithium-ion battery separator film
vidual business field. aration technologies and biotechnologies. Similarly, in the This technology has been adopted for impact-absorb-
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Polymer
Undivided R&D Organization NANOALLOY™
microstructure control Satoru Hagiwara
Technology Center Basic Chemical Materials
(advanced materials &
Business Fields Executive Vice President
technologies) Fiber & Textiles and Representative
Divisions/
Innovative polymer
Member of
Technical Dept. Resins & Chemicals
Nano-multilayer/ the Board, CTO
Sustainability Innovation
Americas
of the Penang state government
EU
ASEAN Proceeding high-added-value creation with to extend this initiative overseas.
South Korea Toray’s unique technology: NANODESIGN™
China
Technological Japan Fibers Textiles Garments Major Products (already in the market) Product and Operational Excellence
1 Development & Nylon In the pursuit of product and operational excellence, we
Variety of
Products
Polyester
Acrylic
2 Vertical Integration in
Supply Chain • Smooth and sleek texture are strengthening our textile sales capabilities to lead-
Industrial FY uts-fit™ • Bulkiness, retention of shape ing apparel customers in Japan and overseas with a Kenichiro Miki
Advanced Materials • Rich in stretchability focus on our high-performance materials AIRTASTIC™,
PPS PTFE PLA Senior Vice President,
PTT Nano
Primeflex™, and Dermizax™. Moreover, we will con- General Manager,
Nonwoven Provide solutions to customers with tinue our efforts to deepen and extend our global supply Fibers & Textiles Division
• Natural and deep color
Microfiber* SB freely combining our strengths Qticle™ chain for apparel applications, with a particular emphasis
• Elastic and stretchable
in three axis
*Nonwoven material created using ultra-fine fibers
Enhancing Global Megabrand Expansion
in an “Islands in the Sea” configuration
• Luster that surpasses silk
• Noble glaze, rustling sound of silk
Main Initiatives of AP-G 2025 Kinari™ Advanced nylon and polyester fabric
• Easy to process and sewing, looking made of Toray’s unique thin yarns, light
beautiful when tailored and compact, with soft textures
Under Project AP-G 2025, Toray Group will work to
Advanced fabric with flexible and
address the following main initiatives (growth strategies) • Warm texture
stretching texture. Has durability, light-
in its fibers and textiles business: (1) Improving profitabil- Camifu™ • Lightness, elasticity ness, comfortability, fast-drying prop-
• Functional addtives retainability erties, applicable to various purposes
ity by ultimate value creation, (2) Business expansion in
Functional fabric offering a high level
growth fields based on high-performance, highly textured Awards: Technology Award of The Society of Fiber Science and of water resistance, breathability and
products that make use of environmentally responsible Technology; Grand Prix of Senken Gosen Award Material Division; resistance to condensation, as well as
Chemical Society of Japan’s Award for Technical Development, etc. excellent elasticity
materials, and (3) Product and operational excellence.
Resins & Chemicals Business for automobile applications projected to reach 1.6 times
that of FY 2022. Furthermore, we aim to establish our
Contributing to the Realization of
a Sustainable Society
status as a high performance and sustainable ABS resin
Basic Policy under AP-G 2025 supplier by developing the market for recycled grades While focusing on expanding sales of high-performance
Contributing to the realization of a sustainable society by creating and launching ABS resins using bio-based monomers. In products, we are working to make materials more sus-
addition, to strengthen our ability to create value through tainable through three methods: (1) material recycling, in
high-added-value products digital innovation, we will integrate materials informatics which plastic products are collected from the market and
(MI) and design support tools (CAE systems). returned to the polymer or compounding process; (2)
Main Initiatives of AP-G 2025 and proposals, design proposals, and support for process We aim to increase the value we provide to custom- chemical recycling, in which collected raw materials are
and molding, to comprehensively assist customers in ers by significantly shortening product development lead depolymerized and returned to the monomer process;
Resins Business their product development activities. These efforts are times, significantly reducing product development costs, and (3) bio-based production of raw materials. While
Enhancing Governance backed by the strength of our global capabilities and net- and achieving the selection of the best material candidate. our efforts are currently focused on material recycling,
In light of the inappropriate action in improperly identify- work of 19 business and production bases in 10 countries we aim to push forward with chemical recycling and
ing certain resin products as receiving certification from outside Japan. Toray Group is also successively increas- Chemicals Business the use of bio-based raw materials during the period.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a third-party safety sci- ing its compound production capacity in growth regions. Expanding the Fine Chemicals Business Through these means, we aim to employ sustainable
ence organization headquartered in the United States, Under AP-G 2025, we will work to enhance the per- In the chemicals business, we aim to expand sales mainly materials for 30% of the raw materials we sell by 2030.
details of which were announced in January 2022, formance of our resin compound business as a first of products with the world’s top market share by utilizing
Toray is continuing to promote measures aimed at pre- step in creating high-added-value. The percentage of our proprietary technologies and raw materials. In spe- Taking all of the aforementioned into consideration,
venting recurrence. In addition to taking all necessary high-performance product revenue to total revenue in cific terms, we will focus on New Zeolite (NZ) products Toray aims to capture demand in the xEV and other
steps regarding actions on the recurrence prevention the engineering plastic resins business will climb from that contribute to the advancement of agricultural and growth markets by enhancing its solution propos-
measures in response to the recommendations of the 30% in 2022 to 36% in 2025. In specific terms, we are food security as raw materials for agricultural chemicals, ing capabilities, expanding global bases, and develop-
Expert Committee, Toray has completed UL recertifica- targeting 250% growth in revenue from xEV-related dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), which is used as a clean- ing high-performance products in the resins business.
tion for the necessary grades and secured the reinstate- sales, where demand is projected to especially expand ing agent and solvent for semiconductors and electronic Furthermore, by expanding the fine chemicals business,
ment of ISO 9001 certifications for the scope of products in FY 2025 compared with FY 2022. If we meet the tar- components, and Thiokol™, which contributes to high we aim to increase core operating income in the resins
for which certification was partially suspended or with- get, the ratio of xEV applications within the automobile insulation and energy conservation as a sealant for insu- and chemicals businesses as a whole by ¥16 billion in
lating glass. DMSO, in particular, is safe and is expected FY 2025 compared with FY 2022.
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Transfer personnel between ✔1. Change of director in charge of the division efforts for high-added-value creation. PPS resin is a Lactam-Related Business
3 business divisions and other 2. Personnel transfer of related individuals Toray’s caprolactam uses the Company’s unique photo-
interaction (Completed) super engineering plastic with long-term heat resis-
tance, chemical resistance, and flame-retardant prop- reaction technology to realize high safety and easy pro-
Establish a system to con- cess. To further reduce environmental impact, we are
firm UL compliance by the ✔1. Internal audit by the Quality Assurance Division erties. Its use is expanding in versatile applications,
4 internal quality assurance also developing a new type of lamp that uses LED as its
organizations and/or exter-
2. External audit by UL and ISO recertification
(Chiba, Nagoya) (Completed)
including power semiconductors. Toray has established
photoreactive light source. Moreover, we are expanding
Kazuhiko Shuto
nal organizations the world’s only integrated monomer/polymer/com-
our business in various fields by leveraging the by-prod- Vice President,
pound production system and held a 32% share of
Strengthen the structure ✔ Strengthened organizational structure by increas- ucts generated during caprolactam production. General Manager, Resins &
5 of quality assurance ing members in the division and by strengthening global PPS compound sales in 2022. During the AP-G Chemicals Division
organization auditing system, etc. (Completed)
2025 period, we will expand our polymerization facili-
Lactam Nylon
ties in South Korea as well as sales globally, focusing on
Establish system to ensure
reporting of misconduct
✔ Improved contents of the internal survey (imple-
6 to Toray administrative
mented in November 2022), conducted a fol- Europe and China with the goal of securing a global mar-
low-up of results (Completed) Lactam-related business
organizations ket share of 36% by 2025.
Third in our efforts for high-added-value creation, we
Ammonium sulfate Fertilizer
Creating High-added and Ultimate Value will look to our ABS resins. While competition for gen-
In the resins business, Toray Group commercializes a eral purpose ABS resins is becoming increasingly harsh,
By-product DMSO Solvent/resolvent
broad lineup of products, including amorphous ABS resin, we expect demand for high-performance ABS resins to
crystalline nylon resin, PBT resin, PPS resin, and LCP return to a 5% annual growth trajectory, and will focus
on transparent ABS resins and automobile applications. By-product Rubber chemicals
resin. We also brought to the market TORAYCA™ resin, a
carbon fiber reinforced plastic. In addition to an extensive We aim to maintain our number one share of the global
array of products, we provide total solutions encompass- market for transparent ABS resin, and are targeting a HX Gas odorants
ing a wide range of areas, including material development global share of 45% by FY 2025, with sales volumes
Films Business
Basic Policy under AP-G 2025
Complete the concept shift from plastic films to environmentally friendly
functional films while promoting the transfer of increased product value to thinner, stronger sealant films that help reduce the use in multi layer, coating, and polymer design technologies,
selling prices in line with improvements in quality of plastic by 30%. These films have a structure that does while upgrading and expanding our production and pro-
not use aluminum foil as a barrier material to preserve cessing sites in line with the growing demand for films.
quality and enables microwave heating, which emits We will also strengthen our cost competitiveness by
80% less CO2 when compared with boiling. We project introducing innovative processes and promoting smart
our products will become mainstream in the retort mar- factories using DX technology.
ket going forward. Furthermore, we are promoting the
Developing Various Applications through the DFR market and is taking preparatory steps to address shift to mono-material packaging to address the recy- Taking into account the aforementioned, we will focus
Pursuit of Ultimate Performance increased demand in areas where sound growth is cling difficulties encountered with packaging materials on expanding the digital innovation, mobility, and sus-
expected, including data center servers. made of different ones. tainable innovation businesses while promoting ini-
The film business has production and processing sites From a mobility application perspective, polyphenyl- tiatives to strengthen our ultimate value creation and
in nine countries around the world. Drawing on this ene sulfide (PPS) films with high heat resistance and Reducing Food Waste and Plastic Consumption competitiveness. Through these means, we will work
network, Toray Group is developing such products as durability (resistance to hot water, strong acids, and —Films for Retort Pouches to increase core operating income by ¥28.0 billion in FY
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films that pursue ulti- chemicals) are enjoying widespread acceptance and Existing structure Sustainable structure 2025 compared with FY 2022.
mate performance and biaxially oriented polypropylene use as xEV motor insulation materials and in fuel cell (mic) (mic)
(1)
(OPP) films for a variety of applications, including smart- vehicle (FCV) as well as hydrogen production equipment (1) Our original Target for FY 2025 (Performance Chemicals)
12 PET (Print) 12 technology for
phones, displays, and electronic components used applications. Sales are expanding rapidly in China, espe- High-barrier PET
Vapor 8%
in multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), capacitors, cially for motor applications. Complementing this prod- Deposition Increase in production volume of
15 NY (Strength) polypropylene film TORAYFANTM
motors, and batteries for automobiles as well as food uct, we are strengthening global partnerships to create and polyester release film
3% LumirrorTM used in MLCC
packaging materials through polymer, nano, film making new applications for our PICASUS™ brand of polyes- 7 AL foil (Barrier) 1,040.0
Toray Industries, Inc.
ing obliquely incident light and addresses the needs of Films +28.0
Retortable-CPP Expansion of
Expanding the Digital Innovation and xEVs for heat insulation and automated driving. 70
+60.6 Electronic &
Information
high-added-value products
30.4
46 Mobility Businesses 2-Layer Total 72mic Materials
47
The thinner the functional film, the better is its product Increase in functional films
Demand Forecast : PET Film for MLCC Process for packaging
characteristics. As a result, the growth in functional film -30% Reduction!
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cerned, MLCCs are becoming smaller while increas- Strengthening Ultimate Value Creation and
ing in capacity at an accelerating pace. This reflects 60 Competitiveness
the improved performance of electronic devices and Toray Group will focus on strategic pricing and promot-
higher data transmission volume. Under these circum- 40 ing value in its bid to create ultimate value. The market
stances, Toray’s PET films have been adopted by many for the general-purpose films used in electronic compo-
MLCC manufacturers owing to their superior smooth- 20 nents is distinguished by its large number of custom-
ness and cleanliness, which enables thinner and more ers and decentralized pricing strategies. In reality, prices
ceramic layers. Based on the increase in demand, we 0 have repeatedly risen and fallen from the initial prices
will increase production capacity in Japan by 1.6 times (CY) 2022 2023 2025 set individually due to a variety of circumstances, includ-
compared with the current level by 2025. For our ultra- ing the balance between supply and demand as well
thin OPP capacitor films for xEVs, for which we hold as fluctuations in raw material and fuel prices. In this
Kazuhisa Itsuji
a 60% global market share, steps have already been Expanding the Sustainability Innovation instance, we classify customers into major and long tail Corporate Vice President
taken to increase production capacity in Japan by 1.6 Business users, quantify the risk of losing business, extract cus- General Manager,
Films Division
times in 2022. As the leader in the automotive capacitor Toray has taken the lead ahead of its competitors to col- tomers and products where prices are not appropriate
film market thanks to our ultra-thin, high voltage resis- lect and recycle the PET film discarded after use in the in terms of price, sales volume, and specifications, and
tance, high-quality products, we plan to increase our MLCC manufacturing and other processes. Moving for- take steps to negotiate price hikes. Meanwhile, in the
production capacity another 1.4 times by 2025 in light of ward, we will deepen collaboration with supply chain case of PET film for dry film resist (DFR) use, for exam-
the forecast growing demand for xEVs. companies to provide this recycling system more ple, we will focus on reflecting our efforts to reduce cir-
In the area of semiconductor packaging manufactur- broadly. Moreover, we will promote the early introduction cuit defects attributable to foreign substances inside
ing process applications, we will strengthen our produc- of chemical recycling and development of bio-based PET. films and surface micro-scratches, to help reduce cus-
tion system for dry film photoresist (DFR) application Responding to pressing social issues including tomers’ production costs, and other initiatives in our
PET films, which are essential for the formation of semi- reducing food loss (extend the shelf life of food) and product prices.
conductor circuit boards amid the trend toward finer use of plastic, we are developing films for use in pack- To strengthen our competitiveness, we will create
wiring. Toray boasts a high market share in the high-end aging materials that combine high-barrier PET films with new products and markets by leveraging our strengths
Electronic & Information Materials Business
Basic Policy under AP-G 2025 market and is expected to grow significantly along with scintillator technology that can obtain clear X-ray digital
light-emitting materials. In the micro LED market for images by forming fine partition walls for each pixel. We
Maximizing and stabilizing sales and profit by expanding sales in growth next-generation displays, we also provide many related aim to find applications in, for example, nuclear power
markets and regions, strengthening the management foundation, and materials for wearable devices and VR goggles while plant piping inspections, aircraft part inspections, and
preparing for full-scale market growth. the medical field, including mammography.
creating new large-scale businesses
Printing Market: Accelerating Development of As mentioned above, in the electronic information and
Applications for Completely VOC-Free Printing materials business, we aim to increase our core operat-
Systems ing income by ¥14 billion in fiscal 2025 (compared with
Turning “The One” Strategy Cycle Main Initiatives of AP-G 2025
In the printing industry, the use of large amounts of fiscal 2022) by expanding the market share of our mate-
organic solvents for inks and cleaning agents has rials for OLED displays and power semiconductors as
As the “First One,” the Electronic & Information Semiconductor & JISSO Market:
become an issue in terms of environmental friendli- well as by promoting diversification through the launch
Materials Business quickly ascertains future needs Sales Expansion of Materials for
ness and work environment. In response, Toray has of new businesses.
through its close relationships with leading companies Power Semiconductors
succeeded in developing a completely VOC-free print-
in each industry and rapidly develops products by uti- The semiconductor market has experienced repeated
ing system that does not use organic solvents using
lizing its own fundamental and process technologies. cycles of growth and stagnation and it is expected to Target for FY 2025 (Performance Chemicals)
IMPRIMA™, an offset printing plate that does not
Next, we build high barriers to entry with an intellectual expand at an average annual growth rate of 7% or more 8%
require dampening water, and water-soluble electron
property (IP) network, production performance (high until 2025. Under such circumstances, by means of our
beam (EB) curable ink. With this innovative system that
quality, stable supply, cost competitiveness), and cus- close relationships with leading companies and indus- 3%
can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, we will work 1,040.0
tomer support to become the “Only One.” We will also try-academia-government collaboration, we aim to expand
with partner companies to accelerate the development 909.4 91.0
promote de facto standardization and establish our posi- our business to exceed the market growth rate through, Increase in TV and
of applications such as food packaging. Resins & smartphone production
tion as “Number One.” We call this “The One” Strategy for example, the development of high-performance prod- Chemicals Increase in the ratio of
OLED display
and under AP-G 2025 will bring about the spiraling up ucts in advance of the market, the establishment of bases
Achieved “Completely ZERO VOC Printing System” Films Semiconductor market recovery
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48 the decline, however, we had been steadily laying the thermal conductive materials with high heat resistance Process
80%
49
Revenue (billion yen) Core operating income (billion yen) ROIC (%)
groundwork for AP-G 2025 during the same period. and high voltage resistance. Completely Reduction
ZERO VOC
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models, and gas diffusion layer base materials for fuel advantage of these inherent strengths against the grow- 15.9
materials (TAC-G, GDL Base
Material, etc.) • Labor cost increase
• Expansion of Ultra-strength due to wage increase
ing emergence of competing manufacturers, we will
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*1 As of March 2023 Capturing the Recovery in Aircraft Demand work to increase our production capacity and produc- Recovery in
Aircraft
*2 Global Market share in 2022: Regular tow 35%; Large tow 50% In light of the subsiding impact of the pandemic and the tion lines at optimal locations and promote the develop- 2022 2025 (FY) Demand
actual target
likelihood of a rapid recovery in passenger demand, both ment of innovative processes in order to enhance our
Demand Forecast by Demand Forecast by
Boeing and Airbus announced plans to gradually increase cost competitiveness. As a part of efforts to enhance Revenue (billion yen) Core operating income (billion yen) ROIC (%)
Application Region
production of existing models through to 2025. In addi- our quality capabilities, we will not only focus on cre-
(K tons) Others Others (JPN, KOR, etc.)
250 Wind Turbine Blades China
tion, the development of next-generation aircraft that can ating leading-edge material and products, but also on
% CAGR % CAGR
Pressure Vessels (2022-2025) Americas (2022-2025) further reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions is such activities as improving our carbon footprint.
Sports Europe expected by the beginning of 2030. To capitalize on the
Aerospace 203.7 17 203.7 17
200
recovery in existing model demand, we will focus on pref- Road to Carbon Neutrality
175.1 175.1
19 erential production from existing qualified material pro-
13
150
154.0 154.0 duction lines. Responding without delay, we will steadily As a leading carbon fiber company, Toray will promote
increase capacity of existing regular tow machines a progressive approach toward carbon neutrality. In line
128.3 128.3 19
in a bid to minimize the impact on other applications. with the Toray Group Sustainability Vision, our policy is to
100 15 Moreover, we will work to address R&D and marketing reduce mainly Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by
Minoru Yoshinaga
issues related to the development and selection of mate- over 30% from the current level by 2030. Moreover, we Senior Vice President,
19 rials with a view to obtaining material qualification for the intend to initiate the production of recycled carbon fiber General Manager,
50 42 Torayca & Advanced
next-generation aircraft program from 2025. in Europe and the U.S. with the ultimate goal of achieving
Composites Division
4 carbon neutrality by 2050. Meanwhile, we will quantify
10
0 17 Reforming the Group’s Business Structure the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) improvement effects on
(CY) 22 23 24 25 22 23 24 25 Aerospace applications accounted for 55% of the mar- customers’ products and clarify Toray’s contribution.
(Toray’s estimate)
ginal profit of the carbon fiber composite materials
Main Initiatives of AP-G 2025 business in FY 2019. With 64% of the Group’s regular Demand for Carbon Fiber in
tow dependent on aircraft and aerospace applications, Full Swing from 2026
Toray Group has identified six goals to be achieved in results under AP-G 2022 were significantly affected
its carbon fiber composite materials business over the by COVID-19. Under AP-G 2025, we therefore intend As previously mentioned, Toray Group has identified
three-year period of AP-G 2025. In particular, energies will to build a balanced earnings base that does not overly various policies for its carbon fiber composite materials
be directed toward the three main tasks of (1) captur- depend on aircraft applications. With the aim of improv- business under AP-G 2025. Guided by these policies,
ing recovery in aircraft demand, (2) reforming its business ing our business portfolio, we will focus on capturing we will strengthen our business structure by capturing
timely manner. Similarly, it will use this organization to replacement demand from large-scale desalination plants
Water Treatment Business enhance sales activities for priority applications and to
construct global supply chains in a way that aligns with
is expected to increase in line with the accumulation of
new plants. Although Toray’s technology has succeeded in
sales expansion. In addition to promoting cost reductions, becoming the de facto standard for seawater desalination
Basic Policy under AP-G 2025
the Group also works to further strengthen non-price com- applications and has captured an overwhelming major-
Strengthening the business foundation as a “Leading Company” in the water
petitiveness by enhancing its technical services. In short, ity share, Toray Group will continue to construct supply
treatment membrane business—To achieve expanding global market share and secure
the Group will globally deploy technical services that inte- chains that correspond to this growth in demand, become
profitability— grate everything from technology proposals for customers the accepted provider of specifications for replacement
to support for the use of these technologies via after-sales demand through technical service enhancements, and
The Strengths of Broad Product Lineups and U.S. market is experiencing growing demand for sewage services. Through these efforts, the Group aims to capture engage in efforts aimed at a further shift to localization and
a Global Integrated Operation System and wastewater reuse as a countermeasure for droughts, the top global share of the RO membrane market in 2025. uncompromising cost reductions. In this way, the Group
especially on the West Coast, whereas the Middle East will solidify the de facto standard position.
As the core business in the Environment & Engineering market continues to construct large-scale seawater desali- Enhancing Sales Activities for Sewage and
segment, the first strength of the water treatment nation plants, leading to an outlook for strong demand. Wastewater Reuse Applications Under AP-G 2022, the Group enhanced its systems for
business is its ability to propose total solutions (IMS*) Since the start of the 2000s, efforts to reuse sewage and local production for local consumption and steadily pro-
RO Membrane demand outlook (Toray’s estimate)
through the combination of its broad product lineups. wastewater, especially in countries and regions suffering moted enhancements to its business structure, thereby
Toray Group develops, produces, and sells various mem- RO Membrane
demand
5% CAGR from drought, have accelerated. Compared to seawater achieving business expansion that exceeded the target.
150
brane products of different diameters entirely in-house in (FY 2019=100) (’22-’25) desalination, sewage and wastewater reuse costs about Under AP-G 2025, the Group will continue to promote the
accordance with the substances to be separated during Others one-third and it is easier to obtain the raw water, even in expansion of business activities for all growth applications,
water treatment, from reverse osmosis (RO) mem- 100 inland areas. Moreover, water reuse helps reduce environ- centered on the RO membrane business, with the aim
Middle East
branes to nanofiltration (NF) membranes, ultrafiltration mental impact by curtailing wastewater discharge, which of increasing revenues approximately 1.2 times over the
(UF) membranes, and microfiltration (MF) membranes. USA has led the market to expand at a pace exceeding at an three years. At the same time, the Group will contribute to
In this way, it designs the optimal system in accordance 50 annual rate of 10%. For example, with its poor access to the achievement of sustainability targets and to the realiza-
with the water source and application to achieve the China water resources, Singapore began operating an advanced tion of carbon neutrality through business expansion.
highest performance in an economical manner. The sec- treatment plant called “NEWater,” which even enables
0 Target for FY 2025
ond strength is its global integrated operation system for sewage water to be used as drinking water. In addition to
(FY) 2019 2022 2025
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strengthening its organizational power and governance. the U.S. to attract and build semiconductor plants in their Sustainability FY 2013 FY 2025
Desalination
FY 2022
Seawater
River/ product recycling stage of the production process, thereby increasing the
Lake Water Product need for ultrapure water. In response to these demands,
• Promote global business development in growth fields
water uses: Enhance activities
such as Water reuse, ultrapure water for semiconductors
2 in growth areas and • Keep No.1 position of SWRO and further enhance our Toray Group developed a new product that significantly
TORAY UF TORAY UF Potable
growth applications
presence in China and the US market enhances the ability to remove silica and other substances
Industrial
Biological from water that cause lower yields during semiconductor
Wastewater Reclamation
while developing their overseas business; the steady Adhesion Barrier due to uneven cauterization. Having obtained insurance 40
launch of the diagnostic business; and the provision of We are promoting as open innovation an adhesion barrier coverage not only for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation but
20
54 high-added-value services by utilizing DX/AI. (TRM-270C) for use in surgical operations that combines also for persistent atrial fibrillation, physician-led clinical 55
*REMITCH® is a registered trademark of Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Toray’s fiber and film processing technologies with the research is being commenced. Also developing a bet- 0
polymer nanosheet technology of Nanotheta Co., Ltd., ter operable second-generation product that will main-
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Based on the thinking that the success or failure of a com- possible for key human resources candidates, who will be
pany is decided by its people, and employees shape its des- responsible for front-line workplace competency, to attend
2 Securing and Promoting Diverse Human Resources Number of Women in Management Positions and Women
as a Percentage of Total Management (Toray Industries, Inc.)
tiny,Toray positions human resources as its most important training sessions and other activities in a planned manner. In Active Promotion of Locally Hired Staff
management resource. At the same time making the secur- particular, we are focusing on the development of profession- We are also raising awareness among locally hired staff work- (Number)
9.8% 10.0% 10.0%
800 9.7%
ing and development of human resources its most import- als with advanced expertise, technical skills and originality in ing at group companies around the world that they are Toray 8.7% 8.9% 9.0% 9.3%
8.3%
ant management issue, the Company is promoting human problem solving, of leaders who act with foresight, leader- group employees. Developing human resources into execu-
resource strategies in an integrated manner with its man- ship and a sense of balance, and of human resources who tives who understand and can put Toray’s management phi- 6.1%
600 6.0%
agement strategies. can play an active role in global business . losophy and policies into practice, we are actively promoting 5.1%
5.6%
4.9%
4.5% 4.6%
On the path from the development to the commercial- people to management positions, including executive posi- 4.4% 4.4%
ization of advanced materials, the involvement over the Career Path Worksheets that tions at Toray’s headquarters. We are also conducting human
400
medium- to long-term of human resources who possess a Support Self-Reliant Career Development resources development overseas through both OJT and
range of abilities remains essential. The Company is lever- Toray introduced the career path worksheet as a tool to sup- OFF-JT. In addition to training sessions at each company, by
aging the advantages of Japan’s membership-type employ- port the growth of each and every employee. Employees means of OFF-JT we are regularly holding group training ses-
ment system, where the company protects jobs, employees draw up their own career plans and, through interviews with sions by region and rank as well as holding training sessions in 200
can work with peace of mind, and teamwork is valued. At their superiors, verify their past work experience and their Japan for directors and executives. Furthermore, we are also
the same time, we aim to create organizations and work- current level of achievement in relation to the required skills providing career development through international personnel
places that incorporate flexible employment structures, as well as discuss their career prospects. Based on that con- rotations. At the present time, two local staff members have 0
where each and every employee can feel fulfilled with their tent, superiors also formulate training plans for their subordi- been appointed as Toray executive officers, and five have fol- (FY) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Department manager Section manager Unit manager *As of April each year
own abilities and develop their own careers, and where they nates, thereby creating a system to support subordinates in lowed the executive officers as directors. At group companies
Percentage of women in section manager or higher positions
can work as teams to achieve major goals. their work execution and career development. Furthermore,
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Toray is systematically training successor candidates who port the self-reliant career development of our employees Women’s Empowerment in the Workforce Job satisfaction for each and every individual is connected
can take charge of the next generation of management. and promoting the creation of a highly motivated, highly pro- By utilizing the career path worksheets to support individual to the source of vitality that creates new value. Through the
56 57
Toray Management School, which opened in 1991, selects ductive organization. skill development and planning for realizable careers, we are introduction of the career path worksheet, Toray aims to
20 section managers every year. In addition to helping the working to improve the retention rate of female employees become a company that supports “finding a place for self-re-
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advance in their careers, their own areas of expertise and we are expanding our various businesses globally, undergoing consolidation, and there are cases in which
areas in which they have an interest broaden. At TMUS, including textiles, carbon fiber composite materials, and small companies have pooled a variety of technolo-
career paths opened up for me not only in engineering functional chemicals, and are working to contribute to gies and grown into major companies. In an increasing
but also in sales, and I became interested in that kind of people’s lives and society. I feel proud to be a member number of cases, such companies are proposing a vari-
work. I believe that building a career not only as an engi- of the Group. ety of packaged solutions. For TMUS to adapt to these
Tri Q. Huynh neer but also in sales activities has led me to the posi- With regard to our business in the United States, I think changes in the competitive environment and exhibit fur-
President & CEO tion I am in today. it is good that a diverse group of local human resources ther growth, I believe it is important to strengthen part-
Toray Membrane USA, is responsible for the management of the group compa- nerships not only of course within the Group but also
Inc. (TMUS)
—Please tell us how you felt when you were nies. This is because we local human resources have a outside the Group and with our customers, while aiming
Toray Industries, Inc.
We have livestreamed “REAL TALK—Everyone’s [The 6th REAL TALK from the Nagoya Plant]
Voice” since January 2023 as an opportunity to pro-
mote open two-way communication between man-
agement and employees with the aim of fostering a
corporate culture that enables everyone to be freer,
more open, and further demonstrate a pioneering
spirit. Started by former President Akihiro Nikkaku,
President Mitsuo Ohya has continued this initiative,
answering questions from employees.
Employee questions are wide-ranging, from seri- al
Plas tics Technic
Employee from as modera tor
ous workplace inquires such as “What do you think t se rv ing
Departmen
about the fact that we sometimes have to spend an Pr esident Ohya
inordinate amount of time preparing documents to
respond to random comments from upper manage- President Ohya and participating employees exchanged
ment, making it difficult to concentrate on our main opinions about the everyday challenges and good points of
duties?,” “How do you plan to address aging produc- the Nagoya Plant based on opinions of those working there,
tion facilities?,” “What are your measures to deal providing a 40-minute session full of realism that only a live
with personnel shortages?” to everyday queries like talk session can create.
“How does the president spend his days off?” and
“What is the president’s daily schedule?” The pres-
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TCFD Initiatives
new businesses as a means of bolstering the Sustainability organizations, industry associations, and initiatives. Management, Decision-making Report
lize CO2 through the expansion of the SI Business, thereby • Japan Association of Corporate Executives: Environment Promote
• Challenge 50+ Project
reducing its greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope and Energy Committee reduction of
Climate Change Project • Strategic planning for GHG emission reduction
environmental
2) in the aim of achieving carbon neutrality for the Group • Japan Chemical Industry Association: Technical Affairs burden
• Measures toward realization of nature positive
in 2050. The Group will also work to reduce Scope 3 green- Committee
62 63
house gas emissions for the purpose of decreasing emis- • Japan Chemical Fibers Association
Cooperating
sions throughout the supply chain. • Japan Environmental Management Association for
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Risk Management
Contributing to a carbon neutral world Achieving carbon neutrality for the Toray Group by 2050 As part of its periodic risk identification and assessment the body with sole responsibility for climate change-related
Increasing the Volume of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Adopting greenhouse gas emissions reduction technology in
Avoided through the Sustainability Innovation (SI) Business efforts, the Risk Management Committee considers climate issues. Based on the results of its assessments, the Risk
business activities
change-related risks to be one of relatively high importance. Management Committee reconsiders risks and promotes
Returns from the SI Business
The Committee therefore conducts detailed risk analyses and measures to address climate change-related risks in a group-
assessments based on the TCFD framework under the super- wide yet agile manner.
Society-wide greenhouse gas emissions
• &+™ fiber made from • Maximizing the use of zero-emission vision and management of the Sustainability Committee as
Reducing recycled plastic (PET) electricity and fuels
emissions bottles • Increasing the efficiency of existing
production processes
• Carbon fiber for hydrogen
tanks • Developing innovative low-greenhouse Strategy
gas emission production technologies Toray Group has identified climate change-related risks and scenario. The Group also looked at the 4°C increase scenario
• Carbon fiber for wind • Developing and maximizing the use of
turbine blades recycling technology and biotechnology
opportunities, and performed quantitative scenario analyses assuming insufficient progress on efforts to ameliorate global
• Water treatment
to grasp their financial impacts based on the qualitative sce- climate change.
Promoting membranes • Taking on the challenge of CO2 recycling nario analyses regarding the potential influence of each on the Based on these scenario analyses, Toray Group is bolster-
carbon and carbon capture
capture • CO2 separation membrane Group from the Toray Group TCFD Report 2021. After the anal- ing the Sustainability Innovation (SI) Business, which con-
Present 2050
ysis was conducted, Toray Group reconfirmed the resilience of tributes to the achievement of the Toray Group Sustainability
Present 2050 the long-term strategy (outlined in the Long-Term Corporate Vision. Similarly, the Group promotes the production of green
Returns from the SI Business
Vision, TORAY VISION 2030) that will drive its achievement of hydrogen, its use in industrial and transportation applica-
FY 2030 Target FY 2030 Target
(Corresponding KPls) (Corresponding KPls)
[Compared to FY 2013] [Compared to FY 2013] the Toray Group Sustainability Vision. tions, and the development of products that help utilize CO2,
Supply of Sustainability Innovation products 4.5-fold GHG emissions in GHG emissions per unit of revenue for the entire Toray Group Over 50% reduction The Paris Agreement target is to limit global warming to thereby contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas
production activities
CO2 emissions avoided in value chain 25-fold GHG emissions of Toray Group in Japan Over 40% reduction well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, compared to pre-indus- emissions in working to achieve carbon neutrality for society
trial levels. Looking to help achieve this target and achieve as a whole. Moreover, the Group seeks to reduce its green-
carbon neutrality in 2050, Toray Group primarily analyzed the house gas emissions and aims to achieve carbon neutral-
1.5°C increase scenario, but also considered the 2°C increase ity through the development and introduction of sustainable
Initiatives for Global Environmental Issues
energy and raw materials returned through the expansion of power. Specifically, the Group will promote material recycling
Status of Environmental Management Initiatives
the SI Business, as well as through innovative processes and for reusing plastic products and chemical recycling for con-
technologies that use CO2. verting these back into their basic chemicals. And it will pro-
In addition, Toray Group aims to achieve a circular econ- mote technological developments that use bio-ethylene glycol Promoting Life Cycle Management
Toray’s Life Cycle Management Approach
omy by recycling plastic products and switching to bio-based (EG) derived from non-edible sugar cane molasses. Moreover, In addressing global environmental issues, it is vital to con-
materials, as well as through the use of Toray technologies the Group is engaged in the development of CO2 separation sider the entire life cycle of products and services to reduce Analysis & Environmental
environmental impact while also delivering improved eco- assessment assessment tools
that support a circular economy, in areas such as water treat- membranes as a key technology for separating and recover-
nomic and social value. In this respect, Toray Group practices Life cycle assessment Environmental
ment, hydrogen, and renewable energy-sourced electric ing CO2 for use.
life cycle management (LCM). (LCA) contribution indicators
LCM is the basis for Sustainability Innovation (SI) products, CO2 emission reduction
Main Opportunities/Risks and Responses Related to Climate Change (excerpt) Assessment of the
and the Group has adopted life cycle assessment*1 and the Toray Product assessment in total reduction of CO2
Magnitude of Opportunity terms of environmental attributable over
Social Change Main Opportunities / Risks Main Response by Toray Group Eco-Efficiency Analysis (T-E2A)*2 tool and is working to establish aspects their entire life cycle
1.5°C 2°C 4°C
LCM as a tool to measure CO2 reduction in the entire life cycle
• Growth of renewable energy-related business of products and services. Products are certified as SI products
Increase in ratio Opportunities
• Growth of storage battery-related business
• Carbon fiber for wind turbine blades L Life cycle cost Eco-efficiency
of renewable through a two-stage screening process by the divisional commit- (LCC) analysis
energy • Soaring energy costs ¥60.0 billion
Risks • Energy conservation efforts tees and the Sustainability Innovation Certification Committee T-E2A
• Delay in energy conversion to secure suppliers (Cost)
(provisional name) as the successor to the Green Innovation Product assessment in
Product assessment in terms of environmental
• Lightweight materials (carbon fiber, resin)
• Insulating and heat shielding products (insulation, heat
Certification Committee. Only those products determined to be terms of economic aspects and economic aspects
Opportunities • Growth of energy conservation-related business L
Establishment shielding fibers, films, etc.) effective solutions for global environmental issues through this
and raising of • Functional garments (cooling materials)
carbon taxes process as based on objective evidence are certified. *2 T-E2A is an environmental analysis tool developed by Toray Industries, Inc. It produces
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In addition, the Group also switched all power consumed April 2022. This move has reduced greenhouse gas emissions The Group held an IR Seminar titled “Toray Group’s Initiatives Toward Realization of a Hydrogen Society” on September 5th,
by Toray’s headquarters to 100% renewable energy starting in by an estimated 1,500 tons-CO2 annually on a global basis.
2023. In this event, these three speakers gave presentations: Satoru Hagiwara, Executive Vice President and Representative
Member of the Board, Keisuke Ishii, General Manager, Torayca Division, and Kozo Takahashi, General Manager, HS Division.
Energy Conservation Measures
Toray is vigorously working on energy conservation activities Energy Consumption and Per-unit Energy Consumption
with the goal of reducing its per-unit energy consumption*1 Index (Toray Industries, Inc.)*2 Hydrogen Is the Key to Fulfilling Carbon Neutrality
by 2% annually. Although energy consumption declined 5.9% (Million gigajoules) (Index)
In 2050, in the world that has achieved carbon neutrality, the Satoru Hagiwara
in FY 2022 as a result of promoting greater energy consump- 50 90.9
100
100.0 85.9 85.4 primary energy source will have completely shifted from fos- Executive Vice
tion efficiency and reducing waste and loss, per-unit energy 81.6 83.3 79.9 President and
40 80 sil fuels to wind, solar, and other forms of renewable energy.
consumption worsened 6.9% due to a decline of 12.0% in Base value Representative
Moreover, hydrogen will have come to play an important role as Member of the Board,
production volumes. Meanwhile, compared with FY 1990, the 30.3
baseline year for reductions in per-unit energy consumption, 30 29.0 27.6 60 a source of clean power, a carrier of clean power, and as a form CTO
26.5 26.1
24.0 24.6 of secondary energy.
this is an improvement of 14.6%.
20 40
Toray Group organizes energy conservation teams to help Hydrogen Long-term Demand Forecast (upper) and
carry out annual energy conservation diagnostics at plants in Transition to Clean Hydrogen (lower)
10 20 500
Toray and its group companies around the world. In FY 2022,
Transition to hydrogen
the Group conducted these activities at five of Toray’s plants, 400 Demand expected to grow to
from other energy Already, the trend toward real-world implementation of clean
500 million tons in 2050
0 0 Unit: Million tons “Hydrogen Integration”
three group company plants in Japan, and four group company (FY) 1990 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 300 Assumption: Bloomberg NEF’s (5 times the current size) Industry (steel, etc.),
hydrogen is spreading among countries across the globe, with
Net-zero scenario
plants around the world. The energy savings thereof effectively Power generation
Buildings (residential,
the number of related projects exceeding 1,000 and amounting
Energy consumption Per-unit energy consumption 200
New Demand
reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than approxi- commercial)
Transport (commercial
to a total investment of ¥45 trillion. Over the coming decade,
*1 Energy consumption per converted production volume 100
mately 10,000 tons-CO2 per year. real-world usage will progress centered on green hydrogen,
Toray Industries, Inc.
Biodiversity Initiatives Shift Expansion where replacement of existing demand for ammonia and other
100%
Next to the issue of climate change, the issue of biodiversity to produce reliably safe drinking water, water conservation
Green Hydrogen to raw materials will begin. Following on this, new demand will
Green Hydrogen be more than 80%
preservation has been a major focus of the international com- through the reuse of treated wastewater, and air purification 75% Gray Hydrogen
• Hydrogen to Enter in emerge as each sector begins to convert to hydrogen use, after
Expansion Period after
munity in recent years. Biodiversity forms the basis of natural using filter-related materials. 2030 Thanks to the
which up-scaling and cost reductions are expected to progress.
50%
66 capital such as water, air, plants, animals, and minerals that The Group also uses environmental assessment check- Derived from renewable energy Positive Cycle of The hydrogen society will then enter a period of rapid expan- 67
Scale-up and Cost
25% With CO2 capture
are indispensable to human society. Climate change caused lists to conduct safety reviews for all products and to carry Blue Hydrogen Reduction sion, driving the hydrogen market to a scale of 500 million tons
Derived from fossil fuel • New Demand to Grow
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Converting Toray’s Proprietary Technologies and Strengths into Customer Value Initiatives of Torayca & Advanced Composites Division
Toray develops the core materials that will support a hydro- tank field, and will continue deploying into new areas with the
Anticipating Dramatic Growth in Demand for High-pressure Gas Tanks and
gen society by leveraging its key polymer and process- expansion of the hydrogen market. In the field of fuel cells, the
Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) for Fuel Cells
ing technologies, thereby providing these materials with an Group developed CP electrode materials for passenger vehi-
Toray’s carbon paper (CP) is used as porous transport layers (PTLs) for the water electrolyzers that
advantage in terms of its high quality compared with its com- cles, and is now working with a focus on expanding the busi-
produce hydrogen, while high-pressure gas tanks reinforced with carbon fiber are used for hydro-
petitors. Moreover, Toray holds a leading industry share for car- ness for heavy duty vehicles that will depend on fuel cells for
gen refueling stations, hydrogen transport trailers, and fuel cell vehicles. Moreover, CP and the
bon fibers used in gas tanks; carbon paper (CP), gas diffusion decarbonization. HC electrolyte membranes have a history of
gas diffusion layer (GDL) made from CP play an important role as electrode substrate for fuel cells.
layer (GDL), and other electrode materials used in fuel cell and 20 years, while the CCM/MEA offered by Greenerity, Toray’s
In particular, fuel cell vehicles are considered to be advantageous for large trucks and other
water electrolysis systems; and catalyst coated membranes subsidiary in Germany, have a history of 30 years.
commercial vehicles that travel long distances
(CCM) / membrane electrode assembly (MEA). In addition, Leveraging these proprietary technologies and strengths Carbon Fiber Demand Outlook Keisuke Ishii
because they offer better payloads and range than
in 2025 the Group plans to begin mass-production of hydro- accumulated over the years, Toray Group will enable lighter (K tons/year) Natural gas (CNG) tanks, etc. General Manager,
battery EVs. Likewise, the Group anticipates signif- Torayca Division
carbon (HC) electrolyte membranes, which are positioned to weights, higher pressure, greater reliability, better efficiency, 100 High-pressure hydrogen tanks
80 Expanding at annual
icant growth in demand for carbon fibers used in
become a major new product. improved performance, superior durability, and other forms of growth rate of
4-fold
High-pressure high-pressure hydrogen gas tanks starting in 2026.
With over 60 years of history, Toray carbon fibers were first value for the hydrogen supply chain, which are ultimately deliv- 60
42% hydrogen tank
Specifically, the demand for carbon fibers for high-pressure gas tank applications,
used for natural gas as applications spread to the high-pressure ered to its customers. 40 (2022-2025)
20 including those used for natural gas, is expected to expand at an annual growth
Converting Toray’s Unique Technologies 0 rate of 42% until 2025, whereas the demand for these in 2030, when hydrogen
Key Elemental Technologies Toray Group’s Products End Products
and Strengths into Customer Value (CY) 2022 2023 2025 2030
gas tank applications will fully take-off, is expected to quadruple that of 2025.
Demand Outlook for CP/GDL Moreover, the demand for CP and GDL used in polymer electrolyte mem-
• High performance and reliable quality based on
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proven track record (t/year) GDL for fuel cell brane (PEM) type water electrolyzers and fuel cells is also growing. This area is
Top share in the industry • Global production and technical support system • Lightweight • Reliability 1,400
• Higher pressure applicability expected to expand rapidly, with demand in 2030 increasing 3.5-fold compared
1,200
Spinning Technology Increase at
Carbon Paper / Gas Diffusion Layer • Design of excellent strength, conductivity, gas
permeability 1,000 annual rate of 3.5 -fold with 2025. Boasting a leading share of the industry, Toray’s GDL has superior
Fuel Cell Systems (stationary, mobility)
Carbonizing &
Top share in the industry • Free of impurities, excellent surface quality
• Improved fuel efficiency • High power
800
600
35 % features compared with those of competing manufacturers, in terms of gas per-
Sintering Technology (2022-2025)
Polymer Electrolyte Membranes • Design and control of polymer and membrane • Safety • High durability 400 meability, water transportation characteristics, high conductivity, high strength,
structure
Film Manufacturing & Start of production planned in 2025 • Excellent gas barrier and proton conductivity
200 and high surface quality. Thereby it contributes to the higher output, longer life,
68 Coating Technology Water Electrolyzer Systems 0 69
Catalyst Coated Membrane/ • Energy conservation
(CY) 2022 2023 2025 2030 and improved safety of fuel cell vehicles.
Membrane Electrode Assembly • Design and control of catalyst layer
Catalyst Formulation • High H2 production rate
Top share in water electrolysis • Ultimate pursuit of catalyst loading reduction • Precious metal conservation
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Promoting R&D of Innovative Technologies that Contribute to Carbon Recycling Initiatives of HS Division
A carbon neutral world will also need to realize carbon recy- of hydrogen purity in the world by leveraging its water treat-
Working to Capture the Growth of the Hydrogen Society through
cling, whereby carbon is recovered and converted into ment RO membrane technology for use in this area. Another is
Hydrocarbon (HC) Electrolyte Membranes
valuables (ammonia, methane, methanol, synthetic fuel, poly- CO2 separation membranes, for which the Group has demon- The HS Division offers the core components that are shared by water electrolyzers, hydrogen
mers, etc.) for use in combination with clean hydrogen. This strated basic performance in terms of heat resistance and effi- compressors, and fuel cells, namely electrolyte membranes, catalyst coated membranes (CCMs),
will require separating various mixed gases into their individ- ciency, for example, and for which it is advancing to the field and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) made by laminating a gas diffusion layer onto a
ual components, for which Toray proposes innovative sep- demonstration stage. Moreover, the Group is investigating a CCM. Moreover, it is responsible for Greenerity (Germany) and Yamanashi Hydrogen Company
aration membranes. One of these is hydrogen separation hydrogen-oxidizing bacterium-based bioprocess as a technol- (YHC). Along with establishing the basic concept of hydrocarbon (HC) electrolyte membranes
membranes. The Group has demonstrated the highest level ogy to convert the series of raw gases into valuables. at its laboratories, Toray acquired Greenerity and has
Market Outlook for Water Electrolyzer Kozo Takahashi
Estimated by Toray
since incorporated its CCM/MEA production technol-
(GW) General Manager,
ogies. Later on, it demonstrated this technology as
Aiming to Achieve Sales of ¥300 Billion in FY 2030 100 HS Division
part of a national project, entered a partnership with
75 ALK type
Sales for Toray Group’s hydrogen-related businesses in FY electrolyte membranes, further growth in these businesses Siemens Energy, and established the HS Division as
50
2022 amounted to around ¥20 billion. During FY 2025, the will serve as a driver in the Group’s efforts to steadily capture a new profit center in June 2022.
final year of Medium-Term Management Program, Project the growth of the hydrogen society with the aim of achieving 20 PEM type Leveraging proprietary polymer design, precision polymerization, and nano-
AP-G 2025, the Group is targeting sales of up to ¥60 billion, ¥300 billion sales in FY 2030. 0 level structure control technologies, Toray conceived of HC electrolyte mem-
(CY) 2022 2025 2030
with carbon fibers for hydrogen tanks, electrode materials, and branes, which contribute to significant performance improvements for PEM-type
Challenge for Expansion of Hydrogen-related Businesses
CCM/MEA as the primary growth drivers. Together with HC Market Outlook for Electrolyte Membrane water electrolyzers with superior adaptability to renewable energy power
Estimated by Toray
(Billion yen) sources. As the use of renewable energy progresses in the future, the ratio of
Supply of Gas ¥300 Billion 200
PEM-type electrolyzers using HC electrolyte membranes will rise compared to
CO2
150 existing alkaline-type water electrolyzers, and are therefore expected to account
Revenue
100 for 50% of the market by around 2030. The electrolyte membrane market will
¥60 Billion
• Provide Toray Group’s Proprietary Advanced
Materials throughout the Hydrogen Supply
50
also grow significantly along with the increase, and is expected to reach a mar-
Chain
¥20 Billion • Collaborate with Customers to Demonstrate ket scale of around ¥160 billion annually in 2030, of which the Group intends to
0
Values, while Aiming for Sustainable Growth (CY) 2022 2025 2030 capture a major portion using Toray’s proprietary HC electrolyte membranes.
High-Efficient Hydrogen All-Carbon CO2 Separation 2022 2025 2030
(Target) (Expectation)
Separation Membrane Membrane
R&D
Toray’s corporate slogan, “Innovation by Chemistry,” represents our pursuit of technological innovation
in the core area of chemistry and our aim of being a global leading corporation in advanced materials.
We plan to continue bolstering the Group’s combined strengths and creating innovative advanced mate-
rials well into the future.
R&D Expenditures (Billion yen) Percentage Breakdown of Establishing New Research Facility That Will
Synthetic Fibers
Total R&D Expenditures Foster Sustainable Economic Progress Based on
FY 2022
TORAY’s Textiles, Apparels R&D Expenditures “Fusion of Green and Nano-based Technologies”
Textile Technology
Core 68.9 Concept
66.4 66.9
Technologies Industrial Materials, Amenity Materials 62.8 62.1 Toray is setting up a new research facility at Nagoya Plant
Fiber Technology Fine Technology with the aim of accelerating R&D in response to green trans-
Ultra-microfiber Non-woven fabric FY 2022 formation (GX) and next-generation mobility. The Company
with Suede Texture
will build a framework to promote integrated material devel-
Carbonization
Organic Synthetic Technology
Carbon Fibers opment, process design, and customer proposals. The facil-
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Systems and initiatives for intellectual property strategy implementation Toray intellectual property contributes solutions to global environmental issues
Toray Group implements intellectual property strategies in action plan” concerning important matters on intellection
line with its basic policies through the following systems, property. Themes that should be given particular emphasis Separation Membrane Technology
Since the 1980s, Toray has continued to create innovative sep- Landscape map of patents related to separation
initiatives, etc. are selected as “Rank-A Projects” and focused upon for pro-
membrane technology (each dot: Toray Group patents)
1. Patent responsibility structure and motion. The status of implementation of the IP action plan is aration membrane technologies for artificial kidney, reverse
global patent strategy responsibility structure reported once a year to the Board of Directors. osmosis (RO) membrane, and other similar applications,
Composite porous film
Toray and its major group companies appoints patent man- 3. Building barriers to other companies’ entry by where the evolution and development in these technologies
agers for each product line and technology group and have intellectual property has shown further expansion. The figure to the right maps the Hollow fiber membrane
established patent committees with the participation of Toray and its major domestic and overseas subsidiaries and standing of patents related to separation membrane technol- Semipermeable production
members from the Intellectual Property Division, as well affiliated companies are strategically using patent application ogies held by Toray Group, and uses different colors corre- Purifying blood
Semipermeable membrane module
as research, R&D, and marketing and sales departments. and patenting as well as concealment of know-how to build sponding to each technological field to indicate Toray’s many
Activities with regard to filing, patenting, defense, and strong barriers to entry by other companies. patents.
Semipermeable membrane
exploitation of rights are promoted upon deliberation by the 4. Patent confirmation system In the field of membrane bioprocesses, specifically, Toray
patent committees. In addition, the supervising executives When manufacturing or selling new products, we ensure that advances research into bioprocesses that fuse membrane
in charge of technology and production in each business are utilization, production, sale, etc. of our technologies and prod- technologies and biotechnologies in order to produce inedi- Carbon membrane
appointed as global patent strategy chairperson to guide and ucts do not infringe upon the patent or other rights of others. ble sugars and chemicals from inedible biomass at high-effi-
supervise global intellectual property activities conducted 5. IP landscape initiatives ciency while consuming less energy. At the same time, Toray
Separation membrane module
by Toray and its Japanese and overseas group companies in In formulating IP strategies, we are taking action to explore has been conducting demonstrations and commercialization Membrane bioprocess
each business. ways to utilize our patents, and other initiatives, such as pro- investigations in Thailand regarding these technologies. Toray Membrane electrolytic assembly
2. Development and implementation of moting the training of personnel (IP analysts, and others)
has acquired multiple related patents (red dots) in conjunction
an Intellectual Property (IP) action plan who can exploit IP landscapes, developing research tools,
with this development, through which it will help to realize a
Under the guidance of global patent strategy chairperson, and also analyzing the business environment and investigat-
society that does not rely on fossil resources.
each business division formulates and carries out an “IP ing new and relevant topics.
Advanced Business Management by Utilizing Digital Technologies
Having declared advancements in management through In particular, we will promote utilization of data and digital To strengthen our ability to build global value chains and we are building an integrated supply chain data platform
digital transformation (DX) to be a key initiative, Toray estab- technologies in a manner closely tied to the Genba (work- sales operations, which are strengths that the Toray Group that centrally manages data dispersed across various
lished the Toray Digital Transformation (TDX) Promotion place) to successfully face a number of challenges, such has cultivated over the years, we are promoting business sites, such as customer orders from major global apparel
model reform. We are achieving this reform by working to companies, fabric and garment production schedules.
Committee, which is chaired by the President, as a body as creating products and services that meet the needs of
deepen and extend our value chain by utilizing collabora- This makes it possible to visualize data, act quickly on any
to debate and discuss group-wide policies for promoting our customers and society, strengthening cost competitive-
tion with bases outside Japan, external resources, and DX abnormalities, improve prediction accuracy, and provide
DX. After having put in place the subordinate Technology ness, and increasing the sophistication of business manage-
tailored to actual situations in the workplace. In supply- value in the form of, for example, reduced lead times and
Center DX Promotion Committee and the Business DX ment. Specifically, in addition to promoting DX themes in
ing differentiated, highly advanced processed products, production flexibility.
Promotion Committee, the Company is advancing a group- research and development, production, business, and man-
wide TDX Promotion Project in addition to departmental agement fields, we will develop a global data infrastructure Customer Information Toray Cockpit System
• Integrated Supply Chain Data Platform
linkage
initiatives. and develop human resources fluent in digital technologies. • Real-time monitoring/alerting/analysis
Order
Toray Digital Transformation (TDX) Promotion Committee Reduced lead times and increased flexibility
structure to utilize the data accumulated within Toray Group value chain, we will work to improve the accuracy of pro- of data, a self-organizing map arranges materials with sim- tions while accelerating the streamlining and sophistica-
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Pyrolysis Residual
In building a global data infrastructure, we will centralize strengthening digital marketing and in managing signs of Mechanical properties Suggestion for Prediction of CFRP structural
50% Flame retardant
target
Toray Group’s performance management data, including problems by utilizing AI. Process optimization CFRP formulation that meets properties without 25%
the required properties experimental evaluation
that from domestic and overseas affiliates, and improve As far as human resources are concerned, we will Functionality (flame retardancy, etc.) 0%
Existing Improved
Group governance through timely monitoring systems expand and upgrade the DX human resource certification product product
Efficient prescription Our proprietary technology that links macro to micro simulations and analyzes them in a unified manner
Huge level of prescribing Introduced by
such as Business Intelligence (BI). By combining analysis system and develop human resources who understand the suggestions by MI
refinement with Tohoku University
self-organizing maps CAE (Macro) Molecular simulation (micro)
and simulation technologies, we will work to reduce costs workplace, know how to use digital technology as a tool,
and improve quality through the visualization of production and who will take the lead in improving that workplace.
Case 3 Building of a Toray Common Data Analysis Environment
Investment related to digital technology: ¥ 20 billion Data analysis such as MI and process informatics (PI) is we built and rolled out the Toray Common Data Analysis
performed in the following steps: data acquisition → accu- Environment to the entire Company. This is equipped
Building a global data infrastructure Promoting accumulation, sharing, and visualization of data mulation → processing → analysis. Systems for data with a programming environment (Python common envi-
acquisition and accumulation are built according to each ronment) and a proprietary data analysis tool that can
Combining analysis and simulation tech. Using AI and MI* to capture benefits of digitally leveraged manufacturing *Materials Informatics
department’s operations. However, since data process- be operated intuitively. Since its rollout, utilization of the
Cooperating with value chain partners Real-time cooperation and management ing and analysis deal with organized numerical data, build- Toray Common Data Analysis Environment has extended
ing of a common company-wide environment was needed throughout Toray including technical and business depart-
Development of HR fluent in Establishing a base of human resources fluent in digital technologies totaling 2,000 people group-wide from the perspective of increasing sophistication and effi- ments, contributing significantly to DX promotion within
digital technology ciency of initiatives. In response, from November 2022, the Company.
• Focusing on the development of senior leaders and leaders who are familiar with both the frontlines and digital technology
Level of Digital Fluency Expert Over 20 people Creation of new digital methods (Professional) Data Collection Data Accumulation Data Processing Production
Sensor Data Numerical data Numerical Conversion
Data Analysis Experiment Data Image data + Efficiency
Senior Leader Over 200 people Execute from problem-setting to solution by themselves using digital methods (Leader) Data processing Data analysis
Flow External data Chemical structure, etc.
etc. (unorganized)
New Material
Leader Over 600 people Solving problems with basic digital methods (Field promoters) Integrated data
Creation
Associate Over 1,200 people Mastering the digital basics
Python Common Environment Data Analysis Tools
Toray Common Data
General Digital Personnel • Use Python without complicated environment settings • Advanced data analysis without programming
• Program templates created by experts can be used Analysis Environment • Intuitive GUI for easy operation
Members of the Board and Corporate Auditors
(As of June 27, 2023)
Chairman and President and Representative Member of the Board Member of the Board (Outside) Member of the Board (Outside) Member of the Board (Outside)
Representative Member of the Board Representative Member of the Board Satoru Hagiwara Ryoji Noyori Susumu Kaminaga Kazuo Futagawa
Akihiro Nikkaku Mitsuo Ohya
1981 Joined the Company 1997 Dean, Graduate School of Science and School of Science, 1969 Joined Sumitomo Precision Products CO., LTD. 1980 Joined the Ministry of Health and Welfare
1973 Joined the Company 1980 Joined the Company 2012 General Manager, Industrial Films Division; Nagoya University 1995 Representative Director, Surface Technology Systems Ltd. 2012 Director-General of Minister’s Secretariat, the Ministry of
2001 General Manager, Engineering Division; General Manager, 2009 General Manager, Industrial & Textile Fibers Division Chairman, Toray Films Europe S.A.S.; 2001 Director, TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 2000 Director, Sumitomo Precision Products CO., LTD. Health, Labour and Welfare
Second Engineering Dept. 2012 Vice President (Member of the Board) Chairman, Toray Plastics Europe S.A. (incumbent) 2002 Managing Director, Sumitomo Precision Products CO., LTD. 2014 Director-General, Health Policy Bureau, the Ministry of Health,
2002 Vice President (Member of the Board) 2014 Retired from Vice President (Member of the Board) Vice President (Member of the Board) 2003 President, RIKEN 2004 President, Sumitomo Precision Products CO., LTD. Labour and Welfare
2004 Senior Vice President (Member of the Board) President and Representative Member of the Board, Toray 2014 Senior Vice President (Member of the Board) 2004 Special Professor, Nagoya University (incumbent) 2012 Senior Advisor, Sumitomo Precision Products CO., LTD.; 2015 Vice-Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
2006 Senior Vice President (Member of the Board & Member of the International, Inc. 2017 President and Representative Member of the Board, Toray 2015 Director-General, Center for Research and Development Representative Director, SK Global Advisers Co., Ltd. 2017 Retired from Vice-Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
Executive Committee) 2016 Senior Vice President (Member of the Board & Member of the Advanced Film Co., Ltd. Strategy, Japan Science and Technology Agency (incumbent) (incumbent) 2018 Special Advisor on Policy, Social Security Reform Office,
2007 Executive Vice President and Representative Member of the Executive Committee) 2020 Senior Vice President (Member of the Board) Vice President (Member of the Board) of the Company Director, DEFTA Capital (incumbent) Cabinet Secretariat
Board 2020 Executive Vice President (Representative Member of the Board) 2022 Executive Vice President (Representative Member of the Member of the Board of the Company (incumbent) 2016 Outside Director, Olympus Corporation 2020 Member of the Board of the Company (incumbent)
2010 President and Representative Member of the Board 2023 President and Representative Member of the Board Board) (incumbent) 2020 Member of the Board of the Company (incumbent) Member of the Board, Kanamic Network Co., LTD. (incumbent)
2020 President and Representative Member of the Board, Chief (incumbent)
Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer
2023 Chairman and Representative Member of the Board
(incumbent)
Corporate Auditors
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Member of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board (Outside) Outside Corporate Auditor Outside Corporate Auditor Outside Corporate Auditor
Masahiko Okamoto Takashi Yoshiyama Kunio Ito Hiroyuki Kumasaka Makiko Takabe Kozo Ogino
1986 Joined the Company 1984 Joined the Company 2002 Dean, Graduate School of Commerce and Management 1973 Joined FUSO Audit Corporation (later MISUZU Audit 1981 Appointed as an Assistant Judge 1981 Joined The Mitsui Bank, Ltd.
2009 Vice President (Member of the Board), Toray Industries 2009 General Manager, Advanced Composites Technical Dept. and Faculty of Commerce and Management, Hitotsubashi Corporation) 2014 Chief Judge, Fukui District Court and Family Court 2010 Executive Officer, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
(Malaysia) Sdn. Berhad; Vice President (Member of the 2010 General Manager, Second Advanced Composites Technical Dept. University 2007 Chairs of the Board of Council; Head, Tokyo Office, the Audit 2015 Presiding Judge, Intellectual Property High Court 2011 Managing Executive Officer, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Board), Penfabric Sdn. Berhad; General Manager on Special 2014 General Manager, Composites Production Dept., Shiga Plant 2004 Executive Vice President and Board Member, Hitotsubashi Corporation 2018 Chief Judge, Intellectual Property High Court 2013 Director, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Assignment, Finance & Controller’s Division (Finance & 2016 General Manager, Manufacturing Division (Advanced University Representative Liquidator, the Audit Corporation 2020 President, Takamatsu High Court 2014 Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, Sumitomo Mitsui
Controller’s Chief for Malaysia) Composites Manufacturing) 2013 Director, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (incumbent) 2008 Outside Corporate Auditor, MATSUDA SANGYO CO., LTD. 2021 Registered as a lawyer (Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association) Banking Corporation
2011 General Manager on Special Assignment, International 2017 General Manager, Manufacturing Division (Advanced 2014 Director, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. 2011 External Corporate Auditor of the Board, Japan Airlines Co., Of Counsel, Nishimura & Asahi (incumbent) 2017 Director and Deputy President, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking
Division Composites Technology and Manufacturing) Member of the Board of the Company (incumbent) Ltd. 2023 Outside Corporate Auditor of the Company (incumbent) Corporation
2013 General Manager, Finance Dept. President, Euro Advanced Carbon Fiber Composites 2015 Director, Hitotsubashi CFO Education and Research Center 2015 Outside Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, MATSUDA Director, Deputy President, Executive Officer, Group CRO, Sumitomo
2017 General Manager, Controller’s Dept. 2023 Corporate Vice President (Member of the Board) (incumbent) (Incumbent) SANGYO CO., LTD. Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
2020 Corporate Vice President (Member of the Board) 2018 Research Professor, Department of Business Administration, 2019 Outside Corporate Auditor of the Company (incumbent) 2019 Senior Advisor, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
2023 Senior Vice President (Member of the Board) (incumbent) Hitotsubashi University Business School President & CEO (Representative Director), SMBC Trust Bank Ltd.
2022 Chairperson, SMBC Trust Bank Ltd. (incumbent)
2023 Outside Corporate Auditor of the Company (incumbent)
Management Team
(As of June 27, 2023)
President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Corporate Vice President Corporate Vice President Corporate Vice President
Mitsuo Ohya Satoru Hagiwara Kazuyuki Adachi Kazuhisa Itsuji Satoshi Shimoyama Kei Shimaji
Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Vice President,
Legal & Compliance Division (Security Trade Manufacturing Division Films Division; Water Treatment & Environment Division; Electronic & Information Materials Division
Administration Dept.), Chairman, Toray Films Europe S.A.S. Water Treatment Division;
Quality Assurance Division, and Intellectual Chairman, Toray Asia Pte. Ltd.;
Property Division; Chairman, Toray Membrane (Foshan) Co., Ltd.
Technology Center
Executive Vice President Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Corporate Vice President Corporate Vice President Corporate Vice President
Kazuhiko Shuto Hirofumi Kobayashi Tetsuya Tsunekawa Osamu Tsuneki Takashi Yoshiyama Katsuyuki Yanai
Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, Senior Vice President, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Vice President,
Marketing & Sales; Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Corporate Strategic Planning Division; Purchasing & Logistics Division Torayca & Advanced Composites Division; Human Resources Division;
Corporate Marketing Planning Division; Division; HS Division Chairman, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A. Toray Human Resources Development
Affiliated Companies Division Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Division Center
Resins & Chemicals Division (Technology & Manufacturing)
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Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President
Hiroshi Enomoto Hajime Ishii Hiroyuki Matsuda Kazuyuki Yakushiji Masahide Matsumura Toru Kutsuzawa
Senior Vice President, Senior Vice President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, Vice President, Vice President,
Chief Representative for Europe; Fibers & Textiles Division; Information Systems Division; Manufacturing Division (ACM Technology & Chief Representative for Thailand; Chief Representative for China;
President, Toray Industries Europe GmbH Global SCM Division Engineering Division Production) President, Toray Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Chairman and President, Toray Industries
(China) Co., Ltd.;
Chairman, Toray Sakai Weaving & Dyeing
(Nantong) Co., Ltd.;
Chairman, Toray International (China) Co., Ltd.
Senior Vice President Corporate Vice President Corporate Vice President Vice President Executive Fellow
Masahiko Okamoto Yuichiro Iguchi Yoshio Yamamoto Hiroshi Tsuzuki
Senior Vice President, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Vice President, Vice President, Executive Fellow
Finance & Controller’s Division Research & Development Division; Legal & Compliance Division; Corporate Strategic Planning Division; Akihiko Kitano
Basic Research Center Corporate Marketing Planning Division
Executive Fellow,
Advanced Materials & Application Center;
ACM Technology Division
Interview with a Newly Appointed Outside Director
Basic Policy outside directors, for a total of 13 directors. The Board of chairs the Board of Directors’ meetings. The Governance
From the outset, one of Toray Group’s managerial principles trustworthy management.” The Corporate Guiding Principles Directors determines the scope of business execution to Committee consists of two inside and five outside direc-
has been that the purpose of a company is to contribute to stipulate the Group’s commitment to “acting with fairness, be delegated to vice presidents and supervises the exe- tors, and it is chaired by an outside director to ensure a
society. The Group has developed the Toray Philosophy that high ethical standards and a strong sense of responsibility cution of those duties. There are seven directors who also multifaceted perspective.
incorporates this principle. The Group systematizes the Toray while complying with laws, regulations and social norms to serve as vice presidents. The Chairman convenes and
Philosophy as a Corporate Philosophy, Corporate Missions, earn trust and meet social expectations.” When establishing
Corporate Guiding Principles, etc. The Corporate Missions the corporate governance structure, the Group seeks to real- Reduction in number of Members of the Board and change in its composition
clearly enunciate that the Group will practice “sincere and ize these philosophies as its basic policy. Year 2009 2012 2014 2015 2018 2020 2023
Outline of Governance System and Reasons for Adopting the System Total 30 28 26 25 19 12 13
number
Toray operates as a company with a Board of Corporate decision-making, as well as oversight, require assessment of Board
members
Outside directors included 1 2 4 5
Auditors and Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, of a wide variety of risks from multiple perspectives based Percentage of outside directors 3.8% 8.0% 10.5% 33.3% 38.5%
which includes outside directors, decides on the business on expertise related to the day-to-day operations of the
execution and supervises the execution of duties by the Group’s worksites. To that end, the structure of the Board
members of the Board. The Board of Corporate Auditors of Directors is designed to ensure that members bring a Policy on the Composition of the Board of Directors, Policy and Procedures for Selecting
includes outside corporate auditors and independently diverse range of perspectives to management oversight Members of the Board
audits the execution of duties by the members of the Board, and decision-making. Meanwhile, outside directors are The Board of Directors has to evaluate a wide variety of risks Group in terms of knowledge, experience and ability, and appro-
separately from the Board of Directors and the executing elected to the Board to enhance transparency and fairness, multilaterally to fulfill its roles of oversight and decision-making. priately ensures diversity as a whole with the announcement
organization. This framework is designed to secure the to ensure management oversight from an even broader To that end, the Board of Directors strives for appropriate bal- of the skill matrix of members of the Board. As to the structure
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82 effectiveness of governance by the Board of Directors. ing of the Group’s businesses, the Board of Corporate Name Management Global business
Technology/
Sales &
Legal/Intellectual
Accounting/ Strategic 83
Manufacturing/ property/Risk
Toray Group operates in a broad spectrum of busi- Auditors oversee directors’ execution of their duties. experience experience
R&D
Marketing
management
Finance
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Corporate Auditor
Risk Management Committee
CSR Committee, etc. Yoshiyuki Tanaka ● ●
Hiroyuki Kumasaka ●
Makiko Takabe ●
Internal audit Divisions, Departments, Subsidiaries
Kozo Ogino ●
Departmental Committees and Conferences *The skill matrix above is not an exhaustive list of all the knowledge and experience held by the individuals, but presents up to two major skills among those that the Company expects
of them to promote management strategies.
Remuneration for Members of the Board Overview of the Results of the Analysis and Evaluation
Given their roles, remuneration for internal members of operations, plus the historical record. Toray’s Board of Directors implemented “Questionnaire Survey their respective professional viewpoints. Their opinions at
the Board consists of basic remuneration which is a fixed The maximum limit of total number of Stock Acquisition to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Board of Directors in the the Board of Directors’ meetings, including the abovemen-
amount as well as a performance-based remuneration, Rights as well as the limit of remuneration relating to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023” of all the 17 Board members tioned remarks, were appropriately reflected in measures
and corporate auditors. In addition, the Company had individ- taken by the management. The Board of Directors con-
including a bonus which takes into account the consoli- granting of the Stock Acquisition Rights as stock options to ual interviews with seven outside directors and outside corpo- firmed that progress has been made in determining the
dated business results for each fiscal year and other fac- members of the Board is resolved at the general meetings rate auditors to hear opinions in relation to the responses to root cause and implementing recurrence prevention mea-
tors, and stock acquisition rights as stock options, which of stockholders. Within that limit, the total number of Stock the questionnaire. The collection and summary of the question- sures in relation to the inappropriate actions involving UL
are linked to medium- to long-term business results. In the Acquisition Rights to be allocated to each internal member naire and interviews were outsourced to a third-party organiza- LLC certification in the Company’s resins business. With
tion to ensure transparency and objectivity. The survey results respect to transactions causing possible conflicts of inter-
light of their roles, remuneration for outside directors con- of the Board is determined at the Board of Directors meet-
were analyzed and evaluated at the Governance Committee est, internal procedures to handle them were appropriately
sists of basic remuneration only. ing based on the standards determined by the Board of held on June 9, 2023, and the results of the analysis and evalu- carried out. For all of the reasons above, we believe that the
Remuneration is set at a level that enables the Company Directors after the Governance Committee makes a report ation were deliberated at the Board of Directors’ meeting held Board of Directors generally fulfilled its roles and responsi-
to secure superior human resources and further motivate to the Board of Directors. The issue price of the 12th series on June 14, 2023. The overview of the analysis and evaluation bilities in carrying out the effective oversight of members of
results shown below describes the contents resolved at the the Board and the management from an independent and
them to improve performance, referring mainly to the of stock acquisition rights allocated during the fiscal year
Board of Directors meeting. objective standpoint in an appropriate manner.
results of a survey of other companies’ remuneration by an under review (allocated on August 20, 2022) was ¥685,000 (1) In FY 2022, the Board of Directors performed oversight (4) In light of foregoing, we believe that the Board of Directors
external third-party organization. The Company undertakes per stock acquisition right (¥685 per share). and decision-making based on a deep understanding and generally fulfilled its roles and responsibilities in an effec-
reviews of the payment ratios of performance-based remu- Given their roles, remuneration for corporate auditors sympathy with the Management Philosophy and Corporate tive manner in FY 2022. Regarding “diversity at the Board
neration and remuneration other than performance-based consists of basic remuneration only. With respect to basic Missions. As a result, we believe that the Board of Directors of Directors meetings,” however, we will continue discus-
generally fulfilled its roles and responsibilities in indicat- sions, on the premise of ensuring quality, on the recruit-
remuneration as appropriate, based on the results of a sur- remuneration, the maximum limit of total remuneration is ing the direction of corporate strategies and other major ment of human resources that can contribute to realizing
vey of other companies’ remuneration and deliberations at determined at general meetings of stockholders. Within courses of action in an appropriate manner. the Toray Philosophy. With regard to “further activating dis-
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Q T
he new leadership team kicked off in June. Please let us know your thoughts regarding the Basic Approach
inquiry process up to finalizing the new team and your assessment of that process. In order to contribute to society by leveraging innovative and regulations related to our business activities in each
A As Toray engages in such a broad range of main businesses, managing them and exercising leadership
technologies and advanced materials in line with its cor- country in which we operate and maintain the highest level
is no easy task. Led by the Governance Committee, we have long discussed and sought a person with
a new management style and outstanding leadership who can realize the “New Toray,” while carry- porate philosophy, as well as by working to resolve major of integrity in all our actions. Therefore, top management
ing over the extensive experience built up over the years under President Akihiro Nikkaku. As the new global issues, Toray Group must build and maintain relation- focuses on a leadership role in placing the highest priority
president appointed through this process, I expect to see Mr. Mitsuo Ohya fuse Toray’s technological ships of trust with our various stakeholders. And in order on compliance, while both the Group and its suppliers are
capabilities with his own expertise in marketing, thereby realizing creativity and innovation amid the to gain this trust, it is essential to comply with the laws required to promote ethics and compliance.
discontinuous changes in the business environment and driving growth in corporate value.
Q The Tokyo Stock Exchange requires improvements from any company that falls below a PBR Ethics and Compliance Structure
of 1x. The Medium-Term Management Program, Project AP-G 2025 (AP-G 2025), includes Toray has established an Ethics and Compliance Committee workplace, instead of top-down initiatives led by each divi-
“improving profitability” and “improving asset efficiency” as challenges, as well as “ultimate
chaired by the President and consisting of the vice presi- sional/departmental general manager, we promote such
Kunio Ito value creation” as one of its basic strategies. Please provide some comments and recommen-
dents. At this committee, management and workers come activities by shifting to middle-up-down approach. As a
dations for Toray on AP-G 2025.
Outside Director A As an outside director, I feel disappointed that Toray’s PBR has fallen below 1x. In addition to releas- together to consider and discuss policies related to ethics starting point, the middle management at each work-
ing the names of companies that have dropped below this benchmark, the Tokyo Stock Exchange also and compliance. Moreover, this Committee reports on the place themselves considered and implemented the activi-
announced the “JPX Prime 150,” made up of those companies that have created significant corpo- operational status of the whistle-blowing system estab- ties required in each workplace, then conveys the opinions
rate value. Based on my analysis, the average PBR of the 150 selected companies is 3.6x. These com-
lished by Toray Group, including the number of reports obtained through the activities to the top management.
panies clearly have earnings capability, in other words, excellent net profit-to-sales ratios. And their
ROE greatly exceeds their cost of capital. In this respect, I believe both “improving profitability” and (consultations) and other details, to members of the Board. In initiatives for group companies around the world, Toray
“improving asset efficiency” are appropriate program challenges under AP-G 2025. All that is left to During FY 2022, this Committee met twice to deliber- Group has established the Affiliate Companies’ Compliance
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We held a collective engagement with the seven companies listed above regarding the inappropriate actions relating to UL certification by Toray’s resins business.
The collective engagement provided Toray an opportunity to explain the awareness held by the outside directors and outside corporate auditors, together with the
Company’s initiatives, regarding corporate culture and governance. At the same time, the collective engagement served as a valuable opportunity to deepen the under-
standing between Toray and the investors on these issues. Toray will continue to ensure accountability going forward.
Compliance
Expanding the Whistle-Blowing System 2. Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery The Ethics & Compliance Code of Conduct defines the
Toray established the Corporate Ethics and Legal rules regarding the designation of personnel who handle In January 2020, Toray Group formulated the Anti-Bribery code of conduct related to anti-corruption and anti-bribery
Compliance Helpline as a whistle-blowing system in FY whistleblower-related tasks. Regulations that explicitly prohibit offering and accepting measures that must be observed by all Toray group exec-
2003 and expanded the system to include all group com- bribes to or from public officials and business partners, and utives and employees. Accompanying guidelines and edu-
panies in Japan in FY 2010. In FY 2022, Toray and its group established the rules for approval and reporting when offer- cational materials covering to the anti-corruption and
Content and Number of Whistle-Blowing (Consultation) for
companies received a total of 97 whistle-blowing (con- Toray Group ing or receiving money or other benefits to or from pub- anti-bribery measures have been prepared in Japanese and
sultation) cases, of which seven resulted in disciplinary (Number of cases) lic officials and business partners. Similar rules have also English for all Toray group employees and they are shared on
action. The facts were investigated with utmost care to 100 97 been introduced at both domestic and overseas group a group-wide basis. No legal action was taken against Toray
protect against any risk of negative impact on the individ- 90 89 companies. Group on anti-corruption or anti-bribery grounds in FY 2022.
ual reporting to or consulting with the hotline. If a problem 80 10
17 24
74
was identified, efforts were made to solve the problem and Protection of Personal Information
measures were taken in accordance with the internal rules 60 15 In order to comply with Japan’s Act on the Protection of In FY 2022, the Company received no complaints con-
44
of each company, such as company regulations. The oper- 32 Personal Information, Toray has established Regulations for cerning personal information and there were no data
49
ational status of the whistle-blowing system is reported to 40 the Management of Personal Information, together with breaches. Major Toray group companies in and outside
44
the Board of Directors and the Board of Corporate Auditors a management framework and practices to ensure each Japan appropriately conduct management in accordance
by the Ethics and Compliance Committee. 20 department manages personal information appropriately. with the management systems and methods specified by
41
In 2022, we developed internal regulations based 36 Audits are regularly conducted into the management con- the internal rules of each company.
23
on the Whistleblower Protection Act, which had been 15 ditions in each department.
0
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Priority Risks are set based on those with a high degree tion with top management. In the event of a crisis, a quick Responsibilities that must be fulfilled
of potential risk (probability of occurrence × degree of response system is established according to the level of
impact), and the division or department responsible for mit- the crisis, in accordance with internal regulations. 2. Priority risk mitigation activities 2022, we carried out testing in cooperation with Japanese
90 91
igating each risk focuses on risk mitigation. Specified risks (1) Addressing Information Security Risks and overseas Group companies to verify whether the sur-
Information security has been included as one risk vey sheets and audit procedures for suppliers, which were
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Fibers &
Textiles While hygiene material applications were sluggish from the impact of the worsen- • Filament yarns, staple fibers, spun yarns, woven
Revenue Core Operating
and knitted fabrics of nylon, polyester, acrylic, and
ing supply-demand balance, apparel applications saw a recovery from the pandemic.
others
999.2
Income
Industrial applications witnessed a demand recovery trend for automobile applications
in some regions. Almost all applications and regions were affected by the soaring (40%) 51.2 • Nonwoven fabrics
(43%) • Ultra-microfiber nonwoven fabric with suede texture
costs of raw materials and fuels as well as persistently high transportation costs. • Apparel products, etc.
Carbon Fiber In aerospace applications, production rate of aircrafts at the major customer showed
92 a recovery trend. 93
Composite
Sports applications grew strongly, due mainly to bicycles for outdoor leisure, fishing
Materials Revenue Core Operating
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Life Science In the pharmaceutical business, while sales volume of orally active prostacyclin deriv-
ative DORNER™ expanded for the overseas markets, sales of pruritus treatment
REMITCH®* were affected by the introduction of its generic versions as well as by a Revenue Core Operating
• Pharmaceuticals
53.8
NHI drug price revision. Income
*Excludes other businesses, equivalent to ¥16.4 billion (1%) in revenue and ¥2.5 billion in core operating income, and adjustment of core operating income of -¥23.9 billion. The com-
position ratio by segment of core operating income is calculated excluding the adjustment amount.
Fibers & Performance
Textiles Chemicals
(FY) 2021 2022 Changes 2023 (Forecast) (FY) 2021 2022 Changes 2023 (Forecast)
Revenue Revenue
999.2 909.4
Revenue Revenue
836.2 999.2 +19.5% 989.0 910.0 909.4 -0.1% 929.0
(Billion yen) (Billion yen)
¥ billion ¥ billion
Core Operating Income Core Operating Income
42.2 51.2 +21.5% 59.5 91.0 30.4 -66.6% 41.0
(Billion yen) (Billion yen)
Core Operating Margin 5.0% 5.1% 6.0% Core Operating Margin 10.0% 3.3% 4.4%
51.2 30.4
Changes in Core Operating Income (Billion yen) Changes in Core Operating Income (Billion yen)
Toray Industries, Inc.
-14.8
+1.3 -0.1 30.4
5.1% 3.3%
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Toray Expands Production Facilities for Ultrasuede™ Suede Texture Toray Increases Lumirror™ Release Film Production Capacity for
Artificial Leather Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturing
ROA (Core Operating Income/Assets) ROA (Core Operating Income/Assets)
5.6% 2.6%
Toray has decided to expand the production facilities for Ultrasuede™ at the Shiga In order to respond immediately to growing demand for multilayer ceramic capac-
Plant and Gifu Plant. The Company will increase annual production capacity from 10 itors (MLCCs) in telecommunications and automotive applications, Toray Group
million m2 to 15 million m2. The new production lines are scheduled to start operation decided to boost production capacity of Lumirror™ biaxially oriented polyester
in the second half of 2024 with total capital investment of approximately ¥10 billion. release films for manufacturing MLCCs in Japan, the biggest consumer of release
Ultrasuede™ is a highly sensitive, high-performance suede texture artificial films. Specifically, the Group will retrofit the production facilities at Gifu Plant to
leather sold globally as a leading edge Japan-quality brand. Increasing production increase production capacity 1.6-fold compared with today. At a total capital invest-
capacity roughly 1.6-fold in 2019, production has continued at full-capacity. In addi- ment of ¥8 billion, the new facilities are scheduled to begin production in 2025.
tion to fashion and home interior items, applications of this product have expanded Revenue Breakdown of Lumirror™ is an extremely smooth film that is highly effective in enabling thin,
Performance Chemicals Segment
in recent years including automobile interiors. In particular, electric vehicle interior irregularity-free ceramic layers. Many MLCC manufacturers have adopted it for this
applications have expanded as a substitute for natural leather from the perspec- (FY) 2021 2022 reason, helping them to miniaturize and raise the capacity of MLCCs. Toray leads
tive of environmental friendliness. Moreover, given its good affinity with increasingly the global MLCC mold release film market, currently producing these films in Japan
Resins, Chemicals 425.9 419.5
simple and excellent design of interiors, applications are expanding from conven- (Mishima and Gifu Plants), Malaysia, and Korea. The new production line is expected
tional seat material to materials for ceilings, door trim, instrument panels, and other Films 335.0 321.5 to address recycling by collecting used film for reuse.
areas. Accordingly, demand for this product is dramatically growing. Electronic &
74.1 55.2
Information Materials
Examples
Trading, Other 530.3 547.1
(FY) 2021 2022 Changes 2023 (Forecast) (FY) 2021 2022 Changes 2023 (Forecast)
Revenue Revenue
281.7 228.8
Revenue Revenue
215.2 281.7 +30.9% 302.0 199.3 228.8 +14.8% 248.0
(Billion yen) (Billion yen)
¥ billion ¥ billion
Core Operating Income Core Operating Income
1.6 15.9 +907.5% 20.5 16.5 19.7 +19.2% 25.0
(Billion yen) (Billion yen)
Core Operating Margin 0.7% 5.7% 6.8% Core Operating Margin 8.3% 8.6% 10.1%
15.9 19.7
Changes in Core Operating Income (Billion yen) Changes in Core Operating Income (Billion yen)
Toray Industries, Inc.
5.7% 8.6%
+14.3
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Toray Develops High-Speed Thermal Welding Technology for Toray Receives Reverse Osmosis Membrane Order for The World’s
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics Largest Seawater Desalination Plant
ROA (Core Operating Income/Assets) ROA (Core Operating Income/Assets)
2.5% 6.3%
As a technology that contributes to high-rate production (high-speed and high-ca- Toray Group received a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane order for the Taweelah
pacity) and weight savings for aircraft, Toray Group developed a thermal welding desalination plant in the United Arab Emirates. Following commissioning during the
technology that rapidly and securely joins carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) second half of fiscal 2022, this plant became the world’s largest RO desalination
components in a similar manner as standard welding. This technology enables high- facility, with a daily capacity of 909,000 cubic meters of water.
speed assembly of thermosetting CFRP parts as well as of thermosetting and ther- The United Arab Emirates began considering construction launch using the RO
moplastic CFRP parts without the need for adhesive bonding and bolt fastening. method nearly 20 years ago. Key factors in Toray obtaining this order were that its
Thermosetting CFRP has been used for airframes made of CFRP because of its RO membrane technology and robust track record in the Middle East over the past
high reliability based on a long track record of use. The downside, however, is that 15 years have delivered lower capital investment and operating costs than the con-
the complicated CFRP adhesive bonding and bolt fastening processes have become ventional evaporation method. The country has plans to build other RO plants in the
assembly bottlenecks. In terms of production time, CFRP airframes have therefore future, and Toray will continue to contribute to its infrastructure development by pro-
lagged behind those of aluminum alloy airframes. The Group will push ahead with viding RO membranes and technical support.
demonstrations of this technology with a view to commercializing its use in air- Toray Membrane Middle
frames after 2030, along with further expanding CFRP applications. East LLC (TMME) will pro-
vide technical services. By Hail
Dammam
strengthening RO membrane Taweelah
Assembly by
thermal welding supply and technical support, Medina TMME
Toray Group will help allevi- Riyadh
Skin Stringer
Jeddah
ate water shortages in the Makkah
DATA
SECTION
(FY) 2021 2022 Changes 2023 (Forecast)
Revenue
53.8
Revenue 52.0 53.8 +3.5% 55.0
(Billion yen)
¥ billion
Core Operating Income
1.4 0.2 -86.2% 0.0
(Billion yen)
0.2
Changes in Core Operating Income (Billion yen)
+0.6 -1.6
Toray Industries, Inc.
0.4%
-1.2
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0.3%
Toray Group received marketing approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and
Welfare in June 2023 for “Toray APOA2-iTQ,” an in vitro diagnostic test kit intended
to aid in the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. This is the first kit approved in Japan to
measure two apolipoprotein A2 (APOA2) isoform concentrations in plasma. Toray
will begin offering Toray APOA2-iTQ domestically once insurance coverage becomes
available for it.
Professor Kazufumi Honda of the Graduate School of Medicine of Nippon Medical
School discovered that the quantitative ratios of APOA2-AT and APOA2-TQ change
in the blood of pancreatic cancer patients. Based on the results of joint research
with Nippon Medical School and the National Cancer Center, as well as research
conducted by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Toray has
obtained unique antibodies that specifically recognize the terminal structures of the
two APOA2 isoforms and developed Toray APOA2-iTQ by using the antibodies which
can precisely measure the concentrations of these isoforms.
Although survival rates are expected to improve if pancreatic cancer can be
detected at an early stage, this type of cancer progresses more rapidly than oth-
ers and has symptoms that do not readily become apparent to those suffering from
it. As the new kit is blood-based, Toray APOA2-iTQ enables testing of more people
than other approaches. Moreover, the reagent measures substances that differ from
existing tumor markers and is therefore expected to detect pancreatic cancer which
is not detectable by those markers.
CSR Roadmap 2025 from the Perspective of Materiality
Enhance information dissemination through owned media such as the 1 million page views/ 1 million page views/ 1 million page views/
6-1 Number of corporate website page views (per month)
Group’s websites and social media accounts month month month
Facilitate exchange of opinions between management and employees, ascer- 6-2 Interviews conducted to exchange opinions within the (First round) (Second round) (Second round)
tain issues and problems, and reflect them in the Group’s CSR initiatives company (rate of progress) 100% completed 30% 60% 6 Communication
Expand opportunities for management to disseminate information and pro- 6-3 Interviews with key investors in which management Cumulative total of Cumulative total of Cumulative total of
mote communication with stockholders and investors participates (number) 120 120 120
Enhance communication with the mass media 6-4 News releases (number) 200 200 200
Expand revenues from Sustainability Innovation Business 7-1 Revenues from Sustainability Innovation Business 1,600 billion yen (FY 2025)
Expand contribution to CO2 reduction in the value chain 7-2 Contribution to CO2 reduction in value chain 15 times compared to FY 2013 (FY 2025) 7 Contributing Solutions to Social Issues through
Expand water filtration throughput contribution by Toray’s water treatment Business Activities
7-3 Contribution of Toray water treatment products 2.9 times compared to FY 2013 (FY 2025)
membranes
Request suppliers to comply with the Toray Group CSR Procurement 9-1 Suppliers agreeing to the Toray Group CSR
At least 75% At least 85% At least 90%
Guidelines, and strive to ascertain the status of each company’s CSR initiatives Procurement Guidelines (%)
Identify high-risk areas that may have a negative impact on the environment
Developing in and human rights, and promote supply chain due diligence to implement
9-2 Implementation of supply chain due diligence (% of At least 60%
At least 90%
Collaboration cases) (FY 2024)
measures to prevent or mitigate the identified risks
with 9-3 Oil procurement needs met by palm oil sourced in a
Promote procurement of responsibly sourced materials such as non-conflict At least 70%
Stakeholders manner that is environmentally responsible and respect- At least 90% 9 Establishing Sustainable Supply Chain
minerals and sustainable palm oil (FY 2024)
ful of human rights (% of oil purchased, by value)
9-4 Reduction in CO2 emissions per unit of sales from dis-
Reduce CO2 emissions intensity from distribution activities 1% 1% 1%
tribution activities (year-on-year)
9-5 K ey external inventory sites that have been assessed
Continually investigate and ascertain logistics risks related to natural disas-
for natural disaster risk and have implemented mea- At least 60% At least 75% At least 90%
ters such as typhoons and heavy rains, and strive to reduce risks
sures to mitigate serious risks (%)
10-1 Social contribution expenditure (% change from aver-
Implement social contribution activities at the appropriate scale 100% or higher 100% or higher 100% or higher
age expenditure over last six years)
Promote active planning and implementation of voluntary social contribution
10-2 Social contribution activities (number) 2,500 or more 2,500 or more 2,500 or more
activities at each Group site, on an ongoing basis 10 Social Contribution Activities as a Good
Implement a range of educational support activities that capture interest and Corporate Citizen
10-3 B
eneficiaries of educational support activities such
curiosity of youngsters through school visits and company tours focusing on
as science classes for schools and career education 15,000 or more 15,000 or more 15,000 or more
areas such as science, environment, and career opportunities, thereby help-
(number)
ing to inspire upcoming generations
CSR Roadmap 2025 from the Perspective of Materiality
Aim for no major cases of violation of laws or ordinances 2-1 Number of major violations of laws or ordinances 0 0 0
• Toray Industries, Inc.: 100%
Ensuring Ethics Conduct internal legal audits and improve problems found in the audits 2-2 Group companies implementing internal legal audits (%) • Group companies in and outside Japan: Implemented focus-
and ing on high-risk companies 2 Ethics and Compliance
Compliance 2-3 G
roup companies providing information and imple-
Provide information and implement education on major laws and regulations
menting education on major laws and regulations and 100% 100% 100%
and other compliance-related matters
other compliance-related matters (%)
Ensure that quality assurance compliance education is being fully 4-1 Quality assurance compliance education (% of peo-
100% 100% 100%
Enhancing implemented ple trained)
Product Enhance the auditing function to ensure improvement and continuity of Toray
4-2 Quality and product safety audit implementation rate 4 Product Quality and Safety
Quality and Group’s overall quality assurance framework, and conduct auditing to check 100% 100% 100%
(%)
Safety its effectiveness
Aim for zero product accidents 4-3 Number of product accidents 0 0 0
Toray Industries, Inc.
Request suppliers to comply with the Toray Group CSR Procurement Guidelines, 9-1 Suppliers agreeing to the Toray Group CSR Procurement
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Toray Group has established the Basic Policies to Promote Dialogue with Stakeholders. The Group is commu- Toray was included in the following SRI indices.
nicating proactively with various stakeholders in all aspects of its corporate activities, and periodically report
on and discuss the content of these activities with its management. With the goal of strengthening the system
for engaging with stakeholders, a new organization was established in April 2018 to supervise communications
in general, and efforts are being made on centralizing the function of information transmission, both internally
and externally.
Engaging with Stockholders and Investors Engaging with Employees Included in the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Included in The S&P Global Sustainability
Index Asia Pacific Yearbook 2023
The Group actively communicates with institutional Continuous dissemination activities are necessary to
Toray Industries is included in the Asia Pacific Index of Toray Industries is among the 710 global leaders in sus-
investors and securities company analysts by provid- increase empathy for the Toray Philosophy and for each
the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices (DJSI). The DJSI tainability listed in The Sustainability Yearbook 2023 pub-
ing information materials when requested and holding and every employee to act and make decisions based on
are stock indices from S&P Global that evaluate corpo- lished by S&P Global.
same-day results briefings when quarterly earnings are the Toray Philosophy. We have thus been devising meth-
rate performance in terms of sustainability.
announced. In addition to IR materials, including inte- ods, such as expanding our information tools and holding
grated annual reports, the Group also provides a wide regular events, in working to increase employee participa-
range of information on management policies and strate- tion. As one of our new activities, we have been conduct-
gies, as well as financial and earnings information in the ing live video streaming called “REAL TALK—Everyone’s
Investor Relations section of the Toray website. Voice” since January 2023 as a forum for open, two-way
Briefings on business for stockholders are held in communication between management and employees.
order to deepen their understanding of Toray Group. Held twice at Toray’s headquarters in FY 2022, the plan
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Included in FTSE4Good Index/ MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index AAA
Engaging with Customers Engaging with the Mass Media FTSE Blossom Japan Index/ Rating/Included in the MSCI Japan ESG
FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index Select Leaders Index
104 Toray Group believes that the customer comes first. Toray recognizes that public relations and corporate com- 105
Communication is carried out closely with the custom- munication activities have a role in fulfilling responsibili- Toray Industries is included in the “FTSE4Good Index Having acquired the highest rating of AAA on the ESG rat-
Series”, “FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series” and the ing by MSCI, Toray Industries is included in the MSCI Japan
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Engaging with Business Partners Engaging with Local Communities exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or
service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.
While providing materials and products as a manufac- In addition to holding informal gatherings for discussion
turer of advanced materials, Toray Group must engage regularly, Toray Group strives to engage in more active
Selected as CDP Water Security Selected as Constituent of
in upstream management of its supply chains to bet- dialogue with nearby residents in a variety of other set-
A List Company S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
ter fulfill the needs of its customers, including the areas tings, including by participating in events sponsored by
of production facilities and procured raw materials and local governments and inviting local residents onto plant Toray Industries was recognized as a Water Security A Toray has been selected as a constituent of the environ-
resources. Accordingly, the Group has established its grounds for summer festivals. List company, the highest rating, by CDP, a global non- mental stock index presented by S&P Dow Jones and
Basic Purchasing Policies and Basic Distribution Policies In FY 2022, the impact from COVID-19 infections sub- profit organization, for the fourth consecutive year. In the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
to emphasize this approach and ensure fair business activ- sided, and we actively engaged in activities that contrib- 2022, the Company was given a A- rating on climate
ities. Throughout the Group, proper and fair transactions, uted to local communities. change performance.
adherence to laws, environmental preservation, respect
for human rights, improvements in quality and other poli-
cies in initiatives with regard to corporate responsibility in
procurement, purchasing, and distribution are promoted.
Toray Group Worldwide Network Investor Information (As of March 31, 2023)
Toray Group operates businesses in 29 countries and regions including Japan. Common Stock: Cash Dividends Per Share FY 2022 FY 2021
Issued: 1,631,481,403 shares
310 subsidiaries and affiliated companies (114 in Japan, 196 overseas) (as of March 31, 2023) Total for the year ¥18.00 ¥16.00
(including treasury stock)
Interim 9.00 8.00
Number of Stockholders: 206,980
Annual General Meeting:
Principal Stockholders Shares held
Percentage of
The annual general meeting of shares held*
stockholders is normally held in June The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account) 255,550,400 15.95
in Tokyo. Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account) 132,812,600 8.29
Listings: Nippon Life Insurance Co. 71,212,250 4.45
Common stock is listed on the Tokyo TAIJU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED 35,961,000 2.24
Stock Exchange.
STATE STREET BANK WEST CLIENT-TREATY 505234 26,808,514 1.67
Independent Auditor: National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural
26,593,000 1.66
Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC Cooperatives
Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust 4 Account) 24,608,800 1.54
Transfer Agent:
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 24,022,000 1.50
Japan France Indonesia 1-4-1, Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo JP MORGAN CHASE BANK 385781 20,241,561 1.26
■ Toray Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. ■ Toray Carbon Fibers Europe ● ■ P.T. Indonesia Toray Synthetics 100-0005, Japan Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. 19,460,720 1.21
■ Toray Advanced Film Co., Ltd. S.A.
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Printed in Japan
Issued: December 2023
Toray Integrated
Annual Report 2023