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TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION Integrated Report 2021 TSUSHO CORPORATION TOYOTA Integrated Report 2021 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 Seigaiha A traditional Japanese pattern of infinite waves representing a wish for everlasting happiness and a peaceful life This report has been printed on environmentally considerate FSC® certied paper, using volatile organic compound (VOC) free ink. A waterless printing process was employed, which eliminates the use of alkaline developing solutions and elements such as isopropyl alcohol in the damping water. Printed in Japan TTC_ARE_h1_h4_0817.indd 1-3 2021/08/18 2:55 At Toyota Tsusho, our goal is to become an irreplaceable and one-and-only presence for our business partners and stakeholders. Inclusion in SRI Indices CDP Evaluation Results for the Since July 2021, Toyota Tsusho has been included in the following socially responsible investment (SRI) indices. Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021 • Climate change: B • Water security: B • Forests (Timber): B Forests (Palm oil): B- Forests (Soy): C MSCI Japan Empowering S&P/JPX 1 FTSE Blossom FTSE4Good Index Series* 2 Quality Assurances Regarding Japan Index*1 Women Index (WIN) * Carbon Efficient Index Environmental Performance Data *1 Toyota Tsusho Corporation met the requirements for inclusion in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, created by global index The quality of some of the Toyota Tsusho Group’s data provider FTSE Russell (registered trademark of FTSE International Limited and the Frank Russell Company), and became a regarding energy-related CO2 emissions and water constituent stock. The FTSE4Good Index Series was created by FTSE Russell to measure corporate performance from the consumption has been assured by Lloyd’s Register perspective of ESG. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is widely used in the creation and evaluation of sustainable investment Quality Assurance Ltd. (LRQA). funds and other financial products. *2 Neither the inclusion of Toyota Tsusho Corporation in the MSCI Index nor the use by Toyota Tsusho Corporation of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks, and index names are intended to suggest that MSCI and its partner companies wish to sponsor, publicize, or promote sales for Toyota Tsusho Corporation. The MSCI Index is the exclusive asset of MSCI; the MSCI and MSCI Index names and MSCI logos are trademarks and service marks of MSCI and its partner companies. Editorial Policy In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, Toyota Tsusho began issuing its annual Further Information Regarding Financial Results Integrated Report, which provides comprehensive reports on financial information, For further information regarding our financial results management strategies, business results, and environmental, social, and governance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, please see (ESG) information, to deepen the understanding of stakeholders regarding the com- “Financial Highlights for the Fiscal Year Ended March pany. When preparing this report, we referred to the International Integrated Reporting 31, 2021.” Framework advocated by the Value Reporting Foundation (VRF), the Sustainability Reporting Standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Guidance for https://www.toyota-tsusho.com/english/ir/presentation/ Integrated Corporate Disclosure and Company-Investor Dialogues for Collaborative earnings-presentations/2020.html Value Creation of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Environmental Reporting Standards of the Ministry of the Environment in Japan, and the ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility. In addition to reporting on manage- ment strategies, business performance, and business activities, the Integrated Report Information Related to Sustainability also covers topics such as Toyota Tsusho’s contributions to resolving social issues and For further information on the environment, society, contributions to local communities through business with the hope of increasing social contributions, conflict minerals, and other understanding of our efforts to achieve sustainable growth. This report is a translation ESG-related topics, please refer to the Sustainability of the Japanese version. Going forward, taking into consideration stakeholder section on the Toyota Tsusho website. feedback, we will review the contents of the Integrated Report and continue to https://www.toyota-tsusho.com/english/csr/ enhance the report for easier reader understanding. The Integrated Report contains financial and non-financial information that is extremely important for the continued enhancement of our corporate value. For more comprehensive information, please refer to the relevant pages on our company Online Integrated Report website. The Integrated Report is available on our company website as well. A digital book version and PDF version of integrated reports are available on Toyota Tsusho’s website. Cautionary Note on Forward-looking Statements The Integrated Report contains forward-looking statements regarding Toyota Tsusho’s future earnings plans, strategies, principles, and performance outlook that are not https://www.toyota-tsusho.com/english/ir/library/integrated-report/ historical facts. These forward-looking statements are presented to inform readers of the views of Toyota Tsusho’s management but are not intended to be relied on when making investment and other decisions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Contents P.02 President & CEO’s Message Initiatives for achieving “Be the Right ONE” explained from various angles by the President & CEO. P.10 Value Creation Story P.10 Philosophy and Vision P.12 Path to Value Creation Explains our philosophy on materiality (Key Sustainability Issues (Materiality)) for creating values unique to Toyota P.14 Toyota Tsusho’s Distinctive Traits Tsusho, which possesses the Toyota Group’s DNA, P.15 Business Risks and Opportunities as well as risks and opportunities. P.16 Growth Strategies for Key Sustainability Issues (Materiality) P.18 Unique Toyota Tsusho Value Creation P.20 Value Creation and P.20 Investment Cycle Management Preservation Measures P.21 Risk Management P.23 Sustainability Management Explains monitoring of value creation and preservation, as well as the functions and contributions by outside directors. P.26 Contributions by Outside Members of the Board P.28 Group Strategy and Results P.28 Mid-term Business Plan Ending March 31, 2024 P.32 Financial Strategy Explains a review of the Mid-term Business Plan and its forecasts, our financial strategy, carbon neutrality P.36 Financial Summary initiatives, and the progress of Materiality with P.38 Initiatives Addressing Key Sustainability Issues key performance indicators (KPIs). (Materiality) P.54 Environmental Management/Supply Chain CSR P.56 Feature: The Toyota Tsusho Group’s Initiatives for Achieving Carbon Neutrality P.58 Status of Each Division P.58 At a Glance P.60 Metals Division Explains the business models and medium- and long-term strategies of each of our seven sales divisions. P.62 Global Parts & Logistics Division P.64 Automotive Division P.66 Machinery, Energy & Project Division P.68 Chemicals & Electronics Division P.70 Food & Consumer Services Division P.72 Africa Division P.74 Governance P.74 Management Structure P.76 Corporate Governance Explains our governance systems and initiatives. P.85 Organizational Chart P.86 Corporate Data Be the Right ONE 1 An irreplaceable presence 2 A one-and-only presence 3 An essential presence Integrated Report 2021 01 President & CEO’s Message Ichiro Kashitani President & CEO 02 TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION President & CEO’s Message Pursuing value creation that contributes to the development of prosperous societies and striving to “Be the Right ONE.” With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic still not in sight, I would like to express my sincerest condolences for those around the world who have passed away, and I offer my best wishes to those who are currently battling the disease. I would also like to express my greatest gratitude for those in the medical and other professions who are working on the frontline to safeguard people’s lives and lifestyles. Realizing true value even during a crisis Since the novel coronavirus disease (hereafter referred to as plan development and kaizen (continuous improvement) that the COVID-19) became prevalent in 2020, I have made it my top group was able to fulfill its intention not to deplete supplies or priority as a leader to protect the health and safety of our employees suspend production lines. and their families, and only then do what we can to ensure busi- Something else that we realized was the strong resilience when faced ness continuity. with change in the economic environment of business relating to the By conducting business in this challenging environment, we “economy of life,” which is said to be essential business, which protects realized various things. One thing that we reaffirmed while fulfilling the day-to-day activities and lives of people and includes electric power our mission to maintain supply chains is that reinforcing a business and energy, logistics, IT infrastructure, chemical products, insurance, and continuity plan (BCP) is a never-ending task. We were able to healthcare. For the past several years, we have been working to expand leverage the deep and wide-ranging networks with various our business portfolio from the Mobility domain and Resources & customers that we have built up and the accumulation of knowledge Environment (R&E) domain to the Life & Community (L&C) domain,