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CSR Activities of Group Companies Contributions to Communities As a company rooted in related communities, the Suntory Group contributes to the growth of culture and lifestyle in communities in a global level. Château Lagrange S.A.S. Suncafé Ltd. Thirtieth Year of Our Participating in Management Trainings and Social Assistance Program in Coffee Country Hosting la Fête de la Fleur, the Prestigious Flower Festival Suncafé Ltd., a company roasting coffee beans and manufacturing various coffee and tea extracts has on-site training program for the harvesting and selection of Château Lagrange, located in a particularly superior red wine region of Medoc in Bordeaux, coffee beans with local farmers in Guatemala, a key supplier country of the main France, is classified as Troisème Crus (Third Growths) in the Bordeaux wine official ingredient for our BOSS brand of canned coffee. With ITOCHU Corporation's classification of 1855. In its impressive history, the name of chateau was found in a local subsidiary, UNEX (GUATEMALA), S.A., the company is working on to document dating back to 1631. We began participating in the management of the chateau provide various assistance programs to support the local communities. In 2013, in 1983. This was the source of much talk, as the French government had never before 11 participants from our group companies, including Suntory Beverage & Food allowed a non-Western business to participate in chateau ownership. Ltd. and Pronto Corp., visited Guatemala. Back then, everything, from the buildings and equipment to even the vineyards themselves, In addition to experiencing the differences that climate and terroir can have on Practicing harvesting the coffee cherries was in a desolate state. We totally renewed the equipment by combining traditional and the qualities of aroma and flavor of the coffee, they visited clinics the Suntory modern techniques, and went forward with the replanting of over 60 hectares of the Group supports and met with several farmers. abandoned and deserted vineyards. In order to achieve the reconstruction preserving the good old local traditions, we hired young and talented French engineers and experts with rich experiences from the local area at important positions in wine-making and management. The Japanese representatives have always taken a long-term view in the management of the chateau in cooperation with them. And finally, Château Lagrange has resurrected its reputation enough to have been chosen as the venue for 2013 la Fête de la Fleur* (the Flower Festival), the most important event in the wine industry after 30 years since the acquisition by Suntory. On the day of the event, some 1,500 people were in attendance, including wine producers, distributors and journalists from all over the world, as well as celebrities in various fields. After a solemn and historic Commanderie du Bontemps (Médoc, Graves and Sauternes Wine Brotherhood) investiture ceremony, a great feast was held along the full 108 meter length of the wine-aging cellar. La Fête de la Fleur was an excellent opportunity for the people of the world to directly experience Suntory's long-term perspective on management, as well as the value of Château Lagrange. Château Lagrange S.A.S., 2005 * An event on the final day of Vinexpo, a biennial exhibition in Bordeaux Personnel from Pronto Corp. and a mother and Practicing drying the coffee parchment Making tortillas with local families her children waiting for a medical examination Suntory Foundation Fostering the Growth of Local Culture, the Suntory Prize for Community Cultural Activities has had 189 Honorees The Suntory Foundation was established in 1979 to contribute to the development of academic research and culture. It is now celebrating its 35th The Great Feast at la Fête de la Fleur held at Château The 2013 Investiture Ceremony for Honorary Members A hand-picked, gentle harvest in the vineyards anniversary this year. The Suntory Prize Recipients of the 35th Annual Lagrange S.A.S. in June of 2013 of the Commanderie du Bontemps for Community Cultural Activities is Suntory Prize for awarded to individuals and organizations Community Cultural Activities that have contributed to the cultural improvement and revitalization of their Suntory Hall local communities, as part of an effort to support research activities in the fields of Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture: Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture: The Unexplored Mountain Castle of Shikoku, Okegayanuma Preservation social studies and humanities as well as Yamashiro Oboke Ghost Village for Dragonflies Chamber Music Concerts for Wheelchair Users to foster the rich cultural heritage of Japan's various communities. Since its opening in 1986, Suntory Hall has been involved in a variety of projects to make it more There have been a total of 189 honorees approachable to all people, including children, young musicians, and persons with disabilities. As a in the 35 years since 1979, and recipients part of that, we sponsor the Chamber Music Concerts for Wheelchair Users in the hope of bringing have been selected from every prefecture music to those who would otherwise have fewer chances to visit a concert hall. One teacher from a in Japan, where they continue to work special needs school left a very positive remark on the event to note that most students do not get as cultural leaders in their local the chance to go out and experience art and music. A concert where they can experience live music communities. And as leaders, they are Students from Komei Special Needs is a truly valuable opportunity. forging a path for the growth of local School listening raptly to the second culture in Japan. Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture: Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture: Taketomi Township, Okinawa Prefecture: movement of Beethoven's Piano Trio Kohoku Library Tangofuji Weaving Preservation Society Ufudaki Association and in B Flat Major, the Gaussenhauer the Kohama Island Grannies Choir 51 Suntory Group CSR Report 2014 CSR Activities of Group Companies Contributions to Communities As a company rooted in related communities, the Suntory Group contributes to the growth of culture and lifestyle in communities in a global level. Château Lagrange S.A.S. Suncafé Ltd. Thirtieth Year of Our Participating in Management Trainings and Social Assistance Program in Coffee Country Hosting la Fête de la Fleur, the Prestigious Flower Festival Suncafé Ltd., a company roasting coffee beans and manufacturing various coffee and tea extracts has on-site training program for the harvesting and selection of Château Lagrange, located in a particularly superior red wine region of Medoc in Bordeaux, coffee beans with local farmers in Guatemala, a key supplier country of the main France, is classified as Troisème Crus (Third Growths) in the Bordeaux wine official ingredient for our BOSS brand of canned coffee. With ITOCHU Corporation's classification of 1855. In its impressive history, the name of chateau was found in a local subsidiary, UNEX (GUATEMALA), S.A., the company is working on to document dating back to 1631. We began participating in the management of the chateau provide various assistance programs to support the local communities. In 2013, in 1983. This was the source of much talk, as the French government had never before 11 participants from our group companies, including Suntory Beverage & Food allowed a non-Western business to participate in chateau ownership. Ltd. and Pronto Corp., visited Guatemala. Back then, everything, from the buildings and equipment to even the vineyards themselves, In addition to experiencing the differences that climate and terroir can have on Practicing harvesting the coffee cherries was in a desolate state. We totally renewed the equipment by combining traditional and the qualities of aroma and flavor of the coffee, they visited clinics the Suntory modern techniques, and went forward with the replanting of over 60 hectares of the Group supports and met with several farmers. abandoned and deserted vineyards. In order to achieve the reconstruction preserving the good old local traditions, we hired young and talented French engineers and experts with rich experiences from the local area at important positions in wine-making and management. The Japanese representatives have always taken a long-term view in the management of the chateau in cooperation with them. And finally, Château Lagrange has resurrected its reputation enough to have been chosen as the venue for 2013 la Fête de la Fleur* (the Flower Festival), the most important event in the wine industry after 30 years since the acquisition by Suntory. On the day of the event, some 1,500 people were in attendance, including wine producers, distributors and journalists from all over the world, as well as celebrities in various fields. After a solemn and historic Commanderie du Bontemps (Médoc, Graves and Sauternes Wine Brotherhood) investiture ceremony, a great feast was held along the full 108 meter length of the wine-aging cellar. La Fête de la Fleur was an excellent opportunity for the people of the world to directly experience Suntory's long-term perspective on management, as well as the value of Château Lagrange. Château Lagrange S.A.S., 2005 * An event on the final day of Vinexpo, a biennial exhibition in Bordeaux Personnel from Pronto Corp. and a mother and Practicing drying the coffee parchment Making tortillas with local families her children waiting for a medical examination Suntory Foundation Fostering the Growth of Local Culture, the Suntory Prize for Community Cultural Activities has had 189 Honorees The Suntory Foundation was established in 1979 to contribute to the development of academic research and culture. It is now celebrating its 35th The Great Feast at la Fête de la Fleur held at Château The 2013 Investiture Ceremony for Honorary Members A hand-picked, gentle harvest in the vineyards anniversary this year. The Suntory Prize Recipients of the 35th Annual Lagrange S.A.S.