III Organized Holiday Gift Drive for Neglected and Abused Children living in Poverty

Every December, ITOCHU International Inc. (III) has joined the annual holiday gift drive run by New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), a non-profit organization that provides care and treatment to children living in poverty to help them recover from abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Since 2018, III employees has volunteered to purchase gifts to help the organization make sure the 300+ children in the organization’s care. The collected gifts, which included sports equipment, toys and board games and more, were delivered to the organization for distribution in time the holidays. III has also donated to help organize the holiday party where the gifts were handed out to the children. The Thank-You note from the organization says: “We are deeply grateful to ITOCHU for helping bring the joy, excitement and smiles on the faces of our children and make memorable celebration possible.”

III Supports TABLE FOR TWO USA

For over 15 years, ITOCHU International Inc. (III) has provided support to TABLE FOR TWO USA (TFT USA), a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing both hunger and obesity by promoting healthier eating habits through Japanese food culture, and has continued to make annual donations.

In October 2023, III’s New York office held an event for the TFT’s annual #OnigiriAction campaign in conjunction with World Food Day, which raises awareness of global hunger and malnutrition and promotes efforts to address these issues. Onigiri Action is TFT’s annual campaign that provides school meals to children in need by encouraging people to post photos of onigiri (rice balls), using Japanese food culture as a way to help tackle hunger and obesity.

During the event, a representative from TFT USA delivered a presentation, and III’s Food Division offered Tamaki Rice—premium rice distributed in the U.S. through its subsidiary ICREST International LLC—as a giveaway. More than 80 employees participated, posting photos of various onigiri on social media and the dedicated campaign website, helping to deliver even more school meals to children in need.

ITOCHU Brasil S.A. Participated in the Bazaar at Ikoi No Sono, a Nursing Home for Japanese Descent in Brazil

ITOCHU Brasil has been participating in the annual bazaar held at Ikoi No Sono, which is a nursing home for mainly Japanese descent that opened in São Paulo in 1958. A total of 34 staff and their families participated in the bazaar and operated a dumpling stall for 2 days, on August 16^th and 17^th. We purchased ingredients with donations from our employees and donated all the sales profit from the stall. In 2025, we were able to donate a total of R$14,354 from donations and sales, minus the cost of materials. ITOCHU Brasil as a company also donated R$5,200 to Ikoi No Sono.

ITOCHU Brasil S.A. Donated Secondhand Clothing to Help the Homeless People

In August 2025, ITOCHU Brasil donated used winter clothes through “Exército da Salvação,” an NGO that provides support for the homeless in the city of São Paulo. This was the fourth consecutive year that we have donated winter clothing. In São Paulo, it is often cold during the winter and homeless people without sufficient clothing fall ill or die. The used clothes donated by employees were collected and sent to the NGO, where they were later distributed by NGO staff.

ITOCHU Brasil’s Contribution to Instituto Mano Down

ITOCHU Brasil contributed R$30,000 to Instituto Mano Down, an organization that promotes the inclusion of people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Mr. Yamaguchi, CEO of Latin America Bloc, and 2 staffs of ITOCHU Brasil attended the ceremony held on November 28, 2024. The contribution was made through the “Rouanet Law”, which allows companies to allocate a part of their income tax to support cultural and social projects. The organization is based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais state, the city where CSN Mineração S.A., in which ITOCHU has investment, is located. Funds will be used to expand programs that include educational assistance, artistic activities, medical services, and job preparation. Through this contribution, ITOCHU Brasil hopes to realize an inclusive and sustainable Brazilian society.

Afforestation Activity at Pululahua Volcano, Quito, ECUADOR

ITOCHU Ecuador staff and their family participated in a volunteer afforestation activity, organized together with the municipality of Quito and “Mingas por el Mar”, a non-profit environmental organization. We planted 200 young native trees in a wasteland at the foot of the Pululahua volcano located in the northern area of Quito, and then cleaned up the site. We consider these trees will grow quickly and healthily to help not only the environment but also the life quality of the people living on the outskirts of the volcano. ITOCHU Ecuador will keep participating in these activities.

ITOCHU Europe Supporting TABLE FOR TWO’s Onigiri Action 2025

ITOCHU Europe has partnered with TABLE FOR TWO (TFT) to support the “Onigiri Action 2025” campaign. TFT is an organisation dedicated to simultaneously addressing hunger in developing countries and obesity and lifestyle-related diseases in developed nations. “Onigiri Action” is held in conjunction with World Food Day on 16 October and enables participants to help deliver school meals to children in need through Japan’s iconic food—onigiri (rice balls). By posting photos related to onigiri on the special campaign website or social media, five school meals are donated for each post. This is a campaign that anyone can join. On 8 and 14 October, the Onigiri Seminars took place, offering participants an opportunity to learn about TFT’s mission and the Onigiri Action initiative. Attendees also enjoyed making onigiri themselves while engaging in meaningful activities that contribute to social good.

ITOCHU Europe PLC Hosts High School Internship Programme

From 11 to 13 August 2025, ITOCHU Europe conducted a high school internship programme as part of its commitment to “Growth of Future Generations”. The initiative was designed to offer students hands-on experience in a professional environment, deepen their understanding of the company, and encourage reflection on future career paths. Over the course of three days, the intern took part in practical assignments within different divisions and attended lectures, gaining insight into the company’s diverse business operations and organisational structure.

• Day 1: On-the-job training in reception operations, including guest relations and internal coordination such as health & safety and administration duties
• Day 2: Lectures covering Company Overview, Sustainability, Affiliates Administration & Risk Management, Finance, and Business Development
• Day 3: Lectures and experiences in ICT & Financial Group and Food Group

On the final day, each instructor received thoughtful feedback from the student of Tonbridge School, reflecting what he had learned from each presentation. ITOCHU Europe remains committed to fostering a workplace culture that values people and promotes diversity and will continue to support the development of an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive.

ITOCHU Europe PLC Event for the Hackney Foodbank

ITOCHU Europe has been supporting the Hackney foodbank since 2023 to deliver food and daily necessities to the people in need in the London Borough of Hackney, where the office is located. In July 2025, an event was held at ITOCHU Europe to support the Hackney Foodbank. At the event, homemade sweet treats by volunteer employees were given out in exchange for donations to the Foodbank. A total of 58 employees participated and cooperated on the day, and 159 items of donations were collected.
Hackney Foodbank: https://www.hackney.foodbank.org.uk/

Support for Fruit Tree Planting through FRUITFUL OFFICE

ITOCHU Europe is supporting the planting of fruit trees through the FRUITFUL OFFICE. FRUITFUL OFFICE provides a service to deliver fresh fruit to office and has been planting one fruit tree for every basket ordered since October 2023. ITOCHU Europe orders a basket twice a week and by November 2025, 227 fruit trees had been planted.

ITOCHU Europe PLC’s Support for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

ITOCHU Europe has been supporting The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association since 2022 and naming and supporting a puppy to become a potential guide dog through the Name a Puppy fundraiser. In February 2025, a puppy YUME, named by employees’ voting, made her first visit to ITOCHU Europe. Many staff members gathered and enjoyed the visit of the almost 8-month-old YUME. YUME will start her training when she turns 1 years old, and we will continue to support her to successfully become a guide dog.

Cleaning Up Local School Routes

In December 2025, nine staff members from ITOCHU Istanbul office volunteered to clean up the school routes of the Istanbul Japanese School and a local junior high school. Both the Japanese school and the local school expressed their gratitude for making the route their children take to school safer and more pleasant. We will continue to collaborate with local organizations and schools to carry out community-based social contribution activities.

Sapling Donation to TEMA Foundation

In October, 2024, ITOCHU Istanbul Branch donated 300 saplings to TEMA: The Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, for Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats.

TEMA was founded in 1992 to protect soil, the source of our food and our habitats. Soil is also an important actor in the fight against the climate crisis, serving as the largest carbon sink after the oceans. Soil erosion is one of the biggest problems in Türkiye historically.

Due to climate change, summer season has been very dangerous period with regards to the risk of forest fires. ITOCHU Istanbul members donated 300 saplings in total to Çanakkale regions, which has faced major forest fires recently. Our aim in this project is to contribute to afforestation works for Çanakkale area. After our donation, we received a Certificate of Appreciation from TEMA Foundation.

Participated in Cap for Handicap, a Charitable Activity to Collect Plastic Bottle Caps

For many years Belgrade Office is participating in charity action “Cap for Handicap” by collecting plastic bottle caps. This action involves citizens and companies voluntarily collecting plastic bottle caps, which charity organization then sell to companies that recycle hard plastics. With the money they receive, charity purchase new or used orthopaedic devices for people with disabilities.

Donation of Food and Necessities to Help the Aged and Disabled People

July 18th, the birthday of former South African President Nelson Mandela, is known as Nelson Mandela Day in South Africa. People are encouraged to take part in community service activities in honor of the great figure who worked to abolish apartheid.

The Johannesburg branch employees donated food and daily necessities to the Ithlokomeleng (Help Yourself) Association for Aged and Disabled Persons. The organization supports elderly and disabled people in Alexandra area who are lack adequate housing, food, and medical care.

Conducting Menstrual Seminar for Women

On December 4 and 5, 2024, as the first joint project between UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) and JICA, a seminar was held for Tigray women affected by the civil war on sex education and menstrual hygiene management to solve menstrual poverty, with the aim of reconstructing the Mekele region, which was a battlefield of civil war in northern Ethiopia. Ms. Takahashi, CEO of Be-A, a startup that supports women from Japan, Ms. Shinoda, ITOCHU’s Representative Office’s General Manager, and an office staff who is a Tigray national visited the internally displaced persons camp and the local NGO. The participants listened attentively.

Menstrual Panties Sewing Training at Vocational School

In April 2025, with support from UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) for FYE 2024, the Innerwear Section of ITOCHU Corporation’s Textile Company and the Addis Ababa Representative Office conducted sewing guidance for menstrual panties at the largest local vocational training NGO, Selam Children Village. A total of 114 students participated in the training, and ITOCHU and representatives from the embassy joined the graduation ceremony. This project was selected as the “Gender Best Practice of UNIDO” by UNIDO.

Support for Vocational Training for Ex-Combatants

In July 2025, as a UNIDO headquarters project, vocational training was provided for ex-combatants involved in the civil war in northern Ethiopia. Japanese designers were invited to a hand-weaving workshop in Addis Ababa, where they worked together with local garment college instructors to teach how to create charms by tearing and weaving techniques with old traditional garments.

Technical Training Aimed at Developing Future Regional Leaders

In December 2025, as part of a Japan-funded project implemented by UNFPA, technical guidance was provided at a vocational training school in Addis Ababa to women who have faced difficult circumstances, such as losing family members in the civil war, and who are expected to become future community leaders. The training covered making absorbent sanitary shorts and cases, as well as sewing machine maintenance. Ten participants from Amhara Province and fifteen from Tigray Province were selected, and sewing machine experts from Japan were invited to conduct the training.

Support for the Development of the Next Generation of People in the Coffee Producing Areas of Ethiopia

Ethiopia is one of the world’s leading coffee bean producing countries, and Ethiopian coffee beans are popular in Japan as “mocha” because of its characteristic aroma. However, there are concerns in the coffee producing areas that the production area will decrease due to climate change, known as the “coffee 2050 problem,” and the decrease in production volume and producers due to worsening productivity caused by disease and other factors, economic hardship, etc., is becoming a serious problem. One of the countermeasures against this problem is the need to improve the educational environment for obtaining knowledge of appropriate agricultural practices.

Therefore, continued from last year, ITOCHU and FamilyMart jointly donated 1 yen for every purchase of an eligible product at FAMIMA CAFÉ from October to December 2025, in conjunction with the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), an initiative of the Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia. In addition to the construction of toilets and hand washing stations at the local Yakatit Elementary School, we implemented an empowerment program to support the future of local children in conjunction with International Day of the Girl Child on October 11.

ITOCHU has established its own procurement policies for coffee beans, including improved traceability, environmentally friendly procurement, and prohibition of child labor and forced labor, and will continue to supply safe, secure, and delicious coffee on a sustainable basis.

Providing Infrastructure to Sesame Producing Areas in Malawi

Malawi’s main industry is agriculture, and it is one of the production areas where sesame production has been increasing in recent years due to rising demand. However, Malawi is considered the least developed country in the world, and improvement of the living conditions of local farmers is essential for stable production.

ITOCHU, together with Takemoto Oil & Fat Co., Ltd. has established a system to support the improvement of the country’s livelihood infrastructure through local suppliers and NGOs. As a first step, ITOCHU provided emergency vehicles and medical equipment to a newly established health center in the Chikwawa district in FYE 2023. In FYE 2024, we constructed 9 wells to provide access to safe water. This means that fetching water, which used to take about 2~3 km each way in some places for about 2 hours, now takes only a few minutes, and the children can concentrate on their school work because of the reduced workload. In FYE 2025 and FYE 2026, while organizing farmers and providing farming and sales guidance to each group, we also constructed a warehouse to safely store and manage the sesame produced. This will support efficient sesame production and sales. We will continue to promote our initiatives in the future.

Special Class at Abu Dhabi Japanese School

The Middle East is a major oil and gas producing region. ITOCHU Middle East LLC, with other Japanese energy companies, held a workshop for Grade 4 students at the Japanese School in Abu Dhabi. Students learned about the role and history of fire and tried making fire themselves, experiencing energy firsthand. Many had never made fire before and enjoyed the hands-on experience. The workshop also introduced LPG and Japanese professionals working abroad, giving students insight into energy and careers.

Desert Clean Up

In October 2023, a total of 51 employees and family members from Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corp. FZE and ITOCHU Middle East LLC picked up trash in the desert of Jebel Ali Industrial Area in Dubai. The organizer is a local recycling organization called “DGRADE”, and the plastic bottles collected are turned into thread and eventually clothing. It was a good opportunity to keep the desert clean and raise awareness about recycling. Collaboration with Hitachi Construction Machinery also provided a good opportunity to deepen mutual communication. We will continue to deepen our collaboration with local partners and actively engage in social contribution activities.

Tokyo Metropolitan High School Students Visited Dubai EfW Construction Site

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, ITOCHU Corporation accepted a group of Metropolitan High School students for an inspection tour of Dubai EfW (“Energy-from-Waste” －waste treatment and power generation facility) construction site. The tour is as part of Tokyo Metropolitan Office of Education‘s multicultural overseas training program. This is the second time ITOCHU has hosted the students, following last year, and this time 23 people participated. Dubai EfW is one of the world’s largest EfW that ITOCHU has been contracted by Dubai government to construct and operate. Construction of the facility is currently underway, and when completed, it will process approximately 1.9 million tons of waste per year, or less than half of Dubai’s general waste, and generate electricity using the heat generated by the incineration process. During the visit, after an explanation of the project in the conference room, we showed them the control room of the plant, which is now partially open for business. The students asked many questions and had a lot of fun.

Building a Sustainable Future: Doha Liaison Office Efforts to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Qatar is focused on building a zero-waste society by expanding recycling, promoting sustainable habits, and adopting innovative waste management technologies. Last year, our office collected and recycled 500 water bottles, reducing the usage to 300, and we have continued this year. We also encourage staff and their families to reduce plastic waste, use glass jars or mugs instead of plastic bottles, and promote eco-friendly practices at work and home.

Employees with collected plastic bottles

Winter Support for Workers by ITOCHU Corporation Saudi Arabia Branch

We distributed 70 winter bags to workers in vulnerable situations, including those in construction areas and street cleaning roles near the office. Each bag contained gloves, hats, scarves, and socks to help them stay warm during the colder months. This initiative provided comfort and support to individuals facing challenges in affording such items.

Staff Presented Gifts to Hospitalized Children

In March, 2024, 9 of ITOCHU Corporation Saudi Arabia Branch staff visit “Children’s Specialized Hospital at King Fahad Medical City” in Riyadh and pass drawing tablets as gifts to encourage hospitalized children.
We prepared more than 90 of gifts. Some of them, we enter each room and pass the gift one by one directly. As for the balance, hospital staff delivered all to children. All children were surprised but it looked quite happy. The parents also appreciated our activity.

SDGs Photo Contest

At our subsidiaries in China, we continuously held SDGs-themed photo contests over a three-year period from 2023 to 2025. Each year, one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals— “Good Health and Well-Being,” “Sustainable Cities and Communities,” and “Life on Land”—was selected as the theme, and employees were invited to submit photos depicting SDGs-related scenes from their daily lives. Over the three years, approximately 200 works were submitted in total. Through awards such as the Popular Choice Award and the Jury Award, we successfully encouraged active participation while enhancing employees’ understanding of the SDGs and environmental awareness. This initiative has provided valuable opportunities for employees to view sustainability as a personal responsibility and to further promote sustainable business practices.

Reducing Environmental Impact through Coffee Grounds Recycling

In April 2025, ITOCHU Shanghai launched a coffee grounds recycling initiative in collaboration with its environmental partner, KAFFTEC. By December of the same year, a total of 201 kilograms of used coffee grounds were collected and recycled. Some of the recycled coffee grounds were used in family day events, where children experienced making soap, while others were processed into daily-use products such as household items and furniture, or repurposed as agricultural fertilizer. Through this initiative, we aim to reduce environmental impact by promoting resource circulation and contributing to the realization of a circular economy.

Lecture on Sustainable Development for Local Junior High Schools Opens

On June 18, 2024, ITOCHU Guangzhou, under its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), held a course on sustainable development at Laiwan School (middle school) of Guangdong Experimental Middle School. This activity was intended to help awareness of sustainable development take deeper root on campus. In this event, we explained the concept of sustainable development and conveyed the severity and urgency of environmental problems through actual cases and animations. Through lectures and discussions, the event deepened the understanding of the SDGs among about 300 teachers and students and promoted greater awareness of health and environmental protection. We encouraged them to become active advocates of sustainable development by encouraging them to practice low-carbon and environmentally friendly living practices that can be implemented in their daily lives, such as reducing food wastage and actively participating in environmental protection activities. We hope that each participant will contribute to building more prosperous and sustainable communities and cities.

Health Week 2025

Health Week 2025 was held at ITOCHU Hong Kong in September 2025, aiming to promote healthier lifestyles among employees and to enhance awareness of sustainability and social responsibility. A wide range of programs were offered, including workshops led by nutritionists, wellness booths, vegetarian lunches, self-service blood pressure checks, and daily health tips. In particular, the vegetarian lunch attended by 36 staff members provided an opportunity to deepen understanding of resource conservation and carbon footprint reduction. Through this initiative, we sought to raise awareness by linking personal well-being with environmental sustainability, and to reaffirm our ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Donation to Support Fire Relief at Wang Fuk Court, Hong Kong

In response to the fire incident that occurred at Wang Fuk Court in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, ITOCHU Hong Kong made a donation to the Hong Kong Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts for affected residents. We believe it is important to provide assistance whenever local communities face difficult circumstances. Through this donation, we hope to deliver timely support to those impacted by the fire and to progress the recovery and rebuilding efforts within the community.

Visit to Chiayi Family Support Center

In June 2025, a total of 88 participants, including employees of ITOCHU Taiwan and their families, took part in a company trip, during which they visited the Chiayi Family Support Center as part of the program. Established in 1967, the Center supports children and families facing challenging home environments or financial difficulties by providing economic assistance, psychological counseling, and foster care support to help them achieve independence. In addition, ITOCHU Taiwan supported the center’s initiatives by donating daily necessities and food items purchased from Taiwan FamilyMart. By this visit, employees and their families deepened their understanding of community welfare activities.

Donation of Supplies to Nantouken Children’s Training Center

In June 2024, as part of a company trip program, a group of 95 people (48 employees and 47 family members), including employees’ family members and children, visited a facility called “Nantou Family Support Center for Children” in Nantouken, central Taiwan. The facility provides various activities for children in financially difficult situations, including counseling, education, sports, and recreation, to help them become self-reliant. To support these activities, ITOCHU Taiwan purchased daily necessities such as detergent and tissues for use at the facility, as well as foodstuffs, from FamilyMart Taiwan and donated them.

Employees Bake Bread at the Korean Red Cross and Give Them to People Living in Welfare Facilities

In September 2024, 30 employees of Itochu Korea made bread at the Korean Red Cross, and donated it to children, the elderly living alone, and the disabled people in Mapo-gu, Seoul.
The teacher taught us how to make bread, and we made about 1,000 pieces of bread and donated them. There were many employees who were new to making bread, and there were a lot of things to make, so it was hard to make more than we thought. But everyone worked hard because it was actually a useful activity for someone.

Support for KnK (Children Without Borders)

In 2009, the youth independence assistance facility of Kokkyo naki Kodomotachi (KnK: Children Without Borders) on the outskirts of Manila reopened after renovations with the support of ITOCHU Corporation. Since then, ITOCHU Manila Branch has been continuing to carry out activities such as participating in the Christmas party in that facility. In 2024, we visited on December 6 to present Christmas gifts (such as food and school supplies) and interacted with the children living at the facility.

Contribution of Donation to the “Yayasan Warga Persahabatan” in Indonesia

PT. ITOCHU Indonesia has made a donation to help cover part of the publication costs for a record book issued by the “Yayasan Warga Persahabatan.” This association maintains and manages the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, where many former Japanese soldiers—who remained in Indonesia after the end of World War II, supported the country’s war of independence, and contributed to its economic development after independence—are laid to rest. We support the association’s purpose of preserving and passing on the history, and expressing gratitude for the presence and achievements, both military and economic, of these former Japanese soldiers.

Contribution of Relief Donations for Heavy Rain Disaster Victims

PT. ITOCHU Indonesia has made a donation of 100 million rupiah to the Indonesian Red Cross Society to support those affected by the heavy rain disaster that occurred in northern Sumatra in late November. We sincerely hope for the swift recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas.

Contribution of Relief Donations for Cyclone Damage

ITOCHU Colombo Liaison Office has contributed LKR 2milion to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund in response to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone “Ditwah”. The contribution will be used for recovery and rebuilding efforts through the statutory fund administered under the Office of the President. We sincerely wish for the swift restoration of the affected areas.

Support for Earthquake Relief Efforts in Central Myanmar

In March 2025, ITOCHU Corporation, Yangon Branch donated 10 million yen to WFP to support those affected by the earthquake in Myanmar. Additionally, ITOCHU Corporation conducted an employee fundraising campaign, and the collected amount of 630,000 yen was donated through JPF to support the activities of NGOs aiding in the affected areas. We sincerely hope for the swift recovery and restoration of the disaster-affected regions.

Sponsoring a Ceremony Hosted by Town of Port Hedland

In order to contribute to the local community of the port city of Port Hedland which serves as a shipping port for the iron ore business in which we participate in Western Australia, we sponsored the annual junior sports awards (men’s and women’s divisions) ceremony.

Story-Telling Event of “Mottainai Grandma”

ITOCHU India contributed the donation of 1,000 picture books “Mottainai Grandma” to 100 public elementary schools and storytelling to raise awareness amongst children and communities on the concept of 4R – Respect, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. In addition, 60 dual desk and bench sets were donated. The project was commenced in November 2023 and successfully completed in March 2024. 12 staff participated in Delhi, 9 staff participated in Mumbai. ITOCHU India remains committed to Indian society through various activities.

Coaching and Support for the Bangladeshi National Baseball Team, and Interaction with Street Children

ITOCHU local expatiate supported online coaching by Yomiuri Giants coaches for the Bangladeshi national baseball team and invited them to Bangladesh to provide coaching to the team. In January 2023, The expatiate accompanied the team to the Southwest Asian Games in Pakistan as an official coach, and the team’s world baseball ranking improved from 76th to 60th. Every weekend, he coached the national team to promote interaction with the local community. In addition, in cooperation with a local NGO, he provided advice to street children on how to improve their lives and rehabilitate them, through interaction.

Interaction with Street Children and Introducing KENDO Culture

Japanese expats staff visited an educational facility run by a local NGO aimed at improving the lives and independence of street children. As part of a cultural exchange, he introduced Kendo, a traditional Japanese martial art, to the children. Additionally, an office local staff who is good at playing guitar performed local folk songs for the children. Furthermore, through participation in the practice sessions of Kendo Club of Japanese Association in Dhaka, they are actively supporting the promotion of Kendo among both Japanese and local people.

Contribution of ITOCHU Group to the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025

During the 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 was held at Yumeshima, Osaka. The venue attracted large crowds daily, with numerous pavilions and cutting-edge technologies coming together from Japan and around the world. ITOCHU Group made contributions to the Expo. ITOCHU Corporation, representing the group companies, made donation to cover part of the construction costs of the Expo venue. In addition, throughout the event period, the group supported the Expo in various ways, including opening stores, supplying construction materials, and organizing events. Notably, in 2022, ITOCHU was entrusted by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition with the operations of the “Master License Office.” Through the management of official licenses for the Expo’s logo and the character "Myakumyaku," ITOCHU played a key role in enhancing the excitement and success of the Expo. Moving forward, ITOCHU Group will continue to promote the legacy and further development of the Expo’s ideals, advance the SDGs, and contribute to regional revitalization.

Held Expo Evangelist Program for Students on School Excursion during the Expo

ITOCHU Corporation, Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza and EMIELD Co., Ltd. jointly held the Expo Evangelist Program for students on school excursion to Osaka in preparation for EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN. This is a limited program until the end of the Expo period to deepen understanding of SDGs and nurture young people who will create the future as Expo evangelists. We held this event six times so far, and a total of 354 high school students from three schools have participated. On the day of the program, the high school students learned about ITOCHU’s corporate mission of “Sampo-yoshi” and examples of SDGs initiatives by FamilyMart and Dole, both members of the ITOCHU Group, and then presented their ideas for solving social issues of their choice in the spirit of “Sampo-yoshi” in group work, which was reviewed by ITOCHU.

Osaka Station City Kids Week Offers Work Experience Program

On Friday, August 2, 2024, a work experience program for elementary school students “Let’s experience the work of a trading company!” was held at the Osaka Head Office, with 9 fourth- to sixth-grade students participating. The program was a part of the Osaka Station City Kids Week, a work experience event held from August 1-25 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of JR Osaka Station. The participating elementary school students enjoyed an overview of the company, an initiation ceremony, exchange of business cards, an English meeting with ITOCHU Singapore Pte Ltd, a drone business experience, and a tour of the Expo 2025 Master License Office, deepening their interest in the various fields of work at a general trading company.

Chubu Branch’s Cleanup around Nagoya ITOCHU Building

Once a year, we clean up around our branch building as part of our beautification activities. In FYE 2026, our cleanup was on November 20. A total of 23 people were divided into 2 groups and collected garbage around the building. We plan to continue this cleanup activity in the next year and beyond.

Chubu Branch Conducted Activities to Add Phonetic Guides to Subtitles of Educational Material Videos

Chubu Branch, in support of the educational activities of NPO “eboard,” which aims to “never let anyone give up learning, no matter who they are or under what circumstances,” has conducted the activity to add furigana (phonetic guides) to subtitles of educational material videos, for the first time. “eboard” creates educational material videos with subtitles for each subject from elementary school to high school, and makes them available free of charge so that anyone can learn anywhere. In November, we received 30 videos and data and worked on correcting errors in automatic furigana during lunch breaks for three days. A total of 11 people participated in the project, which was completed and the data returned by the end of December. We will continue to cooperate in the creation of new videos in the future.

Tohoku Branch’s Volunteer Activities at Kawauchi Winery, Kawauchi Village, Fukushima Prefecture

The Tohoku Branch carried out volunteer activities at Kawauchi Winery in Kawauchi Village, Fukushima Prefecture, as part of our initiatives to promote regional development and revitalization under a comprehensive partnership agreement with Fukushima Prefecture. In August, four branch employees and their family members helped install bird-prevention nets in the vineyard to protect the grapes from bird damage, working in intense heat with temperatures reaching 35°C. In November, three employees and their family members joined the grape harvest, gaining a valuable opportunity to experience the joy of harvesting and to learn about the dedication of local farmers. The grapes harvested at Kawauchi Winery are processed into wine at the winery and are sold at FamilyMart stores throughout Fukushima Prefecture. Through this volunteer activity, each employee reaffirmed the importance of engaging with the local community. We will continue to provide ongoing support in the future.

Participates in Picture Book Delivery Project to Southeast Asia

Tohoku Branch is participating in the Picture Book Delivery Project of Shanti Volunteer Association. In this activity, Participants attach stickers of local languages like Laos, Myanmar, and other countries to Japanese picture books, and deliver the books to children in Southeast Asia, where there is a shortage of picture books. Using our own free time, or holding a session during lunch break to create translated picture books, the nine branch members made 15 books with all their hearts, imagining the smiles of children who read the books. On the last page of the completed picture book, we wrote our name in the local language. We will continue this activity so that the children who read the picture books will have dreams and hopes.

Participation in Safety and Security 10 (Ichi-Zero) Movement

Tohoku Branch participates in Safety and Security 10 (Ichi-zero) Movement held monthly by the Sendai Chuo Area Corporate Crime Prevention Liaison Council and conducts educational activities to prevent damage through the distribution of fliers in order to protect against all types of fraud, including special fraud, black market job, and bicycle theft. The movement is organized by the Sendai Chuo Police Station and the Sendai Chuo Area Corporate Crime Prevention Liaison Council, and the name of the movement reflects the idea of “Safety First” and “Zero Crime”. We will continue our activities to realize a safe and secure community.

Hokkaido Branch Participated in a Street Cleaning Activity in Sapporo City

On October 25th, an association of Itochu Group companies in Hokkaido, participated in a cleaning activity by COOP SAPPORO. A total of 635 people participated in this event, and the Itochu Group contributed 108 participants, including employees and their families, all wearing bibs with the ITOCHU logo. They spent approximately one hour cleaning Odori Park and its surrounding areas in the heart of Sapporo, a popular recreational area for citizens.

Chugoku and Shikoku Branch Participated in “Zero Waste Clean Campaign,” “Clean Otagawa”

Chugoku and Shikoku branch office and co-located group companies held their annual volunteer clean-up activities. As part of the “Zero Waste Clean Campaign,” 16 people participated in a local clean-up effort on Thursday, June 12. In addition, 10 people joined the “Clean Otagawa” activity on Sunday, July 6. As it was held on a weekend, some family members also took part, and our adorable little helpers played an active role as well!

Chugoku and Shikoku Branch Participates in Hiroshima Men’s Ekiden Cheer and Cleanup Volunteer

On Sunday, January 19th, the companies and organizations of Corporate Social Contribution Activity Research Group collaborated to carry out Hiroshima Men’s Ekiden cheer and cleanup volunteer. A total of 46 people from 12 companies, including ITOCHU Corporation and its group companies, participated in the cleanup around Peace Memorial Park.