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Kirin — ESG Presentation (June 2017)

29 slides from Kirin's sustainability presentation, Jun 30, 2017

  1. Slide 1: CSV Commitment

    CSV Commitment Aiming sustainable growth in corporate value June 30, 2017 Kirin Holdings Company, Limited

  2. Slide 2: Once again, what is CSV?

    Once again, what is CSV? Create shared value through the realization of both societal value and economic value (Michael Porter) Enhance competitiveness of the company while simultaneously advancing social and economic conditions in the communities in which it sells and operates = Eliminate the trade

  3. Slide 3: Kirin and CSV

    Kirin and CSV  CSV is intertwined with “consumer-first approach,” “steady focus on quality” and “pursuit of innovation,” which have been the management philosophy since the founding of Kirin Brewery 1885 Founding of Kirin’s Mid- 1970s predecessor Japan Brewery Environmental 1999 Lager Special Light

  4. Slide 4: CSV Story

    CSV Story (Announced on February 13, 2017)  While reflecting on the aspirations of the company at its founding, it sets forth the relevant reason and meaning behind Kirin’s actions towards CSV and clarifies key social issues to tackle as the Group The Kirin Group is focusing its efforts on three ke

  5. Slide 5: CSV Commitment

    CSV Commitment (Announced on February 13, 2017)  For the three key social issues set forth in the CSV story and “a responsible alcohol producer,” which forms the underlying basis for these social issues, the CSV commitment defines specific social issues to be addressed by the operating companies, m

  6. Slide 6: Initiative ① Japanese hops & craft beer

    Initiative ① Japanese hops & craft beer SDGs CSV Commitment We will work on improving the quality and stable procurement of Japanese hops and brew unique beers that can only be made by using Japanese hops, while contributing to the revitalization of key producing areas. (Kirin Brewery) © Kirin Holdi

  7. Slide 7: Initiative ① Japanese hops & craft beer

    Initiative ① Japanese hops & craft beer  Kirin brewery began the contract farming of hops in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture in 1963  Together with Tono City, Kirin has started addressing the social issue of regional revitalization through the hops industry Case of Tono City Issue shared with Kirin Ag

  8. Slide 8: Initiative ① Japanese hops & craft beer

    Initiative ① Japanese hops & craft beer  Along with further establishing the craft beer category, for which hops are key, the perceived value of Japanese hops is changing  Support for the domestic hop industry will not just revitalize the growing region. It is also one of the important marketing s

  9. Slide 9: Initiative ① Japanese hops & craft beer

    Initiative ① Japanese hops & craft beer  When the market filled with mass produced, standardized pilsner beers matures, a shift towards craft beers occurs  When craft beer reaches a market share of about 3%, whether or not to place value on a handmade feel becomes evident as one of the main criter

  10. Slide 10: Initiative ② Approach using Lactococcus Plasma

    Initiative ② Approach using Lactococcus Plasma SDGs CSV Commitment We will contribute to enhancing customers’ quality of life throughout their lifetime, and strive to create revolutionary products, services, and new businesses. © Kirin Holdings Company, Limited 9

  11. Slide 11: Initiative ② Approach using Lactococcus Plasma

    Initiative ② Approach using Lactococcus Plasma  It was an accepted theory among scientists that “lactic acid bacteria cannot directly stimulate pDC, which act as the “commander in chief” for anti-viral immune system”  In 2011, a joint research team from Kirin and Koiwai Dairy Products discovered a

  12. Slide 12: Initiative ② Approach using Lactococcus Plasma

    Initiative ② Approach using Lactococcus Plasma  Designating it as a core technology of the Group’s health and wellness business, Kirin will make the first step towards the creation of a new business that is situated between “food” and “medicine.” With a focus on Japan, Kirin will contribute to solv

  13. Slide 13: Initiative ③ Sustainable raw milk supply chain

    Initiative ③ Sustainable raw milk supply chain SDGs CSV Commitment We will continue to develop long-term, sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships with our dairy farmers that build a profitable demand for dairy and ensure sustainable returns and the creation of value through the supply chain

  14. Slide 14: Initiative ③ Sustainable raw milk supply chain

    Initiative ③ Sustainable raw milk supply chain  For Lion Dairy & Drinks, securing a stable supply of raw milk and reducing the risk of price fluctuations are important management issues  In line with the long-term contracts for the procurement price of raw milk, at the end of 2016, Lion started th

  15. Slide 15: Initiative ③ Sustainable raw milk supply chain

    Initiative ③ Sustainable raw milk supply chain  In line with the initiatives such as Our Goodness Promise, which aims to promote healthy nutritional consumption, position it as the foundation for a management transformation at Lion Dairy & Drinks CSV initiative Sustainable partnerships with Long-te

  16. Slide 16: Initiative ③ Sustainable raw milk supply chain

    Initiative ③ Sustainable raw milk supply chain  Through the initiatives in recent years, the engagement scores of dairy farmers have dramatically improved. The strong relationships with suppliers is becoming an important asset of Lion Dairy & Drinks ※Source: Lion’s FY2015 Sustainability Report © Ki

  17. Slide 17: Initiative ④ Reduce GHG emissions

    Initiative ④ Reduce GHG emissions SDGs CSV Commitment We will work to further reduce GHG emissions through various initiatives including the introduction of renewable energy. © Kirin Holdings Company, Limited 16

  18. Slide 18: Initiative ④ Reduce GHG emissions

    Initiative ④ Reduce GHG emissions  The Kirin Group has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% from 2015 levels by 2030. This target was the first among Japanese food manufacturers to be certified with the SBT* initiative  With the aim of achieving this target, introduce renew

  19. Slide 19: Initiative ④ Reduce GHG emissions

    Initiative ④ Reduce GHG emissions  Global warming is a key issue that exacerbates a range of environmental problems. As a food manufacturer which uses the blessings of nature, Kirin will promote initiatives that are some of the most progressive in Japan and link them to strengthening the corporate

  20. Slide 20: Other – Focus on value preservation initiatives

    Other – Focus on value preservation initiatives  Regarding alcohol, the trend toward stricter regulations promoted by the WHO (World Health Organization) and national governments is a major risk factor. Along with strengthening consumer education programs, Kirin will further advance the development

  21. Slide 21: CSV management system

    CSV management system  The Group CSV Committee was reorganized in 2016 to position the President and CEO of Kirin Holdings as the committee chairman. The committee holds discussions on the Group’s overall CSV policy, strategy and plan, as well as monitors progress of the CSV commitment at each oper

  22. Slide 22: Organizational culture in which CSV can take root

    Organizational culture in which CSV can take root  Directed at new employees, the President and CEO gave an instructional message that focused solely on the theme of CSV (April 3). Also, targeting 160 top leaders in Japan, a 1-day session on CSV promotion was held (June 3)  It is essential that th

  23. Slide 23: Appendix

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  24. Slide 24: Kirin’s CSV and our value creation process

    Kirin’s CSV and our value creation process (from KIRIN REPORT 2016) © Kirin Holdings Company, Limited 23

  25. Slide 25: Our value creation foundation to support Kirin’s CSV

    Our value creation foundation to support Kirin’s CSV (from KIRIN REPORT 2016) © Kirin Holdings Company, Limited 24

  26. Slide 26: Group Materiality Matrix

    Group Materiality Matrix  A materiality matrix for the Group was formulated in 2016  Of the themes, those that have a major impact on the Group’s business and sustainability of society and also fit well with Kirin’s corporate philosophy were selected as priority issues  The reason and meaning wer

  27. Slide 27: CSV Story(full text)

    CSV Story(full text) The Kirin Group is focusing its efforts on three key with a natural beauty that we must pass on to future generations, we will realize rich and vibrant communities that foster sound physical and social issues: “health and well-being,” “community mental health - and lead to happi

  28. Slide 28: Component elements of the CSV commitment

    Component elements of the CSV commitment Component Role elements SDGs Reference framework for the global social issues “Why will Kirin address this issue?” → States what contributions to solving social issues the Kirin Group will Story make through its businesses, as well as what value it will provi

  29. Slide 29: This material is intended for informational purposes only

    This material is intended for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments.

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