[Decarbonization Initiative] Announcement of SBT Certification Acquisition by Nippon Juki Kensetsu Co., Ltd.

The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. (Okayama City; President: Sadanori Kato) launched the 'Chugon Decarbonization Consulting' service on August 18, 2022, to support customers' efforts toward decarbonization.

We are pleased to announce that through this service, Nippon Juki Kensetsu Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 'the company') has calculated its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions (Notes 2 and 3) based on the GHG Protocol and has obtained SBT (Science Based Targets) certification (for SMEs) for its established reduction targets.

The Bank will continue to provide support to the company through various solution menus to achieve the reduction targets they have set.

(Note 1) Click here for the release at the start of the service. (Note 2) International standard for calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. (Note 3) Scope 1: Direct emissions from the company's own operations (fuel combustion, etc.). Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the use of electricity, heat, and steam supplied by other companies. (Note 4) Short for Science Based Targets, which are corporate greenhouse gas reduction targets scientifically consistent with the Paris Agreement.

1. Overview of the SBT Certified Company Company Name: Nippon Juki Kensetsu Co., Ltd. Location: 1764-1 Shinna, Kokubunji-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture Representative: Tomomi Matsumoto Industry: Civil Engineering Comment: Based on our 'cultivated experience and outstanding technical capabilities,' we deploy our patented unique construction methods, 'Paramix Method' and 'Spider Method,' in social infrastructure projects such as highways and bridge construction. We will continue to contribute to the development of social foundations by making full use of these innovative technologies. Furthermore, we have formulated reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions and obtained SBT certification. As decarbonization in the construction industry accelerates, we will further strengthen our efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality as a pioneer leading the industry.

2. SBT Certification Approval Letter 3. SBT Targets

The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. Phone: 086-223-3111 Public Relations Center, Okajima (Ext. 2255)