ACSHU Co., Ltd. Introduces New System to Protect Employees Against Inflation

ACSHU Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; CEO: Jun Arase) is pleased to announce the start of new measures aimed at supporting employees' livelihoods and reducing energy consumption, given the social environment of continuing high crude oil prices and rising costs. By combining the introduction of a CPI-linked allowance system with the payment of a crude oil price countermeasure allowance and the promotion of remote work, we aim to balance the protection of employees' lives in an inflationary environment with sustainable energy use as a company. In recent years, rising energy prices and inflation have continued, significantly impacting both corporate activities and individual lives. In response to these environmental changes, we believe it is necessary to simultaneously achieve "protecting employees' lives" and "optimizing energy consumption," leading to the introduction of this initiative.

Main measures: 1. Introduction of CPI-linked allowance: Allowances will be paid according to the year-on-year change in the Consumer Price Index. 1,000 yen will be paid for every 0.1% increase year-on-year. No reduction will be made even if the index is negative (e.g., Feb 2026: +1.3% YoY → 13,000 yen payment). This system suppresses the decline in real income due to inflation. 2. Payment of crude oil price countermeasure allowance: As a response to rising energy costs, a flat 10,000 yen will be paid to all employees. This is intended to compensate for indirect increases in burdens such as electricity, gas, and transportation costs. 3. Promotion of remote work: We will actively promote working from home to reduce energy consumption associated with commuting. Additionally, transportation costs saved due to fewer office visits will be returned to employees as various allowances. 4. Reduction of office power consumption: Along with the promotion of remote work, we will optimize the use of lighting and air conditioning in the office to reduce power consumption.

Implementation period: These measures will be implemented as a temporary measure for 6 months in principle. However, we will extend or review the content as necessary based on trends in prices and energy costs, international situations, and government responses. Future outlook: ACSHU Co., Ltd. will continue to promote flexible and agile initiatives in response to changes in the social environment, aiming for both the stability of employees' living foundations and sustainable corporate management. Company Profile: Name: ACSHU Co., Ltd. Location: 5F Yokohama Onoecho Building, 4-57 Onoecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa. Representative: Jun Arase. Contact: ACSHU Co., Ltd. Public Relations. Email: info@acshu.co.jp Web: https://acshu.co.jp