Cultiv Partners with Nihon BCP to Support Regional BCP through Enterprise Hometown Tax

## Overview
Cultiv Inc. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; Representative Director: Kiyoshi Ikeda) has entered into a business partnership with Nihon BCP Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Iku-nori Kadoya) regarding energy supply during disasters. The two companies are launching a 'Regional BCP Donation Scheme' to assist local governments in developing generators, storage batteries, fuel stockpiles, and fuel supply systems through the Enterprise Hometown Tax system.

## Background
Power outages and disruptions in fuel supply during disasters significantly impact the operation of evacuation centers, disaster response headquarters, and medical institutions. While local governments are making progress in installing emergency power equipment, the focus is shifting from 'installation' to 'whether it can operate reliably for a sufficient duration during a disaster.' Since the suspension of local infrastructure due to power or fuel shortages profoundly affects corporate activities, regional disaster prevention has become a key management issue.

## Features of the Regional BCP Donation Scheme
This scheme uses the Enterprise Hometown Tax system to connect local governments' disaster prevention needs with companies interested in regional contribution. Instead of cash donations, corporate donors provide items such as generators, storage batteries, portable power supplies, and fuel stockpiles to strengthen regional BCP. Nihon BCP supports the creation of energy supply systems, including fuel delivery.

## Benefits for Companies
Supporting regional disaster resilience not only serves as social contribution but also ensures business continuity. By using the Enterprise Hometown Tax, companies can reduce tax burdens by up to approximately 90% of the donation amount, strengthen BCP, defend their supply chains, and showcase their commitment to ESG and regional co-existence.