Randstad Challenges to Collect 2,026 Liters of Trash Nationwide! 'Employee Plogging Challenge' Held to Commemorate Earth Day on April 22

Randstad K.K. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Junnosuke Michigami; President: Satoshi Saruya), a provider of comprehensive human resources services, will host 'Randthon 2026 x Earth Day Plogging Challenge' from April 6 (Mon) to April 30 (Thu), 2026, to commemorate Earth Day on April 22. 'Plogging' is a coined term combining the Swedish word for 'pick up' and 'jogging.' By picking up trash while running or walking, participants improve both their health and the environment.

### Challenging a New Form of Social Contribution – Aiming for Community Contribution and Unity

Randstad has traditionally held an annual 'Charity Run & Walk' event where donations are made based on the distance run or walked. This year, the company has decided to take on a new challenge called 'Plogging.' Plogging is gaining global attention as a sustainable fitness activity that improves personal health and the planet. Through this activity, the company aims to foster a sense of unity and issue a powerful visual story of its commitment to the communities where it operates. This is part of Randstad's ESG activities, which have been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for 10 consecutive years.

### 2,026 Liters for the Future – Employees, Families, and Friends Cleaning the City as One

In this event, employees across Japan will collaborate with the goal of collecting a total of 2,026 liters of trash. By quantifying each step, the environmental contribution becomes visible. Participants wearing original Randstad T-shirts will clean cities on courses set freely by their branches or teams. The format respects diversity, allowing everyone to participate at their own pace—from 'casual jog/walk' groups enjoying conversation to 'serious runners' connecting cleaning points at high speed. For teams working primarily remotely, participation via video calls to encourage each other is also proposed. The activities nationwide will be captured in photos and videos and shared on social media to increase momentum toward a sustainable society.

### Overview of Randthon 2026 x Earth Day Plogging Challenge

- **Period:** April 6 (Mon) – April 30 (Thu), 2026
- **Main Goals:** 300 participants, 2,026 liters of trash collected
- **Target Participants:** Randstad employees, families, and friends nationwide
- **Activity Goal:** Collect a total of 2,026 liters of trash across Japan

### Randstad Company Profile

- **Company Name:** Randstad N.V.
- **Established:** October 1960
- **Representatives:** Sander van 't Noordende, Jorge Vazquez
- **Location:** Netherlands
- **Employees:** 41,400
- **Revenue:** 24.122 billion euros (FY2024 results)
- **Business:** Comprehensive human resources services

### About Randstad

Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry with a vision to become the world's most equitable and specialized talent service company. As a true 'Partner for talent' in a world of labor shortages, Randstad supports client companies in achieving high-quality, diverse, and flexible workforces through four specialized areas (Operational/Professional/Digital/Enterprise). It also helps people find meaningful work, acquire appropriate skills, and find purpose and a place in the workplace. Through the value Randstad creates, it contributes to realizing a better and more sustainable future for everyone.