Water Stand Co., Ltd. Enters Agreement with Kariya City, Aichi for Water Refill Stations and Heatstroke Prevention

Water Stand Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saitama City, Saitama; CEO: Hitoshi Honda), a purified water server rental provider, signed an 'Agreement on the Installation of Water Refill Stations for My-Bottles and Heatstroke Countermeasures' with Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture (Mayor: Takeshi Inagaki) on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

### Overview of the Agreement This agreement was concluded to promote the installation of water refill stations for my-bottles and heatstroke countermeasures in an integrated manner through cooperation between Kariya City and Water Stand. By installing direct-piped water refill stations in public facilities, the city will create an environment where citizens can stay hydrated effectively, while simultaneously addressing global warming through the reduction of plastic waste such as PET bottles. This initiative aims to encourage a shift in citizen lifestyles and build momentum for solving social issues. Both parties will work together to maintain the health of local residents and contribute to the realization of a sustainable, carbon-free society.

### About Water Stand The purified water server 'Water Stand' is supported for its convenience—allowing users to have delicious drinking water anytime without the need for heavy bottles—and its eco-friendly supply system that eliminates transportation and disposable containers. It is widely used in households with children, corporations striving for SDGs, and universities.

### Efforts to Reduce Disposable Plastic Bottles Water Stand has set a mission to reduce 3 billion disposable plastic bottles and is promoting the 'Bottle Free Project' with local governments and boards of education nationwide, including Kariya City. This project involves setting up water refill stations that utilize accessible tap water with low environmental impact to encourage the use of my-bottles. Through this activity, the company aims to achieve both the mitigation of global warming by reducing plastic waste and CO2 emissions, and adaptation to climate change through health promotion and heatstroke prevention. Water Stand will continue to call on various organizations to join this effort and expand similar initiatives throughout Japan.

### Company Overview Water Stand Co., Ltd. was established in March 1969 and operates a rental business for purified water servers and air purifiers. As of March 2026, it has 69 locations nationwide and is committed to contributing to the achievement of the SDGs through innovative water solutions.