Nomura Trading Group Sustainability Basic Policy

Nomura Trading Group pursues sustainable growth for a prosperous future and the enrichment of people’s lives, guided by our founding spirit of Makujiku-Shinzen (Pursuing Goals to the Fullest: advancing straight toward what you believe when sufficiently prepared). With enduring gratitude to the society and environment that support us, and a deep commitment to the Happiness & Well-being of every employee, we will create new value through mutual prosperity and contribute to a sustainable society.

We recognize the significant impact our business activities have on society and the global environment. To balance sustainable growth with the resolution of social issues through our business, we hereby establish the “Nomura Trading Group Sustainability Basic Policy” (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) and commit to fulfilling our responsibility to promote sustainability.

This Policy is positioned as the highest-level policy regarding sustainability within our Group.

1. Scope of Application

This Policy applies to all executives and employees of the Nomura Trading Group, including temporary staff, secondees, and on-site contractors.
Furthermore, we expect all our business partners, including suppliers, to support and comply with this Policy, and we ask for their collaboration to realize a sustainable society.

2. Initiatives for Materiality (Key Issues)

To realize a sustainable society and enhance our corporate value over the medium to long term, our Group has identified the following material issues (Materiality), which we will address through our business.

[Creating Value to Shape a Prosperous Future]

(1) Resource Efficiency and Environmental Contribution through Trading
Recognizing that Solving Environmental & Social Issues presents a growth opportunity, we will promote the effective utilization of resources through our core business. By providing Eco-Friendly Materials & Technologies, we will accelerate the Transition to an Eco-Friendly Society and realize Social Well-Being & Prosperity.

(2) Sustainable Supply Chain and Trusted Global Ties
We will respect human rights, ethical practices, and environmental standards throughout our Safe & Secure Global Supply Chains. By providing safe and reliable products through our Strategic Manufacturing & Procurement Network, we will build Trusted Global Ties and achieve mutual prosperity with our partners.

[Pursuing Transformation and Sustainable Growth]

(3) Empowering “People” to Create New Value and Pursue Happiness & Well-being
Positioning our Diverse & Enterprising Talent as the source of our competitiveness, we will create an environment where human resources with diverse experiences and values can maximize their unique strengths. By Creating New Value through Strategic Foresight, we will achieve Employee Happiness & Well-Being and Sustainable Growth & Enhancing Corporate Value.

(4) Strengthening Governance and Operational Integrity to Ensure Sustainable Growth
Guided by our Makujiku-Shinzen Spirit (Pursuing Goals to the Fullest), we will establish a highly transparent and objective governance structure. Through fair and ethical business operations and by maintaining a Solid Financial Base, we will establish a foundation for Sustainable Growth & Enhancing Corporate Value.

3. Practice of the Value Creation Process

Our Group leverages its organizational culture—rooted in the Makujiku-Shinzen Spirit (Pursuing Goals to the Fullest) and a sense of Gratitude to Society & Nature—alongside its Management Resources, which include a Solid Financial Base, Diverse & Enterprising Talent, Trusted Global Ties, and Strategic Manufacturing & Procurement Network, as the foundational sources of value creation (INPUTS).

Based on these inputs, within our BUSINESS MODEL, we undertake the Value Creation Cycle by Pursuing Transformation and Sustainable Growth across our Business Segments of Food & Wellness, Clothing & Living, and Industry & Technology. We deliver value through our OUTPUTS by providing Global Supply Chains for Food & Living Safety, delivering Eco-Friendly Materials & Technologies, and establishing Global Value Links for Food, Living & Industry.

Through this cycle, we aim to realize Happiness & Well-being as our OUTCOMES. This includes Social Well-Being & Prosperity, Solving Environmental & Social Issues, Sustainable Growth & Enhancing Corporate Value, and Employee Happiness & Well-Being.

For an overview of our Group’s value creation process, please refer to the “Nomura Trading Group Value Creation Process”.

4. Education and Awareness

To ensure that this Policy is deeply understood and effectively implemented throughout the Group, we will continuously provide appropriate education and training to our executives and employees.

5. Engagement with Stakeholders

In promoting sustainability, our Group will sincerely engage in dialogue and consultation with stakeholders affected by our business and respond to the expectations and demands of society.

6. Governance

This Policy has been approved by the Board of Directors of Nomura Trading Co., Ltd. and the Director in charge of the Human Resources & General Affairs Department is responsible for the management of this Policy. We regularly examine the Policy to determine if a review is necessary, and revise the Policy as needed.

Sustainability initiatives are overseen by the Director in charge of the Corporate Planning & Strategy Department as the management representative, in coordination with the Corporate Unit and each Business Unit. These initiatives are regularly reviewed by the Compliance Committee, with progress reported to and supervised by the Board of Directors.

7. Information Disclosure

Our Group will regularly disclose information regarding our approach to Materiality and the status of sustainability initiatives based on the Value Creation Process through our website and other means.

March 2026
Hideaki Fujiwara, Representative Director
Nomura Trading Co., Ltd.