Message from the Chairman of CSR Committee

The MEDIPAL Group’s Mission and Purpose

In April 2026, I assumed the role of Chairman of the CSR Committee.
The MEDIPAL Group handles products that are indispensable to people’s daily lives in the fields of “Pharmaceuticals, Health, and Beauty.” We believe that ensuring our customers receive the products they need, whenever and under whatever circumstances, represents the Group’s social significance and greatest contribution to realizing a sustainable society. I personally experienced working on the front lines in the areas affected by the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. That experience impressed upon me the profound importance of continuing to supply products that safeguard people’s health and lives. It reaffirmed my conviction that, as a company supporting essential social infrastructure, maintaining safe, secure, stable, and highly functional distribution lies at the very heart of the MEDIPAL Group’s sustainability management.

Human Capital Supporting Resilient Logistics

The unwavering priority we must continue to uphold is maintaining the resilient logistics network that serves as vital social infrastructure. At the forefront of that logistics network are our people, who continue delivering products to customers under all kinds of circumstances. To achieve sustainable growth in a rapidly changing world, investment in human capital is indispensable. We will continue to develop future-oriented talent and promote diversity and inclusion while fostering a corporate culture in which every employee finds fulfillment in their work, respects one another, and strives for continuous improvement. Through these efforts, we aim to maximize the value of our human capital. At the same time, as society becomes increasingly diverse, we will continue working to reduce human rights risks throughout our business activities in accordance with the Human Rights Policy established in 2024.

Environmental Consideration and Strong Corporate Governance

As a group responsible for an essential component of society’s distribution infrastructure, coexistence with local communities is fundamental to our business. We recognize that falling behind in addressing environmental issues could seriously undermine society’s trust in our Group. Accordingly, we are steadily implementing initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including the introduction of electric vehicles and the transition to environmentally friendly sources of electricity.

At the same time, we are strengthening transparent governance and ensuring rigorous compliance in order to maintain the unwavering trust of all our stakeholders. Through the Compliance and Risk Management Committee, we continuously monitor compliance and risks across the Group while further enhancing our corporate governance.

Staying True to Our Purpose While Embracing Change

In recent years, global expectations surrounding sustainability have become increasingly complex and demanding. In times of such rapid change, it is more important than ever to stay true to our core purpose while embracing changes. While remaining steadfast in our core mission as essential social infrastructure, we flexibly incorporate emerging approaches to addressing to society’s evolving challenges. By steadily advancing sustainability initiatives that are fully integrated with our business activities, we will strengthen our relationships of trust with local communities and contribute directly to solving social challenges. Together, these efforts form the foundation that supports the MEDIPAL Group’s sustainable growth. As Chairman of the CSR Committee, I am committed to integrating sustainability initiatives with our management strategy and ensuring that they advance hand in hand. Looking ahead, we will continue striving to be a trustworthy corporate group in which our employees and our businesses grow together, while coexisting and evolve together with our customers and local communities through our business activities.