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Mr. Uda will be speaking at VISION ZERO SUMMIT JAPAN 2022, held from May 11th to 13th


Mr. Sakon Uda, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ebara Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Ebara"), will be speaking at an event hosted by the Global Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health to introduce the company's governance and occupational safety and health.

1. Background and Objectives

The summit is aimed at workplaces and work sites in all industries, and aims to prevent accidents and illnesses from the three perspectives of safety, health, and well-being, and to create an environment in which people can work in good physical, mental, and social condition. More than 160 lectures are scheduled to be given by world-renowned experts in occupational safety and health and safety technology, as well as leaders of global companies.

Mr. Uda gave a presentation titled "Business Leaders of the Future = Healthier Performance and Productivity," in which he talked about the company's governance and occupational safety and health.

Outline of the Meeting

■ Date and time: Thursday, May 12th, 16:00-17:00

■ Format: Online

■ Contents of Mr. Uda's presentation:

1. Characteristics of our Board of Directors

2. Company-wide approach to ESG, particularly occupational safety and health

3. Roles and responsibilities of our Board of Directors -No OSH without solid governance2-

■Panelists:

・Griet Cattaert, Head of Labour Rights at United Nations, UN Global Compact

・Kerrie Warring, Chief Executive Officer, International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)

・Sakkon Uda, Independent Outside Director and Chairman of the Board, Ebara Corporation (Retired in March 2022)

・Susumu Amano, Director and Employee, Fujitsu Limited Director of Success

・Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher, Chief Executive, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

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EBARA Group aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and further enhance its corporate value by addressing key ESG issues based on its long-term vision and medium-term management plan.

1Mr. Uda retired from his position in March 2022 due to the expiration of his term of office, but as the recording was conducted in February 2022, he appeared as a director of the Company.
2Occupational Safety and Health/Occupational Safety and Health