Messages to Stakeholders

Global issues such as climate change, finite natural resources, the spread of infectious diseases and various forms of social inequality are becoming more pressing. To bequeath a sustainable world to future generations, we must find transformational solutions that address these and many other issues.

Advanced technologies are helping to address some of these challenges. Innovations in AI, IoT and Big Data processing are expected to play key roles as we move forward. In particular, Kioxia’s memory solutions will fulfill an indispensable function in helping to build a sustainable future.

Our business environment is becoming increasingly challenging. Several key trends are gaining increasing significance, including climate change, the effects of which are becoming more severe, the need to promote respect for human rights and diversity, and geopolitical risks arising from escalating international tensions.

In the midst of these societal changes, Kioxia Group is treating sustainability as a critical area of focus within its business strategy. Throughout FY2024, we continued to address priority sustainability issues and made progress toward achieving related key performance indicators. In particular, we are integrating these KPIs into our medium-term management plan alongside our financial metrics and business plans.

Kioxia Group was newly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market on December 18, 2024. In line with this change, we plan to disclose more non-financial information to our stakeholders. This will include intensifying our focus on the transition to a decarbonized world—an urgent priority for the international community—as well as respecting human rights and managing human capital, recognizing that both are critical to the ongoing growth and sustainability of our business, particularly as they attract heightened global attention.

In line with our mission of “uplifting the world with ‘memory,’” I am dedicated to working with our partners to lead sustainability activities that transform and enrich the lives of people everywhere and foster a more creative and inspiring world.

Kioxia Group provides semiconductor memory products that are essential for a wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones and servers that make life more convenient for people all over the world. Our technologies, innovations, and value-added products and services will continue to meet society’s constantly evolving needs and help ensure global sustainability.

There are, however, various challenges that need to be addressed, such as global warming and respect for human rights. Accordingly, companies are under growing pressure to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, as stipulated in the Paris Agreement and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There is also an increasing emphasis on collaborating with organizations like the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), which was established by the Financial Stability Board and the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), a coalition of companies promoting social responsibility in global supply chains.

Kioxia Group sustainability initiatives, both in-house and throughout our supply chain, align with RBA guidelines. In FY2024, Kioxia Iwate Co., Ltd. maintained its RBA audit platinum status, which it first received in FY2021. Additionally, in March 2025, Kioxia Holdings Corporation and Kioxia Corporation were certified as an “Excellent Health and Productivity Management Corporation 2025” in recognition of their strategic approach to employee health management. Kioxia Corporation also received a top-level three-star Eru-Boshi Certification for excellence in promoting women’s participation in the workplace. Through such achievements we have further advanced our sustainability efforts.

Climate change is a significant concern not only in our semiconductor business but across the world. Our response has included the proactive installation of equipment at our manufacturing bases to limit emissions of PFCs and other gases. Furthermore, at our new manufacturing facilities, we have implemented highly efficient energy-saving production processes through the use of cutting-edge equipment and the introduction of AI and IoT technologies to further reduce our environmental impact. Additionally, to expand our use of renewable energy, we have been steadily installing rooftop systems for solar power generation since FY2022.

Kioxia Group is committed to complying with all relevant laws, regulations and social norms, aspiring to earn the trust of all stakeholders, as well as proactively undertaking sustainability initiatives to create value for society through “memory.”