Aeon s CSR Initiatives

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1 Aeon s CSR Initiatives To realize a sustainable society AEON CO., LTD.

2 Accelerating Our Business Development 13 countries Number of countries where the organization operates 8.2 trillion Consolidated operating revenue in FY ,113 stores (within overseas) 4,168 stores Number of stores/locations* 520,000 people Number of Group employees (FY2016) *The number of stores and offices, including consolidated subsidiaries, equity-method affiliates and affiliated companies 2

3 Aeon Basic Principles and Sustainability Principle Aeon Basic Principles Aeon Sustainability Principle Realization of a Low-carbon Society Conservation of Biodiversity Better Use of Resources Addressing Social Issues Aeon aims to realize a sustainable society with stakeholders based on our basic principle of pursuing peace, respecting humanity and contributing to local communities, always with the customer s point of view at its core. 3

4 About SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) World s No.1 Company that Bring Happiness to the People! Realizing the Ideals of SDGs with CSV CSV CSR 4

5 Spreading of the Aeon Group s Specific CSR Initiatives (Low-carbon, Biodiversity and Resources) Stores Products Logistics Together with customers AEON Environmental Foundation AEON 1% Club Foundation Realization of a Lowcarbon Society 1 Aeon Eco Project Reduction Strategy-energy conservation Generation Strategy-energy innovation Energy Advisor Program Smart Aeon Recharging stations for electric vehicles The adoption of natural refrigerants The fluorocarbon leakage management Aeon Eco Project Smart Aeon Calculating CO2 in LCA The carbon footprint The carbon offset Development and sale of products contributing to energy conservation and CO2 reduction when used by customers Introduction of the fuel-efficient cars Introduction experiment of heavy duty natural gas vehicles Modal shift Reduction of the number of shipments Reduction of transportation distance The eco-drive accreditation course The system for recognizing good, ecofriendly drivers Development and sale of products contributing to energy conservation and CO2 reduction when used by customers The Aeon Hometown Forests Program Tree planting through plastic bag profit Reduction of plastic bag use Bring Your Own Shopping Bag Campaign Stop Free Plastic Shopping Bags Program The carbon footprint and offset through Bio My Basket AEON Environmental Foundation Donating solar systems Conservation of Biodiversity 2 Formulation and evaluation indicators for impacts on eco-systems in shopping centers Conservation of the Aeon Hometown Forests Management of wastewater influence Use of rain water Eco-friendly rice paddies and biodiversity conservation product development and sales(msc-certified products, ASC-certified Products, FSC-certified products, TOPVALU Gurinai) Aeon Cheers Club TOPVALU The agricultural eco-experience project The rice paddy activities for elementary school students Biodiversity conservation products Biodiversity conservation activities in distribution centers The Aeon Hometown Forests Program Tree planting through plastic bag profit Aeon Cheers Club TOPVALU The agricultural eco-experience project The rice paddy activities for elementary school students AEON Environmental Foundation Tree planting activities Assisting environmental activities Biodiversity Award The essay / activity report contest Biodiversity Award Tree planting activities Better Use of Resources 3 Waste management Waste management training sessions Reducing waste Recycling waste, such as waste foods and cardboards Reduction of using disposable materials Green purchasing Development and sales of the products in which recycled raw materials are used Production of farm products for which the compost from recycled waste foods is used Environment-conscious containers and packing of PB products (Thinning and weight saving, use of recycled materials, and use of biomass) Waste recycle & building a recycling loop Reduction of using disposable delivery materials (Use of returnable containers and reused hangers) Reduction of using SS packaging materials Collecting recyclable resources at stores Clothing collection Reduction of plastic bag use Bring Your Own Shopping Bag Campaign Stop Free Plastic Shopping Bags Program Bio My Baskets Plastic bags containing biomass Collection of recyclables at stores & products in which recycled raw materials are used 5

6 Spreading of the Aeon Group s Specific CSR Initiatives (Social Issues) Stores Products / Logistics Together with customers Employees AEON Environmental Foundation AEON 1% Club Foundation Contributing to local communities Community involvement Clean & Green activities Comprehensive cooperation agreement with local government Disaster prevention agreements Aeon Welfare Fund Yellow Receipt Campaign Care-fitters Supporters for People with Dementia Comprehensive cooperation agreement with local government Food Artisan Direct business dealings with fishery cooperatives Tohoku Reconstruction Products Selling Fairtrade-certified products Aeon Happy Yellow Receipt Campaign Local WAON Tohoku Reconstruction WAON Tohoku Reconstruction Donations Disaster Emergency Assistance Donations Project Aeon Joining Hands (participation in volunteer activities by employees) Tohoku reconstruction initiatives Aeon Happy Yellow Receipt Campaign AEON 1% Club Foundation Support for local and social events Tohoku Reconstruction Initiatives Disaster Emergency Assistance Support for UNHCR Addressing Social Issues 4 Fostering the next generation Community involvement Fair business practices Consumers safety and security Aeon Cheers Club Aeon Sukusuku Laboratory PET Bottle Cap Collection Campaign Aeon Eco Project Protection strategy aiming to be a lifeline center Universal design Addressing the elderly and disadvantaged shoppers Supporters for People with Dementia Aeon Cheers Club TOPVALU Agricultural Eco-experience Project Rice Paddy Activities for Elementary School Students Aeon Supplier Code of Conduct SA8000 Fairtrade-certified products TOPVALU quality assurance Labelling and disclosing product information Food sanitation control Addressing the elderly Aeon Cheers Club Aeon Sukusuku Laboratory PET Bottle Cap Collection Campaign School construction support donation Aeon Cheers Club TOPVALU Agricultural Eco-experience Project Rice Paddy Activities for Elementary School Students Multifaceted support programs for the next generation Realizing a sustainable supply chain System of dialog with customers Realization of customers demands Diversity AEON Environmental Foundation Asian Students Environment Platform AEON 1% Club Foundation School construction support Safe water Asia Youth Leaders Teenage Ambassadors Aeon Scholarship Program Human rights / Labor practices Aeon Supplier Code of Conduct SA8000 Fairtrade-certified products SA8000 Diversity promotion Appointment of women Employment of foreign nationals Employment of people with disabilities Occupational health and safety Human resource development Human-rights education 6

7 Realization of a Low-carbon Society(Aeon Eco Project) Aeon Eco Project (announced on August 28, 2012) 1 Results for FY 2016 Targets for FY 2020 Reduction Strategy Reduced 27% 50% reduction of energy use in stores compared to FY 2010 levels Generation Strategy Protection Strategy 56,000kW (923 stores installed with solar panels) Generation of 200,000 kw from renewable energy sources 33 stores across Japan Make 100 Aeon stores across Japan disaster-prevention facilities In July 2013, Aeon Co., Ltd. became the first retailer in Japan to obtain the ISO certification, an energy management certification defined by the International Organization for Standardization(ISO) 7

8 Reduction Strategy Energy saving work shop at Asian subsidiaries of Aeon 1 Thailand (Bangkok) Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) China (Beijing) Contents Sharing the best practices of Japan such as energy advisor Sharing activities of energy saving by visualization and maintenance or replace of facilities. 8

9 Realization of a Low-carbon Society(Aeon Eco Project) Developing next-generation eco stores(smart Aeon) from the perspective of civic and community-building efforts 1 An example of Aeon Mall Makuhari New City Solar power generation equipment that is one of the largest sizes available for commercial use Aeon Mall Sakai Teppocho Smart Energy Aeon Mall Shijonawate Installing the automatic PET bottle and carton collecting machines in which WAON points can be earned Integration of E-Money and Internet Disaster Prevention and Regional Infrastructure Installed co-generation systems Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom Installed recharging stations for electric vehicles (EV) Traffic situation (Smart Mobility) Biodiversity and Landscape The Aeon Hometown Forests Program Aeon Mall Kisarazu Aeon Mall Yahata Higashi Aeon Mall Shin-Funabashi Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City Aeon Mall Makuhari New City Aeon Mall Nagoya Chaya Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa 9

10 Conservation of Biodiversity (case: tree planting) Towards the next 10 million trees - letting forests grow Plant Nurture Thrive Growth of Tree Planting and the History of the Activity 10,000,000 trees 11,440,000 trees 1 *The number of trees is a sum of the following. Through "Aeon Hometown Forests Program", Aeon Environmental Foundation tree planting, and Aeon Tohoku Reconstruction Hometown Forests Program 5,000,000 trees 130,000 trees Aeon Letting Forests Grow Program Aeon Hometown Forests Programthe first store Laos Total (As of end of February 2017) trees Conducted the 1st tree planting project 1. Plant 1991: The first Aeon Hometown Forests Program store AEON Malacca SC (former, Malaysia JUSCO Malacca) Hometown Forests Program in Japanthe first store Myanmar Thailand Kenya China Japan Vietnam Cambodia 1998: Initiated Tree Planting project to revitalize the forests as the Great Wall of China AEON Environmental Foundation (former, AEON Group Environmental Foundation) Beginning of tree planting in the disaster affected areas 2. Nurture Malaysia Australia 1992: The first Aeon Hometown Forests Program Japan store AEON Hisai (former JUSCO New Hisai Store) Indonesia 2012: Aeon Joining Hands Reforestation Program (Aeon Town Shiogama) Carrying out tree planting in the Great East Japan Earthquake area 3. Thrive 10

11 Conservation of Biodiversity (case: product procurement) Aeon Biodiversity Principle (formulated in March 2010) [Basic Principle] Grasping the impact our overall corporate activities have on the ecosystem, we actively focus on reducing the impact on the ecosystem and conservation activities, working in collaboration with our stakeholders, including our customers, local authorities and non-profit organizations. 2 Aeon Sustainable Procurement Principle (formulated in February) 2014) 1.Elimination of illegal trading, harvesting and fishing of natural resources 2.Setting and following Aeon s standard for conservation of biodiversity and prevention of natural resource depletion 3.Minimizing use of non-renewable resources 4.Establishing agricultural and fishery production locations and fishing method traceability 5.Conservation and prevention of destruction of high-protective value forests 11

12 Target Conservation of Biodiversity (case: product procurement) Sustainable Procurement Goals for 2020 Formulation of goals by 2020 based on the Sustainable Procurement Policy Aeon Sustainable Procurement Policy 2 Sustainable Procurement Goals for 2020 Agricultural products Committed to procuring agricultural products in a sustainable manner that is in harmony with nature, natural ecosystems and society. Also cultivating and providing safe and delicious vegetables, thereby contributing to future food safety and helping people go about their daily lives with peace of mind. For the private brand, aiming for 100% implementation of the GFSI*1 -based Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) Aiming to increase the sales ratio of organic products to 5% of the total agricultural products Livestock products Committed to procuring livestock products in a sustainable manner that is in harmony with nature, natural ecosystems and society. Also cultivating and providing safe and delicious beef, thereby contributing to future food safety and helping people go about their daily lives with peace of mind. For the private brand, aiming for 100% implementation of the GFSI-based Food Safety Management System (FSMS) or the Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) 12

13 Conservation of Biodiversity (case: product procurement) Sustainable Procurement Goals for 2020 Formulation of goals by 2020 based on the Sustainable Procurement Policy 2 Target Seafood Paper, pulp and Timber Palm oil Aeon Sustainable Procurement Policy Carrying out regular risk assessments from a resource depletion prevention and biodiversity conservation perspective. Also, in order to mitigate risks, reviewing feasible countermeasures and striving to procure sustainable seafood. Utilizing store materials and product raw materials made of lumber and pulp produced from properly managed forests, and strive to prevent deforestation. For palm oil used as a product material, aiming for procurement that gives consideration to the prevention of deforestation and conservation of biodiversity. Sustainable Procurement Goals for 2020 Aiming for 100% acquisition of MSC /ASC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification by Aeon s consolidated subsidiaries operating general merchandise stores or supermarkets Providing sustainability-proven private brand products in all major fish species Aiming for 100% use of sustainability-certified (by FSC or equivalent) materials for the private brand in the major product Categories Aiming for 100% use of sustainability-certified (by RSPO or equivalent) materials for the private brand. 13

14 Conservation of Biodiversity (case: products) Aeon s private brand TOPVALU Ideal model: proposal of sustainable lifestyles through products 2 Livestock and marine products that have been produced without using chemically synthesized drugs in principle Livestock and marine products that have been produced without using chemically synthesized drugs in principle Products that give consideration to additives, ingredients and components that customers are concerned about Gurinai Organic Gurinai natural Gurinai Free From 14

15 Conservation of Biodiversity (case: products) Aeon s private brand TOPVALU Proposal of sustainable lifestyles through products 2 MSC-certified Products ASC-certified Products FSC-certified Products ASC-certified salmon from Norway MSC-certified scallops from Hokkaido Sustainable fishery (natural fish) certification system We acquired certification for processing of MSC certified products as a merchandiser in Japan for the first time, and started selling the products. ASC-certified pangasius from Vietnam Certification system for marine products produced by sustainable aquaculture We started selling Raw Atlantic Salmon certified by ASC for the first time in Asia. Tissue paper using FSCcertified paper Certification system for timber manufactured in properly managed forest Started use of FSC certified paper products from

16 Conservation of Biodiversity (case: awards & grants) Biodiversity Award In order to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, two awards have been inaugurated. They are a domestic prize, the Japan Awards for Biodiversity, and an international one, the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity. And they honor excellent projects in alternate years. Assisting Environmental Activities Since its establishment, the Aeon Environmental Foundation has awarded grants for activities related to sustainable use and the preservation of biodiversity in Japan and overseas. In fiscal 2016, million yen was awarded to 99 organizations. Total of 2,744 grants totaling 2,497 million yen since the founding in FY1991 to FY The winners of the 4th MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity (2016) Assisting environmental activities 16

17 Zero Water Initiative [Concept] We will continue to reduce waster through disposal/burning and landfills to zero through the 3R method of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 3 Through stores/products Through communication with customers With local areas Initiative to reduce waste through separating, measuring, and visualization of the amount Bring Your Own Shopping Bag Campaign Use of returnable containers Reduce Recycle Reduce Reuse 17

18 Better Use of Resources (case: collecting recyclable items at stores) Collecting recyclable items at stores We have collected drink cartons and aluminum cans at stores. A part of them are used as raw materials for TOPVALU brand products. Frink cartons 3 Approx million Cooking range covers, etc. Aluminum cans Toilet paper, tissue paper, etc. Food trays Collection volume in FY2016 Approx million Collected 5,063t CO 2 reduced 43,548t-CO 2 Approx million Recycled plastic stationaries, trays, etc. PET bottles Converted into recycled aluminum at a plant Collection boxes Approx million Equivalent to the annual amount emitted by 270,000 people in their breaths Transport to a recycling plant Fiber, recycles plastic products, etc. *FY2016 results (total for 26 consolidated subsidiaries) CO 2 reduced 103,262t-CO 2 18

19 Better Use of Resources (case: food products recycling initiatives) Food products recycling initiatives Building a recycling loop Group companies cooperate with each other and it is a single penetration type loop. Approx. 3,660t/year (food waste collection volume) to be increased gradually *Total of target Aeon stores and TOPVALU manufacturing factories 3 Food waste Aeon, Daiei, Maxvalue stores Daiei Kankyo Co., Ltd. Approx. 120t/year (compost production volume) to be increased gradually TOPVALU agricultural products Compost AEON AGRI CREATE Co., Ltd. FY 2015 Expansion of the areas and group 19

20 Addressing Social Issues(case: contribution to local society) 1Aeon Day, the 11th of every month On the 11th of every month, various activities are conducted under the themes of Ecology (environment) and Local (regional contribution). Aeon Happy Yellow Receipt Campaign from 2001 Aeon China also started this campaign in Aeon Thailand and Aeon Cambodia also started this campaign in 2015 and 2016 respectively. 4 Customers Stores Volunteer organizations Place yellow receipts in the box for the organization they wish to support Calculate the total value of receipts for each organization Receive goods worth 1% of the total value of receipts contributed to the cause of their choice Cumulative total of 3, million in goods donated from 2001 to February 2017 * million donated in FY

21 Addressing Social Issues (case: contribution to local society) 2 Comprehensive Cooperation Agreements with local governments 4 We had agreements with local governments nationwide, 44 prefectural one, 16 government-ordinance-designated cities, and 42 cities. (as of February 2017) To use each other s resources effectively Driving prevention of disaster, welfare and environment conservation, and stimulating commerce and tourism A part of the proceeds from sales of E-money, Local WAON, goes to social contributions for communities. Sample of Local WAON cards 126 different Local WAON cards throughout Japan The contributions for FY2016: million Total contribution as of FY2016: 980 million 21

22 Addressing Social Issues (case: creating stores friendly to people) 1 Universal design Creating stores with convenient and comfortable environment for everyone Number of our facilities certified as compliant with the Barrier Free Law : Over 750 (as of February 2017) 2Care-fitters Number of level 2 Care-fitters : 10,067 (as of February 2017) 4 Introduced the independent Aeon Heart Building Design Standards based on the Heart Building Law (the Barrier Free New Law from December 2006). Remote-controlled parking for disabled persons 3Supporters for People with Dementia Joined the Caravan of Dementia Supporters in FY 2007 Number of Supporters for People with Dementia : 63,688 (as of February 2017) The badge and orange band worn by staff specially trained to assist customers with dementia Care-fitter training session Step-free entrance Strengthen the responses for not only the hardware side but also the software side. 22

23 Addressing Social Issues (case: support for Tohoku reconstruction) Support for Tohoku Reconstruction The declaration of Taking Action for the Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction 4 Project Aeon Joining Hands (Support for Reconstruction Project) All Aeon people put ideas into practice. They conduct activities by cooperating with customers and various types of organizations. We continue our support for 10 years. (mainly with 300,000 volunteers and planting 300,000 trees) Trees planted FY2016 Total 56,403 trees 202,682 trees Volunteers participated FY ,586 Total 234,688 Total from FY2012-FY

24 Addressing Social Issues (case: fostering the next generation) We provide a host of programs to support the learning development of youth in various life stages, from infants to university students at home and abroad. 4 Aeon Sukusuku Laboratory 9,273 children participated since Aeon Cheers Club 7,800 students of 450 clubs took part in from 2002 to FY2016 Teenage Ambassador Program Aeon Scholarship Program We supported 5,047 people in 34 colleges in 7 countries since 2006 Asian Students Environmental Platform 394 people have participated in since ,256 students from 18 countries have participated since Rice Paddy Activities for Elementary School Students schools in 5 countries have been constructed since Aeon Construction Support Project Aeon Eco-1 Grand Prix Asia Youth Leaders 669 people from 6 countries have taken part in since ,200 students have participated since schools have participated since

25 Addressing Social Issues (case: fostering the next generation) Case1 : Aeon Cheers Club 4 It started in It is a club in which children think about the environment around the Aeon stores. It is aimed for the students to take an interest in environment and develop the ability to think. Theme of activities It has started activities in Malaysia and China. 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year 6th year Waste/Recycle Energy (Resources) Sun Water Plant Animal Observing life in a river environment Around 450 clubs and around 7,800 students from all over Japan participated (as of February 2017). Aeon Malaysia Cheers Club Getting in touch with animals 25

26 Addressing Social Issues (case: fostering the next generation) Case 2 : Teenage Ambassadors It started in It conducted mutual exchanges with high school students from Japan and other countries by ambassador activities, attending to classes at high schools and going on homestays. By the end of fiscal 2016, 204 high school students from Japan, China, Myanmar and Vietnam have participated. The Cumulative total of 2,256 students from 18 countries joined. 4 Korea Cambodia Thailand Indonesia Philippines Laos Malaysia China Myanmar Vietnam 26

27 Addressing Social Issues (case: fostering the next generation) Case 3 : Aeon Scholarship Program 4 It started in It provides financial support to exchange students from Asian countries and university students in Asian countries. It extends 620 students in FY2016. *privately financed exchange students from Asia Grants FY Japan* 14 universities 661 students China 8 universities 3,250 students Thailand 2 universities 176 students Vietnam 4 universities 626 students Indonesia 2 universities 40 students Cambodia 2 universities 56 students Ceremony for presenting scholarship certificates in Thailand Myanmar 2 universities 238 students Total 5,047 students 27

28 Addressing Social Issues (case: fostering the next generation) Case 4 : Aeon Construction Support Project Providing place of learning for Children in Asia Cambodia:150 schools, Nepal: 57 schools Laos: 120 schools, Vietnam: 30 schools Myanmar: 42 schools <Total> 401 schools 4 Case 5 : Aeon UNICEF Safe Water Campaign Provide children with safe water for Cambodia,Myanmar,and Laos. Introduced a mechanism that supports 5 yen per purchase of "Top Value Mineral Water" Number of People Given Access to Safe Water: Approx 493,000 (March 2017) A girl who draws water from a muddy pond Introduced a gravity water pump

29 Addressing Social Issues (realizing a Sustainable Supply Chain ) 1Fair Business Practices 4 Formulated the Aeon Supplier Code of Conduct (CoC) in May Announced participation in the Global Compact advocated by the United Nations in September Acquired SA8000 certification, an international standard in November 2004 (head office processes and Aeon brand TOPVALU supplier management). Signed global framework related to labor, human rights, and environment in November

30 Addressing Social Issues(realizing a Sustainable Supply Chain ) 3Making contributions to an international society - Fairtrade - Responding to customers desire to do something through their purchases for the world s underprivileged, we began developing and marketing Fairtrade-certified coffee, chocolate and other products in We participated in the Fairtrade Sourcing Programs in January 2014 as the first Asian company. We plan to increase the purchase of Fairtrade-certified cocoa up to 10 times more than the current trade volume by *Fairtrade : A mechanism of trading that supports producers independence by buying products continually at fair prices from weak producers in developing countries instead of donations. 30

31 Results (case: initiatives in China and ASEAN) We contributed to the sustainable development of the local communities through exchanges with peoplein China and ASEAN. Case : history of the interaction between Myanmar and Aeon Achievements and Future Evolution Tree planting School Construction Support Project Teenage Ambassadors Program The Aeon-UNICEF Safe Water Campaign Aeon Scholarship Program First store in Myanmar Aeon orange North Okkalapa was opened in September

32 Initiatives in East Asia and ASEAN Tree Planting Activities Aeon Scholarship Program School Construction Support Project Teenage Ambassadors Aeon- UNICEF Safe Water Campaign Supporting the environment and education (ASEP and Asia Youth Leaders) Emergency disaster assistance Aeon Eco Project China Korea Malaysia Thailand Philippines Indonesia Vietnam Cambodia Myanmar Laos Achievements and Future Evolution 32

33 Examples of External Recognition (since 2016) Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec Dec Dec Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar May 2017 Certified with both Eruboshi and Platinum Kurumin certifications by the Minister of Health (AEON CO., LTD.) Nikkei BP Eco Brand Survey 2016 Ranked fourth in the overall rankings Received the Outstanding Performance Award in the 1st Japan Resilience Award (AEON CO., LTD.) Selected in both World Index and Asia Pacific Index in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (AEON CO., LTD.) Received Silver Award for Japan's First 'Pride Index' Awards for companies supporting LGBT (AEON CO., LTD., TOPVALU COLLECTION CO., LTD.) TOPVALU fururi won the Grans Prize at the 13th Eco-Products Awards (AEON TOPVALU Co., Ltd.) Aeon and Kao received Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in Excellent Green Logistics Partnership Commendation Program for trailer relay transportation initiative (AEON CO., LTD.) Aeon Malaysia s Aeon Hometown Forests Program won the Best Volunteer Initiative Award in the Private Sector at the Volunteer Malaysia Awards 2016 (AEON CO., LTD., AEON CO. (M) BHD.) Became the first retail group to acquire certification for the JFS-E-C Food Safety Management Standard (AEON CO., LTD., Aeon Food Supply Co., Ltd.) The Aeon Environmental and Social Report received the 20th Environmental Communication Report Awards (AEON CO., LTD.) Included in the large enterprise category (White 500) for Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program newly established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Nippon Kenko Kaigi (AEON CO., LTD., AEON RETAIL CO.,LTD.) Achieved the highest rank in DBJ Environmental Ratings and became the first retailer to receive special award (AEON CO., LTD.) Received ISO Certification, an international standard for business continuity management system (AEON CO., LTD.) Ranked 1st in Nikkei Woman and Nikkei Womenomics Project announce Female Workers Workplace Opportunity Rankings: 100 Best Companies Where Women Play Active Part 2017 (AEON CO., LTD.) Overseas Japan Achievements and Future Evolution 33

34 Ideal Model in 2020 Environment and society are the important components in management. Achievements and Future Evolution The Level to Achieve Stage III Big Challenge 2020 Management in which environment/society and business are integrated = CSV Aeon s Present Location Stage II The weapon for differentiation Incorporating in the business process (Business opportunities) Stage I Individual environmental/csr Activities based on the principles (Including corporate ethics and compliance) 34