Recognized with the Double A List for Leadership in Corporate Transparency and Performance on Climate Change and Water Security by CDP for the second consecutive year

OSAKA, Japan, February 7, 2024 - Shionogi & Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; Chief Executive Officer: Isao Teshirogi, Ph.D.) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on Climate Change and Water Security by the global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual “A List” for the second consecutive year.

We have been selected as one of the 61 companies to achieve a double A rating out of over 21,000 companies assessed by CDP in the fields of climate change and water security in 2023.

The SHIONOGI Group has identified Protecting the Environment as a material issue, based on the SHIONOGI Group Heritage (The Company Policy of SHIONOGI) and the SHIONOGI Group Code of Conduct. We have set ambitious medium- and long-term environmental targets, guided by the SHIONOGI Group EHS Policy and the SHIONOGI Group EHS Code of Conduct. Specifically, we prioritize addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, resource conservation and circularity, water use, circular economy, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

CDP's assessment recognizes our unwavering commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving water resources, mitigating flood risks, and responsibly managing wastewater to minimize the release of antimicrobials into the environment as part of our comprehensive AMR initiatives. We are honored that our continuous efforts have been highly esteemed.

Moving forward, the SHIONOGI Group remains dedicated to advancing and expanding sustainability initiatives in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will continue to ensure that our corporate growth aligns with our contribution to creating a sustainable society through our business practices. We are aiming to evolve into a company that brings value to all our stakeholders, as we persistently strive for growth and progress.

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that evaluates and scores companies and governments in the fields of Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests based on requests from global investors, companies, and others. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 740 financial institutions with over $136 trillion in assets, CDP pioneered the use of capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impacts, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources, and protect forests. Over 24,000 organizations around the world disclosed data through CDP in 2023, including more than 23,000 companies worth two-thirds of global market capitalization, and over 1,100 cities, states, and regions. Fully aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world, and CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero-carbon, sustainable, resilient economy. CDP is a founding member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the We Mean Business Coalition, The Investor Agenda, and the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAMI).

For further details on CDP, please visit the following link:

https://www.cdp.net/en

About the SHIONOGI Group Heritage (The Company Policy of SHIONOGI) and the SHIONOGI Group Code of Conduct

For further details, please visit the following link:

https://www.shionogi.com/global/en/company/business.html

About EHS: Environment, Health and Safety

Regarding SHIONOGI Group EHS initiatives, please refer to the following information:

・SHIONOGI Group EHS Policy and SHIONOGI Group EHS Code of Conduct:

https://www.shionogi.com/global/en/company/policies/shionogi-group-ehs-policy.html

https://www.shionogi.com/global/en/company/policies/shionogi-group-ehs-code-of-conduct.html

・Environment Report:

https://www.shionogi.com/content/dam/shionogi/global/investors/ir-library/annual-report-integrated-report/pdf/environment_2023_e.pdf