Participation in Initiatives and External Evaluation

Participation in Initiatives

United Nations Global Compact

Artner signed the “United Nations Global Compact” (hereinafter UNGC)
proposed by the United Nations and was registered as a business participant on January 16, 2024. In addition, Artner joined the “Global Compact Network Japan,” which comprises Japanese UNGC signatory companies and organizations, on the same date.

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

In July 2022, Artner announced its support for the recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and has rated climate change as a high-priority issue. With an aim to achieve a more
sustainable society, we are committed to taking necessary actions and initiatives based on the environmental activity policy.

External Evaluation

CDP

Artner received a “B-” score, the fourth highest score among eight scores (A, A-, B, B-, C, C-, D, D-), based on data reported through CDP’s Climate Change 2023 Questionnaire.

CDP is an international environmental NGO established in 2000 in the United Kingdom. It runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, states, regions, and cities to manage their environmental impacts, and assesses companies’ actions toward making a positive environmental impact. Artner received a “B-” score, which indicates that the Company demonstrates environmental management. It exceeds the average “C” score received by companies in Asia and companies in the IT and software development sector.

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

Artner has been selected as a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index.

Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations

Artner was recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations (2024, large enterprise category) under the Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program, operated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi.

The recognition program recognizes corporations, including large companies and small- and medium-sized enterprises, that practice particularly excellent health and productivity management, based on their efforts to address local health issues and cooperate with the health initiatives conducted by Nippon Kenko Kaigi.

Artner has been promoting health and productivity management based on its declaration, and its efforts have been recognized by external organizations.

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