- “This is YKK 2022” integrated report and 2022 “Sustainability Journal” showcase progress toward achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 -

- “This is YKK 2022” integrated report and 2022 “Sustainability Journal” showcase progress toward achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 - 50g Packing Machine

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YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2022,” an integrated report updating stakeholders on YKK’s progress toward the Sustainability Vision 2050, the company’s roadmap for achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Targets were set under five themes – climate change, material resources, water resources, chemical management, and respect people. In FY2021, YKK achieved a 18.2% decrease in GHG emissions (from a 2018 baseline), reduced landfill waste by 272 tons, reduced water intake by 7.5%, and launched AcroPlating® technology, which eliminates harmful chemicals from the plating process. The company also published the second edition of its “Sustainability Journal,” which tells the story of how YKK is putting people first to create a healthier planet while supporting local communities.

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2022,” the company’s annual integrated report on medium-term management strategies, value creation aimed at long-term sustainable growth, and sustainability initiatives for YKK’s fastening business. The theme of this year’s report is “YKK's Purpose” as told through a message from the president of YKK Corporation, executive dialogs, and employee voices. “This is YKK 2022” also includes the company’s progress during fiscal year 2021 under the five themes of the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, the company’s roadmap for achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Highlights are as follows:

Detailed data about YKK’s progress on ESG goals and financial information is disclosed in a supplemental “Data Book.” “This is YKK 2022” and the “Data Book” are available on the YKK Corporation website at

https://www.ykk.com/english/corporate/csr/eco/report/index.html.

Second edition of YKK’s Sustainability Journal released

- How YKK is putting people first to create a healthier planet while supporting local communities -

The second edition of YKK’s Sustainability Journal has been published. The journal uses stories from employees to highlight YKK’s sustainability journey. This edition showcases 1) solar power projects at the company’s manufacturing facilities in California and Mexico; 2) the development of AcroPlating® finishing technology, which eliminates harsh chemicals from the metal plating process; 3) TouchLink® zipper, which embeds a microchip in the zipper pull, providing information on the garment’s journey; and 4) the mono-plastic VISLON® zipper, a polyamide zipper that is more resistant to wear and tear. Social impact activities are also highlighted, such as 1) a tree donation project to support the areas ravished by forest fires in Turkey; 2) YKK’s donation of nearly 45,000 N95 masks to Ethiopia and Sudan; and 3) the placement of collection bins for PET bottles which are then crafted into Natulon® Ocean Sourced™ zippers in Sri Lanka.

The Sustainability Journal is available on the YKK Digital Showroom at https://ykkdigitalshowroom.com/en/b1f/sustainability_vision/sustainability_journal/

About YKK YKK solves the most complex fastening and attaching challenges. Since the company’s founding in Tokyo in 1934, YKK has continuously set industry standards for quality, innovation, and sustainability in the production of zippers, plastic hardware, hook and loop fasteners, webbing tapes, and snap and buttons. YKK’s “solutions-first” approach leverages its extensive product and machinery portfolio, engineering expertise, and integrated production, service, and supply chain solutions in 70+ countries/regions, leaving it well-positioned to support the growth of customers of all sizes and adapt to their evolving business needs. Guided by the CYCLE OF GOODNESS® philosophy – no one prospers without rendering benefit to others – YKK aims to contribute to a sustainable society through its products and manufacturing operations and constantly seeks new ways to serve the changing needs of its customers while at the same time investing in its employees and giving back to its communities.

Media contact: Jessica Cork, YKK Corporation of America (+1) 770-261-6123

YKK, AcroPlating, CYCLE OF GOODNESS, Natulon, TouchLink, VISLON are registered trademarks of YKK CORPORATION.

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