LIXIL (5938) Status Update summary

Integration of Impact and Business Strategy

• The event, renamed Impact Briefing, emphasized integrating impact strategy with business strategy to enhance corporate value and address social and environmental issues.

• Strategic initiatives are guided by the LIXIL Playbook and Environmental Vision 2050, positioning employees as key drivers of value creation.

• Innovation and R&D are central to delivering products and services that support over 1 billion people globally.

• Strategic initiatives include divesting non-core businesses, optimizing supply chains, and embedding robust environmental strategies.

• AI and digital innovation management solutions are being adopted to accelerate idea generation and product development.

R&D and Innovation Initiatives

• Global R&D teams span three continents and 18 sites in 9 countries, focusing on both basic research and product development to deliver differentiated products worldwide.

• Collaboration with external partners and suppliers is accelerating, with new competency centers and research divisions established in China and Japan.

• Continuous R&D investment has led to new products and expansion into core businesses with positive societal and environmental impact.

• Collaboration between LIXIL International and LWTJ enhances global R&D integration and resource optimization.

• Focus on health, well-being, and learning from nature guides technology and product development.

Key Product and Technology Innovations

• GROHE Everstream and Rapido Heat Recovery Shower System enable significant water and energy savings, targeting European markets.

• Everstream recycles water and energy, reducing water use by 75% and energy by up to 69% per shower.

• Pure Foam, a fusion of Japanese and German technology, is being rolled out internationally, enhancing user experience and sustainability.

• Greentap mineral water purifier and advanced water purification cartridges address water sustainability and health concerns.

• INAX shower toilets with feminine front-wash nozzles support women's hygiene, have received industry recognition, and are driving sales growth.