TDK named climate leader on CDP’s Annual ‘A-List’ for global water stewardship for the fourth consecutive year

• TDK achieved “A” rank for water security
• TDK also secured “A-” ranking in the climate change category for the fourth consecutive year
• TDK continues to prioritize sustainability as part of its commitment to society and pursuit for creation of social 　value

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water security by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A-List’. This selection marks the fourth time CDP named TDK an "A-List Company," in this category, signaling TDK’s continued prioritization of sustainability.

CDP is a global not-for-profit initiative that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts. 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 and resilient economy. In 2023, over 740 financial institutions with over US$136 trillion in assets requested companies to disclose data on environmental impacts, risks and opportunities through CDP’s platform. A record-breaking 23,000 companies responded.

A detailed and independent methodology is used by CDP to assess these companies, allocating a score of A to D- based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risks and demonstration of best practices associated with environmental leadership, such as setting ambitious and meaningful targets. Those that don’t disclose or provide insufficient information are scored an F.

Based on data reported through the CDP’s 2023 Water Security questionnaire, TDK is one of a small number of companies that achieved an ‘A’, out of over 21,000 companies scored. In addition, TDK secured "A-" ranking in the climate change category for the four consecutive year.

TDK has established the TDK Environmental Charter, consisting of the “Basic Principle on the Environment” and the “Basic Policy on the Environment,” which makes up the entire group's environment policy aimed at contributing to the sustainable development of society. In line with the charter, TDK formulated the “Environmental Vision and Environmental Action Plan” as a fundamental framework for implementing specific environmental activities and initiatives. To bring more awareness to the importance of water as a natural resource, TDK set a target for reducing water use and is striving to control water-related risks. For fiscal year 2023 TDK had set the goal to reduce the water withdrawal intensity by 1.5% vs the previous fiscal year. The result amounted to 16,635,000 m3 total water withdrawal, which was down 2.4% from the previous fiscal year. In addition, the intensity improved by 17.8%.

Based on this principle, the TDK Group will carry out environmental protection activities quickly and effectively with special consideration for climate change, biodiversity, and the finitude of resources. Through its innovative core technologies and solutions, the company will advance the development of a sustainable society, helping to ensure that future generations worldwide have access to clean and safe water supplies.

The full list of companies that made this year’s CDP A List is available here:
https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in Tokyo, Japan. Built on a foundation of material sciences mastery, TDK welcomes societal transformation by resolutely remaining at the forefront of technological evolution and deliberately “Attracting Tomorrow.” It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK‘s comprehensive, innovation-driven portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2023, TDK posted total sales of USD 16.1 billion and employed about 103,000 people worldwide.

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 740 financial institutions with over $136 trillion in assets, CDP pioneered using 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, with more than 23,000 companies – including listed companies worth two thirds global market capitalization - and over 1,100 cities, states and regions. Fully TCFD aligned, 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 and resilient economy. CDP is a founding member of the Science Based Targets initiative, We Mean Business Coalition, The Investor Agenda and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Visit www.cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

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