• TDK achieved its first “A” rank for climate change
• TDK also achieved an “A” rank for water security, marking the company’s first time to receive a “Double A” ranking

February 14, 2025

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change and water security initiatives by the global environmental non-profit organization CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A-List’. This is the first time that TDK achieved an “A” rank for climate change, and for five consecutive years for water security.

CDP is a global non-profit organization 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 the scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable, and resilient economy. In 2024, over 700 financial institutions with over 142 trillion USD in assets requested companies to disclose data on environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities through CDP’s platform. A record-breaking 24,800 companies responded.

A detailed and independent methodology is used by CDP to assess these companies, and the best companies are recognized on the “A-List” each year.

TDK is committed to pioneering rapid and effective environmental activities that consider climate change and water security, with the aim of passing on a healthier global environment to future generations. The disclosure of these activities is crucial for ensuring transparency in our environmental impact and sustainability efforts. In the field of climate change, we have set a long-term goal of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, and we have obtained SBTi certification for our targets up to fiscal 2030 for promoting this goal. We appreciate that this achievement is a recognition of these activities.

Moving forward, we will continue to focus on addressing social issues through our business activities, guided by our corporate philosophy. We are dedicated to contributing to a sustainable future, as outlined in our long-term vision, "TDK Transformation."

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 2024, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.6 billion and employed about 101,000 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 700 financial institutions with over $142 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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