August 21, 2025

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced it has received the highest rating of “platinum for the first time in the sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis, an international sustainability rating agency headquartered in France.

EcoVadis sustainability assessment evaluates the sustainability activities of over 150,000 companies across more than 185 countries and 250 industries, focusing on four themes: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The platinum rating is awarded to companies that rank in the top 1% of all evaluated companies.

TDK received a gold rating in 2024, and this is the first time achieving a platinum rating. In this survey, TDK received a perfect score, with its evaluation improving from last year, particularly in the areas of environmental reporting (disclosure of quantitative indicators showing the status of initiatives) and labor and human rights implementation measures (specific action plans to realize policies and commitments). As a result, TDK was recognized as having established a high-level management system in all four themes, leading to this platinum rating.

TDK will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable future based on the company’s long-term vision, TDK Transformation: Accelerating transformation for a sustainable future, while aiming to solve social issues through TDK’s business based on its management philosophy.

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. 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, software 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 2025, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.4 billion and employed about 10,5000 people worldwide.

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