Impact of Water Shortages and Declining Water Quality on Production Capacity and Costs

「We have expanded collaboration with customers and government authorities to conserve water resources and strengthen PET bottle recycling, working to reduce environmental impact through the development of a circular economy and expand business opportunities through collaboration.」

「Water replenishment rate, focusing on water sources and watersheds near factories: 411%」

「As part of our contribution to local communities through our business, we are also focusing on initiatives such as water-source conservation, donating products to food banks, and deploying vending machines that support local activities.」

「Because the Group's principal business is beverages, water is the primary raw material for nearly all of the Group's products and is indispensable to the manufacturing process. Water is also necessary to produce agricultural raw materials on which the Group's business depends, and is important to the prosperity of the communities we serve. If the Group experiences water shortages or declining water quality due to a sharp increase in water demand, environmental accidents affecting water sources, water-use restrictions or other factors, costs may rise and production capacity may be impaired, potentially affecting the Group's financial condition and operating results.」