いちご（2337） – Ichigo Receives A Rank CASBEE Environmental Certification

Make The WorldMore Sustainable [Provisional Translation Only] This English translation of the original Japanese document is provided solely for information purposes. Should there be any discrepancies between this translation and the Japanese original, the latter shall prevail. June 10, 2022 Ichigo Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime, 2337) Representative: Scott Callon, Chairman Inquiries: Takanori Sakamatsu, Senior Statutory Executive Officer Telephone: +81-3-3502-4818 www.ichigo.gr.jp/en Ichigo Receives A Rank CASBEE Environmental Certification Ichigo is a Japanese sustainable infrastructure company dedicated to making the world more sustainable. Ichigo believes companies exist to serve society, and is committed to contributing to a sustainable society while growing long-term value for its shareholders. Ichigo today received an A rank CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) certification for its Ichigo Kichijoji Ekimae Building. As a result, Ichigo and Ichigo Office (8975) have now received CASBEE certifications for 16 assets. 1. Certification Overview Name Address Ichigo Kichijoji Ekimae Building 1-17-12 Kichijoji Honmachi, Musashino City, Tokyo Total Floor Area 2,460m2 Structure Steel Reinforced Concrete, 8 Floors Completion Date January 20, 1989 Rank: A 1 2. CASBEE Assessment (1) The building’s structure is built with Grade 2 construction materials, which are considered to have a useful life of c. 50-60 years. (2) The building offers convenient access to and promotes the use of public transportation. materials. (3) The non-structural elements of the building’s office spaces make use of recycled (4) The building employs environmentally conscious cleaning and sanitation practices. (5) The building’s office spaces are designed to enhance tenant comfort via ample natural light and ventilation. (6) The building’s asset management and property management companies work collaboratively to set energy efficiency goals each year and generate ongoing efficiency improvements. 3. CASBEE Overview CASBEE evaluates and rates buildings’ environmental performance based on their energy and resource efficiency, recycling activity, environmental load, and aesthetic appeal. CASBEE-certified buildings are scored for their environmental performance in five categories and receive a total environmental performance ranking (from highest to lowest): S, A, B+, B-, C. CASBEE Environmental Performance Evaluation Categories a. Energy/greenhouse gas b. Water c. Materials/safety d. Biodiversity/sustainable site e. Indoor environment For a list of CASBEE-certified buildings in Japan, please refer to the URL below (Japanese only): www.ibec.or.jp/CASBEE/MP_certification/CASBEE_MP_certified_buld_list.htm 4. Ichigo’s Environmental Initiatives Ichigo believes that working on behalf of the environment and society is a fundamental social responsibility. Ichigo has been accelerating its initiatives aimed towards a net-zero carbon society, and has moved forward its RE100 target by 15 years from 2040 to 2025 and is transitioning to renewable energy to further accelerate this target. In addition to driving renewable energy production via its Clean Energy business, Ichigo is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to become climate positive. Ichigo is committed to protecting the earth’s resources and energy and achieving a circular economy that can be handed to future generations. About RE100 RE100 is a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses driving the transition to 100% renewable electricity, with the aim of achieving a net-zero carbon society. Led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, the group operates in a diverse range of sectors, and together, sends a powerful signal to markets and governments to accelerate the transition to a clean economy. 2