Occupational Safety

We place the highest priority on the safety and health of our employees. Guided by the principle that safety comes before all else, we work proactively to prevent workplace accidents. We also provide regular safety training and mental health support, and promote a work environment in which employees can work with peace of mind, both physically and mentally.

Under the KPP Group Way, we believe that ensuring the safety and health of every employee and creating a comfortable, supportive work environment are essential for remaining a vibrant and fulfilling organization where all employees can thrive. Guided by this principle, the KPP Group is committed to safeguarding workplace safety and health, promoting the development of a pleasant and productive work environment across the entire Group.

・Scope of Application
This policy applies to all workers involved in the business activities of the KPP Group, including employees, temporary staff, contractors, subcontractors, and independent business operators.

・Compliance with Laws and Regulations
We strictly comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to occupational safety, health, and wellness in each country and region where we operate.

From the Fourth Medium-Term Business Plan, the Group has adopted LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate) as a common indicator across the entire Group and has set a target of achieving a year-on-year reduction. The activity policies (annual targets) are determined individually by each Group company based on the basic policy.

・Entire Group

Item	Scope	FY22	FY23	FY24
Lost time injury frequency rate *1	Entire Group *2	0.000	0.000	3.647

*1 Frequency rate = Number of accidents requiring leave / (Total annual hours worked by employees × 1,000,000) (The calculation method for the number of lost-time injuries is based on each company’s criteria. Some labor hour figures include estimates.)
*2 FY2022 and FY2023: KPP group holdings and KPP (non-consolidated) only; FY2024: Entire group

・Japan
The targets for fiscal year 2025 and results of KPP Group Holdings (on a non-consolidated basis) and its subsidiary, Kokusai Pulp & Paper, are shown below. In addition, both KPP Group Holdings and Kokusai Pulp & Paper have set a target of zero lost-time injuries not only for a single fiscal year but as an ongoing objective to be maintained in subsequent years.
The lost-time injury severity rate for the past three years is shown in the table below. The severity rate over the most recent three years has remained below 0.02, which is the level for the wholesale industry (codes 50–55) reported in the 2023 Survey on Industrial Accidents. In addition, there have been no fatal accidents involving employees over the past three years.

　・Ensure strict overtime management by managers and implement initiatives to reduce excessive working hours
　・Require all employees with 10 or more days of paid leave to take at least 5 days
　・Achieve a paid leave utilization rate of 70% or higher
　・Promote understanding and support for paternity leave among male employees
　・Analyze and utilize yearly company stress check results
　・Achieve 100% participation in yearly in-house health checkups
　・Communicate initiatives to Health and Safety Committee members and domestic affiliates
　・Achieve zero cases of occupational accidents resulting in leave
 

Item	Scope	FY22	FY23	FY24
Lost time injury severity rate（※）	KPP Group Holdings Kokusai Pulp & Paper (Non-consolidated)	0	0	0

※Lost time injury severity rate = Total lost time (days) ÷ Total annual hours worked by employees × 1,000. Calculated according to the severity rate of occupational accidents as defined by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (see: https://anzeninfo.mhlw.go.jp/yougo/yougo22_1.html)
 

Item	Company Name	Target	Result
Stress check attendance rate	KPP Group Holdings	95% or higher	90.5%
	Kokusai Pulp & Paper	95% or higher	93.3%
The percentage of employees with high stress levels	KPP Group Holdings	below 10%	13.2%
	Kokusai Pulp & Paper	below 10%	15.1%
A comprehensive health risk score from stress checks（※）	KPP Group Holdings	Maintain below 120*	101
	Kokusai Pulp & Paper	Maintain below 120*	101
A specific health guidance implementation rate	KPP Group Holdings and Kokusai Pulp & Paper	5% or higher	43.8%

※A score of 120 or higher indicates potential issues within the workplace environment.

・Occupational Safety Committee
The Company has established an Occupational Safety Committee and, based on the KPP Group Charter and the “KPP Group Basic Policy on Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness” formulated in 2025, continues to enhance a workplace environment where everyone can work safely and with peace of mind.
The KPP Group’s Occupational Safety Committee is chaired by the Head of the Corporate Administration Division (Managing Executive Officer) and meets twice a year to discuss activity plans and the progress of safety-related KPIs.
The ESG Committee, chaired by the Representative Director and Chairman, receives reports from the Occupational Safety Committee twice a year and provides guidance, advice, and oversight, while also reporting the progress of sustainability issues to the Board of Directors.

・Safety and Health Management
We have established a safety and health management system, appointed members to the Health and Safety Committee, and hold monthly meetings attended by industrial physicians and public health nurses. The committee also reviews the status of domestic affiliates and promotes groupwide safety and health initiatives. Oversight of safety and health management is provided by the Head of the Human Resources Division (Executive Officer), who serves as the General Safety and Health Manager.

・Promotion of Worker’s Health
We provide annual health checkups for all employees to ensure they can continue working in good mental and physical condition. In addition, health checkups for lifestyle-related diseases are offered, with specific health guidance provided based on the results. Industrial physicians and public health nurses also provide individual guidance and conduct interviews based on the screening results to prevent employee illnesses.

・Health and Safety Risk Assessment
o maintain and enhance the Group’s risk management framework, the Company has established a Risk Management Committee.
Health and safety are also included within the scope of risk assessment, and the Risk Management Committee identifies and evaluates risks that are significant to Group management, including those related to new and existing businesses. The Committee determines priority response measures, regularly monitors the implementation status of these measures, and reports the results to the Board of Directors through the ESG Committee.

・ISO 45001 Certification
At our subsidiary Antalis, we are promoting certification under ISO 45001. Targets for improving the certification coverage ratio of operating companies and sites for fiscal years 2027 and 2030, as well as the results for fiscal year 2024, are disclosed in the Antalis ESG Report shown below.
The certification coverage ratio for FY2024 was 23.3%. While this appears to represent a decrease compared with 52.3% in FY2023 and 39.0% in FY2022, the change is attributable to a revision of the calculation method from a floor-area-based approach to one based on the number of operating companies.
Antalis_ESG Report_2024_Final v1.1.pdf