Press ReleasesNotice of Membership in the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition

Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.

Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (CEO: Toru Nozawa; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has joined the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (hereinafter "ISFC"), an organization established by forestry-related companies from around the world.

About ISFC

ISFC is an international organization founded in 2023, composed of 17 companies (as of April 2025, including Nippon Paper Industries) such as forest owners and forest investment businesses from around the globe. The forests managed by ISFC member companies span 37 countries across six continents, covering a total area of approximately 16 million hectares.

The organization aims to address global issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and deforestation by consolidating and communicating the views of the forestry sector, all based on sustainable forest management. Furthermore, ISFC contributes to the development of natural capital accounting standards to maximize the value of forests.

Purpose of Our Membership

As a comprehensive biomass company "shaping the future with trees," the Company is committed to utilizing sustainably managed forest resources to the fullest, including through the development of high-growth breeding technologies.

By integrating a wide range of technologies and expertise--ranging from wood processing, pulping, papermaking and coating, to biochemicals and power generation--we produce a diverse array of products that contribute to society.

By supporting and participating in ISFC activities, we aim to further strengthen collaboration with forestry-related companies worldwide and enhance our efforts to realize a sustainable society, thereby contributing to the maximization of forest value.