Hokuetsu Corporation

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Since our founding in 1907, the Hokuetsu Group has contributed to society through our heartfelt approach to papermaking.
Over more than a century, we have cultivated a strong commitment to our craft, built on the enduring trust of all our stakeholders.
To honor that trust, we remain committed to achieving sustainable growth while continuing to reduce our environmental footprint.
We operate diverse businesses in machine-made paper , white paperboard, performance materials, and pulp, providing products that meet a wide range of social needs through proven technology and quality.
The Hokuetsu Group will work for a prosperous future and value creation through initiatives in Environment, Social, and Governance and sustainable management.
Hokuetsu Corporation works to reduce environmental impact and ensure the safety and health of its employees, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
We strive for the sustainable enhancement of corporate value, and promote highly transparent IR activities by disclosing management and financial information in a timely and appropriate manner.

HOKUETSU GROUP makes active use of zero-CO₂ energy sourcessuch as biomass to produce paper,a naturally recyclable material. HOKUETSU GROUPmakes active useof zero-CO₂ energy sourcessuch as biomassto produce paper,a naturally recyclable material.

By advancing measures to address climate change,we have raised our zero-CO₂ energy ratioto an industry-leading level. By advancing measuresto address climate change, we have raisedour zero-CO₂ energy ratioto an industry-leading level.

We will endeavor to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050and thereby realize a societyin which people coexist with nature. We will endeavor to achievenet-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050and thereby realize a societyin which people coexistwith nature.

Hokuetsu Group Zero CO₂ 2025

The Hokuetsu Group Integrated Report 2025 has been uploaded.

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The Strength of the Hokuetsu Group through DataDATA

We are committed to Net Zero by 2050, aiming for net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050.

Trend in Energy Composition Ratio (Non-consolidated)

Donut chart showing changes in the energy mix from FY2005 to FY2050, with CO2-free energy increasing from 49% in FY2005 to 71% in FY2024, aiming for 100% by FY2050 with consideration of achieving it by FY2040.

Creating New Value through Decarbonization

CDP

In CDP 2025, we received high ratings at the Leadership level across all three categories, achieving an ‘A’—the highest Leadership rating—in Forests and Water Security, and an ‘A-’ in Climate Change.

Achieved Leadership Level in All Three CDP 2025 Categories

About Us

We will advance our Mid-term Management Plan to achieve our Long-term Management Vision. Sekio Kishimoto Chairman and Group CEO Shigeru Wakamoto President and COO

About Us

Business Strategy

We operate diverse businesses in machine-made paper , paperboard, performance materials, and pulp, providing products that meet a wide range of social needs through proven technology and quality.

Business Strategy

Sustainability

The Hokuetsu Group will work for a prosperous future and value creation through
initiatives in Environment, Social, and Governance and sustainable management.

Sustainability Environmental Activities・
Health and Safety

Investor Relations

We strive for the sustainable enhancement of corporate value, and promote highly transparent IR activities by disclosing management and financial information in a timely and appropriate manner.

Investor Relations

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