News Release

JX Advanced Metals Corporation (President: Hayashi Yoichi; hereinafter "the Company") announces that, as of March 23, 2026, it received an MSCI ESG Rating of AA.

　

MSCI ESG Ratings evaluate companies' resilience to industry-specific ESG risks and opportunities based on a relative assessment against peers, assigning ratings on a seven-point scale from "AAA" (highest) to "CCC" (lowest). Following its stock listing in March 2025, the Company became subject to this rating and has received an "AA" rating in its first assessment. The Company's initiatives in areas such as climate change, occupational health and safety, and corporate governance were highly regarded.

　

　

Since its founding, the Company has continuously evolved to meet society's ever-changing needs. From copper that powered electrification to advanced materials supporting electronic devices and recycling that enables resource circulation, the Company has consistently created value for a brighter future in each era.

　

Under its Long-Term Vision 2040, the Company has set the fundamental policy of contributing to the realization of a sustainable society as a global leader in semiconductor/ICT materials, and is advancing sustainability management by identifying key priority issues (i.e., materiality). ¹

　

In addition, since its stock listing, the Company has reaffirmed its purpose and values as the JX Advanced Metals Group's Philosophy.² Through initiatives such as the publication of its Integrated Report,³ the Company has been actively disclosing information regarding its sustainability efforts and strengthening communication with stakeholders.

　

In partnership with its stakeholders, the Company will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and a brighter future through value creation.
 
References
Note 1:  The Company announced the revision of its materiality in a press release dated April 28, 2026.
https://www.jx-nmm.com/english/newsrelease/fy2026/20260428_02.html

　

Note 2:  JX Advanced Metals Group's Philosophy
https://www.jx-nmm.com/english/newsrelease/fy2025/20250909_03.html

　

Note 3:  Integrated Report 2025 https://www.jx-nmm.com/english/ir/integrated/
　The Company also provides a Sustainability Website that supplements the sustainability-related information in the Integrated Report and offers more detailed disclosures: https://www.jx-nmm.com/english/sustainability/

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