Message from the President

I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation for your continued support and confidence in Toray Group.

Today, the world finds itself in increasingly unpredictable times, undergoing accelerated change as we face numerous overlapping social challenges.
In addition to climate change, natural resources and energy issues, degradation of the natural environment, challenges such as changes in population structure, food and water shortages, public health issues, and human rights concerns are calling into question whether the very foundations of our societies and economies are sustainable.
In an era such as this, the ways in which companies engage with society and the value they provide through their businesses—their very reason for existing—are being questioned more rigorously than ever.
Since its founding in 1926, Toray Group has aimed to operate as an organization respected by society, under a management philosophy of “realizing that corporations are public institutions of society and contributing to society through our business.”
This commitment has been carried forward with our current corporate philosophy: “Contributing to society through the creation of new value with innovative ideas, technologies and products.”
We will continue to take on the challenge of solving social issues through the creation of innovative technologies and advanced materials thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable future. This is the unwavering mission of Toray Group.

Based on these concepts, we have established TORAY VISION 2050, which outlines the world that Toray envisions in 2050.
Our sustainability activities to realize this vision will focus on contributions to the “environment” and “people,” striving to achieve both improvement of social value and economic value.
While promoting activities focused on the environment and people, such as advancing efforts to reduce environmental impact and practicing people-centric management, we will also provide solutions to social issues by developing innovative technologies and advanced materials.
Aiming to realize a society in which people can live safely, securely, and with prosperity, we will pursue business strategy and sustainability in an integrated manner, link the creation of social value to business growth, and use returns to invest in human resources, facilities, and next-generation innovation.
Achieving sustainable growth through this “virtuous cycle of value” is the fundamental concept behind what we aim to be: a highly profitable company that contributes to society—an enterprise that is truly sustainable.
Specifically, we will work to resolve social issues through our businesses, focusing on the following four areas.

1. Implement countermeasures to climate change (Carbon Neutrality)
2. Achieve circular economy (Circular Economy)
3. Reduce impact on and dependence on natural capital (Nature Positive)
4. Achieve society where people can live in prosperity (Well & Comfort Life)

In April 2026, Toray celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding.
Marking this major milestone, I am committed to carrying forward our founding spirit, working together with each and every employee, to build a Toray Group that continues to contribute to society over the next 100 years as a truly sustainable enterprise.
With the application of innovative technologies and advanced materials in society and the provision of new value, we will further deepen trust with our stakeholders and accelerate global co-creation.
To help realize a sustainable future, Toray Group will continue to wholeheartedly take on challenges as we swing for the fences.

April 2026