Three Changes in the Englishization of ESG - Part 1

SPACECOOL Inc. was selected as one of the top three companies from over 1,500 applications across more than 100 countries in "The Liveability Challenge 2026," a global sustainability initiative hosted by the Temasek Foundation and operated by Eco-Business, and received the Investment Prize. The Liveability Challenge (TLC) is a global initiative that evaluates innovative solutions aimed at addressing urgent sustainability challenges in urban tropical regions. Our company was the only finalist from Japan in the Cool Earth category, which focuses on responding to climate change and heat stress. During the grand final held in Singapore on May 20, 2026, we made our final pitch on cooling solutions for tropical cities and received the Investment Prize. Encouraged by this award, SPACECOOL aims to use this opportunity to implement sustainable cooling solutions in the Southeast Asia region and further accelerate improvements in global heat-related challenges.

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Change 2: Scope 3 emissions have become an important theme in ESG disclosures. The challenges of English translation that Japanese companies often face For example, the following issues are likely to arise: - Misalignment of definitions (Upstream/Downstream) - Misunderstanding of the scope of inclusion - Confusion with "Value Chain" - Ambiguity in category classification - Divergence from reporting standards (GHG Protocol) Key points for English translation In the translation of Scope 3, the following points are crucial: - Prioritize the use of "Value Chain Emissions" - Clearly state when aggregating with Scope 1 and 2 - Include "Upstream / Downstream" with an awareness of upstream and downstream - Use the "15 categories" from the GHG Protocol as guidelines - Limit the use of the term "Supply Chain" to "upstream" only Our company utilizes the YIYO translation management system for integrated management to standardize the management of Scope 3 terms and categories, addressing the specific issues related to Scope 3 disclosures.

In recent years, many Japanese companies have been strengthening their information disclosure with an awareness of overseas ESG evaluation agencies and foreign investors. However, in practice, when producing English versions, several issues are often observed: - Terminology varies from document to document - While it may be coherent in Japanese, it becomes ambiguous in English - There is a lack of numerical explanations - Expressions unique to ESG become unnatural Key points to pay particular attention to are: 1. Avoid "we are making efforts" 2. Clarify the subject 3. Be cautious with "under consideration" 4. Standardize ESG terminology What is important in ESG English adaptation is not just "translation" but "consistency of expression": - Whether ESG-related terms align with international expression and disclosure standards - Whether quantitative information and numerical explanations are sufficient - Whether consistency of expression is maintained throughout the document - Whether the tone and structure are appropriate for investor and evaluation agency disclosures What our company emphasizes: We focus on ensuring that the English is easy to understand for overseas readers and sounds natural as ESG disclosure. To achieve this, we utilize YIYO to: - Standardize ESG terminology - Maintain continuity with past expressions - Ensure consistency between numbers and text - Manage translation quality.

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