Roland Sets Medium- to Long-Term Goals for CO2 Emissions Reduction

Commitment to Sustainability Aims to Foster a World Where Artistic Culture Can Flourish

Roland Corporation, a global leader in professional music products, has announced bold carbon reduction targets as part of its commitment to building a decarbonized society where artistic culture can flourish. In alignment with the Paris Agreement international treaty on climate change, Roland aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain—paving the way for a sustainable future that supports creativity, music, and artistic expression.

Reduction Targets

Reduction targets are set in line with the concept of SBT*, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality as declared in the Paris Agreement in mind.

• Scope 1 and Scope 2: Reduce CO2 emissions by 42% in FY2030 compared to FY2022
• Scope 3: 25% reduction from FY2022 levels in FY2030 for categories 1, 4, 11, and 12, which account for more than 90% of total CO2 emissions, respectively
• Roland’s efforts are disclosed in line with TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) recommendations. To learn more, visit: https://www.roland.com/global/sustainability/environment/tcfd/

*SBT (Science Based Targets): Corporate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets consistent with the levels required by the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015.

Current Progress and Results

Total CO2 emissions in FY2023 were reduced by 12% from the previous year, and Roland will continue its efforts to reduce CO2 emissions further.

Roland is dedicated to transparency in its ESG initiatives. Comprehensive ESG data is publicly available, showcasing Roland’s progress and commitment. Roland has also disclosed data on the content of its environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) initiatives.

For more information, see "ESG Data" in Roland's Sustainability section below.

https://www.roland.com/global/sustainability/

Roland is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and leading by example in the music industry. Through these efforts, Roland aims to nurture a sustainable world where creativity, music, and artistic culture can continue to thrive.

To learn more, visit Roland.com.

About Roland Corporation

For more than 50 years, Roland’s innovative electronic musical instruments and multimedia products have fueled inspiration in artists and creators around the world. Embraced by hobbyists and professionals alike, the company’s trendsetting gear spans multiple categories, from pianos, synthesizers, guitar products, drum and percussion products, DJ controllers, audio/video solutions, gaming mixers, livestreaming products, and more. As technology evolves, Roland and its expanding family of brands, including Roland Cloud, BOSS, V-MODA, Drum Workshop (DW), PDP, Latin Percussion (LP), and Slingerland, continue to lead the way for music makers and creators, providing modern solutions and seamless creative workflows between hardware products, computers, and mobile devices. For more information, visit Roland.com or see your local Roland dealer. Follow Roland on Facebook, Twitter (@RolandGlobal), and Instagram (@RolandGlobal).

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