The Partial Amendment to the Securities Listing Regulations, etc. (Effective October 10, 2023; Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.), establishes the target for domestic companies listed at the Prime Market to achieving the female officer ratio of at least 30% by 2030. The Company shall meet the target of 30% female officer ratio promptly by providing it in the Articles of Incorporation. The implementation of the foregoing is necessary for the following reasons: The Company has repeated illegal acts because the mindset of the management has not changed. Accordingly, bold reforms are urgently needed. In addition, a survey by the Cabinet Office shows that companies with higher female Directors ratios tend to achieve better ROE (Return on Equity) and EBIT margins (ratio of Earning before Interests and Tax to the sales), and a diverse workforce contributes to the prevention of outflow of personnel. In order to build and develop a new energy system centered on energy conservation and renewable energy which relies on neither nuclear power nor fossil fuels, it is necessary to reform rigid, outdated organizational structures, to foster a diverse organizational environment, and to secure and develop talent.