Health

Our Basic Health and Productivity Management Policy & Objectives

Health and Productivity Management Initiatives and Establishing a Culture of Health

Promoting Health and Productivity Management

With the CEO serving as the person holding chief responsibility, we promote health and productivity management through a structure comprising the Health and Well-being Promotion Division, the HR Strategy Division, the Corporate Planning Division, and the Health Insurance Association.
In fiscal 2027, we have merged the Health Promotion Department and the Well-being Promotion Department to establish a new Health and Well-being Promotion Division, thereby consolidating functions in the Corporate Operation Unit and shifting to a structure that strengthens the promotion of health and productivity management.
We are promoting health and productivity management as a company-wide initiative led by the management team, by resolving and reporting on the results and challenges of our health measures at the Board of Directors and the Corporate Management Meeting, and by exchanging views on how to make improvements.
In addition, the Health & Safety Committee^* not only discusses health and safety management, but also exchanges views on health measures, promoting initiatives that reflect the voices of the frontlines.
In each division, a Health & Well-being Promotion Leader appointed by the division general manager (the person responsible for promotion) acts as leader, and we have established a system that enables every company member to take charge of their own health and work toward implementing health measures, improving health checkup results, and enhancing health literacy.
Furthermore, by sharing challenges and initiatives with affiliated companies and labor unions both in and outside Japan, we are working to promote health and productivity management across the entire Toyota Boshoku group.

• A committee established under the Industrial Safety and Health Act in which labor and management cooperate and discuss matters to ensure workplace health and safety

Our health and productivity management promotion system

Health and Productivity Management Strategy

With regard to the health challenges facing the Company, we believe that measures to address obesity rates, smoking rates, exercise habits, and sleep are needed. A cross-analysis of health checkup data and stress check results has revealed that establishing exercise habits and improving dietary habits starting in one's 20s is crucial. It is also known that managing sleep and stress is key to reducing presenteeism (lost productivity)^*.
To address these challenges, we are implementing health measures focused on improving indicators such as obesity rates, smoking rates, exercise habits, and sleep. Furthermore, after implementing these measures, we review our strategic map based on the analysis results, thereby ensuring continuous improvement and promoting activities.

• Refers to a state of affairs where a loss of productivity occurs as a result of a company member's ability to work being impacted by health issues.
  It is measured by WHO-HPQ (Health and Work Performance Questionnaire) Absolute Presenteeism

Health and productivity management strategy map

• Data source verified: health awareness survey
• Data source verified: specified health guidance data
• Data source verified: health checkup results
• Data source verified: stress check results
• Data source verified: results of the survey conducted after the health initiative
• Data source verified: health insurance association medical expense data
• Data source verified: attendance data
• Data source verified: EX survey
• Personal Health Record: Data, including health checkup results and vital data such as blood pressure and body weight, that individuals can proactively manage themselves

Final Health-related Target Indicators

Work engagement^*

• An indicator of employees' vigor and dedication toward their work. In measuring this, we adopted a simplified scale consisting of two items that are highly correlated with the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES), which is used to measure positive psychological attitudes toward work

Scaled to a mean of 50, with higher values indicating a better result. In addition, we aim to reach a deviation value of 50 by fiscal 2031.

Presenteeism (lost productivity)

Measurement started from fiscal 2022, and we aim to achieve a rate of 32.0% or lower by fiscal 2031.

Absenteeism (absence from work due to injuries or sickness)

We aim to achieve a rate of 1.8 by fiscal 2031.

Use of Health Challenge 8 as an indicator of health literacy

With the aim of each and every company member at Toyota Boshoku performing at their best, we have defined the Health Challenge 8—eight targets which can affect a company member's productivity, as well as their physical and mental health. Our goal is to achieve at least 5.5 out of 8 of the Health Challenge 8 targets by fiscal 2031.
Increasing the number of Health Challenge 8 targets achieved will lead to improved medical checkup results and a reduction in presenteeism. The Health Challenge 8 initiative, which includes establishing exercise habits, encourages the continuation of efforts that lead to better health, by improving the ability (health literacy) of each company member to think and act on their own health needs. Furthermore, starting in fiscal 2025, the days in each month containing an "8" (8th, 18th, 28th) will be designated as a Health Challenge 8 Day to build an environment that encourages greater health awareness.
In addition, the Health Challenge 8 initiatives are being shared across the Toyota group.

The eight targets of Health Challenge 8:

Trend in number of Health Challenge 8 targets met

Health checkup × number of Challenge 8 targets met

Presenteeism (lost productivity) by number of Health Challenge 8 practices

Health Checkup

Rate of company members receiving legally-mandated health checkups

Rate of company members receiving detailed examinations after general health checkup

Health-related guidance is being given to 100% of company members receiving detailed examinations

Status of treatment for high blood pressure after receiving health checkup results

• Percentage of company members who are successfully controlling their high blood pressure (i.e. keeping it below 140/90mmHg) via medical treatment
• controlling blood pressure (%) ＝ number of people successfully controlling blood pressure via medical treatment number of people receiving medical treatment + number of people not receiving treatment

Specific health guidance

Specific health guidance^* is considered an important measure to address the needs of high-risk individuals.
In fiscal 2027, we implemented specific health guidance for 833 (68.7%) of the 1,212 eligible persons. We will continue to work with the Health Insurance Association to enhance the content of health guidance, reducing the number of high-risk individuals and preventing lifestyle-related diseases.

• Guidance given to individuals aged 40 and over who, despite a current high risk of lifestyle diseases, would likely be able to lower these risks via lifestyle improvements

Stress Check

A Stress check is conducted once a year, and efforts are made to prevent mental health problems among high-stress employees by consulting with occupational physicians and occupational health staff, as well as providing counseling through external organizations. In addition, the applicable divisions are selected based on the organization's stress check results, and workplace improvement activities are conducted with the assistance of external organizations.
Self-care training is also provided for new company members and new managers/supervisors.
For company members with mental health issues, the HR Strategy Division works with industrial physicians and occupational health staff to provide support for returning to work.
As an initiative starting in fiscal 2025, new company members who are prone to physical illness due to a significant environmental change are having their physical condition checked through individual interviews and questionnaires conducted by public health nurses and nurses. Information is shared with the HR Strategy Division and utilized in coordinated mental health activities.

Stress check response rate

Stress response

Scaled to a mean of 50, with higher values indicating a better result.

Employees with high stress

We recommend consultation with an occupational physician for high-stress employees.

Measures to Cultivate Good Health

Life-stage training

Training upon joining and promotion

Mental and physical health training is provided by occupational health staff and external lecturers. Self-care training and line-care training for managers and supervisors are also provided.

Mental health training for second year of new graduate employment, second year of mid-career hires

At Toyota Boshoku, since a tendency was observed for the environmental change upon joining the Company to be one cause of mental health issues, mental health training is provided by external instructors for company members in the second year of new graduate employment and the second year of mid-career employment. We provide self-care practices tailored to each individual's position and circumstances, and support them in applying these practices in their daily lives and work.

Health Step-Up Training (course for 28-, 35-, 38-, 50-, and 55-year-olds)

As health issues vary by life stage, we conduct training sessions so that members can acquire the knowledge they need according to their age. The goal is to identify potential future health issues at an early stage and use this information to help prevent lifestyle-related diseases.
Since the obesity rate among members in their 40s and older tends to exceed the company-wide average, we conduct training programs tailored to younger members in their 20s and 30s as a preventive measure. Additionally, to help members in their 50s lead healthy and active lives even after retirement, we provide training designed with their later years in mind.
In addition, starting in fiscal 2026, we introduced online training to ensure that company members who are unable to attend in-person training due to work commitments, as well as those on overseas assignments, have access to training opportunities.

Main content

Participants commented, “Now that I know my physical fitness age, I plan to start exercising starting tomorrow” (28-year-old course); “I felt that my physical strength was declining, and it made me realize that I needed to exercise” (35-year-old course); “I'm glad I realized that my diet type was different from what I'd thought” (38-year-old course); “I was concerned about health issues, such as physical ailments related to aging, so I really appreciate seminars like this” (50-year-old course); and, “I don't usually get the chance to measure my gait, so I'm very grateful for this” (55-year-old course). Thus, positive views were expressed.
We will continue to support the maintenance and promotion of company members' health by providing training programs according to age.

Participation rate

• In fiscal 2023, online training only

FY2026 post-event questionnaire

• From a questionnaire following in-person training

• From a questionnaire following in-person training

Initiatives to address women's health issues

To create a workplace in which women can continue working, Toyota Boshoku is promoting understanding of women's health issues. Starting in fiscal 2026, we launched a training program for managers to support the creation of workplaces based on accurate knowledge. In addition, we launched an app designed to support women's self-care and distributed videos on women's health issues—such as menstruation—to help everyone gain a deeper understanding of these topics, regardless of gender. Through these efforts, we will continue to foster an environment in which members respect and support one another.

Women's self-care training

Recognizing that health issues specific to women affect work performance, Toyota Boshoku is promoting initiatives for training on self-care.
In fiscal 2026, we launched a training program on Accurate Knowledge of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)^*1 and Oral Contraception (the Pill)^*2, and confirmed its high effectiveness, with a participation rate of 66% and a satisfaction rate of 88%. We have also introduced an app to support daily self-care, encouraging company members to take a proactive approach to managing their health.

• Symptoms of physical and mental discomfort that occur before menstruation
• A medication used for hormonal regulation

Training for officers and managers on understanding women's health issues

In response to a survey of female company members, in which many respondents wished for greater understanding from their supervisors and workplaces, Toyota Boshoku conducted training for officers and managers to deepen their understanding of health issues specific to women. During the training, we conducted a Female Health Understanding and Experience Program^*—which included a simulation of menstrual pain—as well as lectures on understanding the symptoms and management methods for women's health issues in general, and confirmed that these initiatives were highly effective.

• Training to gain a firsthand understanding of women's health issues

• Number of participants: 1,119 (54%)
• Satisfaction rate: 99%
• Led to behavioral change: 97%

Many participants provided comments indicating that the training had helped promote understanding and led to behavioral change, such as, “I was able to learn objectively about a topic that is usually difficult to approach,” and, “The guidance on appropriate ways to reach out to others was helpful.” This training program is helping to promote mutual understanding in the workplace and create a more comfortable work environment.

Visiting health lectures

As part of this initiative, which has been ongoing since fiscal 2025, public health nurses visited each division to conduct in-person and online health lectures and measurement sessions, utilizing the vascular age assessment and Veg Check^®* tools newly introduced in fiscal 2026.
In fiscal 2026, the rate of in-person participation increased, and the number of participants who reported higher satisfaction and greater health awareness compared to fiscal 2025 also rose. Health & Well-being Promotion Leaders took the lead in organizing the event in all divisions.
Participants noted that the event provided an opportunity to learn about their own health while interacting with colleagues, with feedback including, “It prompted me to reevaluate my lifestyle going forward” and “It raised my awareness of health,” thereby serving as a catalyst for improved health awareness.
Number of company members participating: 2,773 (participation rate: 29%)

• A device that estimates vegetable intake based on the color of the palm of the hand

List of topics at visiting health lectures

• Refers to the balance of intake of the three major nutrients that serve as energy sources: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

Post-event questionnaire

TB Nutrition Education Project

Monthly events

We conduct in-house activities in conjunction with nationwide health initiatives and monthly campaigns.

Toyota Boshoku walking rallies

Utilizing PepUp, a health portal site (app), walking rallies were held in which each division, led by Health & Well-being Promotion Leaders, sets a challenge for the average number of steps per day. In fiscal 2026, we also introduced a cumulative personal step count ranking, helping to create opportunities for both divisions and individuals to engage in physical activity. Points are awarded based on the results, which also helps to increase motivation.

Sleep improvement initiative—held jointly with the Toyota Boshoku Health Insurance Association—

Starting in fiscal 2026, in addition to providing information on sleep, we launched a sleep improvement initiative utilizing sleep sensors. We implemented the program for 100 members who applied to participate, and through sleep visualization and workshops, we observed a trend toward improved sleep in at least 70% of the participants.
In addition, we have introduced NTT PARAVITA Co., Ltd.'s sleep improvement service, “Nemuri no Oendan” (Sleep Cheerleaders)^*, creating an environment where users can access video content and individual consultations at any time.
Through these initiatives, we promote company members' health and improved performance, which in turn leads to increased productivity and enhanced corporate value.

• A sleep improvement service that utilizes social media

Sleep improvement rate among participants in the sleep improvement program (93 people)

Smoking cessation support

The smoking rate at Toyota Boshoku has been decreasing year by year, the rate fell to 25.6% in fiscal 2026. However, it remains high compared to the smoking rate in Japan (14.8% in 2024^*). Considering that this constitutes a risk of future disease, to protect the health of company members, their families, and the people around them, we have been continuously implementing smoking cessation support activities to reduce the smoking rate, starting with the abolition of in-house cigarette sales in 2008, setting up three non-smoking days per month, subsidizing the purchase of smoking cessation medication, and providing financial assistance for company members to visit smoking cessation clinics.
Many company members have successfully quit smoking following the total ban on smoking on the premises in April 2023. In fiscal 2025, smoke-free meetings were held at each workplace, with all 105 divisions participating. Participants discussed raising health awareness and smoking etiquette, with comments received such as, “Thinking about my own future, I decided to quit smoking,” and, “Although I can't quit smoking right now, I will be conscious of my surroundings and observe good etiquette.”
In fiscal 2026, along with supporting the 25% of smokers who said at the health checkup interview that they were keen to quit smoking, we strengthened the Smoking Cessation Collaboration Challenge, and also conducted activities to verify compliance with the on-premises smoking ban.
In fiscal 2027, we will transition to the My Style Smoking Cessation Challenge, which respects smokers' autonomy and allows them to proceed at their own pace, and we will establish a smoking cessation support system that enables them to continue their efforts without undue strain. We will continue to support smoking cessation with the goal of reducing the smoking rate to 16.8% by fiscal 2031.

• Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, 2024 “National Health and Nutrition Survey”

Smoking rate

Health management using smartphones

We support health activities among company members using a health portal site (app) called PepUp.
In fiscal 2026, events such as an Daily Health Challenge to keep track of activities related to the Health Challenge 8 and Toyota Boshoku walking rallies were held via PepUp to encourage participation through an incentive system.
As of March 2026, there were 6,380 registrants (63.6% registration rate, up by 484 persons from the previous year). We will continue to plan events that allow company members to participate while having fun, and we will use this as one of our initiatives to improve the health literacy of company members, while also increasing the number of registrants.

PepUp registration rate trend

Establishment of a health-related consultation service

In fiscal 2025, we set up a health-related consultation service, and in fiscal 2026 we had responded to health consultations from 33 people as of the end of January. Starting in fiscal 2026, we are setting up consultation hours that take into account time differences for seconded workers and their families in regions outside of Japan.
We will continue to devise consultation methods and raise awareness so that company members can feel free to consult, and we will continue to stay closely supportive of as many company members as possible.

Survey on health awareness

Toyota Boshoku conducts an annual health survey to assess company members' health awareness. The response rate for this survey, conducted in February 2026, was 58.6%. We assessed the current state of members' health across a wide range of areas, including dietary habits, sleep, exercise habits, oral care, awareness of smoking cessation initiatives, and health issues related to gender differences. The survey results showed that the percentage of company members who responded that their lifestyle habits regarding diet, sleep, and exercise “are fine as they are and do not need improvement” or “are already being addressed” has increased compared to last year, indicating a growing trend of members taking the initiative to review their lifestyle habits. We will continue to promote health measures that lead to behavioral changes while identifying company members' health awareness on an ongoing basis.

Infectious Disease Measures

To date, the Toyota Boshoku group has taken effective measures to manage and overcome the spread of viruses such as COVID-19.
We take measures to prevent infection among company members, and to stop the spread of viruses both within the Toyota Boshoku group and our local communities. We also work closely with affiliates and suppliers and provide support when there is a spread of infection.
In addition, we are fully aware of the importance of fighting worldwide health issues, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (sometimes referred to as “the 3 major infectious diseases”). Whenever company members are transferred to regions outside Japan, Toyota Boshoku carries out various measures for the benefit of both these company members and their families, including vaccinations and the distribution of detailed information regarding infection risks.