Apparel brand "CLOUDY" (operated by DOYA Inc., Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO Hayato Doya) has obtained the international certification "Certified B CorporationTM" (hereinafter referred to as "B CorpTM"), awarded to companies with excellent social and environmental impact, in June 2026. B CorpTM is a system certified by the international non-profit organization B LabTM for companies that meet strict standards, including social and environmental initiatives, transparency, and accountability. "B" stands for Benefit, signifying a company that creates value not only for shareholders but also for all stakeholders, including employees, local communities, the environment, and customers. As of June 2026, there are approximately 80 certified companies in Japan (※Over 10,000 companies in over 100 countries worldwide). Background of Obtaining B Corp Certification: A System Where Business and Social Contribution Circulate CLOUDY's mission is "Towards a future with choices and opportunities through fashion," and they have been working to solve issues in education, employment, and health through fashion. DOYA Inc. (operator of the CLOUDY brand) and the non-profit organization CLOUDY work together, leveraging each other's strengths, to create employment and build schools and provide educational support, primarily in Ghana, Africa. Instead of "doing social contribution outside of business," they have consistently aimed for a "mechanism where the business itself solves social issues," allowing activities to be sustained by the brand's profits, which has led to obtaining B Corp certification this time. Specific Initiatives to Circulate Business and Support Operation of CLOUDY FACTORY (Creating sustainable employment locally): Operates its own factory in Ghana, Africa, utilizing traditional textiles and craftsmanship. To date, it has created employment for over 700 local workers, providing them with a stable livelihood. Operation of CREATIVE ACADEMY (Nurturing next-generation cre