TOPPAN Inc., a group company of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., held the opening ceremony for the “Minna no Carbon Offset Forest” and conducted its first forest conservation activity on May 11, 2026, in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture. The “Minna no Carbon Offset Forest” is a framework that enables partner companies of “Minna no Carbon Offset®” to participate in actual forest conservation activities together with TOPPAN. Going forward, TOPPAN will use the forest to provide partner companies with opportunities to take part in activities and to help foster understanding of their significance. Prior to the event, TOPPAN signed an agreement in February 2026 under Rikuzentakata City’s forest creation program for companies and other organizations, and named the provided area the “Minna no Carbon Offset Forest.” On the day of the event, 38 people participated, including employees from TOPPAN and partner companies. They attended a ceremony commemorating the forest opening and carried out conservation work in the forest, including undergrowth clearing and pruning. TOPPAN will continue contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society together with partner companies through the “Minna no Carbon Offset Forest.” The program included the forest opening ceremony, forest conservation activities, and environmental contribution through “Minna no Carbon Offset®.” At the ceremony, Rikuzentakata City presented TOPPAN with a commemorative plaque to mark the agreement between TOPPAN, Rikuzentakata City, and the public interest incorporated foundation Save Earth Foundation, which works on resource circulation and forest regeneration. A signboard unveiling ceremony for the “Minna no Carbon Offset Forest” was also held. For the forest conservation activity, participants carried out undergrowth clearing, pruning, thinning, and vine cutting under the guidance of the Rikuzentakata City Forestry Association. Through the activity, participants deepened their understanding of the significance