Tamron Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Saitama City), a comprehensive optical equipment manufacturer, announces its participation as a partner company in the 'Support Project for Young Mountaineers' launched by Yama to Keikoku Co., Ltd., an initiative aimed at nurturing and supporting the next generation of mountaineers. The company has declared its long-term vision toward 2035: 'Capturing, measuring, and connecting—becoming a company that creates health for people and nature.' We are committed to realizing a 'rich and fulfilling society' where people and nature coexist harmoniously, filled with joy, inspiration, and peace of mind. Through participation in this project, we will support the courageous challenges of young people venturing into nature and encourage the joy of recording irreplaceable 'emotions' born in the natural world. ■ Background and Objectives of Participation Tamron has developed innovative products that expand creative freedom by combining original optical design and advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in areas such as interchangeable lenses for mirrorless cameras. The 'emotions' experienced by mountaineers in the natural world are invaluable assets that enrich life. Tamron continues to integrate technologies that 'capture' the visible world faithfully and deliver emotion, 'measure' changes in natural environments, and 'connect' these through analysis into social value. Participation in this project is positioned as part of our sustainability initiatives—fostering the next generation to help create a healthy, shared future between humanity and nature—built upon our core optical technologies. Through our lenses, Tamron will support the free-spirited expression and bold challenges of young people, co-imagining the possibilities ahead and contributing to a sustainable, 'rich and fulfilling society'. ■ Specific Support Activities As a partner company of this project, Tamron will provide the following support to assist young mountaineers in