The world is electrifying, and at the heart of this transformation is the soaring demand for advanced batteries, powering everything from electric vehicles to AI data centers and renewable energy grids. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a resilient future. At MVP Materials, we are delivering the world's first integrated solution for a truly circular battery economy. By combining the "muscle" of advanced refining technology with the "brain" of our DigiBox platform—which uniquely integrates AI for efficient direct battery scrap sourcing and blockchain for complete traceability. We are creating a verifiable, transparent supply of the resources the world needs. This integrated approach is guided by our "Mission 30/30": to supply 30% of the critical battery materials in our target markets by 2030.

At Chubu Nihon Plastic, our “Happy ECO” philosophy has always meant living and working in harmony with the planet. It is a commitment to using resources carefully and thinking beyond the present.

That same belief guides my work at MVP Materials. As we move toward an electric future, we must ensure that today’s solutions do not become tomorrow’s burden. Closing the loop in battery production is a natural step toward that responsibility.

I believe steady, thoughtful action will lead us to a truly circular and sustainable future.