by extension, in turn, by the same token, in addition, as well, consequently
Clause 1 +
Direct Connection
The adverb
この研究は会社の発展、
This research will contribute to the development of the company, and in turn, to the progress of society.
環境を守ることは、私たちの健康、
Protecting the environment protects our health, and by extension, the future of the Earth.
This grammar point is formal and typically used in writing or formal speeches. It implies a progression from a smaller scope to a larger scope. It is often used when discussing benefits, impacts, or consequences that ripple outward.