Human rights policy

The Group has raised “Improvement in Well-being” as one of the materiality issues in which we will engage. Therefore, spreading awareness about the importance of respecting human rights is essential for the well-being of all workers associated with the Group, that is, for them to be in a healthy state physically, mentally, and socially. We will guarantee human rights for all people irrespective of gender, nationality, age, disabilities, and other characteristics in order to contribute to the achievement of a sustainable society.

1. 1. Respect for international standards

   The Group will support and respect international standards related to human rights, such as the International Bill of Human Rights, Children’s Rights and Business Principles, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We will prevent or reduce negative impact on human rights, including discrimination, violence, sexual harassment, and power harassment, for all stakeholders involved in our business activities.

2. 2. Elimination of discrimination^*

   The Group strives to avoidwill not perform any act that would discriminate or violate human rights for reasons of gender, age, disabilities, nationality, race, gender identity, or religion. Aiming for a workplace that is without discrimination and comfortable for all people, we strive towill promptly grasp, resolve, and prevent human rights issues through employee training and the establishment of a hotline.

   *Discrimination refers to allowing different opportunities or treatment in employment, promotion, remuneration, and training based on factors outside of those logical, such as individual skills, aptitude, and results. For example, people may be discriminated against for race, ethnicity, nationality, place of origin, skin color, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, political views, union membership, and marital status. Also, unequal opportunities and treatment because of health exams and pregnancy exams can be viewed as a discriminatory act.

3. 3. Company policies related to freedom to form labor unions and support of collective bargaining rights

   The Group complies with local laws and respects the rights of employees to form labor unions in accordance with laws and regulations, choose whether or not to join such unions, and collective bargaining rights. The Group will not discriminate against employees due to the use of these rights.

4. 4. Appropriate compensation

   The Group will verifiesy that compensation exceeds the minimum wage based on national and local laws and regulations, in an effort to avoidtoand ensure there are no violations of violating labor hour regulations.

Hotline regarding human rights

The Group has established a hotline for all stakeholders. The Group receives consultations and reports about human rights, confirms the issue, finds a resolution, considers means to prevent re-occurrence, and follows up the situation. The Group will not disclose personal information about the person consulting the hotline without permission to outside organizations.

Hotline regarding bullying and harassment

The Group has established a hotline for employees. The Group receives consultations and reports about bullying and harassment, confirms the issue, finds a resolution, considers means to prevent re-occurrence, and follows up the situation. The Group will not disclose personal information about the person consulting the hotline without permission to outside organizations.