USUI Sustainability Report 2023
-Table of Contents 1. Company Profile
・Company Information
・Sales Ratio, Products
・Major Customers
・Domestic Network
・Global Network
・Certifications and Patents

2. CSR Management
・Management Philosophy, Company Policy
・Organization Chart
・USUI CSR Policy
・Corporate Ethics Policy
・CSR Action Guidelines
・Global CSR Committee

4. Supply Chain Management
・Procurement Policy
・Green Procurement
・Actions on Conflict Minerals Problem

5. Society
・Human Rights and Labor
・Diversity
・Human Resource Development
・Ensuring Safety
・Ensuring Quality

6. Environment
・Environment Policies
・Global Environmental Conservation

3. Governance・Risk Management
・Compliance・Information Security
・Personal Information Management

February 5, 2024
USUI CO., LTD.
CSR Promotion Dept.

11.Company Profile
Company information

Company Name
Established

USUI CO., LTD.
February 11, 1941

Address

131-2 Nagasawa, Shimizu-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka-ken,411-8610 Japan
TEL : 055-972-2111

CapitalJPY 305 million

Employees
Net Sales
Overseassubsidiaries

730/Global 10,500 (2020/12)
JPY 108.5 billion (Consolidated basis for the year ended Mar, 2021)
USUI International Corporation
USUI International Corporation (Thailand) Ltd.
USUI International France S.A.S.
USUI International Germany GmbHUSUI Automotive Parts(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
USUI Automotive Part(Foshan) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai USUI Engine Parts Co., Ltd.
USUI PIPE SYSTEM (HEFEI) CO., LTD.
JIAXING USUI TSURUMI PRECISION TUBE INDUSTRY Co.,LtdUSUI International Korea Co, Ltd.
USUI SUSIRA INTERNATIONAL Private Limited
PT.USUI INTERNATIONAL INDONESIAUSUI INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
USUI INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES CORPORATION

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1.Company Profile
Sales Ratio, Products
High-pressure fuel for
Gasoline Direct Injection
Rail & Pipework31.Company Profile
Major customers

Others: approx. 230 companies※Without honorifics, alphabetical order4

1.Company Profile
Domestic Network【Iga-Ueno Satellite】【Suzuka Satellite】【Okazaki Satellite】

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1.Company Profile
Global Network

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1.Company Profile
Certifications and Patents
Acquisition of Certification
IATF16949:2016 Acquire certification
 USUI CO., LTD./Gotemba Production Dept. and Koatsukan Production
Dept. (including Head Office)Scope: Manufacturing of Injection Tubes and Fuel Tubes

 UIC (U.S.)/Ohio Plant (including Michigan Office)Scope: Design and Manufacturing of Plastic Cooling Fans, Fan Drive,
Fuel Tubes and Fuel Rails

 UIC (U.S.)/Virginia Plant (including Michigan Office)Scope: Manufacturing of Injection Tubes and Oil Tubes for Brakes, etc.

 UICT (Thailand)
Scope: Manufacture of Tubes for the Automotive Industry

 Shanghai USUI Engine Parts Co., Ltd. (China)

Scope: Design and Manufacturing of Injection Tubes, Fuel Tubes, andFuel Rails

ISO14001:2015 Acquire certification
 Head Office, Nagasawa-Nishi Plant, Koatsukan Plant, Kyowa Plant,
Hiroshima Satellite, Izu-Nagaoka Plant, Okazaki Satellite, Kakita Plant,
Tamagawa Plant, Ohito Plant, Nagasawa Plant, Tochigi Satellite,
Nirayama Plant and Gotemba Plant (JAB:P08/070474)(UKAS:JP98/012032)

 UIC (U.S.)/Ohio Plant (including Michigan Office) UIC (U.S.)/Virginia Plant (including Michigan Office) Shanghai USUI Engine Parts Co., Ltd. (China)
 USUI Automotive Part(Foshan) Co., Ltd. (China)
 UICT PT.USUI USUI SUSIRA USUI Automotive Part(Foshan) Co., Ltd. (China)
Scope: Manufacturing of Automotive Tubes

 USUI SUSIRA (India)

Scope: Precision Machining for Engine Valve Push Rods, Piston Cooling
Nozzle Assy, and other Automotive Components

Number of Applications for Industrial Property Rights(including overseas) PT. USUI (Indonesia)

Scope: Manufacturing of Low Pressure Tubes, Injection Tubes, andCooling Fans and Fan Drive

ISO9001:2015 Acquire Certification
 Head Office, Functional Components Dept.,

Kyowa Production Dept. (Kyowa Plant), Kyowa Production Dept. (Kakita Plant),
Ohito Production Dept., Tamagawa Production Dept.,
Nirayama Production Dept., Nagasawa Production Dept. (Nishi Plant),
Hiroshima Satellite

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Management philosophy, Company policy

USUI CO., LTD. and overseas subsidiaries (referred to below as USUIGroup) aim to be a “Trustworthy Company” for our customers andother stakeholders by practicing an approach to CSR based on the
management philosophy "Contribution to Society" based on the"Customer First principle.”Management Philosophy
Contribution to society with a Spirit ofCreation and Harmony

PolicyBeing a Trustworthy Company to ourCustomers around the World8

2.CSR Management
Organization Chart
Board of Directors

Corporate Planning Division Meeting
Global Strategy Committee

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General Affairs
Dept.
Finance Dept.
GlobalInformation
System Dept.
Diversity
Promotion Dept.

Sales &
Marketing
Headquarter

Procurement
Headquarter

Administration
Headquarter••

GlobalProcurement
Dept.
GlobalProcurement
Administration
Dept.

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Global Sales
1~6 Dept.
Global Logistics
Dept.
Production
Preparation
Administration
Dept.

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Manufacturing
Headquarter

Development
Headquarter

Quality Assurance
Dept.
Preparatory
Engineering Dept.
Production
Engineering Dept.
Production Designing
Dept.
Each manufacturing
Div.
Satellite Manufacture
Dept.

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Product
Development
Dept.

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Management
Planning
Dept.

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CSR
Promotion
Dept.

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2. CSR Management
CSR Activity Declaration

USUI Group will promote CSR activities in every aspects of its business activities
as a member of the global community in accordance with the philosophy and the“Company Policy” in order to realize the “Management Philosophy.”
To further enhance CSR activities within USUI Group, we develop “USUI CSR Policy”
and ensure that all USUI Group employees are fully aware of it.
In addition, we position quality, human rights, labor, safety, environment, compliance,risk management, and social contribution as important areas of our CSR activities,
and will develop proactive CSR activities.
Basic CSR Policies• Based on its “Management Philosophy”, USUI Group, as a member of the global
community, aims to contribute to the stable and sustainable development of the
global community through its business activities.
• Based on “USUI Code of Conduct”, USUI Group conducts its business activities ingood faith in accordance with the laws, ethical standards and human rights ofeach country in which it operates.
• As a member of the global community, USUI Group contributes to solving
various social issues and responds to stakeholder expectations.

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2.CSR Management
Corporate Ethics Policy

In order for a company to continue to exist, it is important for society to recognize
its existence value and to grow together with society.
The Corporate Ethics Policy aims to fulfill its social responsibility (CSR) as a corporate
citizen and to earn the broader trust of society.
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Compliance with Social Ethics

2.

Response to Customers

As a member of society, we must comply with laws and regulations and act in accordance withinternal regulations and business manuals.
We will deal with all of our customers with whom we do business in good faith.

3.

Provision of Services
We will always provide services that satisfy our customers from the standpoint of them.

4.

Management of Customer Information (Management of Confidential Information)

5.

Safety and HealthManage confidential information obtained in the course of business so that it is not leaked
to external.
We will strive to create a workplace environment that is easy to work in and that ensuressafety and health.

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2.CSR Management
Corporate Ethics Policy

6.

Fair Competition

7.

Fair Trade

8.

Distinction from Antisocial Forces

We will engage in fair and transparent free competition, and will not act in a way that impedes
such competition.
We will not accept bribes or improper profits from domestic and overseas public officials orother customers, suppliers, or business partners.
We will blocking all relationships with antisocial forces that revolve social order.

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Provision of Corporate Information
We will provide appropriate corporate information to our stakeholders.

10. Environmental Issues
We will make and effort to make effective use of resources, recycle, and conserve energy.
11. Respect for Human Rights

We will respect the fundamental human rights of our employees and will not discriminate
against them in any way.

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2.CSR Management
CSR Operational Guidelines
Field

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Quality2
Human Rights andLabor

Initiatives
1-1 Providing Products that meet Customer Needs

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Compliance

Initiatives
4-1 Compliance with Laws and Regulations

1-2 Providing Product Information Properly

4-2 Compliance with Competition Laws

1-3 Ensuring the Safety of Products

4-3 Anti-Corruption

1-4 Ensuring the Quality of ProductsManagement and Protection of Confidential
4-4 Information

Elimination of Discrimination
2-1 (Equalization of Employment Opportunities)
Respect for Human Rights
2-2 (Prevention of Harassment)
2-3 Prohibition of Child Labor
2-4 Prohibition of Forced Labor
2-5 Wage
2-6 Working Hours
2-7 Dialogue and Consultation with Employees
2-8 Safe and Healthy Working Environment
2-9 Human Resource Development

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Environment

Field

3-1 Environmental Management

4-5 Export Control Management
4-6 Protecting Intellectual Property
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Risk Management

5-1 Company-wide Risk Management Framework
5-2 Formulation of BCP

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Social Contribution 6-1 Contributing to Local Communities
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Initiatives and Development of CSR Activities
Implementing CSR 7-1 within the Company
Structure and Deployment of CSR-related
7-2 Activities to Suppliers
7-3 Disclosure of Information to Stakeholders

3-2 Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Prevention of Environmental Pollution in air,
3-3 water, soil, etc.
3-4 Resource Conservation and Waste Reduction
3-5 Managing Chemicals

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2.CSR Management
CSR Action Guidelines

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2.CSR Management
Global CSR Committee

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3.GovernanceRisk Management and Crisis Management Structure

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3.Governance
Rrisk Management Basic Rules

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3.GovernanceCompliance Declaration

USUI Group regards the implementation of compliance as a top management priority,
recognizing that this thorough implementation will lead to strengthening of the
management foundation. We will conduct fair and transparent corporate activities in linewith social norms as well as compliance with laws and regulations required forcorporate activities.

Basic Compliance Policy

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Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Trust with customers
Relationship with Suppliers
Relationship with Employees
Respect for Human Rights
Information Management
Environmental Conservation
Fair Transactions18

3.GovernanceCompliance Action Guidelines

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
1) We will comply with laws, regulations and social norms in our business.
2) We will be aware of being a member of society and taking moderate actions.

2. Trust with Customers
1) We will constantly strive to satisfy our customers, listen sincerely to their opinions,accurately grasp their needs, and strive to earn the satisfaction and trust of our customers
by providing appropriate products and services.
2) We will not act in a disciplined manner in the execution of our customers' operations, norwill we act in a manner that impairs the trust and reputation of our customers.
3) In the area of entertainment and gift giving and receiving, we will act in accordance withsound business practices and social common sense.

3. Relationship with Suppliers
1) We will maintain fair and free relationships with our business partners and will not makeunfair demands.
2) We will compete with our peers in a sound manner and comply with the Anti-Monopoly Act
and other trade laws.
3) We will not deal with Anti-Social Forces such as organized crime groups.

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3. GovernanceCompliance Action Guidelines

4. Relationship with Employees
1) We will comply with labor-related laws and aim to build a fair and honest corporate culture.
2) We will strive to prevent harassment activities and maintain a highly moral
working environment.
3) We will respect the individuality of working people and create an attractive
working environment.

5. Respect for Human Rights
1) We will not cause or encourage human rights to be adversely affected through our
corporate activities. We will take appropriate measures in the event of an adverse impact
on human rights.
2) We will respect the human rights of our employees and will not discriminate against themin terms of race, creed, gender, religion, nationality, age, employment due tophysical disability, remuneration, promotion, etc.
3) We will respect the character and individuality of our employees and establish rationaland fair personnel systems and working conditions.
4) Not only within USUI Group but also parties deeply involved with USUI Group, such as
business partners, we will collect information to ensure that there are no risks that could
cause a negative impact on human rights and in an effort to prevent risks from occurring.
5) If human rights are adversely affected or there is a risk of adverse impacts, we will haveopportunities to engage in dialogue with stakeholders and engage in earnest consultations.

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3.GovernanceCompliance Action Guidelines

6. Information Management
1) We will strictly manage information acquired through our operations in compliance with
relevant laws.
2) We will build an advanced information security environment and handle information
appropriately.
3) We will strictly comply with laws governing the protection of personal information.

7. Environmental Conservation
1) We will establish an environmental management system, set targets, engage inbusiness activities, review them regularly, and strive for continuous improvement.
2) We will strive to raise the level of environmental conservation by accurately grasping
not only related laws and regulations, but also the demands of society, and establishing
our own standards.
3) We will promote manufacturing that is conscious of minimizing environmental loads atevery stage, from planning, designing, developing products, purchasing, manufacturing,logistics, and sales.
4) We will enhance our environmental management system from a global perspective andcontinuously improve our environmental loads.

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3.GovernanceCompliance Action Guidelines

1. Fair Transactions
1) Prohibition of Bribery
USUI Group will not permit bribery activities, including the provision, promise or offer of moneyor any other benefit or convenience (referred to below as "money") to others, directly or
indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining business or business convenience
for the Group.
2) Prohibition of Accepting Bribery
USUI Group will not permit accepting bribery activities, including the receipt or demand ofmoney to others, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining business orbusiness convenience for the Group.
3) Response to Government Officials
USUI Group will conduct its business activities in compliance with the bribery-related laws ofeach country so as not to engage in bribery activities against government officials in eachcountry.
4) Response to Third Parties
USUI Group will not tolerate bribery of government officials through agents or third parties
such as consultants.
5) Recordkeeping
USUI Group shall observe the bribery-related laws of each country, accurately record
accounting books and other records based on facts, and properly store related books andrecords.

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3.GovernanceCompliance KPIs

Compliance KPIs：January to December 2023
①Number of violation of Laws：０Results（number of internal reports）②Number of violations of human rights：0 Results (number of internal reports）③Number of Fair trade violations：０ Results（number of internal reports）

Performance KPIs

Compliance KPIs/Performance
Achievement

No

index

FY2023 KPIs

FY2023 Result

1

Number of violation of Law

number of internal reports：0

0

100%

number of internal reports：0

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Number of violation of human rightnumber of internal reports：0

0

100%

number of internal reports：0

Number of Fair trade violations number of internal reports：0

0

100%

number of internal reports：0

3

rate

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FY2024 KPIs

3.GovernanceCompliance Action Guidelines

1. Fair Transactions
1) Prohibition of Bribery
USUI Group will not permit bribery activities, including the provision, promise or offer of moneyor any other benefit or convenience (referred to below as "money") to others, directly or
indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining business or business convenience
for the Group.
2) Prohibition of Accepting Bribery
USUI Group will not permit accepting bribery activities, including the receipt or demand ofmoney to others, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining business orbusiness convenience for the Group.
3) Response to Government Officials
USUI Group will conduct its business activities in compliance with the bribery-related laws ofeach country so as not to engage in bribery activities against government officials in eachcountry.
4) Response to Third Parties
USUI Group will not tolerate bribery of government officials through agents or third parties
such as consultants.
5) Recordkeeping
USUI Group shall observe the bribery-related laws of each country, accurately record
accounting books and other records based on facts, and properly store related books andrecords.

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3.Governance
Information Security Declaration

USUI Group will manages the information safely, completely, efficiently and inexpensively
at any time. To achieve this, we aim to build and operate a global information
infrastructure, a global information management system, and a global core system.
We aim to realize this target, including stakeholders who share information.
Basic Information Security Policy

1. SECURITYUSUI Group ensures confidentiality, integrity and availability of data properties in accordancewith International Standards (ISO27000 Series).
For this reason, we will take appropriate measures organizationally and technologically.

2. COMPLIANCEUSUI Group will comply with laws, regulations, and other regulations relating to the handling of
information.

3. OPENUSUI Group will build information infrastructure and information management systems using
open information technology products in accordance with international standards andinternational industries.
This makes it easier to coordinate information with stakeholders. At the same time, it enables us
to assess the soundness of USUI Group information management.

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3.Governance
Basic Information Security Policy

4. COLLABORATIONUSUI Group will enhance the efficiency of each process by establishing and operatingprocurement, production, and logistics in accordance with the International Industry Standards(MMOG/LE).
In addition, we will optimize joint work by sharing information in an optimal manner incollaboration with stakeholders.

5. INNOVATIONUSUI Group will recognizes that information technology is constantly evolving, so that it can
incorporate and use optimal information technology.
If the technology requires a renewal of the information infrastructure, we will promote reformthe system which has been renewed at the optimum time.
N.B.: MMOG/LE Standards Organization: AIAG,
Content: Material Management Guidelines/Evaluation Methods for Logistics

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3.Governance
Information Security Action Guidelines27

3.Governance
Information Security Action Guidelines

We will enforce confidentiality management, legal compliance (information),and BCM (information), which are common action based on ISO26000 and
ISO27000. These activities are enforced with global information
management policy activities.

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3.Governance
Basic Personal Information Management Policy

USUI Group complies with laws related to the protection of personal information,
EU-wide data protection regulations, and other relevant laws and regulations, andproperly handles personal information provided by customers and business partners.
Personal Information Management Action Guidelines

1) Proper Acquisition of Personal Information
We will acquire personal information to the extent necessary for business and by legal andfair means.
Unless otherwise provided by law, prior consent shall be obtained from the employee
when acquiring sensitive information.

2) Clarification of the Purpose of Use
We will Process personal data only for the purposes described below.
・Order processing in fulfilling contracts with customers and business partners,delivery of products and services, provision of support, issuance of quotes/invoices,management of business partners‘ relationships
・Information of USUI Group services/products/events
・Conducting surveys to develop new products and improve services of USUI Group・Response to inquiries regarding USUI Group applications for services/products/recruitment
・Honoraria, congratulations, sympathies, and greetings for customers and business partners
・Performing other business incidental thereto.
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3.Governance
Personal Information Management Action Guidelines

3) Disclosure and Provision to Third Parties
USUI Group does not disclose or provide personal data to third parties unless one of thefollowing applies.
In addition, in no event shall personal data, including sensitive information, be disclosed orprovided to a third party, except as provided by law or as expressly agreed to by the employee.
Provided, however, that in the event that USUI Group jointly uses personal data or entrusts thehandling of personal data, in whole or in part, to the extent necessary for the achievement of
the Purpose of Use, and in the event that personal data is provided to said entruster of business,such personal data shall not be deemed to be disclosed or provided to a third party.
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With the consent of the principal••

When required to disclose or provide information in order to fulfill legal obligations
When it is necessary for the protection of life, body, or property of a person and it isdifficult to obtain consent from the person•

When it is necessary for the State or local public entities to cooperate in theimplementation of public affairs and there is a risk that the execution of such affairs will
be hindered by obtaining consent from the person in question.

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Cases where the provision is made upon succession of business due to merger, company
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3.Governance
Personal Information Management Action Guidelines

4) Entrustment of Business
USUI Group may provide its business partners with personal data to the extent required toachieve the objectives of using the Guidelines.
In this case, we shall properly manage and supervise the outsourcees, including the conclusion ofcontracts for the processing of personal data with these outsourcees.
• Some of the processing of personal data may be entrusted to a forwarding agent for the purpose oflogistics operations such as warehousing and delivery.

• A part of the processing of personal data may be entrusted to an inspector for quality assurance.
• In order to use general communication tools such as e-mail systems, business card management systems,
and web conferencing systems for business negotiations, conferences, and contact management withbusiness partners, we may outsource part of the processing of personal data to a cloud service provider.
• In order to fulfill contracts with customers and business partners, we may outsource part of the processingof personal data to partner companies that manufacture products, conduct shipment inspections, etc. on
USUI Group premises.

5) Transfer outside the EEA
When USUI Group transfers personal data to third countries outside the EEA region, including
subcontractors and joint-use partners, the Group will take necessary and appropriate measuresin accordance with standard data protection matters in accordance with GDPR established by theEU.

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3.Governance
Personal Information Management Action Guidelines

6) Ensuring Accuracy
USUI Group strives to keep personal data up to date and to correct any errors or shortages.

7) Retention Period
USUI Group do not store collected personal data beyond the limits required to collect the data.

8) Security
In order to ensure the accuracy and security of personal data, USUI Group shall take reasonablemeasures against the risks of unauthorized access to personal data, leakage, loss, or damage of
personal data, etc.

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4.Supply Chain Management
Procurement Activity Declaration

USUI Group aim to establish a procurement foundation with an organic network so
Global USUI can securely carry out the most timely and stable procurement of thebest product in the world at the lowest price. At the same time, we build a strong
partnership with the business partners based on transparency and fairness, and work
together to fulfill the social responsibility for maintaining healthy society
Basic Procurement Policy

We provide equal and fair opportunities to business partners desiring to do business withus, regardless of the nationality, scale of company and past transaction results. For this,we develop business partners globally to maintain competition.
When placing an order, we appropriately and objectively evaluate and select the business
partner from the standpoint of the competitiveness, such as quality, supply, price,technology and management, and the social responsibilities such as compliance with laws,
regulations and social customs, respect for human rights, unjustifiable discrimination in
employment and occupation, elimination of child labor and forced labor, environment
conservation, and social contribution activities.

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4.Supply Chain Management
Basic Procurement Policy

We seek for coexistence and co-prosperity with the business partners by sharing a goalfrom a long-term and global viewpoint, deepening the relationship of trust throughcommunications, and improving ourselves.
We comply with various laws and regulations, corporate ethics and corporate rules,consider conservation of the global environment and reduction in the impact on theecosystem, and contribute to the international and local communities.
Green Procurement Guidelines

USUI Group position Green Procurement Activity as an important role in the environment
management activities. To deal with current increasingly strict environmental regulations,
we must share the information with all suppliers, both environmental enhancement andpromotion.
This “Green Procurement Guideline” is summarized procurement requirements based on
this belief.

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4.Supply Chain Management
Conflict Minerals Issue Response Policy

USUI Group does not trade or use materials (materials, parts, etc.) including 3TG that
may be involved in human rights infringement, environmental destruction, etc. in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries.
We will also develop and investigate our suppliers in order to establish a responsible
supply chain.

Conflict Minerals Issues Action Guidelines

Response to Conflict Minerals
1) When purchasing materials and parts, we conduct surveys and do not purchaseconflict minerals (tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten) that may be a source of funds
for armed forces produced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring
countries.
In addition, we will not purchase if the supplier is not confirmed.
2) We will cooperate with surveys on conflict minerals conducted by our customers andwork together to eliminate conflict minerals and conduct responsible procurement
activities.

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5.Society
Human Rights and Labor Declaration

As a company that is a member of society, USUI Group recognizes the importance ofrespect for human rights in any activities. We believe that this is one of our social
responsibilities in the development of sustainable corporate activities, and haveformulated a basic policy on human rights and labor.
Basic Human Rights and Labor Policy

USUI Group is convinced that human rights are a crucial issue. Based on the recognition
that efforts to respect these values are social responsibilities that companies must fulfill,
we aim to establish a corporate structure that respects human rights in order to build asafe, secure, and prosperous society.
1) Elimination of Discrimination(equalization of employment opportunities)

2) Respect for Human Rights(Prevention of Harassment)

3) Prohibition of Child Labor
4) Prohibition of Forced Labor
5) Wage

6) Working Hours
7) Dialogue and Consultation with
Employees8) Safe and Healthy Working Environment9) Human Resource Development

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5.Society
Human Rights and Labor Action Guidelines

１）No discrimination
We will never discriminate on the grounds of nationality, race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion,
disability, etc.
2） Prohibition of Harassment
We will not tolerate any form of harassment in the workplace, including harassment related topregnancy, childbirth, childcare leave, sexual harassment, and power harassment, as well as
inhumane treatment such as violence, verbal abuse, and physical and mental coercion.
3）Prohibition of child labor
We will not engage in hazardous work for young workers under the legal working age, the age
for completing compulsory education, or under the age of 18.
4）Prohibition of forced labor
We ensure that all work is voluntary and that employees are free to leave their jobs, and we do
not allow any form of forced labor.
5）wageWe will comply with laws and regulations regarding minimum wages, overtime, wage deductions,and other benefits.
6）working time
We will comply with laws and regulations regarding employees' working hours (including overtime)
and the granting of holidays and annual paid leave, and will prohibit excessive working hours byproperly managing them.

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5.Society
Human Rights and Labor Action Guidelines

7）Dialogue and discussion with employees
We will respect employees' freedom of association (including the right not to associate) and theright to collective bargaining, and will engage in sincere discussions and dialogues with employee
representatives or employees.
8）Safe and healthy working environment
We will identify and assess risks to safety and health in the workplace, and ensure the physicaland mental safety and health of workers through appropriate design, technology and management
measures.
9）The development of human resources
We will work to develop highly qualified human resources so that each and every employee can achieve
personal growth and maximize their abilities.

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５．社会：人権・労働
Human Rights and Labor KPIs

1)Number of discrimination violations：0 Results（Number of internal reports）
２)Number of harassment violations：0 Results（Number of internal reports）
３)Number of Forced Labor violations：0 Results（Number of internal reports）

Performance KPIs

Human Rights and Labor KPIs/Performance
No

index

FY2023 KPIs

FY2023 Result

Achievementrate

FY2024 KPIs

1

Number of discrimination violation number of internal reports：0

0

100%

number of internal reports：0

2

Number ofharassment violation

number of internal reports：0

0

100%

number of internal reports：0

3

Number of Forced Labor violations

number of internal reports：0

0

100%

number of internal reports：039

5.Society
Human Rights and Labor Action Guidelines

Respect for Human Rights and Create Safe and Comfortable Workplace Environments
1) We will respect human rights and not discriminate on the basis of nationality,
gender or disability, or engage in child labor, forced labor or harassment.
2) We will strive to maintain and manage mental and physical health and ensure
safe operations.
3) We will strive to create a workplace environment that ensures safety and hygieneby complying with laws and regulations related to safety and hygiene and therules of the company.
4) We will comply with labor-related laws and company rules, such as the Work Rules,
and faithfully perform our duties in accordance with social decency.
5) We will strive to improve operations and improve productivity by participating ininternal and external training and conducting self-improvement in order toimprove our own knowledge and abilities, and by utilizing the acquired
technologies and knowledge.

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5.Society
Diversity Declaration

In order to become a company that can grow sustainably with stable results, USUI Groupaims to permeate and establish diversity globally and become a company in which each
employee can work with flexibility and a sense of motivation.
Diversity Policy

USUI Group will improve the working environment and organizational culture andreform awareness so that each employee can contribute to the sustainable growth ofthe organization and make the most of the diversity of each individual in a daily manner.
Diversity Action Guidelines

By providing opportunities to touch with diversity from a variety of perspectives, we will
eliminate resistance to diversity, experience the effects of utilizing diversity, and create
an environment and reform awareness so that we can revise the way we have done so
far and take a positive approach to change.

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5.Society
Human Resource Development Declaration

USUI Group will develop highly qualified human resources in order for all employees torealize their own growth and maximize their capabilities.
Human Resource Development Policy

In order to maximize the capabilities of our employees, USUI Group will realize the following.
• Establish education system and strengthen training system• Develop and build a human resource foundation to realize global strategies• Staffing aimed at global optimization
Human Resource Development Action Guidelines

1) Securing Human Resources
・Promoting diversification of recruitment activities

2) Fostering and utilizing human resources
・Review of education system
・Enhance language skills required of global human resources
・Develop female candidates for managerial posts
・Create a database of educational and evaluation results

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5.Society
Safety and Health Declaration

USUI Group considers it a corporate social responsibility to ensure the safety and healthof all employees based on the basic philosophy of respecting human beings, based on theprinciple that “Safety comes before everything." We recognize this as a priority issue ofthe utmost importance.
Basic Health and Safety Policy

Safety means considering dangers.
We cannot achieve safety without making efforts to eliminate dangers and continue
to maintain the danger-free situation.
Safety and Health Action Guidelines

To prevent the reoccurrence of occupational accidents that have occurred in the past,
we will check whether past problem history measures are continuing and taking root,and educate all employees on safety and health to improve their understanding.
1) Reaffirmation of Past Problem History Measures
We will classify past disasters as causes, confirm the status of countermeasures, and incorporate
them into the system.

2) Activities to Improve Employee Understanding
Deployment at daily meetings and regular education are provided.
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5.Society
Safety and Heaith Action Guidelines

1）Safe and healthy working environment
In addition to complying with relevant laws and regulations, identify and assess risks toworkplace safety and health,
We ensure the physical and mental safety and health of our workers through design, technology
and management methods.
2）Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
In order to prevent work-related accidents and illnesses, when an accident or trouble occurs,
we will accurately grasp the situation and take appropriate measures.
3）Preparedness for emergencies
In preparation for emergencies that may endanger human life and physical safety, we will
create the action procedures and safety measures necessary to avoid or minimize damage,and ensure that everyone in the workplace is aware of them.
4）industrial hygiene
We will identify situations in which we come into contact with chemical substances, noise,odors, etc. that may have a harmful effect on the human body, and manage them appropriately.
5）Work that puts a load on the body
We will identify work that puts a strain on the body and work that may cause health damage,and manage it appropriately to prevent occupational accidents and illnesses.
6）Machine safety measures
We will identify hazards related to machines and equipment used in the workplace and takeappropriate safety measures.

5.Society
Safety and Heaith Action Guidelines

7）Health and safety communication
Education and training that enable workers to learn about hazards that may impair the safety
and health of workers
Provide training opportunities.

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Occupational Safety and Health KPIs

1) Occupational Safety and Health・Number of accidents resulting in time off work
・Number of accidents not resulting in Lost workday
・Number of occupational illnesses

Performance KPIs

Occupational Safety and Health KPIs/Performance
Achievement

No

index

FY2023 KPIs

FY2023 Result

1

Number of accidents resulting in time off work

number of internal reports：0

1

×

number of internal reports：0

2

Number of accidents not resuiting in Lost workday

number of internal reports：0

4

×

number of internal reports：0

3

Number of occupational illnesses

number of internal reports：0

0

100%

number of internal reports：0

rate

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FY2024 KPIs

5.Society
Quality Activity Declaration

USUI Group is forging ahead “Being a trustworthy company to our customers around theworld” through obtaining higher customer satisfaction. To accomplish this, we haveacquired IATF 16949 certification, which is specified requirement of Automotive Quality
Management System Standard.
Basic Quality Policy

We will obtain 100% customer satisfaction through providing our products, which will
possess the No.1 quality in the world so that customers are pleased to have the products,
with the requirements listed hereunder and also with continual improvement on our QMS
effectiveness.
••

Safe and human friendly plant
Secure appropriate quality on our products forcustomer satisfactions••

Achieve and/or exceed quality target of current year
Comply with all requirements including applicable laws
and regulations

Quality Action Guidelines

Providing high-quality and safe products
1)
2)
3)

We will give careful consideration to safety at each stage of product development, design, manufacturing, inspection,and transportation, and strive to ensure quality.
We will respond promptly and sincerely to product defects and customer complaints, and thoroughly pursue thecauses to prevent recurrence.
We will establish and operate an appropriate quality management system and strive to provide necessary sufficientand accurate product information.
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6.Environment
Basic Environmental Policy

USUI Group who engages in designing, development and manufacturing parts forautomotive industry, recognizes the protection of the global environment as the mostimportant issue among all things, as a part of company’s social responsibility. Aiming
at building the society where “Health maintenance” and “Protection of global
environment” are ensured, we will make every effort to contribute to them.
Environmental Action Guidelines

1. Reduction and protection for environmental pollution
1) Try to minimize quantities of natural resources and energy (Reduce CO2 emissions)2) Cut down waste and facilitate recycling
3) Cut down harmful chemicals in use
4) Prevent environmental pollution from occurring5) Try to protect the environment6) Strive to expand the use of renewable energy

2. Set up and review the object, other target and continue further improvement
Based on the policy, we determine the objects and the targets of environment,
continuously reviewing them, and improve the environment management system.

3. Comply with the rules
Comply with any applicable legal requirements related to environmental aspects or any otherrelated requirement.
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6.Environment
Global Environmental Protection Activity Philosophy

Aiming to realize a sustainable society, USUI Group aims to improve environmental
issues through its business activities and to harmonize people and the environment in
all aspects of its corporate operations.
Global Environmental Conservation Activities Declaration

In order to improve the global environment and pass it on to the next generation, we willconduct activities aimed at realizing the following through our environmental management
system.
・To build a low-carbon society
・To build a recycling-oriented society
・Environmental conservation and a society in harmony with nature
Global Environmental Conservation Activities Action Guidelines

1) Promote activities to improve environmental performance in compliance with laws
and regulations2) Visualization of information through sharing and unified management ofenvironmental information

3) Promote personnel exchanges and human resource development that can promote
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Environmental KPIs

Environment KPIs/Performance
Achievement

No

index

FY2023 KPIs

FY2023 Result

1Reduction energy usage

1%decrease compared to 2022

7.1% decrease〇

2% decrease2

5year average energy consumption

1% decrease

3.5% decrease〇

1.25% decrease3

Reducing CO2 emissions

5%decrease compared to 2021 16.4% decrease〇

8% decrease

4

Reducing water usage

4%decrease compared to 2022 10.2% decrease〇

5% decrease

5

Reducing waste emissions

6.2% decrease〇

５% decrease

113t

〇

Under 142t

65%decrease compared to 2022

Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills 142t or less compared to 2021

rate

FY2024 KPIs

7

Improve waste recycling rate

98.2%or more Compared to 2022

98.50%〇

98.5% more

8

Reducing the amount of PRTR-designated substances transferred

2022 and below

Absolute amount 1.0t×2022 and bellow

9

Reducing VOC emissions

4%decrease compared to 2022

7% increase×

2% decrease50