Supplier Guidelines
To achieve sustainable social development, the Yokorei Group believes it is essential to takemeasures throughout the entire supply chain.
The Yokorei Group asks that all suppliers and other interested parties understand and work
together to implement the aims and content of the Basic Policy on Supply Chains and theseguidelines as business partners which compose the Group's supply chain.
1. Legal compliance
We will comply with the laws and social norms of the countries and regions in which we dobusiness, and will establish systems for ensuring compliance.
- Legal compliance: We will comply with both domestic and international laws, social norms,and international agreements.
- Eliminating antisocial forces: We will eliminate relationships with all confirmed andsuspected antisocial forces.
2. Environmental conservation
To advance social sustainability, we will work with everyone involved in our supply chain(business partners, etc.) on measures to reduce our environmental impact.
- Effectively utilizing natural resources
We will work to utilize energy and resources effectively and efficiently, reduce water usage,and reduce waste.
- Preserving the global environment and reducing our environmental impact
We will maintain a regard for the local environmental impact of the drainage, emissions, odors,
noise, and other things we generate in our production and service provision operations, andwill work to reduce our environmental footprint while preventing environmental pollution.
- Preventing global warming
We will work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent global warming.
- Preserving biodiversity
In the procurement of raw materials, we will implement traceability and otherwise work topreserve biodiversity with regard for the impact of our operations on ecosystems.
3. Respect for human rights and good workplace practices
We support and respect the International Bill of Human Rights and ILO Declaration onFundamental Principles and Rights at Work, which represent the international community'sstandards and philosophy concerning human rights. We will also promote a respect for humanrights in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
- Respect for human rights
We prohibit the inhumane treatment of people, including all forms of discrimination, abuse,and harassment, as well as all forms of forced labor and child labor, and respect the culture ofevery country and region in the world.
- Respect for collective bargaining and the freedom to unionize
We view collective bargaining as a fundamental right of workers and respect it as a means forlabor and management to discuss work environments and wage levels. We also respect thefreedom to unionize.
- Work hours and wages
Along with properly managing work hours to ensure that they do not exceed legal limits, wewill prevent long working hours and overwork while providing appropriate compensation thatexceeds the minimum wage.
4. Occupational health and safety: In accordance with the Yokorei Group's policy of giving
top priority to the safety, security, and health of all people involved with the Group, we will
manage and maintain employees' safety and mental and physical health while building safe
work environments.
5. Fair trade and corruption prevention- Fair and transparent trade
We respect the Antimonopoly Act and similar competition laws, will never engage in theunlawful restraint of trade and unfair business practices, and will comply with reasonable
standards in business dealings with business partners.
- Corruption prevention
We will not give or receive inappropriate benefits in relationships with stakeholders. We will
also work to prevent the bribery of civil servants.
6. Quality control
We will practice strict quality control and work to improve product safety and quality to ensurethat our products and services meet Yokorei Group requirements and comply with othercountries’ safety standards.
- Establishing traceability

We will verify the safety of raw materials, materials, products, and services, ensure that oursuppliers practice proper quality control, build control systems, and ensure traceability.
- Fair and appropriate information disclosure
We strive to practice fair and appropriate information disclosure with the aim of ensuringsafety.
- Building and operation of a proper food defense system: We will build and operate a proper
food defense system.
- Occurrence of accidents
When accidents occur or appear likely to occur, we will prioritize customer safety and will
investigate and report causes and facts promptly.
- Stable supply
To ensure a stable supply of products and services, we will maintain a business continuity planin preparation for unforeseen incidents.
7. Protecting intellectual property rights and practicing information management
We will protect intellectual property rights and practice information management.
- Intellectual property rights: We respect, and will not abuse or violate, intellectual propertyrights.
- Exacting information management: We will properly manage and protect confidential andpersonal information, and will comply with related legislation.
8. Information disclosure
In addition to the above information, we will also proactively provide information beyond
what is legally required, and will strive to practice timely and proper disclosure.