Kirin Group Sustainable Supplier CodeEstablished in April 2021
Revised in January 2024

Table of Contents
Message .................................................................................................................... 4
Kirin Group Sustainable Procurement Policy .................................................................... 5
Kirin Group Sustainable Supplier Code ............................................................................ 6
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 6(1) Purpose ............................................................................................................. 6(2) Associated Documents ......................................................................................... 6(3) Scope ................................................................................................................ 7(4) Demonstrating Compliance .................................................................................. 7(5) Raising Concern .................................................................................................. 7(6) Continuous Improvement ..................................................................................... 7(7) Application ......................................................................................................... 7
Five Pillars of the Kirin Group Sustainable Supplier Code ................................................... 8
1. Safety and Security.................................................................................................. 8(1) Quality and Safety of Products .............................................................................. 8(2) Stable procurement of raw materials...................................................................... 8
2. Human rights .......................................................................................................... 8(1) Child Labor (including youth employment) .............................................................. 8(2) Forced Labor ...................................................................................................... 9(3) Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining ................................... 9(4) Fair and Equal Treatment ................................................................................... 10(5) Human Treatment/Harassment ........................................................................... 10(6) Working Hours and Holidays ............................................................................... 11(7) Wages and Allowances ....................................................................................... 11(8) Rights of the Vulnerable People ........................................................................... 12(9) Land rights....................................................................................................... 12(10) Establishment of grievance mechanism .............................................................. 12
3. Occupational Safety and Health ............................................................................... 12(1) Provision of Safe Working Environment ................................................................ 12(2) Housing Conditions and Respect for Privacy .......................................................... 13(3) Disaster Prevention Management ........................................................................ 13
4. Environment ......................................................................................................... 14(1) Protect and Regenerate Environment ................................................................... 14(2) Sustainable Use of Biological Resources ................................................................ 14(3) Sustainable Use of Water Resources .................................................................... 14(4) Sustainable Use of Containers and Packaging Resources ......................................... 14(5) Response to Climate Change............................................................................... 15(6) Contamination Prevention and Waste Reduction .................................................... 15
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5. Business Integrity.................................................................................................. 15(1) Corruption ....................................................................................................... 15(2) Gifts and Entertainment ..................................................................................... 16(3) Conflict of Interest ............................................................................................ 16(4) Fair Competition ............................................................................................... 16(5) Disclosure of Records and information .................................................................. 16(6) Protection of Information Property and Respect for Intellectual Property ................... 16
Reporting Violations .................................................................................................. 17
Supplier Hotline ........................................................................................................ 17
Grievance Desk（JaCER） ........................................................................................... 17

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MessageIn recent years, the world’s expectations and concerns have focused on efforts being undertaken
not only by individual companies themselves, but also in their supply chains. For the realizationof sustainable supply chains, human rights and environment initiatives in supply chains havebecome even more important. Customers also expect transparency and hold a strong interest
in where Kirin Group products come from and how they are manufactured. They trust our brandand, in the procurement area as well, they expect the Kirin Group to act sincerely and correctly
in its procurement activities. It is our responsibility to honor this trust with integrity. We must
engage sincerely in various initiatives and uphold corporate ethics in areas that include theprevention of bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, protection of privacy, sustainableprocurement practices, and the protection of the human rights of employees and people involvedin the value chain.
However, we cannot achieve this alone. It is with the cooperation of our thousands of suppliers,
who provide us with raw materials, packaging, and other goods and services that we are able
to operate our businesses. The Kirin Group Sustainable Supplier Code is a clear statement of
the Kirin Group’s expectations of its suppliers regarding sustainable procurement practices
including human rights, environment, and corporate ethics. Society’s demands on companies
are changing dramatically, including areas such as human rights and the environment, and are
becoming increasingly stringent. We will update this code regularly to meet the expectations of
all stakeholders, including customers and local communities.
Together with you all, we believe that we can continue to have a lasting positive impact onsociety. We appreciate your continued partnership and commitment to continuous improvement
and ask for your continued support.

Akiyoshi Iwasaki,
Senior Executive Officer,
Supply Chain Management (SCM) Strategy

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Kirin Group Sustainable Procurement Policy
The Kirin Group has established the Kirin Group Sustainable Procurement Policy for its
procurement activities. We ask our suppliers, who are important partners of the Kirin Group, foryour understanding of our approach and your cooperation toward our efforts.

＜Kirin Group Sustainable Procurement Policy＞
The Kirin Group upholds the essential values in the areas of human rights, labor, theenvironment, and anti-corruption defined by the United Nations Global Compact, of which weare a signatory. We engage in procurement activities that follow five themes for initiatives incompliance with this principle and with Group policies, to improve sustainability from global
perspectives, enhance corporate value, and contribute to society.
1. Steady focus on quality
・We place a high priority on pursuing quality and safety in our procurement practices, inaccordance with the Kirin Group’s Quality Policy.
2. Ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance・We observe social norms and the letter and spirit of laws and regulations and conductbusiness in a sensible and socially responsible manner, in accordance with the Kirin Group
Compliance Policy.
3. Respecting human rights
・We embody the ideas laid out in the Kirin Group Human Rights Policy and address humanrights issues together with our suppliers.
4. Environmental stewardship・We strive to protect the global environment and prevent pollution and conduct
environmentally sensible procurement practices in accordance with the Kirin Group’s
Environmental Policy.
5. Coevolving relationships of mutual trust with suppliers
・We establish long-term relationships of trust with suppliers through fair and open procurement
practices and work with suppliers to solve social issues to achieve co-existence and co-prosperity.

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Kirin Group Sustainable Supplier CodeIntroduction(1) Purpose
The Kirin Group Sustainable Supplier Code (the “Code") stipulates the minimum standards that
suppliers must comply with in conducting business with the Kirin Group. The Code respects
international standards such as the OECD Guidelines of Multinational Enterprises, the UN Guiding
Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Core Conventions of the International Labor
Organization [ILO], the Ten Principles of UN Global Compact, and the Women's Empowerment
Principles [WEPs], and strives to ensure that all upstream channels in the supply chain, as wellas the Kirin Group’s own business operations, conform to these standards on an ongoing basis.
(2) Associated Documents
The Code has been established based on the following policies:
・Kirin Group's Human Rights Policy
https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/impact/community/2_1/policies/
・Kirin Group Compliance Policy
https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/purpose/files/pdf/compliance_policy.pdf
・Kirin Group Anti-Corruption Policy
https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/purpose/files/pdf/anti-corruption_policy.pdf
・Kirin Group’s Quality Policy
https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/profile/quality/
・Kirin Group Basic Policy and Guiding Principles for Conduct for Alcohol-Related Problems
https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/impact/alcohol/policies/
・Kirin Group Global Marketing Code for Responsible Drinking
https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/newsroom/release/2022/0204_01.html
・Kirin Group Environmental Policy
https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/impact/env/e_policy/
・Kirin Group's Environmental Vision 2050
https://www.kirinholdings.co.jp/csv/env/policies/vision.html
・The Kirin Group Plastic Policy
https://www.kirinholdings.com/jp/impact/env/e_policy/
・Kirin Group Tax Policy
https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/purpose/governance/taxpolicy/
・Kirin Group Sustainable Procurement Policy
https://www.kirinholdings.com/en/impact/procurement/csr/

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(3) Scope
A supplier dealing with the Kirin Group is required to comply with the standards of the Code.
“The Supplier” in this context refers to the supplier, its parent company, subordinate companies,
affiliated companies, and all executives and all workers of the same (including regular workers,
contract workers, part-time workers, workers of contractors, and migrant workers), andupstream suppliers in the supply chain and their affiliates (business partners). The Supplier is
responsible for cascading down and ensuring that its workers, as well as its business partners,
and recruitment agencies and labor intermediaries also comply with this Code.
(4) Demonstrating Compliance
The Kirin Group expects the Supplier to adhere to the contents described in this Code and allapplicable laws and regulations and strive to comply with all applicable international and industry
standards, and trade sanctions and restrictions of the United Nations. Moreover, the Kirin Group
verifies Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of the Code through conducting selfassessment questionnaires to the Supplier, conducting audits by internal and external auditors
and through collecting other information from the Supplier. If remediation is required, the Kirin
Group expects the Supplier to agree to and implement a time-bound corrective action plan toresolve non-compliance promptly and effectively and fulfill these requirements. If the Supplierdoes not demonstrate a willingness to correct an unacceptable matter, the Kirin Group may
suspend the business with those Suppliers.
(5) Raising Concern
The Kirin Group expects the Supplier to establish appropriate mechanisms to enable Supplier
workers to raise concerns and consult with management or an external hotline, etc. about theCode and to receive a response without retaliation.
(6) Continuous Improvement
The Kirin Group recognizes that persistent efforts are required to meet the standards set out in
the Code and expects the Supplier to continuously improve its operations. If improvements are
required, the Kirin Group will assist the Supplier to establish management methods andprocedures to ensure certain and continuous improvement.
(7) Application
Acknowledgement of the Code is a prerequisite for any transaction with the Kirin Group. If
required by the Kirin Group, written consent to the Code must be submitted. Neither the Codenor compliance to the Code shall grant any rights to the Supplier. The standards set forth in thisCode are additional to any contracts or legal agreements between the Supplier and the Kirin

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Group and are not alternatives to them.

Five Pillars of the Kirin Group Sustainable Supplier Code
1. Safety and Security(1) Quality and Safety of Products
Placing the highest priority on ensuring safety at all stages from procurement of raw materials
to research, development, manufacture, distribution, and post-sale of goods and products, theSupplier must ensure that scientific data are handled appropriately and rigorously and guaranteethat they meet safety standards established by national laws and regulations, as well as thestandards required by Kirin Group companies.
＜Practices for Implementation＞
The Supplier shall establish and operate quality management systems that incorporate thethinking of international standards (e.g., ISO9001※1, GFSI-recognised certification schemes※2, GMP※３).

※１ISO9001：A general term for International Standards related to Quality Management Systems.
※２GFSI-recognised certification schemes：Food safety management systems, as international standards
for requirements for organizations involved in the food chain, which are either Global Food Safety Initiative(GFSI) requirements or GFSI-approved schemes (e.g., FSSC22000) that meet GFSI requirements. Schemes(FSSC22000, etc.)※３GMP：Abbreviation for Good Manufacturing Practice. International standards for manufacturing andquality control of pharmaceutical products.

(2) Stable procurement of raw materials
The Supplier should identify internal and upstream supply chains and identify and respond tohazards and supply disruption risks in the supply chain.

2. Human rights(1) Child Labor (including youth employment)
Unless domestic law allows exceptions, in accordance with ILO Conventions NO. 138 and NO.
182, the Supplier must not employ children under the minimum age of employment (15 yearsof age, or 14 years of age in some developing countries) or children below the age of compulsory
education, whichever is higher. Young workers under the age of 18 are not allowed to work inways that would impair their physical or mental development and not be deprived of theopportunity to go to school.

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＜Practices for Implementation＞
・The Supplier shall document employment policies that clearly state a minimum age andeffective procedures for age verification. In case that any violation of its policy is
identified, the Supplier shall take responsible corrective measures immediately.

・The Supplier shall document policies to protect young workers. These policies clearlystate the restriction of working hours and the prohibition of night shifts, hazardous work
and work during the semester. The Supplier shall provide training for all workers to
respect these policies on young workers.

(2) Forced Labor
In accordance with ILO Conventions No. 29 and No. 105, the Supplier must employ all workers
by agreement made of their own free will and under documented conditions of employment.
The Supplier must not engage in withholding or non-payment of wages. They must not engage
in any form of modern slavery, including forced labor, compulsory labor, bonded labor or prison
labor. Workers must also have the right to leave and move freely and must be able to end theiremployment if they give appropriate notice. Workers shall not be required to pay unreasonable
recruitment fees or deposits to their employers or to individuals, companies, recruitment
agencies or labor intermediaries who are involved in the recruitment process.
＜Practices for Implementation ＞•

The Supplier shall document employment policies on prohibition of forced labor. These
policies clearly state that charging recruitment fees from workers is prohibited, andworkers are free to leave their jobs, and withholding identification documents byemployers and recruitment agencies are prohibited. When violations of this policy are
identified, the Supplier shall take a responsible corrective action immediately.

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The Supplier shall notify and make contracts with workers about working conditions
and their rights in a language they understand.

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When hiring workers from countries other than the country in which the business isbeing operated, the Supplier must confirm that those workers have obtained a working
visa and ensure that they have the same rights as the domestic workers.

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The Supplier must not demand that workers hand over their passport or other legally
recognized IDs as a condition of employment, require them to pay fees related to theiremployment, or force workers to use accommodations provided by the company.

(3) Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining
The Supplier should respect freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining inaccordance with domestic labor laws and regulations (or, if none exist, the provision of the ILO).

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Also, retaliation, intimidation, threats and physical or legal attacks against human rights
defenders, including union members or their representatives, will not be tolerated. Where local
legislation does not allow association or collective bargaining, the Supplier should facilitate
councils and other bodies that enable equivalent activities.
＜Practices for Implementation ＞•

The Supplier shall document policies on freedom of association and collective bargaining.
These policies clearly state that a worker’s choice to form or join a trade union will not
negatively affect the equal treatment (including treatment in relation to employment,
discipline, promotion, wages, working hours, grievances, and dismissal) the worker
shall receive.

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The Supplier shall provide appropriate facilities to assist with developing collective
bargaining agreements. For example, providing permission to workers' representatives
to leave their duties for as long as necessary so they could perform their representative
functions or attend trade union meetings without reduction of salaries or benefits.

(4) Fair and Equal Treatment
In accordance with ILO Convention No. 111, the Supplier shall not discriminate in terms ofrecruitment and employment on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, nationality, social status,
family origin, gender, presence or absence of disability, health status, thought or beliefs, sexual
orientation or gender identity, age, pregnancy or marital status, trade union membership,country of origin or differences in occupation or employment status, and shall strive to achieveequality of opportunity and treatment, and treat workers with dignity and respect.
＜Practices for Implementation ＞•

The Supplier shall establish a policy and procedures prohibiting any form of discriminationin the processes of hiring, compensation, educational enrollment, promotion, termination,and retirement. The policy is clearly and regularly communicated to all workers, including
managers.

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The selection criteria for all personnel decisions are objective and transparent. The
Supplier shall manage and ensure these criteria are implemented on the ground.

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The Supplier shall regularly provide training for managers who are in charge of hiring,
paying, training, promoting, carrying out disciplinary action and dismissing workers to
avoid discrimination in performing their tasks.

(5) Human Treatment/Harassment
The Supplier shall respect the human rights of workers and strictly prohibit any kind ofharassment, intimidation, bullying or abuse of any employee, including physical punishment,

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threats of disciplinary action, or physical, sexual, racial, psychological, or verbal abuse. Abuse,
intimidation, threats, or retaliation against human rights defenders will not be tolerated. Also,
all workers who harassed or abused others, especially those in management will be imposed byappropriate disciplinary actions.
＜Practices for Implementation＞
・The Supplier shall document policies, procedures, and disciplinary procedures prohibiting all
forms of harassment and abuse and communicate the contents clearly to all workers.

・All workers receive regular training in harassment and abuse.

(6) Working Hours and Holidays
The Supplier shall guarantee that workers work and take breaks, leave, and holidays inaccordance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. In the absence of applicablelabor laws, normal working hours shall not exceed a maximum of 48 hours per week or a
maximum of 56 hours per week, including overtime in accordance with the relevant ILO
standards. All overtime work must be done by agreement between workers and employers, andpremium wages shall be paid. The Supplier shall provide at least one day off for every sevendays of work, statutory paid annual leave, and compensatory leave for holiday work.
＜Practices for Implementation ＞•

The Supplier shall document policies on normal working hours and overtime and agreed
upon with workers in a language they can understand.

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There is a clear and effective mechanism of recording, documenting, and monitoring theworking and overtime hours of all workers, regardless of the payroll structure or contract
type.

(7) Wages and Allowances
The Supplier shall ensure wages that meet or exceed minimum standards in individual countries
and aim for a living wage. The Supplier shall pay overtime and other allowances, including legal
benefits, and not reduce wages in violation of labor laws and regulations. The Supplier shallissue a pay slip to workers that clearly indicates the details of their wages including thedeductions. Moreover, all wages shall be paid directly to the workers on time.

＜Practices for Implementation ＞
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The Supplier shall document wage and compensation policies that are transparent andagreed upon in a language that workers understand.

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・The Supplier shall understand the legal requirements of wages, overtime, benefits, holidays
and deductions, and ensure that the changes of requirements are reflected in the policy
when there are changes.

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The Supplier shall maintain records to prove that accurate wages are paid to workers(8) Rights of the Vulnerable People
The Supplier shall protect the rights of vulnerable people, including women, children containing
minors, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, LGBT and prevent
human rights violations against these people including discrimination and harassment. In
addition, the Supplier shall promote equal pay for equal work, offering equal opportunities andelimination of health and safety risks specific to women.
(9) Land rights
The Supplier shall strive to fulfill responsibilities for the land rights of people in each country andlocal community including Indigenous peoples and small farmers who are affected by thecompany’s operations. In particular, the Supplier shall build consensus with local communities
with respect to the use of land and water sources on the basis of Free, Prior, and Informed
Consent (FPIC).
(10) Establishment of grievance mechanism
The Supplier shall provide a right to remedy for all stakeholders, including workers, contract
workers, workers of contractors, its own supply chain, and local communities, through anaccessible, reliable and fair grievance process. The Supplier shall prohibit retaliation and protect
reporters from retaliation.
＜Practices for Implementation ＞•

The Supplier shall document the grievance process and ensure that managers understandthese grievance policies and procedures.

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In order to ensure that reporters are not treated unfavorably, threatened or retaliatedagainst, the Supplier shall document a non-retaliation policy and taka specific measures
to protect reporters from retaliation. In particular, managers are trained to avoid
retaliation.

3. Occupational Safety and Health(1) Provision of Safe Working Environment
The Supplier shall regularly assess risks to workplace safety and ensure safety throughappropriate design, technology, and management measures.
The Supplier shall identify the conditions under which workers are exposed to harmful organisms

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and chemical substances, as well as to noise and offensive odors in the workplace, and takeappropriate countermeasures.
At a minimum, drinkable water, adequate lighting, temperature and ventilation, hygiene facilities
with running water and soap, and personal protective equipment must be provided together
with properly equipped workstations.
＜Practices for Implementation ＞•

The Supplier shall establish an effective health and safety committee to ensure that workers
and managers understand health and safety issues and take responsibilities based on thesize of site and relevant risks. The committee must identify, monitor, and ensure theimplementation of improvement plans to reduce health and safety risks to protect workers
from work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

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The Supplier shall ensure that all workers, visitors, and those who enter the premises toprovide operational services or handle products are received appropriate training andinformed of the appropriate actions to be taken in the event of a health and safety incident.

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The Supplier shall provide safety training for all workers regularly and repeatedly and verify
the effectiveness of their safety plans.

(2) Housing Conditions and Respect for Privacy
Housing and dormitory facilities provided to workers must be built and maintainedinaccordance with the standards set out in relevant laws and regulations, while ensuring a safe,
hygienic environment and privacy.
(3) Disaster Prevention Management
To protect the safety of life and body, the Supplier shall prepare emergency response measureson the premise of possible disasters, accidents and infectious diseases and ensure that all
workers are aware of them.
＜Practices for Implementation ＞•

The Supplier shall maintain appropriate fire and emergency response procedures, including
evacuation procedures, emergency drills, appropriate first aid supplies, fire protection
equipment, and exit equipment. Also, the Supplier shall have appropriately trained andcompetent emergency personnel in place.

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The Supplier shall provide regular evacuation drills for all workers.

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4. Environment(1) Protect and Regenerate Environment
The Supplier shall obtain and maintain all necessary permits and registrations for the protectionof the environment, nature, and biodiversity, and comply with them at all times in accordancewith their reporting guidelines.
＜Practices for Implementation ＞•

The Supplier shall establish, document, and operate environmental management systems
based on international standards (e.g., ISO14001).
*1ISO 14001: A general term for international standards related to environmental
management systems.

(2) Sustainable Use of Biological Resources
The Supplier shall set targets for the sustainable use of biological resources and strive to expand
and use sustainable agriculture and forestry etc. When requested by the Kirin Group, theSupplier shall work in cooperation with the Kirin Group and their production sites to achieveinternational targets.
(3) Sustainable Use of Water Resources
The Supplier shall set and strive to achieve targets for sustainable use of water, such as water
conservation in manufacturing and production. When requested by the Kirin Group, the Suppliershall work to achieve international targets within the company, as well as throughout the value
chain, in cooperation with the Kirin Group, local communities and related parties.
(4) Sustainable Use of Containers and Packaging Resources
The Supplier shall make efforts to propose and provide containers and packaging that use highlysustainable raw materials (including PET bottles that contribute to the Kirin Group Plastics Policy,
FSC certified※1 paper and recycled paper packages) are highly recyclable and have low LCA
results※2.

The Supplier shall cooperate in developing a social system that embraces recycling

and reuse.
※1FSC certification: A system in which the Forest Stewardship Council certifies products manufactured undersustainable forest management that is environmentally and socially friendly.
※ 2LCA: An abbreviation for Life Cycle Assessment. This is a method of quantitatively assessing theenvironmental impact of a product or service throughout its life cycle (resource extraction, raw material
production, product production, distribution and consumption, disposal, and recycling).

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(5) Response to Climate Change
The Supplier shall strive to identify and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by its operation andrelevant upstream of supply chains.
The Supplier shall set company-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets based on internationallyrequired target levels (e.g., SBTi ※ 1) and provide up-to-date information on the status ofinitiatives and emissions data at the request of the Kirin Group. The Supplier shall work throughthese initiatives together with the Kirin Group to decarbonize the supply chain.
※１SBTi ：An abbreviation of the Science Based Targets Initiative. An initiative aimed at preventing climatechange and increasing the competitiveness of companies in a net-zero economy.

(6) Contamination Prevention and Waste Reduction
To prevent pollution of water, soil, oceans, air, etc. and health damages, and to minimize thewaste products, wastewater, and gas emissions, the Supplier shall take appropriate measuresand treat and dispose of them in accordance with laws and regulations.

5. Business Integrity(1) Corruption
The Supplier must not engage in or contribute to any act, whether directly or indirectly, of
abusing authority to gain unfair profits (bribery, facilitation payments to obtain illicit profits,
excessive entertainment and gifts, embezzlement such as fraudulent receipt of rebates andkickbacks, unfair competition such as bid rigging and collusion, extortion, fraud, money
laundering, tax evasion, etc.).
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The Supplier shall establish appropriate systems, a department in charge of complianceand a whistleblowing hotline and comply with applicable laws and regulations to preventand detect all misconduct at an early stage.

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The Supplier shall provide regular education and training for management and workers tofurther permeate ethical awareness and maintain and improve the system.

・The Supplier shall accurately record expenditure-related approval documents andaccounting books etc., based on the facts, and store relevant business documents properly
under an appropriate internal control system for the purpose of facilitating theidentification of suspected acts of money laundering, tax avoidance and violations of
economic sanctions.

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The Supplier shall conduct regular self-inspections and internal audits to verify whether
the anti-corruption system is functioning. Also, the Supplier shall review and improve thepolicy and its compliance procedures as necessary based on the results.

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・The Supplier shall maintain sound and proper relationships with business, politics, andgovernment and shall not engage in bribery or illegal political donations.

(2) Gifts and Entertainment
In relationships with stakeholders, including the Kirin Group, the Supplier shall not provide or
accept benefits such as excessive entertainment and gifts.
(3) Conflict of Interest
If, in a transaction with the Kirin Group, the Supplier becomes aware of a conflict of interest
between an executive or employee of the Supplier and an executive or employee of the Kirin
Group (meaning a relationship in which there is a risk of them prioritizing the counterpart’s ortheir own personal economic interests over that of the organization to which they belong), theSupplier (including an executive or employee of it) shall notify the Kirin Group through the
Supplier Hotline or by other means. This Supplier’s obligation shall not be applicable if executives
and workers of either party are “not” involved in or “don’t” have influence over decisions on theterms of the transaction.
(4) Fair Competition
The Supplier shall not, under any circumstances, engage in acts that violate the Anti-monopoly
Act such as forming cartels or other actions. Instead, the Supplier shall engage in fair, equitable,transparent, and free competition.
(5) Disclosure of Records and information
The Supplier shall conduct all transactions transparently and record and update accurately, incompliance with applicable laws and regulations. Also, the Supplier shall provide and disclose
information to stakeholders actively, regardless of whether the disclosure is required by law andregulations.
(6) Protection of Information Property and Respect for Intellectual Property
The Supplier shall meet the requirements of applicable data privacy laws and regulations, andappropriately manage and protect the personal and confidential information of customers, third
parties, and its workers. The Supplier shall use appropriately its own intellectual property,
respect and not infringe on the intellectual property rights of the Kirin Group or other companies.
The Supplier shall not disclose confidential information of the Kirin Group to third parties without
the prior permission of the Kirin Group. Also, in the event of an actual data breach, or if theKirin Group’s information is disclosed to third parties without their permission, the Supplier shallnotify the Kirin Group immediately.

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Reporting Violations(1) Supplier Hotline
The Kirin Group has established a point of contact through which the Supplier can provide
information in the event that they become aware of violations (of potential violations) of laws
and regulations, and of the Kirin Group Compliance Policy, Kirin Group Anti-Corruption Policy,
Kirin Group Sustainable Procurement Policy, and other compliance matters conducted by an
executive or employee of the Kirin Group in procurement transactions with the Group.
This contact point is completely independent of the departments involved in procurement, and
we guarantee that the Supplier who provide information will not be treated disadvantageously.
https://faq.kirin.co.jp/form/kh_12.html(Japanese Only)(2)Grievance Desk（JaCER）
The Kirin Group is a regular member of the Japan Center for Engagement and Remedy on
Business and Human Rights (JaCER), a general incorporated association that provides anengagement and remedy platform in compliance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on
Business and Human Rights. Through this dialogue and remedy platform, the Kirin Group
accepts complaints and reports related to human rights from all stakeholders in the supply chain.
The Kirin Group are committed to resolving essential human rights issues by accepting
complaints through third parties, so as to ensure equality and transparency in the handling ofcomplaints and in responding appropriately to those complaints and reports. When receiving
reports, the Kirin Group will ensure the anonymity of reporters and maintain the confidentialityof the reports’ contents.
Information on reports made through JaCER will be disclosed anonymously on a regular basison the JaCER website.

https://jacer-bhr.org/en/application/index.html

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