Effective on April 1st, 2019

Sumitomo Chemical Group Human Rights Policy

Sumitomo Chemical Group (Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. and its Group Companies) has put inplace this Human Rights Policy (“Policy”) to demonstrate its commitment to international standards
on human rights. All directors, executive officers and employees (“Personnel”) of the Sumitomo
Chemical Group will uphold this Policy.
1. Our Position on Human Rights(1) Compliance with Standards, Laws and Regulations
We support and respect international standards on human rights, such as the Universal Declarationof Human Rights, International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles andRights at Work, and promote respect for human rights in line with the United Nations GuidingPrinciples on Business and Human Rights. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. is a signatory to the United
Nations Global Compact and supports its Ten Principles, which include human rights and labor.
We comply with applicable laws and regulations in countries and regions where we operate, andwhere local laws and regulations conflict with international standards, we will seek ways to honor theprinciples of internationally recognized human rights.
(2) Respect for Human Rights in our Business Activities
We do not discriminate against individuals based on employment status, age, sex, ethnic or social
origin, ancestry, nationality, disability, religion, beliefs, marital status, or any other status. We do nottolerate any form of harassment, including sexual harassment or workplace bullying.

We alsorespect fundamental labor rights including freedom of association and the right to collective
bargaining, and prohibit forced labor or child labor.
We are committed to respecting human rights in our business activities and also strive to avoid
contributing to infringement of human rights. In order to prevent and mitigate human rights risks
related to our business activities, we will take necessary measures, including ensuring compliancewith the Compliance Manual (the Sumitomo Chemical Code of Business Conduct) and other relevant
policies and guidelines. We are also committed to understanding our impact on local communities
and aim for harmonious coexistence with these communities.
We expect our business partners, including our suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders to act inline with the principles in this Policy, and we will seek ways to work with them to promote respect forhuman rights.

2. Our Approach to Human Rights Issues(1) Providing Education and Raising AwarenessWe will provide appropriate education and training to our Personnel so that this Policy is understoodand effectively implemented.
(2) Human Rights Due Diligence
We will identify adverse human rights impacts, and seek to prevent or mitigate such impacts though
our human rights due diligence framework.
(3) Responding to Identified Human Rights Impacts
We will engage with relevant stakeholders in order to address actual or potential adverse humanrights impacts.

(4) Remedy
Where we identify that we have caused or contributed to adverse human rights impacts, we will
endeavor to remediate such impacts through appropriate processes.
(5) Grievance Mechanisms
We have grievance mechanisms in place in the form of the Speak-Up Reporting System (whistleblowing channels) in order to address concerns about activities that may adversely impact humanrights or any other concerns raised about our business activities. These channels are available foranyone having involvement in Sumitomo Chemical Group’s business activities, including theirbusiness partners as well as Sumitomo Chemical Group Personnel and their families. We willcontinuously seek to optimize our grievance mechanisms.
(6) Disclosure
We will report on our efforts to respect human rights including through our website, integrated report,
Sustainability Data Book, and other relevant channels.

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