NITORI Group Supplier Code of Conduct
Basic Policy
We, the NITORI Group, have a long-cherished mission of “To enrich the homes ofpeople all over the world.” The NITORI Group’s day-to-day wholesome corporate
activities are the foundation for earning the trust of our stakeholders and achieving
our cherished mission.
The NITORI Group has established its “NITORI Group Supplier Code of Conduct” tohelp us fulfill our social responsibilities together with our suppliers so that we cancontribute to realizing a sustainable society. In the event we discover that one of oursuppliers is in violation of our Code of Conduct, we will urge the supplier to make
improvements, and if necessary, provide guidance to remedy the situation.
Our Code of Conduct sets forth rules that all suppliers are expected to observe as they
engage in providing products, fixtures, and services for the NITORI Group. By
following the rules, suppliers will be able to further gain the trust of their stakeholders.
We request suppliers to sign this Code of Conduct to pledge their support,
understanding, and compliance to the rules.

Supplier Code of Conduct
Compliance1. Compliance with laws, regulations, and this CodeSuppliers shall comply with all the applicable and related laws and regulations of eachcountry and region, as well as the rules of this Code.
2. Prohibition of discrimination
Suppliers shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, nationality, social status,
physical condition, or other reason when making decisions about employment opportunities,compensation, promotion, demotion, etc.
3. Prohibition of harassment
Suppliers shall not engage in any form of harassment, including verbal and emotional abuse,physical abuse, or sexual harassment. Furthermore, suppliers shall establish procedures fordismissal and other disciplinary actions.

4. Fair competition
Suppliers shall comply with the competition laws of each country and region and shall not
engage in collusion, cartels, abuse of superior bargaining positions, or other unfair businesspractices.
5. Prevention of corruption
Suppliers shall not engage in bribery or other activities to gain profit through wrongful means.
Furthermore, suppliers shall establish regulations that prohibit bribery and other forms ofcorruption in order to prevent any type of violation.
6. Elimination of antisocial forces
Suppliers shall certify that they are not an organized crime group, terrorist, or other type ofantisocial force. Furthermore, suppliers shall eliminate relationships with antisocial forces
and shall not provide them with benefits.
7. Protection of information
Suppliers shall strictly manage personal information and confidential information and shallprevent information leakage.
Labor
8. Fair employment
Suppliers shall establish and comply with labor rules and conditions that protect the rights ofemployees in an appropriate and fair manner in accordance with the laws and regulations ofeach country and region.
9. Assurance of reasonable working hours and wages
Suppliers shall accurately record the working hours of all employees. Working hours shallnot exceed the limits set forth by local laws and regulations. Furthermore, suppliers shallconclude labor contracts with employees and pay wages, overtime, allowances, etc. inaccordance with the laws and regulations of each country and region.
10. Prohibition of child labor
Suppliers shall not employ children who are under the age for employment set forth in thelaws and regulations of each country and region. Furthermore, suppliers shall verify the exact
age of potential employees during the hiring process.
11. Prohibition of forced labor
Suppliers shall not use any form of forced labor, including slave labor, bonded labor, or debt
bondage.

12. Promotion of safe and healthy workplaces
Suppliers shall comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding occupational safety
and health and shall appropriately manage the safety and health of employees.
13. Attention to harsh working conditions
Suppliers shall identify risks that can potentially cause physical problems for workers, suchas physically demanding work and long hours in the hot sun, and shall manage risks so as
to prevent workplace accidents.
14. Respect for freedom of association and collective bargaining rights
Suppliers shall respect and not interfere with rights to freedom of association and collective
bargaining in accordance with laws and regulations.

Environment
15. Protection of the environment
Suppliers shall comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations of the countries
and regions in which they do business and shall give utmost consideration to environmental
preservation. Furthermore, suppliers shall verify that the raw materials and parts used in
manufacturing comply with the laws, regulations, and international conventions of thecountries and regions where they are procured.
16. Efficient use of resources
Suppliers shall endeavor to make efficient use of resources by actively implementing
recycling, reuse, etc.

17. Management of chemical substances
Suppliers shall safely manage chemical substances that can potentially cause environmental
pollution. Manufactured products shall not contain any chemical substances prohibited by
the laws and regulations of the countries and regions where they are manufactured and sold.
Furthermore, suppliers shall not use any prohibited chemical substances in manufacturing
processes.

Quality
18. Manufacture of safe and reliable products
Suppliers shall comply with NITORI Group’s Quality Assurance and Validation (QAV) audit
standards, which take into account technology, facilities, quality, sanitation control, and othermatters when manufacturing products.

19. General prohibition of subcontracting
In principle, suppliers shall manufacture their own products. Furthermore, suppliers shall not
subcontract product manufacturing without NITORI Group’s permission. Suppliers shallacquire prior written consent from NITORI Group when requesting a subcontractor tomanufacture products. Moreover, suppliers shall periodically investigate and verify theproduction management status of subcontractors and provide NITORI Group withappropriate information.
Management of business partners
20. Scope of application
This Code applies to all suppliers who are engaged in providing any products, fixtures, andservices for the NITORI Group.
21. Suppliers’ responsibility for their business partners
Suppliers shall be responsible for managing their business partners so as to ensure that theproducts they manufacture and any raw materials and other materials used in manufacturing
do not violate this Code. Suppliers shall ensure that all of their business partners are awareof, understand, and comply with the rules of this Code. Suppliers shall establish andimplement methods for verifying, auditing, and supervising their business partners’
compliance with this Code.

I have read and understood the content of this Code and promise to comply with its rules.