The Sumitomo Electric Group Policy on Human Rights
The Sumitomo Electric Group, in accordance with the Sumitomo Spirit and the Sumitomo ElectricGroup Corporate Principles, shall strive to be a group of companies worthy of society's trust byconducting business activities in an honest manner.
As we continue to develop together with the global community, the Sumitomo Electric Group
recognizes that all of its business activities must be based on respect for human rights. TheSumitomo Electric Group will work ethically and responsibly for the respect of human rights
ensuring that our entire group will uphold this standard.
１. Stance
The Sumitomo Electric Group hereby sets “The Sumitomo Electric Group Policy on HumanRights” (hereinafter referred to as “the Policy”) to promote initiatives for respect to humanrights. The Policy shall be guided by the following documents: “International Bill of HumanRights” (the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenants on
Human Rights) that sets forth fundamental human rights to be enjoyed by all people in theworld; the “ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work” set forth by theInternational Labour Organization (ILO) which stipulates basic rights at work i.e. freedom ofassociation and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination offorced or compulsory labour, the abolition of child labour and the elimination of discriminationin respect of employment and occupation; and the “Guiding Principles on Business and HumanRights” of the United Nations. The Policy represents the Sumitomo Electric Group’scommitment to respecting human rights based on The Sumitomo Spirit and The Sumitomo
Electric Group Corporate Principles as described in the Code of Conduct.
２. Scope of Application
The Policy will apply to all executives and employees of the Sumitomo Electric Group (allemployees including executives, permanent employees and contract employees.) The
Sumitomo Electric Group also expects all business partners related to its business activities tocomply with the Policy.
３. Responsibility to Respect Human Rights
The Sumitomo Electric Group will aim to fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring that its businessactivities respect and enhance human rights. In the event our business activities should makeany adverse impact on human rights, it shall be handled appropriately for correction.
Furthermore, we expect our business partners and stakeholders to respect the same standardsof human rights as the Sumitomo Electric Group, to prevent violation and correct any breaches.
① Human Rights Due Diligence
To fulfill our responsibilities in regard to respect for human rights, the Sumitomo Electric Groupwill establish a system of human rights due diligence through the implementation of “GuidingPrinciples on Business and Human Rights” of the United Nations, and implement this in an
ongoing manner. Human rights due diligence includes specifying and evaluating negative
impacts imposed potentially or actually and taking measures to prevent or mitigate such risks.
② Remedy
In the event the Sumitomo Electric Group’s business activities result in violation of humanrights or it becomes clear that it was involved in making such adverse impact, we will provide
for an appropriate remedy.
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Training and Education
The Sumitomo Electric Group will provide appropriate training and education to its executives
and employees.

④Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations
The Sumitomo Electric Group will comply with the laws and regulations of all countries whereit conducts its business activities. In the event that we face contradiction between
internationally recognized human rights standards and the laws of the relevant country, theSumitomo Electric Group will pursue ways to honor the principles of internationally recognizedhuman rights.

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Dialogue and Consultation
The Sumitomo Electric Group, in various efforts under the Policy, will make use of theindependent and external expertise concerning human rights and will engage sincerely inholding dialogues and consultation with the stakeholders.

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Information Disclosure
The Sumitomo Electric Group will disclose the progress of the initiatives regarding humanrights based on the Policy on its website and reports.