Zeon Group
Sustainable Procurement Guidelines

October 2023

1Introduction
In recent years, various social issues such as climate change and human rights issues havebeen in the spotlight. Companies are expected to take the initiative in tackling these issues
and fulfill their responsibilities and roles in order to realize a sustainable society.
Based on our corporate philosophy of “Contributing to the preservation of the Earth and theprosperity of the human race” the Zeon Group will contribute to the realization of asustainable society by providing products and services that enable to solve the problems ofthe earth and society. To achieve this, it is essential to conduct responsible procurement
activities , working together with everyone in the supply chain to resolve social issues.
Based on this idea, we would like everyone in the supply chain to understand the Zeon
Group's Corporate Philosophy, Sustainability Policy, Sustainable Procurement Policy, andother policies, and work together with us. The contents of these policies have been compiled
into the "Zeon Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines."Through the efforts described in these guidelines, we would like to work across theentire supply chain to realize a sustainable society together with our business partners.
Therefore we ask for your understanding and implementation of these guidelines.
Please note that this guideline will be reviewed and revised as appropriate in response to
the changing demands of society.
【Zeon Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines Table of Contents】
１．Corporate Philosophy・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３
２．Sustainability Policy・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３
３．Sustainable Procurement Policy・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・４
４．Responsible Care Policy・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・５
５．Human Rights Policy・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・６
６．Policy on Prevention of Bribery・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・７
７．Supply chain reporting desk・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・８

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１．Corporate Philosophy

Contributing to the preservation of the Earth and the prosperity of the human race
In keeping with its name, derived from the Greek words “geo” (Earth) and “eon” (eternity),
Zeon will contribute to a “Sustainable Earth” and “Safe and Comfortable Life for People”
by providing original technologies, products, and services.

２．Sustainability Policy• We aspire to realize a “Sustainable Earth” and “Safe and Comfortable Life”.
• We will firmly maintain fairness and integrity in our activities to be a trustworthy company.
• Each of us will think and act proactively for a better future.
Based on our corporate philosophy of “contributing to the preservation of the Earth andthe prosperity of the human race”, sustainability at Zeon means achieving sustainablegrowth together with society. To achieve this, we will provide products and services thatare valuable for solving global and social issues, build trust with our stakeholders throughfairness and integrity and have each one of us act proactively thinking how to create abetter future for the society and ourselves.
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３．Sustainable Procurement Policy
Zeon Group conducts responsible procurement activities based on our" Sustainability Policy" aiming to realize a sustainable society throughout the supply chain.
1. Compliance with laws and social norms
We comply with laws and social norms and conduct fair procurement activities based on
corporate ethics.
2. Optimal procurement of raw materials, products, and services
We strive to ensure the optimal procurement of raw materials, products, and services inrespect of safety, quality, price, delivery date, supply stability, and technical capabilities toprovide better products.
3. Consideration for the global environment
We strive to procure raw materials, products, and services that have less negative impact
on the global environment, giving consideration to conservation of environment, resources
and biodiversity.
4. Consideration for human rights
We respect human rights in our supply chain and strive to procure raw materials, products,and services that are human rights friendly.
5. Promoting responsible mineral sourcing
We strive to responsibly procure minerals to avoid involvement in conflicts, environmental
destruction, and human rights violations in conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
6. Appropriate management of information
We understand the importance of confidential information obtained through procurement
activities, and striving to use, manage, and protect it appropriately.
7. Open purchasing attitude and partnership
We look for business partners from a global perspective, striving to ensure fair, impartial,and transparent business opportunities, and build partnerships with our suppliers throughdialogue to realize mutual development and a sustainable society.

4４．Responsible Care Policy
1. Prioritize the environment and safety
Protecting the environment and ensuring safety are preconditions for all business activities
and are the most important priorities. We will work continuously to enact full accident
prevention countermeasures, and provide education and training for all employees to prevent
safety and environmental accidents.
2. Collect and distribute the latest information on chemical products
We will collect, store and manage the latest information required for the appropriate handling,use and disposal of chemical products, and distribute this information to employees and users.
3. Minimize the discharge of toxic chemicals and waste
We will work to reduce the discharge of hazardous chemical substances, minimize waste, anddevelop technology for recycling and reusing materials.
4. Promote activities for conserving resources and energy
We will aim to dramatically reduce the amount of energy we use and help alleviate global
warming by developing innovative technology and actively promoting resource and energy
conservation activities that involve all employees.
5. Take the environment and safety into account when developing new processes andproducts and performing quality assurance
We will perform thorough environmental and safety evaluations from the initial stages ofresearch, develop technology and products that take the environment and safety into account,
and work to maintain and improve the quality of technology and products.
6. Live together with society
We will strictly observe regulations related to the environment and safety, whether theregulations come from the local community, the national government, overseas, ororganizations to which we belong. While cooperating in these activities, we will work toenhance our communication with the local community and society in order to convey a better
understanding of Zeon’s activities and further strengthen the trust that society has in ourcompany.
7. Perform continuous improvements
We will continuously improve our environment safety management and technology byoperating a Responsible Care Audit, the Safety Management System, an Environment
Management System based on ISO 14001, and an Occupational Health and Safety
Management System.

5５．Human Rights Policy
We, the Zeon Group, are committed to fulfilling our corporate social responsibilities inrespect of human rights and contributing to realizing a sustainable society, based oninternational codes of conduct on human rights, such as the Universal Declaration of HumanRights, the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles
and Rights in Labor, and the UN Global Compact.
Respect for Human Rights
We will not tolerate acts of discrimination or harassment based on age, gender, place of origin,ancestry, nationality, disability, religion, creed, marital status, employment status, unionparticipation, political views and other differences. We also will not tolerate child labor, forcedlabor or/nor unjustly low wage labor.
Collaboration with Stakeholders
We will encourage our customers and business partners to support this policy with us topursue business activities sharing respect for human rights.
Prevention and Mitigation of Human Rights Violations
We will strive to perceive, avoid and reduce any negative impact on human rights that might
result from our business activities.
Response to Human Rights Violations
We will work on the relief through appropriate procedures when it is found that we havecaused or furthered a negative impact on human rights.
Efforts on Human Rights Issues
We will provide appropriate education and training to our executives and employees, so that
this policy is understood and implemented.
Disclosure of Information
We will publicly disclose information on our human rights initiatives under this policy throughcommunication channels such as our website and integrated reports.

6６．Policy on Prevention of Bribery
With the ongoing globalization of corporate activities in recent years, it is becoming
increasingly important to ensure fair competition in international transactions. Under
such an environment, regulations to prevent bribery have been strengthened globally, andJapanese companies face a rapidly growing risk of being charged with, and punished for,violating laws and regulations if they are involved in bribery in their business.
Considering these circumstances, Zeon Group will ensure not to engage in any form of

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corruption, by ensuring that it will not give, or offer or promise to give, bribes to public
officials or deemed public officials (“Public Officials”) in Japan or overseas, and will comply
with laws and regulations concerning the prevention of bribery applicable to the countries andregions in which Zeon Group conducts business.
Zeon Group will ensure that all officers and employees comply with the following:
1. Prohibition of bribery
Officers and employees of Zeon Group shall comply with the Laws and Regulations
on the Prevention of Bribery for Public Officials and shall not give, or offer or promise to give,
Public Officials any gift, entertainment, advantages, or other economic benefits with a corrupt
intent. In addition, they shall not seek business convenience through such wrongful means.
2. Training of Employees
Zeon Group will ensure that its officers and employees understand the laws and regulations
concerning the prevention of bribery through training and other means, and that they comply
with these laws and regulations.
3. Code of conduct
With regard to the provision of benefits to Public Officials, officers and employees of Zeon
Group will act appropriately in accordance with internal rules and the social norms requiredby the international community.
4. Record Keeping
Zeon Group will keep accurate accounting records of expenses incurred by each groupcompany in all cases where officers and employees provide benefits to Public Officials.
5. Disciplinary Actions
Zeon Group requires officers and employees to promptly report to their superiors when they
discover a violation of the applicable laws and regulations on the prevention of bribery and/orinternal rules. Individuals who committed such violation and their supervisory managers aresubject to strict disciplinary actions pursuant to the internal rules (including the working
regulations)7７．Supply chain reporting desk
Zeon Group has established a supply chain reporting desk for the purpose of preventing
incidents in the supply chain that violate laws or corporate ethics.
If there is a violation of laws or corporate ethics , or a violation of human rights, etc. in oursupply chain, we accept reports from outside of our group, including business partners.
Please contact Zeon Corporation's website below for reporting.
Reporting desk is here
※Whistleblowers will not be treated disadvantageously because of their reporting.
※Please refrain from reporting for illegal or malicious purposes.

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