Kewpie Group Human Rights PolicyGroup Philosophy
We recognize our capacity to impact human rights, both directly and indirectly, at every step in thevalue chain of our business. The Kewpie Group Human Rights Policy ("this policy") expresses ourcommitment to respect the human rights of all people our business touches.
Respecting human rights is an essential part of practicing our corporate motto,
RAKU-GYOU-KAI-ETSU―the idea that people who have the same ambitions enjoy working
together, endure struggles together and rejoice together. We strive to ensure that executives andemployees of the Kewpie Group can work with peace of mind, satisfaction and responsibility forensuring that their actions do not create, or indirectly assist, adverse human rights impacts.
We expect our suppliers and all other business partners to comply with this policy, and wecontinually engage with them for this purpose.
Scope
This policy applies to all executives and employees (including dispatched employees, part-time andfixed-term workers) of Kewpie Corporation and its subsidiaries (excluding publicly listed companies
and their subsidiaries). We also expect suppliers and all other business partners involved in Kewpie
products and services to strive to understand and to comply with this policy.
Policy Context and Organization
This policy aligns with the principle of respect for human rights articulated in our Code of Ethics. It
guides our commitment to better understand human rights issues related to our business activities
and to meet our responsibility to respect human rights. The Kewpie Corporation Board of Directors
is responsible for overseeing implementation of this policy.
Endorsement of International Human Rights Standards
We uphold the human rights principles and standards set out in the International Bill of HumanRights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and use the UN
Guiding Principles on Human Rights (UNGPs) as a framework for their implementation. We abideby all human rights laws and regulations in countries and regions where we operate our business.
When local laws contradict or conflict with internationally recognized human rights standards, wefollow the more stringent standards and pursue a course of action that is most respectful ofinternationally recognized standards.
Due Diligence
We build mechanisms for practicing human rights due diligence in accordance with the UNGPs anduse appropriate and effective means to prevent any adverse human rights impacts our businessactivities may cause.
Corrective Action
Where we have identified adverse human rights impacts caused by or resulting from our businessactivities, we will take corrective action by providing appropriate remediation. Where our products
or services become associated with adverse human rights impacts through a supplier or otherbusiness partner, we will urge the business partner to take corrective action.
Education
We carry out education and training to ensure that this policy is effectively integrated andimplemented in all areas of our business operations.
Information Disclosure
We disclose the ongoing progress and outcomes of our human rights initiatives through the Kewpie
Group website, publications and other communications.
Stakeholder Dialogue
When implementing this policy, we seek the guidance of independent third-party experts and engage
our stakeholders in honest dialogue and discussion.
February 25, 2022
Mitsuru Takamiya
Representative Director,
President and Chief Executive Corporate Officer
Kewpie Corporation