Asahi Kasei CSR Survey Questions
ESG

Category

Purpose, key points for improvement,
and its explanation
A company is expected to comply with the law,follow social norms, meet the expectations ofsociety, and strive to create a sustainable society
while minimizing negative impacts on society andthe environment.
It is imperative that these ideas be disseminatedthroughout the company and put into practice.
Therefore, it is necessary to establish a system
to manage ESG (Environment, Social, andGovernance) risks related to CSR and to
implement the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle.

Subject

Have you established policies and guidelines for CSR promotion
and disseminated them to your employees, etc.?

1-1.
Establishment ofa CSR promotion(1) system

We ask you to establish an internal system
for implementing CSR and to work on it withsincerity.
More specifically, we ask you to address thefollowing.
1) E SG risk management and its PDCA cycle
system2) Establishment of internal controls3) BCP measures for disaster preparedness4) Establishment of whistleblowing system

1-2.
Establishment ofinternal controls(3)1-3. BusinessContinuity Plan
(BCP) (4) systemdevelopment/risk management

G

1. Corporate
Governance (2)related to CSR(1) "Corporate
SocialResponsibility"

1-4.
Establishment ofwhistleblowing
systemTo ensure that stakeholders have a soundunderstanding of the company, corporate
information must be disclosed to society as
quickly as possible (fairly, impartially andaccurately).
More specifically, we ask you to address thefollowing.
1) E stablishment of policies to ensure
information disclosure2) P roactive and broader communication
activities

1-5.
Disseminationof CSR-related
information
within andoutside thecompany/
stakeholders(appropriate
disclosure of
information
to internaland external
stakeholders)

A company must respect and support theprotection of internationally proclaimed humanrights and avoid complicity (assistance) in humanrights violations.

2-1. Basic stanceon human rights

Key global frameworks and norms on humanrights:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (7), 10
principles of the UN Global Compact (8), UN
Guiding Principles on Business and Human
Rights (9), OECD Guidelines for Multinational
Enterprises (10), UK Modern Slavery Act (11),etc.

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) for implementing risk
management (ESG) and its PDCA cycle?

1-1-2

Are there any initiatives to identify risks and set up correctiveplans for ESG in general in relation to CSR? Also, what
systems do you have in place to check and verify the results ofyour efforts and to correct them?

1-1-3

Have you established policies and guidelines for the establishmentof internal controls to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency
of corporate operations, the reliability of financial reporting,compliance with laws and regulations related to businessactivities, and the preservation of assets for the purpose of soundcorporate management by establishing internal administrative
structure and systems?

1-2-1

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) regarding theestablishment of internal controls?

1-2-2

Are there any initiatives to establish internal controls? Also, do
you have systems in place to check and verify the results of yourefforts and to correct them?

1-2-3

Have you established policies and guidelines for a business
continuity plan (BCP) to ensure the continuation or earlyrecovery of important operations and businesses in the event of adisaster (natural disaster, catastrophic fire, terrorist attack, etc.)?

1-3-1

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) for business
continuity planning?

1-3-2

Are there any initiatives for business continuity planning? Also,
do you have systems in place to check and verify the resultsof your efforts and to correct them?

1-3-3

Note: A system is in place for employees who become aware ofcompliance problems, such as violations of laws and regulations
or improper acts in the company’ s overall corporate activities,
or acts that may lead to such problems, or for employees
themselves who have suffered human rights or labor violations toreport or consult directly with a dedicated department or external
consultation service. In such cases, confidentiality should bestrictly protected and no adverse treatment should be given.

1-4-14) Answer
Level 55) Answer
Level 0(Not applicable)

1) Answer
Level 1

2) Answer
Level 3

3) Answer
Level 4

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Although not yet
established, thepresident or an
officer understands
the importance of
CSR promotion andgives instructions asnecessary

Not yet established,
but understand theimportance of CSR
promotion and willtake action within
about a year

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Either or both

Unselectable

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Either or both

Unselectable

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Either or both

Unselectable

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Although not yet
established, thepresident or an
officer understands
the importance of
CSR promotion andgives instructions asnecessary

Not yet established,
but understand theimportance of CSR
promotion and willtake action within
about a year

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Periodic requests are
made and there is asystem to check theresults

Not applicable(no transactions
for raw
materials,
material
procurement,
contract
processing,and businessand operation
outsourcing)Classification

1-1-1

Have you established policies and guidelines regarding
the whistleblower system (internal rules to protect
whistleblowers and the establishment of a reporting andconsultation service)?
Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) for the whistleblowing
system?

1-4-2

Are there any initiatives on the whistleblowing system? Also,
do you have systems in place to check and verify the resultsof your efforts and to correct them?

1-4-3

Have you established policies and guidelines for the
dissemination of CSR-related information both internally andexternally?
Note: In response to the demands for transparency andaccountability from society and stakeholders (5) (internal andexternal stakeholders) for corporate activities, appropriate
dissemination of financial and non-financial information (6),both internally and externally, and promotion of appropriate
information disclosure and communication are essential.

1-5-1

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) for promoting
dialogue with stakeholders and information disclosure?

1-5-2

Are there any initiatives to promote dialogue with stakeholders
and information disclosure? Also, do you have systems inplace to check and verify the results of your efforts and tocorrect them?

1-5-3

Do you periodically request your suppliers (raw material andmaterial suppliers, contract processing companies, etc.) topromote timely and appropriate information disclosure anddialogue with stakeholders through CSR procurement survey orother means, and confirm their efforts?

1-5-4

Request to
suppliers
No request andno immediateplans to address

Do you understand domestic and international laws andregulations, social norms (12), industry norms (13), andstandards regarding the basic stance on human rights?

2-1-1

Have you established policies and guidelines regarding thebasic stance on human rights?

2-1-2

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) regarding the basic
stance on human rights?
Note: A system (departments, committees, teams, etc.) topromote activities related to the improvement of human rights
and the working environment must be established and the
responsible person must be clearly identified.

2-1-3

Are there any initiatives to respect human rights and prohibit
discrimination? Also, do you have systems in place to check andverify the results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: A company must improve its work environment. In
other words, the company must respect the human rights
of workers and fulfill its responsibility to make decisions andconduct business activities without discrimination based on
race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation (14), age, family
background, religion, ethnicity, immigrant, etc., nor againstchildren, the elderly, the disabled, indigenous peoples, the poor,and people with HIV/AIDS.

2-2-1

2-3. Avoidanceof complicity(assistance) in
human rights
violations

Are there any initiatives to avoid complicity (assistance) in
human rights violations? Also, do you have systems in place
to check and verify the results of your efforts and to correctthem?
Note: Consideration must be given to ensure that the company’ s
decisions, business activities, products, and services do notcontribute to (assist) human rights violations of consumers or
members of the local community.

2-3-1

2-4. Respect
for livelihoodof indigenous
peoples and local
communities

Are there any initiatives to respect for livelihood ofindigenous peoples and local communities? Also, do you
have systems in place to check and verify the results of yourefforts and to correct them?
Note: An important issue for companies conducting business inareas inhabited by indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities is torespect indigenous culture and history, comply with international
standards as well as local laws and regulations, and consider therights of indigenous peoples. In addition to indigenous peoples’issues, responsible business operations with consideration for
affected communities are also essential for maintaining operatingrights and obtaining permits.

2-4-1

Please respect the basic human rights anddiversity of individuals (workers, etc.) and do
not discriminate or tolerate discrimination inany business activities.

2-2. Respect forhuman rights
and prohibitionof discrimination

S

Free space

QuestionNo.

Irregular requests
are made, andif necessary, theresponse status ischeckedUnselectable

I. As for the above questions related to “Corporate Governance for CSR,” please provide any supplementary information, future plans, or examples of specific initiatives at your company. (Free to fill in)

Free space
2. Human rights

Question

Not recognized

Aware of, but notable to check forviolations

Unselectable

Aware of and checking
for violations

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Although not yet
established, thepresident or an
officer understands
the importance of
CSR promotion andgives instructions asnecessary

Not yet established,
but understand theimportance of CSR
promotion and willtake action within
about a year

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Not applicable(no overseas
bases)

Legalawareness

II. As for the above questions related to human rights, please provide any supplementary information, future plans, or examples of specific initiatives at your company. (Free to fill in)3. Labor

A company must recognize the labor principles
expressed in international norms and othersources and apply them as universal values tobasic principles in the workplace. In other words,
a company must respect the human rights (race,
nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, family
background, religion, ethnicity, migration status,etc.) of workers and fulfill its responsibility tomake decisions and conduct business activities
without discrimination against children, theelderly, the disabled, indigenous peoples, thepoor, and people with HIV/AIDS.
Key global frameworks and norms on labor:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO Core
Labour Standards (15), 10 principles of the
UN Global Compact (8), UN Guiding Principles
on Business and Human Rights (9), OECD
Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (10),UK Modern Slavery Act (11), etc.
Respect the basic human rights and diversityof individuals, and in all business activities,
do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on
the basis of nationality, gender, race, ethnicity,
gender, ideology, age, physical characteristics,
sexual orientation, employment status,
contract status, or any other grounds.
More specifically,
we ask you to address the following, we ask
you to address the following.
1) Prohibition of inhumane labor practices(forced labor, child labor, slavery, etc.)
2) Prohibition of harassment

3-1. Basic
stance on labor
practices

Do you understand domestic and international laws,
regulations, social/industry norms, and standards regarding
the basic stance on labor practices?

3-1-1

Have you established policies or guidelines regarding the basic
stance on labor practices?

3-1-2

Have you clarified the person in charge and system(responsibility/implementation department) regarding thebasic stance on labor practices?
Note: Establish a system (departments, committees, teams, etc.)
to promote activities related to the improvement of human rights
and the working environment, and clarify who is responsible.

3-1-3

Are there any initiatives to prohibit discrimination in
employment? Also, do you have systems in place to checkand verify the results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Education and awareness activities, etc.
(No discrimination shall be made in hiring on the basis of race,
nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, family background,religion, ethnicity, migration status, disability, or any other factors
other than reasonable factors such as the ability and aptitude of
the individual.)

3-2-1

3-3. Equal
opportunities
for employees
regardinghuman resource
development,
careeradvancement(16), etc.

Are there any initiatives to provide equal opportunities to
employees? Also, do you have systems in place to check andverify the results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Education and awareness activities, etc.
(Provide equal opportunities for promotion, training, etc., without
discrimination on the basis of race, nationality, gender, sexual
orientation, age, family background, religion, ethnicity, migration
status, disability, marital status, health status, etc.)

3-3-1

3-4. Prohibitionof inhumane
treatment/harassment

Are there any initiatives regarding the prohibition ofharassment? Also, do you have systems in place to check andverify the results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Harassment prevention guidelines, education andawareness activities, etc.
(Respect the human rights of employees and prohibit inhumane
treatment such as abuse, physical punishment, and harassment.)

3-4-1

3-5. Paymentof appropriate
wages

Are there any initiatives for the proper payment of wages?
Also, do you have systems in place to check and verify the
results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Working hours recording and control(Comply with the legal minimum wage of the country or regionin which you operate, conclude appropriate labor agreements(17) (overtime work, etc.), and fairly apply extra pay, payment
methods, etc.)

3-5-1

3-6. Fair
application ofworking hours,
holidays, paidvacations, etc.

Are there any initiatives to ensure fair application of working
hours, holidays, paid vacations, etc.? Also, do you havesystems in place to check and verify the results of yourefforts and to correct them?
Note: In Japan you must allow employees to take a 24-hourconsecutive day off every seven days or four days off per month.
(Legal or pre-agreed working hours must be adhered to.
Appropriately manage employees’ working hours and give them
the right to take paid vacations. Provide at least one day off per
week.)

3-6-1

3-7. Prohibitionof forced labor

Are there any initiatives to prohibit forced labor? Also, do you
have systems in place to check and verify the results of yourefforts and to correct them?
Note: Education etc.
(Never allow a person to work against his/her will or to work withrestrictions on his/her freedom to leave the company. No unfair
means of restraint shall be used to coerce employees to work, or
to force them to work overtime. Also, never improperly keep
identification documents (18) or illegally collect deposits (19).)

3-7-1

Are there any initiatives to prohibit child labor? Also, do you
have systems in place to check and verify the results of yourefforts and to correct them?
Note: Education etc.
(Never employ children who are under the legal working age inthe country or region. In addition, children shall not be allowed towork in a manner that jeopardizes their health, safety, or morals.)

3-8-1

3-9. Respect
for the religious
traditions andcustoms of thecountries orregions where
you operate

Are there any initiatives to respect the religious traditions andcustoms of the countries and regions where you operate? Also,
do you have systems in place to check and verify the resultsof your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Provide all foreign workers with employment contracts andwork rules in a language they can understand(Respect the traditions and customs of the country or region inwhich you operate, as well as the religious traditions and customsof the employees, and do not interfere with these traditions andcustoms through standardized work rules, etc.)

3-9-1

3-10.
Recognition
and respect
for freedomof association(20) and rightto collective
bargaining

Are there any initiatives regarding freedom of association andthe right to collective bargaining? Also, do you have systems
in place to check and verify the results of your efforts and tocorrect them?
Note: Education etc.
(Respect the freedom of employees to associate, join labor
unions, and protest without retaliation, intimidation, or
harassment, and provide opportunities for dialogue between laborand management.)

3-10-1

3-11.
Appropriate
management of
employee healthand safety

Have you established policies and guidelines for theappropriate management of employee health and safety?

3-11-1Have you established initiatives and systems to promote
occupational health and safety (OHSAS 18001 and otheroccupational health and safety management systems (OHS-MS),
use of third-party certification systems, etc.)?

3-11-2Are you aware of the risks of accidents, harmful chemicals,noise, odors that may occur during work, and are you taking
appropriate safety measures (including legal inspections,protective measures (21), hazard labeling (22), chemical
substance management, countermeasures against dangerous
work, designation of protective equipment, etc.)? Do you also
take measures to ensure the mental health of your employees?

3-11-3

Do you conduct evacuation drills or training on disaster prevention
for your workers at least once a year?

3-11-4

Do you provide education related to occupational health andsafety to your workers?

3-11-5

Do workers undergo health examinations at least once a year?

3-11-63-2. Prohibitionof discriminationin employment

3-8. Prohibitionof child laborS

Do you have an internal audit system for occupational health andsafety?

3-11-7

Do you have systems in place to correct the efforts related to
employee occupational health and safety as necessary?

3-11-8Do you periodically request your suppliers to ensure occupational
health and safety through CSR procurement survey or othermeans, and confirm their efforts?

3-11-9Legalawareness

Not recognized

Aware of, but notable to check forviolations

Unselectable

Aware of and checking
for violations

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Either or both

Unselectable

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Not applicable(no foreign
workers, nooverseas bases)

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Either or both

Unselectable

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are in place,but there is no system
to check the results

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are in place,but there is no system
to check the results

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are in place,but there is no system
to check the results

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are in place,but there is no system
to check the results

Unselectable

Initiatives arein place, audits
are conducted,
and reviews are
performed timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are in place,but there is no system
to check the results

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Periodic requests are
made and there is asystem to check theresults

Not applicable(no transactions
for raw
materials,
material
procurement,
contract
processing,and businessand operation
outsourcing)

Periodic requests are
made and there is asystem to check theresults

Not applicable(no transactions
for raw
materials,
material
procurement,
contract
processing,and businessand operation
outsourcing)

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Request to
suppliers

No request andno immediateplans to address

3-12. Request to
suppliers (laborand humanrights)Free space

Do you periodically request your suppliers to formulate policies
for activities aimed at respecting human rights and eliminating all
forms of discrimination in employment through CSR procurement
survey or other means,and confirm their efforts?

3-12-1

Irregular requests
are made, andif necessary, theresponse status ischeckedUnselectable

Request to
suppliers
No request andno immediateplans to address

Irregular requests
are made, andif necessary, theresponse status ischeckedUnselectable

III. As for the above questions related to labor, please provide any supplementary information to your answers, future plans, or examples of specific initiatives at your company. (Free to fill in)4. Environment

A company must establish a system to identify
and address environmental issues in thebusiness processes (23). Also, a responsibility
to identify and control factors that affect theenvironment is required.

4-1 Basic stanceon environmental
preservation
efforts

Key global frameworks and norms on theenvironment:
Rio Declaration on Environment andDevelopment (24), 10 principles of the UN
Global Compact (8), ISO 14001 (25), Paris
Agreement (26), Basel Convention (27)Major laws and regulations on theenvironment (28):Japan: Basic Environment Act, Act on the
Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulationof Their Manufacture, etc., Industrial Safety and
Health Act, Water Pollution Control Act, Water
Resources Development Promotion Act, Act for
the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime
Disasters, River Act, Waste Disposal and Public
Cleansing Act, Basic Act for the Promotion of the
Recycling-Oriented Society, and various recyclinglaws
USA: TSCA
EU: REACH Regulation
Korea: Toxic Chemicals Control Act (+B64),
Industrial Safety and Health Act
China: Provisions on the Environmental
Administration of New Chemical Substances
Taiwan: Occupational Safety and Health Act
In order to coexist in harmony with theenvironment, we ask that you comply withlaws and regulations related to environmental
control and make efforts to reduce
environmental impact (measures against
climate warming, promotion of resource andenergy conservation, etc.).

E

4-2. Control
of chemical
substances
designatedby laws andregulations in
manufacturing
processes,
products, andservices

4-1-1

Have you established policies and guidelines for environmental
preservation?

4-1-2

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) on environmental
preservation?

4-1-3

Have you established systems to promote environmental
preservation (e.g., environmental management system (EMS)such as ISO 14001, use of third-party certification systems,etc.)?

4-1-4

Do you provide education on environmental preservation to yourworkers?

4-1-5

Do you have an internal audit system on environment?

4-1-6

Are there any initiatives to control chemical substances
designated by laws and regulations in manufacturing processes,
products, and services? Also, do you have systems in place tocheck and verify the results of your efforts and to correctthem?
Note: Managed by specialized organizations, discussions atregular meetings, etc.
(Not only to control chemical substances in products, but also to
identify the amount of chemical substances handled and to reportto the government.)

4-2-1

Do you control procured chemical substances appropriately, notify
customers if products contain substances that are restricted bylaws and regulations, and immediately issue and update SDSs?

4-2-2

4-3.
Managementof wastewater,sludge, andexhaust andreduction of theirgeneration

Are there any initiatives to manage wastewater, sludge, andexhaust and to reduce their generation? Also, do you havesystems in place to check and verify the results of yourefforts and to correct them?
Note: Emissions data collection, appropriate risk management,
etc.
(Set voluntary environmental impact reduction targets that areat or below the level of wastewater, sludge, and waste discharge
reduction specified by laws and regulations. To prevent thegeneration of pollution, monitoring and control of wastewater,sludge (29), exhaust, etc. are implemented to reduce theamount of outflow.)

4-3-1

4-4. Sustainable
and efficientuse of resources(energy, water,
raw materials,
etc.)

Are there any initiatives to ensure sustainable and efficient useof resources (energy, water, raw materials, etc.)? Also, do you
have systems in place to check and verify the results of yourefforts and to correct them?
Note: Activities to reduce energy intensity, etc.
(Set voluntary targets for resource and energy conservation, andcontinue to make effective use of resources and energy.)

4-4-1

4-5. GHG(greenhousegas) (30)emission
reduction

Are there any initiatives to reduce GHG (greenhouse gas)emissions? Also, do you have systems in place to check andverify the results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Target setting, data collection and maintenance, etc.
(In response to climate change, set voluntary reduction targets
for greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and CFC,
working to reduce them.)

4-5-1

4-6. Waste
identification,
management,
reduction, andresponsible
disposal (31) orrecycling

Are there any initiatives to identify, manage, reduce, andresponsibly dispose of or recycle wastes? Also, do you havesystems in place to check and verify the results of yourefforts and to correct them?
Note: Activities for waste management and reduction(Set voluntary reduction targets for waste and work to reducethem.)

4-6-1

Are you taking measures to reduce the amount of chemical
substances released into the environment (e.g., PRTR)?

4-6-2

Are there any initiatives on biodiversity? Also, do you havesystems in place to check and verify the results of yourefforts and to correct them?
Note: Environmental assessment (environmental impact
assessment) of products, etc.
(Examine the direct and indirect impacts of the activities
on ecosystems, and work to preserve and sustainably use
biodiversity.)

4-7-1

To promote green purchasing (purchasing of environmentallyfriendly stationery, office equipment, etc.), do you collect dataand implement appropriate management?
Note: Promotion of green purchasing, coexistence with theenvironment, and efforts to reduce environmental impact

4-8-1

To promote green procurement (procurement ofenvironmentally friendly raw materials, materials, etc.), do
you collect data and implement appropriate management?
Note: Promotion of green procurement, coexistence with theenvironment, and efforts to reduce environmental impact

4-8-2

Do you periodically request your suppliers to give serious
consideration to the environment through CSR procurement
questionnaires or other means, and confirm their efforts?

4-9-1

Do you periodically request your suppliers to ensure proper
control of chemical substances through CSR procurement survey
and other means, and confirm their efforts?

4-9-2

4-7. Initiatives
for biodiversity(32)

4-8. Promotionof greenpurchasing/procurement

4-9. Request to
suppliers

Free space

Do you understand domestic and international laws, regulations,social/industry norms, and standards on environmental
preservation?

Not recognized

Aware of, but notable to check forviolations

Unselectable

Aware of and checking
for violations

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Although not yet
established, thepresident or an
officer understands
the importanceof environmental
preservation andmakes it known toemployees

Not yet established,
but understandthe importanceof environmental
preservation andwill take action
within about a year

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Either or both

Unselectable

Systems are
established andreviewed as
appropriate (e.g., SO
14001 certification)

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are in place,but there is no system
to check the results

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Initiatives arein place, audits
are conducted,
and reviews are
performed timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Legalawareness

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Availability
and review ofsystems

Availability
and review ofsystems

Request to
suppliers

Request to
suppliers

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are in place,but there is no system
to check the results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are in place,but there is no system
to check the results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are in place,but there is no system
to check the results

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

No system in
place

System in place

Unselectable

A system is in placeand is reviewed timely
and appropriately

Unselectable

No system in
place

System in place

Unselectable

A system is in placeand is reviewed timely
and appropriately

Unselectable

No request andno immediateplans to address

Irregular requests
are made, andif necessary, theresponse status ischeckedUnselectable

Periodic requests are
made and there is asystem to check theresults

Not applicable(no transactions
for raw material
procurement
and contract
processing)No request andno immediateplans to address

Irregular requests
are made, andif necessary, theresponse status ischeckedUnselectable

Periodic requests are
made and there is asystem to check theresults

Not applicable(no transactions
for raw material
procurement
and contract
processing)

IV. As for the above questions related to the environment, please provide any supplementary information, future plans, or examples of specific initiatives at your company. (Free to fill in) Note: If you haveacquired ISO 14001 or other environmental certifications or standards, please specify them.

5. Fair businessactivities(ethics andcompliance)

A company is required to engage in fair
practices (​ e.g., prevention of corruption,
responsible political involvement, fair competition,and elimination of relationships with anti-social
forces and groups (33)) in the businessprocess of producing products and services (23).
Key global frameworks and norms for fairbusiness practices:5-1. Basic stanceon fair businesspractices

Do you understand domestic and international laws, regulations,social/industry norms, and standards on fair business practices?

5-1-1

Have you established policies and guidelines on fair businesspractices?
Note: Guidelines for promoting corporate ethics and legal
compliance

5-1-2

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) regarding fairbusiness practices?

5-1-3

Do you have a system for verifying industry practices, businesscustoms, and checking trends in the establishment, revision, andabolition of laws and regulations applicable to your company, andcommunicating these to workers, etc.?

5-1-45-2. Appropriate
relationships
with local
governments andpublic officials
both domestic
and international
where businessactivities are
conducted

Are there any initiatives regarding appropriate relationships
with public officials? Also, do you have systems in place tocheck and verify the results of your efforts and to correctthem?
Note: To prevent corruption, hospitality training for public
officials, etc.

5-2-1

5-3. Preventionof inappropriate
profits withcustomers
or business
partners in sales
or purchasing
activities

Are there any initiatives regarding appropriate relationships
with customers? Also, do you have systems in place to checkand verify the results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Anti-corruption measures, etc.

Not recognized

Aware of, but notable to check forviolations

Unselectable

Aware of and checking
for violations

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Although not yet
established, thepresident or an
officer understands
the importance of
CSR promotion andgives instructions asnecessary

Not yet established,
but understand theimportance of CSR
promotion and willtake action within
about a year

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No system in
place

System in place

Unselectable

A system is in placeand is reviewed timely
and appropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Not applicable(an unlistedcompany)

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are in place
and there is a system
to check the results

Not applicable(not exporting)Legalawareness

10 principles of the UN Global Compact (8),OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises(10), UN Convention against Corruption (34)
Major laws and regulations on fair businesspractices:
Competition law of each country (35):Antimonopoly Act (Japan), Antitrust law (U.S.),
European Union competition law (EU)To comply with domestic and internationallaws and regulations, and practice corporate
ethics,we ask you to address the following.
1) Understand domestic and internationallaws, regulations, and internal rules, andfrequently check for revisions to laws andregulations2) Maintain sound relationships with public
officials and customers3) Maintain fair and impartial relationshipwith competitors

5-4. Preventionof competition
law violations insales activities,
etc. (36)5-5. Eliminationof relationships
with anti-social
forces andgroups5-6. Preventionof unauthorized
use of thirdparty intellectual
property rights
and illegal
duplication of
copyrighted
works

5-7. Complaints
and consultation
services fromoutside thecompany(suppliers, etc.)

5-8. Prohibitionof insider trading

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results(Maintain a healthy relationship between corporations and public
officials)
5-3-1(Maintain a healthy relationship with customers)

Are there any initiatives to prevent violations of competition
laws? Also, do you have systems in place to check and verify
the results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Efforts to prevent unfair transactions, etc.

5-4-1

(To prevent unfair trade practices (40), such as collusion (37),cartels (38), and abuse of a dominant position (39).)
Are there any initiatives to eliminate relationships with antisocial forces and groups? Also, do you have systems in place
to check and verify the results of your efforts and to correctthem?
Note: Actions to cut off relationships with anti-social forces andgroups5-5-1

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results(Eliminate relationships with crime syndicates, corporate
extortionists, etc.)
Are there any initiatives to respect intellectual property
rights? Also, do you have systems in place to check and verify
the results of your efforts and to correct them?

G

Availability
and review ofsystems

5-6-1(Respect intellectual property rights, such as patents,
copyrights, and trademarks (41).)
Note: Efforts to protect and respect the company’ s intellectual
property and to prevent unauthorized use of third-party
intellectual property rights and illegal reproduction of copyrighted
works

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results(Promote the acquisition and protection of intellectual property
rights in research and development, manufacturing, and sales
activities to prevent the company's technology leakage, whichis the source of its competitiveness. Also, in all situations, do
not violate the intellectual property rights of third parties or
reproduce/use without permission.)
Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementing department) for complaints andconsultation services from outside the company (suppliers, etc.)?

5-7-1

Are there any initiatives to deal with complaints andconsultation services from outside the company (suppliers, etc.)?
Also, do you have systems in place to check and verify the
results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Establishment of complaints and consultation services fromoutside the company (suppliers, etc.)

5-7-2

System andResponsibility
Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results(A system is in place whereby business partners or consumers
who become aware of important risk information regardingtransactions with the company can report or consult directly witha dedicated department or external consultation services. In suchcases, confidentiality should be strictly protected and no adverse
treatment should be given.)
Are there any initiatives to prohibit insider trading? Also, do
you have systems in place to check the results of your efforts andto correct them?
Note: Rules and systems that prohibit the information disclosure
to third parties, including family members, or the trading ofshares prior to publication

5-8-1

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results(To prevent related parties of listed companies from using
undisclosed corporate information to buy or sell the shares, etc.
of such companies.)
5-9. Prohibitionof conflicts ofinterest

Are there any initiatives to prohibit conflicts of interest? Also,
do you have systems in place to check the results of yourefforts and to correct them?

5-9-1(In case of conflict between the interests of the employee and thecompany, the employee must not undermine the interests of thecompany and enjoy personal benefits.)
5-10. Security/
export control(e.g. Foreign
Exchange andForeign Trade
Act)

Free space
6. Quality andsafetyA company is required to ensure the quality
and safety of products and services provided
through the business activities, and to respond
appropriately to customers and consumers in theevent of an accident.
Key global frameworks and norms on quality
and safety (42):S

In order to provide safe and high-quality
products and services that meet the trust ofcustomers,
we ask you to address the following.
1) Understand and comply with laws,
regulations, and internal rules related tosafety and quality standards2) Create a system for maintaining andmanaging quality assurance3) Take appropriate response in case of
product/service accidents or distributionof defective products

Free space

5-10-1

Reviewing
initiative
results(In export transactions, comply with the Foreign Exchange
and Foreign Trade Act and other relevant laws and regulations(including establishment of rules, dissemination to employees,
and response to internal audits) to ensure that export goods andtechnologies are not used for the development or manufacture of
weapons of mass destruction.)

V. As for the above questions related to fair business practices, please provide any supplementary information, future plans, or examples of specific initiatives at your company. (Free to fill in)
6-1. Basic stanceon quality
and safety of
products andservices

ISO 9001, IEC/ISO Guide 51, New Approach
European Directive, HACCP
Major laws and regulations on quality andsafety (43):
Product Liability Act, Consumer Product Safety
Act, Electrical Appliance and Material Safety
Act, Gas Business Act, LPG Act, PMD Act, Radio
Law, Food Sanitation Act, JAS Act, Water Supply
Act, Household Goods Quality Labeling Act,
Housing Quality Assurance Act, Road Transport
Vehicle Act, Building Standards Act, and Act
against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading
Representations

Do you have an export control system has been established andprovide training and education to all workers?
Note: Comply with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
and other relevant laws in exporting the company’ s goods andtechnologies

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

6-2. Promotionof ensuring
the quality
and safety of
products andservices

Do you understand domestic and international laws,
regulations, social/industry norms, and standards regarding
the quality and safety of products and services?

6-1-1

Have you established policies and guidelines for the quality andsafety of products and services?
Note: Policies and guidelines that stipulate the thoroughness of
ensuring safety and quality when supplying products and services
to customers or markets

6-1-2

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsible/implementing department) regarding the quality
and safety of products and services?
Note: Establishment of specialized committees (organizations),
discussions at regular meetings, etc.

6-1-3

Are there any initiatives to maintain and improve the quality
and safety of products and services? Also, do you have systems
in place to check the results of your efforts, and takecorrective action as necessary?
Note: To ensure quality assurance (quality management
system such as ISO 9001, third-party certification system, etc.)
Note: To ensure quality and safety when supplying products andservices to the market

6-2-1

Legal
awareness

Not recognized

Aware of, but notable to check forviolations

Unselectable

Aware of and checking
for violations

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Either or both

Unselectable

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives arein place, audits
are conducted,
and reviews are
performed timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives arein place, audits
are conducted,
and reviews are
performed timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No request andno immediateplans to address

Irregular requests
are made, andif necessary, theresponse status ischeckedUnselectable

Periodic requests are
made and there is asystem to check theresults

Not applicable(no transactions
for raw material
procurement
and contract
processing)

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results[Quality management system in the company, use of third party
certification system, etc. (S/SG/ST/JIS/JAS mark, etc.)]
6-3. Appropriate
response in caseof product/
service accidents
or distributionof defective
products

Are there any initiatives to take appropriate response in caseof product/service accidents or distribution of defective products?
Also, do you have systems in place to check and correct theresults of your efforts?
Note: In preparation for the occurrence of such an incident, asystem for information disclosure, contact with the competentauthorities, product recall, and safety measures for suppliers shallbe established.

6-3-1

6-4. Request to
suppliers

Do you periodically request your suppliers to ensure productsafety and quality assurance through CSR procurement survey orother means, and confirm their efforts?

6-4-1

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Request to
suppliers

VI. As for the above questions related to quality and safety, please provide any supplementary information, future plans, or examples of specific initiatives at your company. (Free to fill in)7. Information
security

A company has a responsibility to properly
manage and protect information obtained
through the business activities and to takeprotective measures against threats on computer
networks.

7-1. Basic stanceon information
security

Do you understand domestic and international laws,
regulations, social/industry norms, and standards on
information security?
Note: Compliance with laws, regulations and internal rules related
to information security, etc.

7-1-1

Have you established policies and guidelines for information
security?
Note: Policies and guidelines that ensure the protection of
personal and confidential information and the appropriate
management of documents and data

7-1-2

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) on information
security?

7-1-3

7-2. Security
against attacks
on computer
networks

Are there any initiatives to protect against attacks on computer
networks? Also, do you have systems in place to check andcorrect the results of your efforts?
Note: Defensive measures against threats on computer networks
to prevent damage to your company and other companies.

7-2-1

7-3. Personal
data and privacy
protection

Are there any initiatives to protect personal data and privacy?
Also, do you have systems in place to check and verify the
results of your efforts and to correct them?
Note: Properly manage and protect personal information ofcustomers, third parties, and employees.

7-3-1

7-4. Preventionof abuse ofconfidential
information

Are there any initiatives to prevent the unauthorized use ofconfidential information? Also, do you have systems in place
to check the results of your efforts, and take corrective
action as necessary?
Note: Properly manage and protect confidential information
received from customers and third parties.

7-3-2

Major laws and regulations:
Penal Law, Basic Act on Cybersecurity, Act on
the Protection of Personal Information, Act on
Prohibition of Unauthorized Computer Access,Act on Electronic Signatures and Certification
Business, etc.
To ensure information security as a priority
management issue, we ask you to address
the following.
1) Understand and comply with laws,
regulations, and rules related to
information security2) Security against attacks on computer
networks
3) Protection of personal information4) Appropriate handling of confidential
information

S

Free space
8. Supply chain(44)

A company is required to fulfill its social
responsibility in the business process ofdeveloping products and services. In order topractice CSR procurement not only at thecompany itself but also throughout the supply
chain, CSR procurement policies should beestablished and disseminated both internallyand externally.
Therefore, it is necessary to inform your suppliersand vendors with the items listed in each sectionof this survey, and to ensure their compliance.

Legalawareness

Not recognized

Aware of, but notable to check forviolations

Unselectable

Aware of and checking
for violations

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Either or both

Unselectable

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives arein place, audits
are conducted,
and reviews are
performed timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives arein place, audits
are conducted,
and reviews are
performed timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

VII. As for the above questions related to information security, please provide any supplementary information, future plans, or examples of specific initiatives at your company. (Free to fill in)
8-1. Basic stanceon the supply
chain

Major laws and regulations on supply chain:
EU RoHS Directive (45), REACH Regulation(28), UK Modern Slavery Act (11), California
Transparency in Supply Chains Act (46)
A company is required to fulfill its social
responsibility in the business process ofdeveloping products and services. In orderto achieve CSR procurement not only at thecompany itself but also throughout the supply
chain, we ask you to address the following.

Do you understand domestic and international laws,
regulations, social/industry norms, and standards regarding
the basic stance on supply chain?

8-1-1

Have you established policies and guidelines regarding the basic
stance on supply chains?
Note: CSR procurement policy, etc.

8-1-2

Have you clarified the person in charge and the system(responsibility/implementation department) regarding the basic
stance on supply chain?

8-1-3

Are there any initiatives regarding the basic stance on supply
chain? Also, do you have systems in place to check the results ofyour efforts, and take corrective action as necessary?
Note: Communication and dissemination within and outside thecompany to promote CSR procurement, etc.

8-1-4

Do you periodically request your suppliers to implement
CSR procurement throughout the supply chain through CSR
procurement survey or other means, and confirm their efforts?

8-1-5

Do you purchase or use gold (Au), tantalum (Ta), tungsten(W), or tin (Sn), which are conflict minerals related to inhumane
acts ​by local armed forces in the Democratic Republic of Congoand surrounding countries (Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi,
Republic of Tanzania, Central African Republic, Angola, Zambia),
in products supplied to us?
Also, have you investigated their origin and distribution channels?

8-2-1

Cobalt (Co) is not included in the conflict minerals listed above.
However, since 50% of the minerals in question are mined in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo and children are forced to minethem, the origin and distribution channels need to be investigatedin the same way as for conflict minerals. Do you purchase anduse cobalt (Co) in our products, and have you investigated its
origin and distribution channels?

8-2-2

Do you investigate and confirm your suppliers’ use of conflictminerals, country of origin, and distribution process (periodic CSR
surveys)?

8-2-3

Legal
awareness

Not recognized

Aware of, but notable to check forviolations

Unselectable

Aware of and checking
for violations

Unselectable

PolicyNot establishedand no immediateplans to address

Either or both

Unselectable

Established andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

System andResponsibility

Not clarified

ClarifiedUnselectable

Clarified andupdated timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No initiatives

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

Unselectable

Initiatives arein place, audits
are conducted,
and reviews are
performed timely andappropriately

Unselectable

No request andno immediateplans to address

Irregular requests
are made, andif necessary, theresponse status ischecked

Periodic requests
are made and there
is a system to checkthe results

Audits are conducted,
and reviews are
performed timely
and appropriately(after requesting andconfirming results
through periodic CSR
surveys, etc.).

Not applicable(no transactions
for raw material
procurement
and contract
processing)

Not sure if
the conflictminerals gold
(Au), tantalum(Ta), tungsten(W), or tin (Sn)are used in our
products or not.
(Unidentified)

The conflict minerals
gold (Au), tantalum(Ta), tungsten (W),and tin (Sn) areused in our products,
but their origin anddistribution processes
have not been
investigated.

The conflictminerals gold (Au),tantalum (Ta),tungsten (W), andtin (Sn) are usedin our products,
but their origin
and distribution
processes havebeen investigated.

The conflict minerals
gold (Au), tantalum(Ta), tungsten (W),and tin (Sn) are notused in our products

Not applicable(no in-houseproduction
activities)

Not sure if cobalt(Co) is used in our
products or not.
(Unidentified)

Cobalt (Co) is used in
our products, but its
origin and distribution
process have notbeen investigated

Cobalt (Co) is usedin our products,
but its origin
and distribution
process have been
investigated

Cobalt (Co) is not
used in our products

Not applicable(no in-houseproduction
activities)

No request andno immediateplans to address

Irregular requests
are made, andif necessary, theresponse status ischeckedUnselectable

Periodic requests are
made and there is asystem to check theresults

Not applicable(no transactions
for raw material
procurement
and contract
processing)

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Request to
suppliers

1) Establish a CSR procurement policy anddisseminate it within the company and to
suppliers
2) Address conflict minerals
Prevent the purchase and use of gold (Au),tantalum (Ta), tungsten (W), and tin (Sn),which are conflict minerals related to inhumane
acts by local armed forces in the Democratic
Republic of Congo and surrounding countries, andinvestigate and confirm with suppliers.

8-2. Use of raw
materials without
involvement
in conflicts
or crimes (toaddress conflictminerals (47))

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Major laws and regulations: Dodd-Frank Act(48), EU“ Regulations on Conflict Mineral
Resources” (operational 2021)

ESG

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Request to
suppliers[Note: Certain minerals ( “conflict minerals” ) in the Democratic
Republic of Congo and its surrounding areas are a source offunding for local armed forces that commit inhumane acts
and cause further conflict. For this reason, the U.S. Financial
Regulatory Reform Act (Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform andConsumer Protection Act) requires U.S. listed companies todisclose whether they need conflict minerals for manufacturing.
In response, the companies concerned have been requested toinquire about and audit their suppliers.]

VII. As for the above questions related to the supply chain, please provide any supplementary information, future plans, or examples of specific initiatives at your company.
Note: If you are using conflict minerals in our products, please specify the mineral name: gold (Au), tantalum (Ta), tungsten (W), tin (Sn), or cobalt (Co). (Free to fill in)

Free space
9. Harmony
with local
communities(49)

A company is required to take measures toeliminate damage to the health and safetyof local communities and residents caused
by production processes and the operation of
products and services.

9-1. Efforts to
reduce negative
impacts on local
communities

Are there any initiatives to reduce negative impacts on local
communities? Also, do you have systems in place to check theresults of your efforts, and take corrective action as necessary?

9-1-1

In order to contribute to the sustainable
development of local communities throughthe business activities, we ask you to address
the following.
1) Fully understand local culture and history2) Work to reduce negative impacts on local
communities
3) Dialogue and collaboration with local
residents (job creation, technology
development, supplier cultivation, etc.)9-2. Partnerships
with local
communities
for sustainable
development(Contribution
andcommunication
with local
communities)

Are there any initiatives to contribute to and dialogue withlocal communities? Also, do you have systems in place tocheck the results of your efforts, and take corrective action
as necessary?
(Job creation, skills development, priority for local products andservices, and supplier cultivation, etc.)
Note: Regular meetings with local communities, priority
recruitment from local residents, preferential procurement fromthe local market, participation in local events for friendship, etc.

9-1-2

Do you periodically request your suppliers to contribute to anddialogue with local communities through CSR survey or othermeans, and confirm their efforts?

9-1-3

Free space

Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results
Reviewingandcorrecting
initiative
results

Request to
suppliers

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

No initiatives, nosystems

Initiatives are inplace, but there is no
system to check theresults

No request andno immediateplans to address

Irregular requests
are made, andif necessary, theresponse status ischeckedUnselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Initiatives are inplace, and there is asystem for reviewing
results timely andappropriately

Unselectable

Unselectable

Periodic requests are
made and there is asystem to check theresults

Not applicable(no transactions
for raw material
procurement
and contract
processing)

IX. As for the above questions related to "Harmonious with local communities," please provide any supplementary information, future plans, or examples of specific initiatives (internal and external
environmental protection, social contribution activities, etc.) at your company.