Harman International
400 Atlantic Street, I5th Floor
Stamford, CT 0690I USA
September 2020
HARMAN Supply Chain Corporate Social Responsibility& Sustainability Policy
General statement
Harman does business with partners who share our strong comittment to ethical, environmental and social
responsibility.
Supply Chain Corporate Social Responsibiity (CSR) and Sustainability is a key strategic initiative at
HARMAN with our suppliers and partners. Developing and maintaining a sustainable supply base that isreflective of our customer base is critical.
Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) at Harman, a team within the Global Procurement organization,
works with cross-functional teams like internal Environment, Health and Safety(EHS) departments andCorporate Social Responsibility teams, along with our suppliers, to continually improve CSR/Sustainability
at HARMAN, with the goal of achieving best-in-class processes for long-term sustainable growth.
HARMAN is committed to providing quality products and services to our customers, with the focus ofpartnering with suppliers which:• Protect the environment• Conserve resources• Enhance lifestyle• Communicate information
While we continue to meet the demand for excellent products, we also affirm our commitment to the below
three pillars that support a sustainable future in our supply chain:SocialResponsibility

EconomicViability

Environmental
Responsibility

Sustainable
Supply Chain

Harman International
400 Atlantic Street, I5th Floor
Stamford, CT 0690I USA
September 2020
HARMAN Supply Chain Corporate Social Responsibility& Sustainability Policy
While we follow these principles at HARMAN, we will work with our supplliers and partners around theseactions:
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental Impact• Develop new materials andprocesses to replace those thatmay pose a risk to theenvironment or human health• Reduce greenhouse gasemissions• Reduce emissions of Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs)• Increase recycling and reduce
waste going to landfill
Resources• Improvements in energy efficiency• Minimising waste around thehierarchy of ‘reduce, reuse,recycle’• Increased use of renewablematerials• Optimised water usage• Improved service life anddurability for products that act asprotection

Economic Viability
Economic Contribution• Grow sustainably as viable
companies• Create employment within
our industry and suppliers• We encourage our supply
base to Invest in people,
their skills, knowledge andawarenessSocial Responsibility
Diversity and Equal Opportunities• Operate a policy of equal opportunity
in all aspects of employment and training

Innovation• Maximising sustainable
processes and resource use• Partnering with suppliers in
the development and use ofsustainable raw materials• Investing in newtechnologies for the benefit
of future generations

Safe Products• Safe use and handling of products
while being used for their intended
application• Safe transport of parts andproducts

Compliance• Reach higher standards withvoluntary codes of practice• Create partnerships with theappropriate partners todevelop further initiatives

Employee Health and Safety• Our suppliers understand thatbusinesses depends on the wellbeing and safety of work force andstaff.
• Employees should be informed andtrained on all relevant health andsafety procedures• Suppliers must seek continuous
improvements in work safety in their
manufacturing processes• Suppliers should be committed in
improving the welfare and wellness of
their employees
Respect for people and communities• Engage with the local community• Treat people with respect and dignity• Listen and learn from the views of adiverse range of stakeholders• Share experiences and discuss
emerging issues with stakeholders
and local communities

Fairness• All relationships with suppliers,
customers and stakeholders will be
conducted with fairness

Supplier Diversity & Inclusion
Our goal is to do business with the most innovative, responsible, cost-competitive and diverse suppliers, inevery community in the world we do business.
As a leading innovative global brand, we understand the significance of entrepreneurship in building
prosperous communities.
We aim to work with diverse suppliers to develop them and bring them to a level that our customers expectfrom our supply chain. Supplier development programs can be put together between Harman and its
suppliers to achieve the desired results together.

Harman International
400 Atlantic Street, I5th Floor
Stamford, CT 0690I USA
September 2020
HARMAN Supply Chain Corporate Social Responsibility& Sustainability Policy

HARMAN uses best practices in supplier diversity from across the world to shape our global procurement
strategy. We strive to work with the best and diverse entrepreneurs in the world who are diverse in size,
ownership (i.e. gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic, sexual orientation, military veteran, people withdisabilities) and has a mission that values these social enterprises. We aim to ensure that our procurement
process remains transparent, objective and non-discriminatory in the selection of suppliers.
To achieve this we will collaborate with all our prime suppliers, local governments, non-governmentalorganisations, thought-leaders, capital providers and others across entrepreneurial ecosystems, to assist in
becoming a leader in global supplier diversity.
Additonal Expectations / Requirements
HARMAN expects its Suppliers to achieve and maintain the highest standards of Human and Labor rights,
Working conditions, Business ethics, Health and Safety and Management of Environmental impacts (suchas: Responsible Chemical Management, Energy consumption and GHG-Co2 emission, Waste reduction,
Air quality, Water quality and consumption).
Each supplier must comply with the applicable legal requirements and standards under the laws of eachcountry in which the supplier operates. We expect suppliers to apply these minimum standards to theirsubcontractors and sub-suppliers.
Our corporate discipline translates into clearly defined policies regarding requirements, certifications,audits, accountability, transparency and the responsible sourcing of raw materials that go into our products.
Full details of these polices can be found on our Supply Chain communiation page:(https://www.harman.com/supply-chain )CSR / Sustainability assessment
HARMAN reserves the right to initiate CSR/Sustainability Surveys (self assessment questionnaires) toassess and evaluate the performance and compliance of its suppliers with regard to Corporate Social
Responsibility & Sustainability. This assessment is triggered by Supply Chain Risk Management with thesupport of a Contracted External Service Provider – RESILINC.
Outcomes of the survey are used for partner risk assessment and scoring, which is an input for sourcing
decisions and continual supply chain risk mitigation. Improvement program and due deligence can beinitiated by HARMAN SCRM and Procurement upon assessment result.

AuditsHARMAN reserves the right to designate internal or third party auditors to evaluate suppliers’ compliancewith the CSR/Sustainability requirements.