Nippon Sanso Holdings Group Global Policy on Respecting Human Rights,Contributing to Communities, Employment, Labor and HealthWe support the spirit and meaning of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, theInternational Covenants on Human Rights, the Guiding Principles on Business and HumanRights and the United Nations Global Compact, and we shall fulfill our social responsibilities asa business entity through the promotion of respect for human rights in the workplace andcreation of adequate working environments.
Respecting Human Rights and Contributing to Communities
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Respect for the Dignity and Rights of Individuals(1) We respect the dignity and rights of all individuals. We shall not discriminate against
individuals based on race, color, gender, age, nationality or national origin, ethnic or socialorigin, caste, belonging to an indigenous people, family status, disability, health conditions
such as HIV/AIDS status, marital status, pregnancy, language, LGBTQ status, property,religion, economic grounds, trade union affiliation, political or other opinion or any othergrounds whatsoever.
(2) We shall not engage in any behavior that would deny the integrity of an individual as ahuman being or impair the dignity of an individual, such as sexual or power harassment in
the workplace.
2.

Awareness of Human Rights and Education

We shall endeavor to provide human rights education in each organization so that every
employee may gain a better understanding of human rights and the various issues related tohuman rights.
3.

Privacy Protection

We shall protect the privacy of individuals.
In handling personal information, we shall implement procedures to prevent any information
loss or leakage in compliance with related laws and regulations.
4.

Prevention of Human-Rights Infringement

We expect all stakeholders relevant to our business to respect human rights and avoid humanrights infringements or unjustifiable discrimination. We shall endeavor to avoid complicity inhuman rights violations, even indirectly.
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Initiatives on Human Rights Due Diligence

We shall endeavor to prevent human rights infringement from occurring in connection with ourbusiness activities, based on the concept of “Human Rights Due Diligence,” which is a processfor recognizing, preventing and coping with adverse human rights impacts.
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Response to Unexpected Problems

We shall establish a mechanism to address unexpected human rights infringement as a matter ofprecaution. We shall endeavor to resolve any such problem as soon as possible by using thismechanism in a fair, equitable and transparent manner.
In case a problematic situation is identified or a claim is made by an employee, we shall act
quickly and fairly to resolve such problem in accordance with the basic concept of respect forhuman rights.
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Response to Human Rights Risk Situations

Based on the fundamental philosophy of respect for human rights, we shall endeavor withparticular care to prevent human rights infringement from occurring, even when we are facedwith certain circumstances and environments that involve a high risk of such occurrences,including conflicts, natural disasters and a culture of corruption.
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Contributions to Local and International Communities

We shall respect the history, cultures, religions, social norms, customs, etc. of each country orregion where we operate and shall make efforts to build a relationship of trust with each local
community. We shall also make efforts to employ and develop people in each country or region
where we operate so that we, as a good corporate citizen, can contribute to the development of
the local and international communities.
Employment, Labor and Health9.

Compliance

We shall establish and comply with rules of employment and other company rules andregulations in accordance with applicable national and/or local employment and labor laws thatprovide for working conditions, workplace safety and hygiene, etc.

10. Prohibition of Forced Labor and Child Labor; Payment of Wages above Minimum Wages
We shall not engage in forced labor or employ any child under the legal working age asprescribed in national and/or local laws and regulations. We shall require our business partners
to adhere to the same policy. We shall also pay employees wages above the minimum wages
prescribed in national and/or local laws and regulations.
11. Favorable Relationship between Employers and Employees
We respect freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining and other civil and politicalrights.
We shall develop a favorable relationship between employers and employees through dialogue
and shall create a workplace culture and environment that places a high value on
communication and teamwork.
12. Utilization of Human Resources and Efforts to Ensure Diversity in the Workplace
We shall create an organization where a diverse workforce is able to work in a lively andvivacious manner.
We shall endeavor to ensure equal opportunities in recruitment, job assignment, promotion,employability and occupational development, and shall endeavor to develop and utilize humanresources from a medium- or long-term perspective.
We shall aim at creating an environment where each employee is aware of his/her role,enhances necessary capabilities and respects diverse ways of working and values. We shall also
strive for a workplace where employees are able to fully utilize their capabilities and cooperatewith each other to increase productivity, thereby allowing them to pursue and realize diverse
ways of life at home as well as in their communities.
13. Ensuring Safety and Restraining Employees from Overworking
We shall conduct drills, trainings and information provision to prevent workplace hazards byprioritizing safety over anything else and endeavor to restrain employees from overworking andreduce their overtime work. We shall be able to ensure a safe and pleasant occupational
environment by exercising safety management and labor management in accordance withapplicable national and/or local laws, and through the voluntary and proactive efforts of eachemployee.
14. Promoting HealthWe shall work for the maintenance and promotion of the mental and physical health of ouremployees.
We believe that a key to business growth is employees who work lively and vivaciously. As
such, maintenance and promotion of each individual employee’s physical and mental well-being
are essential. We shall strive to achieve and maintain a healthy occupational environment, andenable all employees to take the lead in managing their own health and devote their time toworking lively and vivaciously.
This policy may be revised or abolished by the Board of Directors of the Company.
Established on February 2nd, 2021