YKK Group Code of ConductYKK Group has established the YKK Group Code of Conduct that sets thescopes of behavior of which YKK Group employees in all countries andregions should be aware.
Compliance
We always comply with laws, regulations, and our internal rules, and are committed
to responding to societal demands.
ComplianceIn every aspect of the performance of our work duties, we comply with our internal rules
and the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we undertake businessactivities and respond to societal demands.
Understanding compliance requirements
We always perform our work duties with an understanding and awareness of the latest
laws and regulations, internal rules, and societal demands, and strive to learn about thesethrough training and other means.
Fair and good-faith conduct
We base our business activities on fairness, always act in good faith, promptly report any
issues or concerns, and take corrective and preventive measures. Also, based on laws,regulations, and internal rules, we work to ensure that reporters of such issues are notsubject to any disadvantageous treatment.

Fair Operating Practices
We build relationships based on trust in order to maintain a fair and healthy
relationship with society and ensure our mutual prosperity.
Relationships of trust with business partners
In order to fulfil our social responsibilities throughout our entire supply chain, we look forsociably responsible conduct in our business partners, select suppliers based on purchaseconditions, and build fair business relationships based on trust.

Compliance with competition laws and regulations
We always comply with laws and regulations governing competition, and engage in fair,transparent, and free competition and business dealings.
Opposition to bribery and corruption
We do not engage in bribery or commit any acts of corruption whatsoever in any of ourdealings with public officials and the private sector, either directly or through third parties.
Refusal to engage with antisocial forces
We have no relationship whatsoever with antisocial forces that threaten the social orderand the healthy activities of companies. We resolutely and steadfastly refuse to accede to
any requests for contributions to such forces.
Proper use of intellectual property rights
We appropriately maintain and use our own intellectual property rights, and continuously
undertake the necessary management and improvements to prevent infringement of theintellectual property rights of other companies.
Management and use of assets and information
In accordance with laws, regulations, and internal rules, we endeavor to manage andprotect company assets, confidential information, and personal information, andappropriately handle the assets and information of third parties. As well, we establish rules
for the management of information, undertake appropriate management and makecontinuous improvements, and strive to maintain and improve information security.
Disclosure of information
In accordance with laws, regulations, and internal rules, we disclose information to
stakeholders in a fair, timely, accurate, and easy-to-understand manner, strive forconstructive dialogue, and fulfill our accountability responsibilities in a transparent manner.
Proper accounting and tax processing
In accordance with laws, regulations, and internal rules, we carry out proper accounting
and tax processing procedures.
Prohibitions on conflicts of interest
We make the distinction between public and private clear in our duties, and do not engage
in actions that conflict with the company's interests.

Respect for Human Rights
As a company that develops its business on a global scale, we respect the humanrights, character, and individuality of people involved in our business activities and all
members of our communities and societies.
Prohibitions on child labor and forced labor
We do not employ children below the legal working age stipulated by the countries in which
we operate. As well, we do not tolerate, in any form whatsoever, labor that is forcibly
demanded against the will of individuals.
Prohibitions on discrimination, harassment, and abuse
In our business activities, we do not tolerate any kind of threatening behavior or any actsthat infringe on human rights, including discrimination, bullying, and physical, sexual, orpsychological abuse or harassment.
Respect for the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
We respect the basic rights of employees, which include the freedom of association and theright to collective bargaining.
Understanding of customs and compliance with laws and regulations
We strive to understand the customs of all countries and regions in which we conductbusiness activities and comply with labor-related laws and regulations.
Respect for diversity
We promote diversity management and respect diversity of race, ethnicity, nationality,religion, thought, creed, sex, age, physical characteristics, gender identity, sexual
orientation, and other characteristics. As well, we build systems and environments thatenable diverse human resources to fully express their abilities.

Harmony with the Environment
We strive to coexist in harmony with the environment and contribute to society.
Building and operating environmental management systems
We build environmental management systems, comply with the requirements of applicable
environmental laws, regulations, and rules, and reduce our environmental impact throughall our business activities, including product development, manufacturing, sales, and wastedisposal.

Responding to climate change
As a response to climate change, we pursue energy conservation initiatives to reduce theamount of energy we use in business activities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions byintroducing renewable energy use.
Resource use
As a manufacturing company, we strive to develop and sell products intended to maintain asustainable use of resources, and to promote the efficient use of resources through newtechnological innovations in manufacturing.
Sustainable use of water
Water is an important shared community resource. As a member of local communities, we
strive to optimize water uptake and drainage so that water can be used in sustainablemanner.
Coexistence with nature
Our goal is to coexist with nature. Through proper use, storage, and treatment, we
minimize the impact on the natural environment of the chemical substances we use, andconserve ecosystems through activities such as maintaining green spaces and plantingtrees.

Health and Safety
We create workplace environments that are easy to work in and enable full employee
participation.
Promoting safe and secure workplace environments
We strive to minimize all workplace risks and work to build safe and secure workplaceenvironments. As well, we provide environments in which all employees can continue towork in good physical and mental health.
Raising safety awarenessWe raise safety awareness through training and other means.
Building and operating worker health and safety management systems
We build worker health and safety management systems, comply with the requirements ofapplicable worker health and safety laws, regulations, and rules, and work to prevent theoccurrence of workplace accidents.

Fire and disaster prevention measures
We implement thorough fire and disaster prevention measures, always giving first priority
to human life.

Product Quality and Safety
We place great importance on Trust with our customers and provide safe and secure
products and services with a Commitment to quality.
Value creation backed by technology
In order to provide new value that meets the needs of customers and society, we engage
in manufacturing in which we apply ingenuity and inventiveness to all processes, fromresearch and development to manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service. As well, wecommit ourselves to pursuing quality and safety.
Traceability
We forge links with business partners and work to ensure transparency and traceability
throughout our supply chains.

Contributing to Communities
In order to grow together with local communities and continue to be a company thatis loved by every generation, we actively engage in actions that contribute tointernational society through our business activities.
Social contribution activities
We contribute to the development of regions through our business activities, and as amember of local communities, we engage in social contribution activities, such as support
for international exchanges, and education and regional revitalization that make the mostof local characteristics.

(Amended June 2021)