Topre GroupSupplier CSR Guidelines

First edition
March 1, 2022
Purchasing Headquarters, Topre Corporation-1-Contents
1. Introduction ···················································· 3
2. Basic Philosophy, basic CSR policy ·················· 4
3. Purchasing policy ············································ 5
4. Requests for suppliers ····································· 6
5. CSR self-check sheet ······································· 8
Attachment of confirmation document-2-

1. Introduction
In recent years, the environment surrounding companies has changed greatly due to theincreased severity of global environmental pollution, the globalization of corporate activities,changes in the business environment associated with borderless business activities and therapid evolution towards an information society.
In such an environment, we are required not only to comply with corporate laws andregulations, but also to fulfill our social responsibilities as a member of society through ourcorporate activities.
The Topre Group has a Basic Philosophy of “contributing to society through the creation ofproducts and services using its outstanding technologies,” and conducts CSR activities toaddress various social issues shared by all employees.
We have been working on environmental, quality, and safety initiatives in cooperation withsuppliers to this point, but while social conditions and the environment are changing
drastically, CSR activities across our supplier chain as a whole are becoming more
important.
Please understand and use these guidelines to develop and promote CSR together with theTopre Group.

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1) Basic Philosophy
The mission of the Topre Group is to “contribute to society through the creation ofproducts and services using its outstanding technologies.” In addition to pursuingeconomic results, we conduct business activities with high ethical standards andgood sense as a company that is required and respected by society as aninternational company. Employees of the Topre Group working around the world
share this philosophy and act looking for contributions to society and the lasting
prosperity of the company.

Outstanding
technology,products andservices+

Corporate activities
with a high sense ofethics and goodsense2) Basic CSR policy
Topre contributes to society by giving top priority to the provision of products andservices that reduce environmental impacts.
1. As a company, we strive for fairness and transparency by complying thoroughlywith laws and regulations.
2. We promote social contribution activities and initiatives for sustainability.
3. The company as a whole responds to environmental problems and implementsenvironmental conservation initiatives positively.
In particular, we emphasize efforts to combat climate change (CO2 reductions).
4. We enhance and develop technologies to provide products and services useful
to society through customer satisfaction.
5. We provide safe and healthy work environments for all employees.
6. We promote CSR activities cooperatively through communication withstakeholders.

3) Scope of application
These guidelines apply to all products that the Topre Group procures from business
partners.
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The Topre Group Purchasing Policy
Basic way of thinkingThe Topre Group has shared the following policy with the Topre Group as a whole for theprocurement of materials.
We build relationships of trust with business partners, promote procurement emphasizing
CSR and environmental conservation, and roll-out initiatives towards the development of asustainable society.

1. Compliance with law, regulations and social morality
We promote fair and transparent purchasing activities in compliance with related laws andregulations as well as social morality and norms.

2. Environmental protection
We implement purchasing activities that lead to environmental protection based on ourenvironmental policy, and promote “green procurement activities.”

3. Fair and equitable transactions
We provide open, fair and equitable entry opportunities regardless of nationality, company
size or whether or not we have a track record of business.

4. Selection of business partners
We select based on comprehensive consideration of quality, cost, technology, delivery timeand other capabilities, as well as management attitudes and systems.
In addition, we strengthen cooperation among each division, domestic and overseas bases
and related companies to ensure the optimal procurement of materials by using the mass
benefits of centralized purchasing.

5. Building of relationships of trust
We establish relationships of trust with business partners through fair and transparent
transactions, and promote mutual development.
By strengthening trust with suppliers, we realize flexible and timely parts provision tocustomers.

6. Information protection
We manage confidential information properly and do not disclose it without mutual approval.

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In order to meet the expectations of society and the requirements of customers, we havesummarized the following items that suppliers and the Topre Group should share understandingof and observe. Please understand the content and purpose of these guidelines fully andimplement similar initiatives to those of the Topre Group.
In addition, please develop your own CSR policies and guidelines and undertake activities forthe dissemination and spread of initiatives towards CSR.

1) Safety and quality[1] Provision of products that meet customer needs
Grasp the needs of consumers and customers, and develop and provide products that areuseful socially (*).
* Products that are useful socially: For example, products that are accessible toeverybody regardless of age, gender or disability. Or, earth-friendly products withfeatures such as energy-saving, resource-saving or environmental conservation.
[2] Provision of appropriate information about products
Provide consumers and customers appropriate information about products and services.
[3] Ensure product safety
Manufacture and provide products and services that meet the laws and regulations onsafety established in each country and region.
[4] Ensure product quality
Build and operate company-wide systems that ensure quality.
2) Human rights and labor[1] Respect for human rights
In order to respect human rights and accept diversity, respect the diverse abilities,individuality and sense of value of each and every employee.
Do not tolerate discrimination based on race, creed, gender, nationality, physicalcharacteristics or any other reason, or any harassment that harms human rights orsomebody’s personality.
Do not tolerate child labor, forced labor or human trafficking.
[2] Handling of human rights risks
Apprehend human rights violations as a human rights risk and build and manage
appropriately processes to identify, mitigate and prevent human rights risks.
[3] Protection and relief of human rights
Strive for the protection and relief of human rights if a human rights violation is madeclear.

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Comply with laws and regulations concerning labor that are applicable in each country
and region, and provide and manage appropriate work environments for employees.
[5] Education and enlightenment
Implement appropriate education and enlightenment activities for all officers andemployees.

3) Environment[1] Environmental management
In order to promote a wide range of environmental activities, comply with the laws andregulations of each country and region, build a company-wide management system, andoperate and improve it continuously.
[2] Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
In order to contribute to the prevention of global warming, manage greenhouse gas
emissions in business activities and promote activities to reduce them. Also, work on theeffective use of energy.
[3] Prevention of environmental pollution, such as air, water, and soil pollution
Comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region concerning theprevention of pollution of air, water, soil, etc., and prevent environmental pollution bycontinuous monitoring and reducing pollutants.
[4] Resource-saving and waste reduction
Comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region concerning the proper
disposal, recycling, etc., of waste, and work on the reduction of the amount of final waste
disposal through the effective use of resources.
[5] Chemical substance management
Implement safe management of chemical substances that may cause environmental
pollution.
Do not include chemical substances prohibited by the laws and regulations of eachcountry or region in products in those countries or regions.
Do not use prohibited chemical substances in manufacturing processes, and for chemical
substances designated by laws and regulations in each country and region, grasp
emissions and report to the government in accordance with laws and regulations.

4) Compliance[1] Compliance with laws and regulations
Comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region.
For thorough implementation of compliance, establish and implement policies andsystems, action guidelines, reporting systems, educational systems, etc.

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Comply with the competition laws of each country and region, and do not engage in acts
such as private monopolization, unfair restraint of trade (cartels, bid rigging, etc.), unfair
trade practices or abuse of a superior position.
[3] Prevention of corruption
Make political contributions and donations based on the laws and regulations of eachcountry and region, and strive to build transparent and fair relationships with politicalactors and administrations.
Do not entertain or give gifts or money to business partners in order to obtain or maintainunjust benefits or preferential treatment.
[4] Management and protection of confidential information
Obtain the personal information of customers, third parties and company employees andconfidential information of customers and third parties in a legitimate manner, manage it
strictly, use it within the appropriate range and protect it.
[5] Export transaction management
Implement appropriate export procedures and management with respect to exports oftechnology and goods regulated by the laws and regulations of each country and region.
[6] Protection of intellectual property
Protect intellectual property rights owned or attributed to the company, and do notacquire, use or infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties illegally.
5) Information disclosure[1] Disclosure of information to stakeholders
Disclose information on the company’s financial condition, results and business activities
to stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner, and strive to maintain and develop
mutual understanding and relationships of trust with stakeholders through open and faircommunication.

5. CSR self-check sheet
We have prepared a self-check sheet so that business partners can self-diagnose their CSR
initiatives and make improvements on their own. Please inquire if you would like one.

Inquiries
Purchasing Headquarters, Topre Corporation
3-2-25 Minami Hashimoto, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 252-0253
TEL: 042-772-8127
FAX: 042-774-0497-8-First edition, March 1, 2022

Confirmation of the Topre Group Supplier CSR
Guidelines
The representatives of business partners who have received these guidelines are asked toplease sign and submit the “Confirmation of Agreement” for each department.
By signing this confirmation document, the business partner will supply various products tothe Topre Group in agreement with the matters described in these guidelines. Thank you inadvance for its submission.

< Company name >< Title of signatory (representative) >< Name of signatory >< E-mail address of signatory >< Date signed >< Signature (handwritten or printed + seal impression of representative) >* Please submit this document by e-mail to the purchasing personnel stated in theguidance e-mail used to send these guidelines.
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