仏 CH旧ABANKTHE CHIBABANK,1'1D.
ANNUAISIAIEMENIONMODERNSI"AVERYACIFORIHEFINANCIAIYEARENDED31MARCH2024

1.1ntrodⅡCuon

This statementis prepared under Article 540fthe British Modern slavery Act(2015) and it expressesthat
there are effoHs made to prevent slavery and human tra丘icking in any part ofthe activities or suppliers of
the chiba Bank (hereina丘erreferred to as"the Bank")throughoutthe financialyear ending 31 March 2024
The chiba Bank Group (hereina丘er referred to as "the Group") has declared and published "The chiba
Bank Group's corporate code of conduct"(hereina丘er referred to as "the code of conduct"),、Nhich isthe basic policy for canying out ethical and responsible corporate activities
In addition,the Group has announced "The chiba Bank Group human rights policy"(hereina丑erreferredto as "the policy") that applies to each ofthe Group companies ofthe Bank, and clearly indicates that it、刃i11、Nork to respect human rights t11roughout a11its business activities.
2. oveNiewofthe business

The Bank is aregionalbankestablished in chibaprefecture, Japan,、Nith its head office in chibaprefecture,
Japan, and is conducting its buSⅡless not only in Japan, mainly in chiba prefecture, but also in several
Overseas bases,including London
The chiba Bank London Branch (hereina丘er referred to as "the Branch") engages in 、Nholesale banking
activity as an overseas branch of the Bank. The Branch'S supply chain consists of office and premises、
related supplies and professionalservices.1n most cases suppliers are uK based and the Branch does not
Procure any goods or services direcdy from any countries which are at a h電h risk of modern slavery or
human 廿a丘icking
3. Riskassessment and mitigation
The Bank has taken the f0110wing steps to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are nottaking placein any ofits supply chains or in any paH ofits o、Nn business.
Risk assessment

The Bank issues the policy to aⅡ Suppliers, explains them and asks for their cooperation in not infringing
On human rights. The Bank also confirms that its suppliers are h'ee of human rights abuses, including
Slavery and human trafficking,in principle, once a year on a regular basis.
In particular,the Branch contitluesto review its risk assessment on an almualbasis and has concluded thatits exposure to modern slavery and human tra缶Cking continuesto be low taking account ofthe nature andVolume ofits activities, the countrieS 圦lith 、入,hich it has buS註less relationshゆS and its limited supply chains
There have been no significant changes in its supply chains or business activities in the year under revie、八1PolicY

The code ofconductst中UlatesthattheBank訊li11respectthe human rights ofaⅡ People,includhlg officers
and employees and customers. The Bank also has made it clear that it respects the human rights of aⅡPeople,including customers,加duding officers and employees ofthe Group and does nottolerate humanrights violations in the policy.1n addition, the policy includes a requirement for the Group'S suppliers torespect human rights and notinfringe on themIn particular,the Branch is committed to ensuring thatthere is no modern slavery or human trafficking in
its supply chains or in its o、Nn business. The Branch's modern slavery policy,、Nhich is revie、Ned annua11y,
reaects its commitment to acting ethica11y and 、Nith integrity in a11its business relationships and toimplementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is nottaking place anywhere in its supply chains.
互nli htenment and trainin

The Bankprovides annualtraining for aⅡ employees onthepolicy in orderto instiⅡ an a、Nareness ofrespectfor human rights.
In addition, the Bank has established a whisueblowing system to raise concerns and a consultation deskfor human rights violations.
In paHicular,the Branch has taken steps during the fiscalyear 2023 to:・
. update and re・circulate its modern slavery policy. remind staffofthe Bank'S 、Nhistleblo、Ning anangement
4. Effectiveness

The Bank believesthat each ofits activities and suppliers have taken stepsto prevent human rights abuses,including slavery and human tra丘icking
Ihe Branch is also satisfied that its risk and contr01 負'ame、Nork is effective, given the nature and level ofrisk in its supply chains.
5. Actionforward

The Bank iS 会1Ⅱy aware that slavery and human tra伍Cking are significant global cha11enges and wi
Continue to strive to preventthem in its business and supply chains.
The Branch wi11 also continue to take steps to. demonstrate its commitmentto the highest standards ofethical business practices and. monitor potentialrisk areas and take action 、Nhere appropriate to mitigate those risks. maintain staffa、Nareness ofmodern slavery issues
6. Approval
This statement was approved by the chiba Bank Board ofDirectors on 26 August 2024 and is signed onbehalfofthe Board by Nlr. Tsutomu Yonemoto, president

し,'',Presidentl
The chiba Bank, Ltd

26 August 2024