Nichirei Group Sustainable Procurement Policy
To fulfill the Nichirei Management Principles and meet the expectations ofstakeholders, the Nichirei Group conducts its business activities witheconomic, environmental and social considerations under the Nichirei Group
Sustainability Policy. In addition, we will widely publicize these activities todeepen understanding and dialogue. As part of these efforts, the Nichirei
Group aims to realize fair, impartial and sustainable procurement in line withthis procurement policy.
In view of the economic, social and environmental impacts of supply chains
involving the Nichirei Group’s operating companies, we request our suppliers
to operate their businesses based on the Nichirei Group Supplier Code ofConduct. The successful implementation of this initiative will enable theNichirei Group to build constructive relationships with suppliers and toenhance the corporate value of both parties while contributing to therealization of a sustainable society.
“Suppliers” refers to companies from which the Nichirei Group procures raw
materials and products, companies to which we outsource manufacturing, andpartner companies to which we outsource logistics services such astransportation and freight handling.
Legal Compliance and Ethical Behavior
Legal Compliance• We comply with the laws and regulations of applicable countries orregions• We respect international standards of conduct and local social norms.
• We do not participate in bribery or corrupt practices.
• We do not engage in transactions with antisocial forces.
Fair, Impartial and Honest Transactions• We do not participate in anticompetitive transactions.
• We prohibit any harassment of people related to suppliers.
• We do not force suppliers to purchase the Nichirei Group’s products orservices.
• If we have relatives or close associates who are involved in themanagement of a supplier, we take appropriate procedures to avoid any
conflict of interest.
Elimination of Improper Benefits• We prohibit giving or accepting benefits, including gifts andentertainment, from suppliers.
• We prohibit trading of private equity of suppliers and trading of stocks
based on insider information.
Information Management• We ensure that the intellectual property, confidential information andpersonal information of suppliers is protected.
Consideration of Sustainability
Human Rights and Labor• We respect the human rights of people throughout our supply chain,including workers and local residents.
• We endeavor to secure safe and healthy work environments.
Environment• We strive to reduce the environmental burden throughout the lifecycleof products and services.
Biodiversity• We give consideration to conservation of biodiversity and sustainable
use of bio-resources.

Animal Welfare• We give consideration to animal welfare.
Local Communities• We strive for harmonious coexistence with local communities as amember of society.
Stable and Efficient Procurement
Price and Delivery Date• We make procurements at appropriate prices and with appropriatedelivery dates.
Quality and Safety• We strive to ensure the quality and safety of our products and services.
Digitalization• We promote digitalization of procurement activities to achieve efficient
procurement.
Traceability• We endeavor to establish traceability for the items we procure.
Business Continuity• We formulate and implement business continuity plans to prepare foradverse events such as large-scale natural disasters, terrorism, riots,
infectious disease outbreaks, and accidents.
Crisis Management• If an event occurs in the supply chain that raises the risk of deviationfrom this procurement policy, we work to quickly resolve the problem

and take thorough measures to prevent a recurrence. In addition, weoperate a relevant grievance mechanism.