Sustainable Supply Chain Policy
Formulated in December 2007
Revised in August 2023
We will strive to understand the issues associated with the supply chains of our group’sbusiness activities in countries and regions around the world, in accordance with our
Sustainability Policy and this Policy, and work with suppliers and other business partners toachieve a sustainable supply chain.
Expectations for Business Partners
We will require our suppliers and other business partners to understand and implement thefollowing principles, and will work collaboratively with them to promote the objectives of thisPolicy across the entire supply chain:
Respect for International Standards
To ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations of relevant countries, fairtransactions in accordance with international rules and practice, and corruption prevention.
Respect for Human Rights
To strive not to infringe on human rights in our business activities, nor to contribute tohuman rights infringements by others through our business relationships, including supplychains.
Forced Labor
Not to tolerate forced labor or any forms of modern slavery, including bonded labor or
human trafficking.

Child Labor
Not to tolerate child labor and to comply with the minimum working age stipulated bythe law. Not to hire individuals that are under the age of 18 for roles requiringhazardous work.

Discrimination
To prohibit any form of discrimination in employment.

Harassment and Inhumane Treatment
Not to tolerate any form of harassment, irrespective of whether it is physical or mentalharassment.

Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
To respect the rights of employees to associate freely and bargain collectively in ourlabor-management relations.

Working Hours and Wages
To properly manage employees’ working hours, holidays, leaves of absence, andwages in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Occupational Health and Safety
To secure the health and safety of employees in the work environment.

Community Impact
To conduct human rights impact assessments, covering issues such as prevention ofpollution and water stress, for prevention of adverse impacts on the safety and healthof local communities. To implement necessary measures in line with international
standards to avoid risks and mitigate negative impacts.

Initiatives to Address Environmental IssuesTo work with our suppliers and other business partners with the aim of achieving harmony
with the environment in our business activities.
Climate Change
To act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Water Resources
To work to conserve water resources by reducing water consumption and improving
the efficiency of water resource use.

Biodiversity
To assess the environmental impact of our business activities and work to conserve
biodiversity.

Pollution Prevention
To act to reduce hazardous waste and pollutants and ensure the proper handling of
any such materials, and strive to prevent air, water, ocean and soil pollution.

Sustainable Resource Use
To improve efficiency in the use of resources and energy and reduce waste.

Safety and Security of Products and Services
To ensure safety and security of products and services.
Remediation Guidance
If a business partner acts in violation of this Policy and causes an adverse impact on theenvironment or on human rights, we will provide remediation guidance to the business
partner. If it is determined that the situation has not improved despite ongoing guidance, wewill take measures including a potential reconsideration of the business relationship.
Information Disclosure
We will properly disclose information related to the above principles in a timely manner.