TPR Group
Procurement Policy

Basic Procurement Policy
Compliance with Promotion Standards
Selection of Business Partners
TPR Group
Procurement Action Guidelines
TPR Group
Procurement Guidelines
Compliance Confirmation Form (Agreement of Business Partners)

August, 2024

TPR CO., LTD.

TPR Group Procurement Policy
We will engage in procurement activities that build partnerships
based on fairness and mutual trust by promoting cooperation, coexistence and co-prosperity with our supply chain partners andother value-creating businesses.

Basic Procurement Policy（１）We will conduct procurement activities based on a relationship ofmutual trust with our business partners.
（２）We will comply with laws, regulations, social norms, etc., and conduct
procurement activities with a high sense of business ethics.
（３）We will work with our business partners to fulfill our corporate social
responsibilities and engage in sustainable procurement activities.
（４）We will provide our business partners (including potential partners)
with opportunities for fair and equitable transactions.

Compliance with Promotion Standards("Promotion Standards" based on the Act on the Promotion of Subcontracting Small andMedium-sized Enterprises)➀ Pricing
We will not make unreasonable requests for cost reduction. At the time of entering
into a contract, we will clearly state and deliver the terms and conditions of thecontract in writing or otherwise.

➁ Cost burdens such as die management
We will promote the disposal of unneeded dies and will not request free storage ofdies after production has been terminated.

➂ Terms of payment for bills and other items
Payment for transactions will be made in full in cash whenever possible. Terms ofpayment should be within 60 days.

➃ Intellectual property and know-how
We will not seek disclosure of know-how or free transfer of intellectual property
rights by exploiting our position in a business transaction.

⑤ Burdens associated with workstyle reform
To enable our suppliers to respond to changes in work styles, we will strive to avoid
placing orders with short delivery times or changing specifications at short notice.

Selection of Business Partners
We will select suppliers who agree with and implement the following A.
through D. and TPR Procurement Guidelines to conduct procurementtransactions.
A. Open and fair trade
We will build desirable business practices throughout the supply chain based on
mutual trust in procurement activities.

B. Compliance with laws, regulations and social norms
We will comply with the laws, regulations and social norms of each country andregion in which we operate.

C. Consideration for the environment
We will promote business activities that take the local and global environment intoconsideration.

D. Consideration for human rights and occupational health and safety
In our business activities, we will respect human rights and strive to create a safeand clean work environment.

TPR Group Procurement Action Guidelines
The staff members conducting operations in the procurement department of
the TPR Group will endeavor to maintain and improve the following items
over the long term.
(1) Deal fairly with all of our business partners, respect fair trade practices, and notcause unfair disadvantage.
(2) Listen to our business partners and develop a broad perspective to procurecompetitive and better products in the best possible manner.
(3) Strictly manage confidential information of business partners obtained throughbusiness transactions and endeavor to maintain confidentiality.
(4) Not accept personal benefits from a business partner in connection with aprocurement transaction.
(5) Other guidelines for conduct shall be in accordance with the TPR Group Procurement
Guidelines.

TPR Group Procurement Guidelines
We, the TPR Group, with the aim of realizing sustainable manufacturing and society,will respect desirable business practices throughout the supply chain based on mutual
trust with our business partners, and actively work to correct business practices andcommercial practices that hinder partnership building. In order to realize open and fairprocurement transactions, we will welcome active proposals from suppliers with theirwealth of experience, knowledge and know-how in the procurement of raw materials
for products, products and parts, production equipment, dies, jigs and tools, andpackaging materials, based on price, quality, delivery time, technical improvement andcost reduction capabilities, management foundation, and green procurement, and will
ensure the procurement of competitive and better products in the best possible
manner.

【1】Compliance with laws, regulations and social norms,
and prevention of corruption
We will comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and social norms of the countries
and regions in which we operate.
◆Compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., antitrust laws, commercial laws,
subcontracting laws, foreign exchange laws, personal information protection laws,
copyright laws, labor laws, etc. in each country and region)◆◆

Prohibition of engaging in bribery with any interested party
Prohibition of business transactions with antisocial forces【２】Consideration for human rights and occupational health and safety
In our business activities, we will respect human rights and comply with thefollowing in order to realize a safe and clean work environment.
◆Prohibit forced labor, inhumane treatment (including slavery), human trafficking, andchild labor; prohibit discrimination based on race, nationality, sex, religion, etc.; andeliminate harassment◆

Payment of a fair wage (payment of a wage that exceeds the minimum wage ofapplicable laws and regulations, and a level of wage that can provide for thenecessities
of life (livingwage)) hours (working hours and days off that do not
Proper managementof working◆

exceed applicable laws and regulations, and that take into account internationalstandards)◆◆

Respect for freedom of association and collective bargaining◆

Responsible mineral procurement (procurement activities shall take into account theimpact on local communities of the use of raw materials that may cause social
problems such as human rights and the environment (e.g., conflict minerals, cobalt,
natural rubber, etc.)), and if there are concerns, measures shall be taken to avoid
the use of such materials.

Provide safe and clean facilities (suitable work environment and equipment
maintenance, living conditions, etc.)

【３】Concern for the environment
We will position environmental initiatives as one of our most important management
issues, and actively engage in activities to promote environmentally harmonizedproduct manufacturing while promoting the following.
◆◆◆◆◆

Establishment and maintenance of an environmental management system(establishment of an ISO 14001:2015 compliant environmental management systemandpromotion
andrenewalof externalaccreditation)
Formulation
of a
basic
environmental
policyPromotion of activities aimed at reducing environmental impact (addressing climatechange, carbon neutrality, and water resource management; addressing circular
economy; consideration for ecosystems; and creating management systems andeducating employees on environmental risks)
Promotion of chemical substance management

Coexistence with neighboring communities (reduction of noise, wastewater,and waste, promoting development of odor reduction technologies, andpromoting the use of recycled and reclaimed materials, etc.)【４】Sound business management and information disclosure
We will endeavor to conduct sound business management for the sake ofuninterrupted transactions with our business partners. We will also disclose
information on human rights, occupational health and safety, environment-related
matters, business activities, our financial status and performance, and risk
information (e.g., damage caused by large-scale disasters, occurrence of adverse
effects on the environment and society, and discovery of serious legal violations).
【５】Ensuring superior quality
In order to maintain and improve the quality of products provided to customers, wewill maintain a quality assurance system in accordance with ISO9001, cooperate in
obtaining necessary external certifications, and comply with laws, regulations, andthe following◆◆Compliance with national and regional safety standards
Uninterrupted provision of materials and services that meet customer specifications
and quality requirements◆

Proper management and storage of documents, records, and inspection data thatguarantee compliance with important quality characteristics, especially laws,regulations, and standards

【６】Information security and protection of intellectual property
We will prevent the leakage of confidential and personal information and strengthen
information security.
◆Defense against cyber attacks
Formulate defensive measures against threats such as cyber attacks and establish amanagement system to prevent damage to our company and other companies.

◆Protection of personal information
Compliance with laws and regulations and appropriate management and protectionof all personal information of suppliers, customers, consumers, employees, and so on◆

Prevention of leakage of intellectual property and confidential information
Proper management and protection of intellectual property and confidential
information received not only from our company but also from our customers andthird parties【7】Establishment of a stable supply system and uninterrupted supply in theevent of unforeseen disasters, etc.
In order to ensure an uninterrupted supply of products to our customers, we will
strive to ensure reliable delivery dates and establish a stable and flexible supply
system for materials and services. In the event of unforeseen circumstances (naturaldisasters, epidemics, fires, riots, terrorism, wars, civil wars, etc.), we will cooperate
to provide uninterrupted supply while sharing supply chain information with ourcustomers, TPR Group and suppliers, including your suppliers, and promote risk
management activities during normal times.

Compliance Confirmation Form
In order to realize sustainable manufacturing and society, we agree with TPR Group's
commitment to comply with the TPR Group Procurement Policy throughout the supply
chain based on mutual trust with suppliers, and we will cooperate with efforts todisseminate this policy throughout our supply chain. Accordingly, we hereby submit
this letter of intent with the signature of our legal representative (*).
*The person who should sign the form should be someone who has the authority to represent the company or
who has been delegated the authority by a representative (e.g., director in charge).

Date of signatureYour company name

Position of signatory(Seal)
Signature (handwritten or signed with the representative's seal)

Name of signatory

Department in charge of this matter

Person in charge of this matter

Telephone No.

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Published by TPR Co., Ltd.
Publication date: August, 2024