Hoosiers Group CSR Procurement Guidelines
To fulfill the social responsibility in our supply chain together with suppliers, the Groupdeveloped “Hoosiers Group CSR Procurement Guidelines” to clarify our policy and criteria
for CSR procurement.
1. Establishment of a compliance system⚫

The Group’s basis stance is to always comply with laws and regulations in every aspectof corporate activities, and we ensure that our corporate activities conform to normal
commercial practice and social ethics.

2. Respect for human rights⚫

The Group respects basic human rights of all people in any aspect of corporate
activities. Also, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, belief, ideas,gender, age, social status, occupation, family origin, nationality, ethnicity, religion ordisability, etc. or behavior that will impair human dignity.

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The Group prohibits any type of harassment including sexual harassment.

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The Group complies with labor-related laws and regulations to maintain safe and soundworking environment⚫

The Group prohibits any form of forced labor.

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The Group responsibly conducts its business activities with consideration for regionalsociety and community.

3. Fair business activities⚫

The Group must not commit bribery of members of the Diet, the head and assembly
members of local governments and officers and employees of governmental agencies
and local governments (including those regarded as quasi-public servants who areofficers and employees of corporations of associations) as well as entertainment, giftgiving and other dealing without reasonable grounds, that are deemed as provision ofbenefits for the purpose of obtaining illicit profits.

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The Group takes a firm attitude toward antisocial forces and organizations that pose athreat to social order and public safety and eliminates any relations with them. We also
strive to prevent money laundering by undertaking a thorough verification of personal
identification and avoiding transactions suspected to be crime proceeds.

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The Group conducts its business in compliance with the Antimonopoly Act and otherrelevant laws and regulations. We also do not commit any acts that would obstruct fairand free competition, such as collusion or cartels, and not participate in meetings orexchange information that would restrict free competition, or other acts suspected tobe such acts.
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The Group makes donations after careful consideration of its necessity andappropriateness in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.

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The Group complies with the Political Funds Control Act and the Public Offices Election
Act, etc. for political fund/donation, election, and political activities and keeps politicallycorrect attitude.

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The Group always tries to be mindful of customer satisfaction and gives due
consideration to the quality and safety of our services.

4. Environmental friendliness⚫

Preserve global environment and contribute to creation of sustainable society bycomplying with relevant laws and regulations and other rules as well as reducing theenvironmental impact throughout the lifecycle from use, recycle, and disposal of officesupplies on a continuing basis.

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Conduct business activities in accordance with laws and regulations of relevant
countries and regions.

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Contribute to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through provision and spread ofeco-friendly products and services.

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Manage hazardous substances properly and implement leakage prevention measures.

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Conduct business activities in consideration of biodiversity and natural environment.

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Ensure sustainable procurement of raw materials by avoiding the use of those producedby illegal means

5. Securing and improvement of quality⚫

Understand diversifying needs in society and strive to provide useful products andservices.

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Manage work processes properly to set fair and competitive prices and meet deadlines.

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Recognize the environmental and social impact of our business activities on supply
chains and strive to disclose information timely and appropriately.

6. Securing of information security⚫

Ensure not to use information of our customers, suppliers, and business partners
including distribution partners, for purposes other than legitimate ones and keep tightcontrol over them to prevent disclosure or leakage. Do not access or obtain confidential
information of our customers, suppliers, distribution and other partners, competitors,
etc. through illegal methods.