KOKUYO Group Sustainable Procurement Policy
For the earth and society to remain sustainable, the KOKUYO Group communicates co-creation with
empathy to trading partners, builds mutual understanding and trust with them, and works with themto fulfill our corporate social responsibility to contribute to the development of society through ourproducts and services.
〇 Quality management
By providing products and services that enrich “work, learning and living,” we will continue torespond to the trust of customers and pursue customer satisfaction.
We will conduct comprehensive risk management and provide accurate product and service
information.
〇 Respect for human rights
The Group understands the culture and business customs of various countries and regions and aims
for a society where the rights of all people are respected.
The Group does not permit unfair discrimination or child and forced labor. Moreover, the Group does
not conduct transactions with companies, groups, or other entities that engage in such practices.
The Group does not allow sexual harassment, power harassment, bullying, or other such violations ofhuman rights.
〇 Health and safety
We will comply with health and safety related laws and regulations including the Industrial Safety andHealth Act.
We will pay appropriate wages and allowances, provide welfare programs, properly conclude labor
agreements, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and protect the rights of workers.
We will encourage continuous and self-initiated workplace improvement and strive to prevent
occupational accidents and illness.
〇 Environmental preservation
The Group takes environmental protection initiatives on a global scale, and by actively participatingin communities and acting as a good corporate citizen, seeks to create mutually beneficial relationships
with society.
The Group respects and observes environment-related laws, and in all its activities, takes initiatives toprotect the environment. Moreover, the Group conducts activities that give consideration to the naturalenvironment and biodiversity.

〇 Fair trade
We will establish and implement an appropriate system for internal control to obtain logical assurance
that we are achieving the four goals of effectiveness and efficiency in operations, reliability of reports,
compliance with laws and regulations related to our business activities, and the maintenance of assets.
When engaging in procurement, we will comply with the applicable laws, regulations, treaties, and soon in each country and region and follow industry standards and international norms (including
standards formulated by the KOKUYO Group).
We will take a firm stand and not accede to any improper demands made by criminal organizations
that threaten the good order and safety of civil society. Furthermore, we will not have any businessdealing with such organizations.
We will respect the rights of trading partners, take action to prevent all corruption including extortionand bribery, and will practice sound, proper, and fair trade.
〇 Information security
We will properly manage confidential corporate information including sales, technical, andmanagement information as well as personal information and prevent loss and leaks of information.
We will not engage in insider trading including trading of the shares of our own company or affiliatedcompanies based on non-public material inside information and will not engage in any conduct thatinduces insider trading.