November 2 5, 2016

Otsuka Joins UN Global Compact
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has become a signatory to the United
Nations Global Compact* (UNGC) in order to express its commitment to corporate social
responsibility (CSR) and sustainability.
The Otsuka Group, dedicated to the philosophy Otsuka-people creating new products for better
health worldwide , is expanding globally as a total healthcare company. Otsuka employees aroundthe world pledge to abide by principles incorporated in the Otsuka Group Global Code of Business
Ethics and the Otsuka Group Global Anti-corruption Policy, which are consistent with the spirit ofthe UNGC.
Moreover, as the expectations from CSR activities held by international society continue to increase,
importance of advancing its corporate social responsibility and sustainability activities.
Tatsuo Higuchi, president and CEO of Otsuka Holdings commented,
sustainable development is at the core of the realization of our corporate philosophy. Voicing our
support for the UNGC is a reflection of the importance we attach to stakeholder trust and to theconcept of sustainability in all that
*About the United Nations Global Compact
The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiative in which signatory companies and organizations commit to a
global framework embodying 10 principles on the protection of human rights, humane and non-discriminatory
labour practices, environmentally sound practices, and prevention of corruption. The Global Compact is anencouragement for companies to pursue sustainable growth and be a good member of society.
The Global Compact was proposed in 1999 by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan at the World EconomicForum (Davos meeting) and was inaugurated in 2000. For more information about the UNGC, please visit
https://www.unglobalcompact.org/.

HumanRights

Principle 1
Businesses should support and respect the protection ofinternationally proclaimed human rights; andPrinciple 2
make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Principle 3

LabourBusinesses should uphold the freedom of association and theeffective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4
the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5
the effective abolition of child labour; andPrinciple 6
the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Principle 7

Environment

Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8
undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; andPrinciple 9
encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anticorruption

Principle 10
Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

About Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. is the holding company of the Otsuka group, a global healthcare groupheadquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With operations in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, medical devices
and other health-related businesses, the group generated worldwide sales of approximately JPY1,445
billion (USD 11.9 billion) in the fiscal year ended December 2015. Under its corporate philosophy,
research, development, manufacturing and marketing of innovative products that are uniquely
positioned to provide advanced therapy, improve quality of life and support a healthy lifestyle.
Additional information can be obtained on http://www.otsuka.com/en/-2-