Business Partner Code of Conduct
The Business Partner Code of Conduct sets forth the items to be observed by both World Group andour business partners toward the realization of SDGs. We ask that our business partners understandthese principles and comply with each item. We also request that you require your suppliers,
subcontractors and contractors to comply with these principles.

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Attitude Toward Customers

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Pursuit of Safety and Quality Improvement of Products and Services
We shall comply with laws and regulations, shall be based on corporate ethics and socialnorms, and shall work to improve the quality and services to ensure safety and customer satisfaction.
Products delivered to customers shall be manufactured under an adequate quality control
system to improve safety and quality. In the store operations, we shall provide safe and satisfactory
services to the customers.

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Provide Appropriate Information regarding Products and Services
We shall provide detailed explanations and appropriate information so that customers canbetter understand the products, services, and stores. Regarding the display of information regarding
product quality and handling, we shall comply with laws, regulations, and rules confirmed with WorldGroup, and shall constantly review and improve the content to make it easier to understand from thecustomer’s view so as not to cause misunderstanding or misrecognition.
In the unlikely event that a problem arises regarding products or services, we shall respondpromptly and disclose information in a timely and appropriate manner.

2Attitude Toward Employees

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Respect for Human Rights and Realization of Equal Employment Opportunity
We shall respect human rights and realize equal employment opportunities free fromemployment discrimination and harassment (power harassment and sexual harassment) by complying
with laws and regulations and promoting the development of an employment environment.

2-2Realization of a Comfortable Work Environment
In order to protect the safety and health of our employees, we shall comply with laws andregulations, and shall establish and continuously improve occupational health and safety systems tocreate a comfortable work environment.

2-3Prohibition of Child Labor and Forced Labor
Except for work that is reasonable in nature of work (e.g., children in a fashion catalog) as

permitted by the applicable local laws and regulations, we shall not make children to work. Further,
we shall not engage in acts for forced labor.
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Attitude Toward Business Partners

3-1Compliance with Laws and Regulations Related to Antitrust Law
We shall comply with the “Antitrust Law” which is a basic economic law to ensure fairtransactions.
Further, in order to conduct business activities that earn the trust of business partners andcustomers, we shall, in particular, comply with the “Act Against Delay in Payment of Subcontract
Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors” and the “Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading
Representations.”

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Establishing Proper Trading Policy
We shall ensure fairness and transparency in transactions.
In addition, we shall pay attention to the compliance systems in our business partners, andshall provide necessary cooperation so that each of our business partners can also fulfill their socialresponsibilities.

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Prohibit Bribery, Etc. for Purpose of Obtaining Undue Benefit
In order to promote sound and healthy corporate activities, we shall not engage in bribery

or entertainment, etc., for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining undue benefit or preferentialtreatment.

4Attitude Toward Society and Government

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Contribution to Local Communities
We shall maintain good relations with local communities through solidarity and cooperation,

shall respect their culture and customs, and shall engage in activities that contribute to theirdevelopment.

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Contribution to Society in General
In order to contribute to the culture of daily life and to gain the understanding and sympathyof society at large, we shall engage in interactive communication and activities with our customers
and society, and shall endeavor to create a society that is both diverse and sustainable.

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Attitude Toward Government and Educational Institutions
We shall endeavor to create a society together with the government, educational institutions,3etc., based on the premise that appropriate reports are made to the government and activities areconducted in accordance with laws and regulations.

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Exclusion of Antisocial Forces
We shall take an organized and resolute attitude against antisocial forces, such as

extortionists and organized crime groups, that pose a serious threat to corporate activities. We shallrefuse without fear any demands from antisocial forces and shall have no relationship with them.

5Attitude Toward Environment

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Environmental Conservation Efforts
We shall recognize the importance of environmental conservation and shall strive to reducegreenhouse gas emissions, reduce water consumption, prevent pollution, and conserve biodiversity ineach process of the value chain.

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Effective Utilization of Resources
In order to reduce waste and maximize the effective use of limited resources by reducing all

kinds of losses and waste in corporate activities.

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Contribution to Recycling-oriented Society
We shall contribute to the creation of a recycling-oriented society that “continues to use

what is available” and “reuses what has been used without discarding it.”

6Attitude Toward International Community

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Respect for International Rules
We shall comply with the code of conduct based on international rules and local laws andregulations. Further, we shall respect local cultures and customs and shall promote business activities
based on mutual trust.

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Contribution to International Community
We shall take an interest in the social responsibility initiatives of local business partners andshall provide support for improvement as necessary. In addition, we shall not provide gifts orentertainment to foreign public officials for the purpose of obtaining unfair advantage or other benefits.

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Attitude Toward Human Rights

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Respect for Human Rights
In each process of the value chain, we shall respect the human rights of each individual,including the prohibition of child labor and forced labor, in accordance with the international humanrights standards, such as the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” and “International Covenantson Human Rights,” and shall not conduct business with business partners that do not respect humanrights.

Effective date November 1, 20225