Nomura Group Human Rights Policy
Based on the Nomura Group Purpose—We aspire to create a better world by harnessing the power offinancial markets— Nomura Group is working to realize a sustainable society through its business activities.
We recognize that respect for human rights is an essential element in achieving a sustainable society.

This policy provides specific action guidelines for "6. Human rights and other social issues" set forth in theNomura Group Sustainability Statement, which outlines the direction of the Group's sustainability-related
activities and our response to environmental and social risks.

Based on this human rights policy, in all of our business activities, we comply with the laws applicable in theregion in which we operate. We strive to respect human rights recognized through various international
agreements including the “UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights” and its related covenants: theInternational Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, International Covenant on Economic, Social andCultural Rights, Children’s Rights and Business Principles, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises,
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, UN Guiding Principles on Business andHuman Rights and other international agreements listed in the Nomura Group Sustainability Statement.
Where there are differences between internationally recognized standards and local laws, we will strive tocomply with international standards that are conducive to greater respect for human rights. This policy
applies to all executives and employees of Nomura Group. Nomura Group also shares the views expressedin this policy with our clients and business partners and expects them to make efforts to respect humanrights. In the event that the negative impact on human rights through clients, business partners and otherrelated parties is directly linked to Nomura Group's business activities, products or services, Nomura Group
expects these business partners and others to respect international standards and strives to respond
responsibly for ourselves.

1. To our officers and employees
Nomura Group is working to eliminate all forms of discrimination in hiring, employment, and skill
development, and has made it clear that we will not tolerate discrimination based on nationality, race, age,gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, belief, social status, or disability, nor harassment such as sexual
harassment nor power harassment or human rights violations such as forced labor or child labor. We ensurethat all officers and employees comply with these standards. We also respect freedom to establish
association and the right to bargain collectivity.

In addition, we have established a consultation and reporting channel for human rights violations in theworkplace and have a system in place to prevent such acts.
We also strive to enhance the correct understanding and awareness of human rights issues among eachofficer and employee through training and other means.

2. To our clients
Recognizing that Nomura Group's business activities may have a potentially negative impact on humanrights, Nomura Group strives to respect the human rights of its clients. We also expect that our clients, towhom loans and investments are made, will also take steps to respect human rights and prevent such anegative impact. In its business activities, Nomura Group strives to secure the appropriate influence torespect human rights as a financial services group through various screenings, and due diligence according
to the nature of its business and appropriate communication with client companies. In the unlikely event thatthe products and services provided by Nomura Group in its business activities are directly linked to thenegative impact on human rights, Nomura Group will respond appropriately and we also expect that clients
will take appropriate action to rectify and resolve such violations.

3. To our suppliers
Nomura Group strives to conduct procurement activities in a responsible manner and requests that
suppliers who provide goods and services to our company respect human rights. In order to contribute to
the development of a sustainable society together with our suppliers, we have established the “Nomura
Group Supplier Code of Conduct” and are committed to responsible procurement. In addition, Nomura
Group will strive to promote respect for human rights by responding appropriately when negative impacts
on human rights are caused by our suppliers.

4. Grievance mechanisms, etc.
Nomura Group will develop an appropriate system to receive consultations and complaints regarding humanrights, and if it is found that any of its business activities have caused or encouraged a negative impact onhuman rights, we will respond appropriately and work to remedy that.

5. Governance
The policy will be determined after a resolution of the Board of Directors. In light of changes in businessactivities and the business environment, we will periodically review the need for revision based on thedeliberations of the Sustainability Committee chaired by the Group CEO, and will revise the policy asnecessary by a resolution of the Sustainability Committee. Important revisions will be made by resolution ofthe Board of Directors. Human rights initiatives will be discussed by the Sustainability Committee and othercommittees on a regular basis and reported to the Board of Directors.

We will appropriately and proactively disclose information about our human rights initiatives.

6. Stakeholder Engagement
By disclosing this policy to the public and communicating with a wide range of external stakeholders, we will
strive to improve our efforts to address human rights issues as well as to promote respect for human rights.
In our commitment to various human rights issues, we support the various international agreements andinitiatives set out in the Nomura Group Sustainability Statement and promote a harmonized approach.

(Established on May 16, 2023)(Revised on April 1, 2024)