(2-1) Prohibiting Forced Labor

All labor shall be voluntary, and we shall ensure that employees are free to leave their employment. We shall not engage in any form of forced labor.

(2-2) Prohibiting Child Labor and Respecting the Rights of Young Workers

We shall not permit the labor of children who have not reached the minimum age for employment as stipulated by the applicable laws and regulations of any country or region in which we operate. Furthermore, with respect to young workers as designated by applicable laws and regulations, we shall not permit them to engage in hazardous work, night work, or overtime that may jeopardize their health or safety.

(2-3) Decent Working Hours

We shall not require workers to work in excess of the limits stipulated by the laws and regulations of the region in which they are employed. We shall also properly manage workers' working hours and holidays in consideration of international standards.

(2-6) Prohibiting Discrimination

We shall not engage in discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, or other characteristics in any aspect of employment, including but not limited to application, recruitment, promotion, wages, dismissal, retirement, work assignment, and disciplinary action.

(2-7) Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining

In compliance with the laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate, we shall respect the right of workers to organize as a means to achieve labor-management consultation on matters such as working conditions and wage levels.

(4-1) Reducing Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

To contribute to the prevention of global warming, we shall work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our business activities. We shall also endeavor to engage in resource conservation, energy conservation, and recycling.

(4-2) Effective Utilization of Resources and Waste Management

We shall comply with the national and local laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we operate to promote recycling through the proper treatment and recycling of waste. We shall strive to make effective use of resources and minimize waste generation.

(4-3) Chemical Substance Management

In compliance with the national and local laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we operate, we shall identify, label, and manage chemical and other substances that pose a hazard to humans or the environment to ensure they are handled, moved, stored, used, recycled or reused, and disposed of safely.

(4-4) Managing the Chemical Substances Contained in Products

We shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements regarding the prohibition or restriction of certain substances contained in our products.

(5-1) Respecting Intellectual Property

We shall respect intellectual property rights and ensure that technology and know-how are transferred in a manner that protects intellectual property. We shall also protect the intellectual property of third parties, including customers and suppliers.

(5-2) Conducting Fair Business

We shall comply with domestic and international laws and other social norms, and conduct our corporate activities based on fair, transparent, and free competition. Furthermore, we shall hold no relationships with anti-social forces and shall not be involved in individual or organized crime, such as terrorism, drug trafficking, or money laundering.

(5-3) Protecting Whistleblowers

We shall protect the confidentiality of information related to concerns raised and the anonymity of whistleblowers, and we shall prohibit retaliation against any person who makes a report.

(5-4) Responsible Minerals Procurement

We shall conduct due diligence to determine whether the minerals contained in the products we manufacture are causing or contributing to serious human rights abuses, environmental degradation, corruption, or conflict in conflict-affected and high-risk areas.