Sustainability

• １. Compliance
• 　  Hosiden Group complies with all applicable laws and regulations,
•      as well as  internal rules, and conducts our business activities in accordance         with social ethics.
• ２. Fairness
• 　  Hosiden Group keeps our procurement activities open globally and provides
•      fair and equitable business opportunities based on free and open competition.
• ３. Equity and Integrity
•      Hosiden Group strives to build relationships of trust and cooperation with
•      our business partners and work to establish strong, long-term partnerships.
• ４. Commitment to CSR Procurement
•      Hosiden Group promotes procurement activities that emphasize Corporate
•      Social Responsibility (CSR) throughout the entire supply chain.

3.Compliance with Laws and Regulations
  Hosiden Group complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules of the countries and regions related to procurement transactions. In addition, Hosiden Group acts in accordance with our Basic Policy on Responsible Mineral Procurement, Environmental Policy, and other relevant internal standards.

 4.Fair and Equitable Transactions
  Hosiden Group complies with all domestic and international laws and regulations as well as international guidelines related to procurement activities, and conducts fair transactions based on equal relationships together with our suppliers, thereby supplying opportunities for fairness and free competition for all suppliers.

 5.Environmental Considerations
   In our procurement activities, Hosiden Group recognizes the impact on the following environmental aspects and strive to minimize negative impacts and promote continuous improvement.
●Impact on climate change (CO₂ / GHG emissions): Hosiden Group works to understand 　and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to mitigate climate change impacts.
●Water use: Hosiden Group reduces water consumption and gives due consideration to 　water-stressed areas.
●Impact on biodiversity: Hosiden Group avoids and minimizes negative impacts on 　ecosystems and biodiversity.
●Pollution prevention: Hosiden Group implements appropriate management to prevent 　air, water, and soil pollution.
●Waste reduction: Hosiden Group promotes waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
●Resource use: Hosiden Group promotes efficient and sustainable use of natural 　resources.

 6.Respect for Human Rights and Labor Environment
    Hosiden Group respects internationally recognized human rights and promotes responsible procurement that includes the following:
●Prohibition of child labor
●Prohibition of forced labor
●Prohibition of discrimination
　(based on race, nationality, gender, age, religion,disability, etc.)
●Respect for freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
●Reduction of excessive working hours
●Respect for rights related to minimum wages and living wages
●Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment

 7.Appropriate Information Management
    Hosiden Group complies with confidentiality obligations regarding confidential information and personal information obtained through procurement activities.

 8.Ensured High Quality and Safety for Products and Services
  Hosiden Group endeavors to maintain and improve the quality and safety for products and services together with our suppliers, thereby aiming to provide valuable products and services.

 9.Requests to Suppliers
    Hosiden Group requests that our suppliers:

1. 1.Maintain sound financial conditions and be capable of continuous business                   relationships.
2. 2.Have clear management philosophies and business policies.
3. 3.Establish clear policies on environmental issues and give due consideration
4.    to environmental protection.
5. 4.Actively disclose relevant information.
6. 5.Implement appropriate measures to address risks.
7. 6.Make efforts toward human resource development.
8. 7.Have internal systems in place to comply with confidentiality agreements.
9. 8.Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and other legal
10.    requirements, as well as internal and external rules and ethical standards.
11. 9.Give due consideration to human rights issues.
12. 10.Provide adequate consideration for the working environment.
13. 11.Actively contribute to society.
14. 12.Aim to offer prices that are competitive in the market.
15. 13.Maintain high quality and continuously strive to improve technology and
16.     develop products with consideration for the environment.
17. 14.Have sufficient systems in place to ensure safety.
18. 15.Strictly comply with delivery deadlines.