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Human Rights Policy

Established on July 29th 2019
Revised on February 1st 2021

The H.U. Group respects internationally recognized human rights declarations and principles such as the International Bill of Human Rights and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We pursue initiatives that reflect our belief in respecting the human rights of all people involved in our business and in taking responsibility to protect the rights of workers.

• 1.We respect human rights and do our utmost to avoid and reduce any negative impact on human rights in all processes related to group activities.

• 2.We never discriminate unfairly on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, nationality, race, color of skin, presence or absence of disability, religion, or political beliefs.

• 3.We comply with labor laws and regulations related to employment, wages, and other matters related to working conditions in the countries in which we conduct business.

• 4.We forbid child labor, forced labor, or human trafficking of any type.

• 5.We will work to remedy the situation through appropriate internal and external procedures if it becomes clear that the H.U. Group has caused or contributed to a negative impact on human rights.

• 6.We provide appropriate education and enlightenment to ensure this policy is incorporated into all activities of the H.U. Group.

Diversity Policy

Established on July 29th 2019
Revised on July 1st 2020

The H.U. Group promotes diversity to strengthen ongoing corporate growth and global competitiveness in a society of declining birthrates, aging populations, and rapid globalization. We give rise to innovation and create new value as each individual in our diverse base of human resources maximizes their skills, contributing to our corporate activities.

• 1.We create systems that provide career path support and reward employees according to their contributions to ensure every employee can express their full potential, regardless of personality or personal attributes.

• 2.We will provide an environment that hires, promotes to management, improves rates of return from childcare leave, and engages in other measures to encourage women to work longer careers within the H.U. Group to create a society in which women can express their individuality and demonstrate their abilities (promoting women's participation and advancement).

• 3.We engage in creating rewarding work for people with disabilities, actively hiring such individuals and providing a comfortable working environment that respects individuality.

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Established on July 29th 2019
Revised on July 1st 2020

To embody the corporate philosophy of the H.U. Group, we must provide employees with an environment in which they can participate in a healthy and active manner. We create work environments that incorporate considerations of labor, safety, and hygiene, resulting in workplaces in which our people can work comfortably and with peace of mind.

• 1.We comply with relevant laws and regulations, as well as internal rules, concerning occupational health and safety.

• 2.We have established a health and safety system to ensure a healthy working environment in which employees can work safely and securely.

• 3.We pursue measures against the risk of dangers and hazards, including disasters, accidents, and infectious diseases. We respond promptly to any occurrence, and we implement detailed measures to prevent recurrence.

• 4.We continue to enhance and strengthen workplace accident prevention education for employees to ensure compliance with the preceding policies.

Training and Development Policy

Established on October 11th 2019
Revised on July 14th 2022

The H.U. Group believes that growth based on the self-directed career development of each employee is the most important, essential element in the Group's sustainable growth and ongoing contribution to society. To achieve this, we promote career development based on self-reliance, self-direction and self-responsibility, supporting employee growth by providing more opportunities to learn and gain experience.

• 1.Based on individual skill development plans, we ensure that each employee can gain experience through their daily work activities while creating and supporting strategic learning opportunities through group training, E-learning and so on.

• 2.Through internal recruitment, regular job rotations and elective training, we provide opportunities for employees to try new types of work and gain experiences to expand the potential of each employee.

• 3.We respect that employees will recognize and think about their own values and future aspirations, make and act upon choices for various learning opportunities toward their self-realization, and take responsibility for their own actions.

Labor Practices

The H.U. Group has signed the UN Global Compact and supports the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, respecting the following labor-related basic principles and rights.

• ・No forced labor

• ・No child labor

• ・No discrimination in employment and occupation

• ・Safe, healthy work environment

• ・Freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

Improvements to various company systems and the conclusion of labor-management agreements are addressed through discussions and agreements between representatives selected from employees at each business site and management.
In particular, we are strengthening our efforts to maintain and promote the physical and mental health of our employees in cooperation with the health insurance union.
We will continue to strive to establish democratic and reasonable labor practices by maintaining sound labor-management relations between employees and management, and by regularly exchanging opinions on working conditions, such as wages and benefits, and the business environment.

Health and Safety Committee