Human Rights Policy

The RIKEN KEIKI Group upholds a management philosophy of contributing to social progress through the enduring theme of creating safe working environments for workers, and engages in business activities to fulfill its social responsibilities while complying with laws and regulations and striving for environmental conservation. Efforts to respect human rights throughout the RIKEN KEIKI Group are vital to realizing our management philosophy. Our Code of Conduct calls for respect for human rights and sets forth our commitment to conducting business activities with consideration for human rights. We will fulfill our responsibility to respect the human rights of all stakeholders involved in our business activities, not only those within the RIKEN KEIKI Group.

Scope

This Policy supplements the RIKEN KEIKI Group Code of Conduct and the RIKEN KEIKI Group Sustainability Policy. It applies to all those working within the RIKEN KEIKI Group, including officers and employees. Business partners, suppliers, and other related parties are also expected to conduct their activities in accordance with this Policy.

Compliance with laws and regulations

The RIKEN KEIKI Group recognizes internationally recognized frameworks such as the United Nations Global Compact and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work as the minimum standards to be observed in respecting human rights, and promotes efforts to respect human rights. Additionally, we comply with human rights laws and regulations in each of the countries and regions in which we do business. Where local laws and regulations do not align with international standards, we will pursue ways to respect internationally recognized human rights norms.

Implementation structure

The RIKEN KEIKI Group has appointed the Executive General Manager of Corporate Administration Division as the person responsible for this Policy and promotes efforts to respect human rights in accordance with this Policy. Matters requiring action to promote respect for human rights are discussed by the Supply Chain Management Committee and the Ethics and Labor Committee. The status of these initiatives is reported to the Sustainability Committee and to the Board of Directors.

Key human rights issues

Based on the results of human rights impact assessments conducted with an external organization, the RIKEN KEIKI Group recognizes the following as key human rights issues requiring particular attention and is taking measures to address them.

1. Forced labor
2. Child labor
3. Working hours
4. Illegal wages
5. Inhumane treatment
6. Discrimination
7. Securing the right of employees to organize (freedom of association)
8. Workplace health and safety
9. Responsible mineral sourcing

Human rights due diligence

The RIKEN KEIKI Group will take appropriate measures when adverse impacts on human rights arise in its business activities. Where adverse impacts on human rights are identified at suppliers, the Group will encourage them to take corrective action and make improvements.

Remediation

Should it become clear that the RIKEN KEIKI Group has caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights, we will take remedial action through appropriate procedures. Additionally, we protect those who report concerns or seek advice from any disadvantageous treatment resulting from such reporting or consultation.

Education and awareness raising

We provide appropriate education to ensure that all officers and employees of the RIKEN KEIKI Group understand this Policy and act in accordance with it in all business activities.
We publish this Policy and related initiatives both inside and outside the Group and make them accessible to all stakeholders, including employees, business partners, customers, and local residents.

Stakeholder engagement

The RIKEN KEIKI Group will engage in dialogue and consultations with relevant stakeholders concerning actual and potential human rights risks.

Revision of this Policy

This Policy will be continually reviewed and improved.

Established: September 1, 2025