Respect for Human Rights

The TODA KOGYO Group has set its Purpose as “We transform the potential of fine particles into new possibilities for our world”. In our Management Principle, we are committed to “work on a foundation built on sincerity and trust and bring together our creativity and manufacturing strength to make a contribution to society in general with attractive new materials and solutions that are full of originality.” Under our Purpose and our Management Principle, we are determined to “be a company that is constantly trusted by our stakeholders” in our Management Policy, as well as to act with a strong sense of ethics as corporate citizens who are faithful and fair and to work for harmony and symbiosis with the local community and with the global environment in our Code of Conduct.
The TODA KOGYO Group recognizes the importance of respecting the human rights of every individual affected by our business activities to achieve these commitments to society. In order to fulfill our responsibility to respect human rights, we hereby establish the TODA KOGYO Group Human Rights Policy ("the Policy") based on the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Position of the Policy and Scope of Application

The Policy expresses the TODA KOGYO Group's commitment to respect human rights and is reflected in its regulations and procedures. The Policy also represents our commitment to respect human rights based on our Purpose, Management Principle, Management Policy, Code of Conduct, and other related internal policies and rules.
The Policy applies to all directors, officers, and employees of the TODA KOGYO Group (including contract workers and part-time workers). We also expect all our business partners and other parties linked to our business, products, and services to support and comply with the Policy.

Basic Stance on Respect for Human Rights

The TODA KOGYO Group always respects fundamental human rights. We support and respect the United Nations International Bill of Human Rights*1 and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work*2.
We pay particular attention to the following human rights issues: eliminating any form of discrimination on the grounds of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, disability, disease, pregnancy, religion and creed, political affiliation, social status, or other differences; prohibiting any inhumane treatment including harassment; protecting privacy of individuals; prohibiting child labor and forced labor (including human trafficking); ensuring proper working conditions including working hours, payment of wages, and benefits in compliance with laws and regulations; respecting the fundamental rights of workers including freedom of association, the right to organize and the right to collective bargaining; ensuring occupational safety and health, and other human rights issues.
If there is any conflict between internationally recognized human rights standards and the laws and regulations of a country or region where the TODA KOGYO Group operates, we will pursue ways to respect international human rights standards while complying with the respective laws and regulations.

• This consists of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights.
• This stipulates fundamental rights at work and includes respect for the ILO’s Core Labour Standards: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour; the effective abolition of child labour; the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation; and a safe and healthy working environment.

Responsibility to Respect Human Rights

The TODA KOGYO Group recognizes that it may be unintentionally involved in adverse impacts on human rights either directly through its business activities, or indirectly as a result of its business relationships with external parties. We endeavor to avoid causing or contributing to adverse impacts on human rights through its business activities and will take action to correct any adverse impacts that may occur. We do not intend for our business activities or the products and services it provides to be used in a manner that may have adverse impacts on human rights. In the case where it is suspected that our business activities, products, or services are linked to adverse impacts through our business relationships, we will take appropriate measures together with our business partners and other related parties.

Approach to Human Rights Issues

The TODA KOGYO Group will actively work on the following items based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights:

(1) Responsible Personnel

President and Representative Director of the TODA KOGYO CORP. takes responsibility for practicing the Policy and will supervise the status of progress.

(2) Education and Training

We will provide education and training to our directors, officers, and employees to ensure that the Policy is reflected on our entire business activities and practiced effectively.

(3) Human Rights Due Diligence

We will conduct human rights due diligence in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We will identify adverse human rights impacts in which we may be involved and strive to prevent and mitigate such impacts.

(4) Remedy

When we recognize that our business activities have caused or contributed to any adverse human rights impacts, we will take steps to remedy such impacts through dialogue and cooperation with stakeholders and appropriate procedures in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other international standards. If it becomes clear that our business activities, products and services are linked to adverse human rights impacts through business relationships, we seek to ensure that remedies are provided.

(5) Dialogue and Consultation

In the process of practicing the Policy, we will apply both internal and independent external expertise on human rights as well as will engage in dialogue and consultation with our stakeholders.

(6) Information Disclosure

We will disclose the progress and results of our efforts for respecting human rights on our website and through other media.

The Policy was prepared with expert advice from within and outside the TODA KOGYO Group, approved by the Board of Directors, and signed by the President and Representative Director.

Formulation: April 21, 2023

TODA KOGYO CORP.
Representative director President & CEO

Shigeru Takaragi