Human Rights Overview

The Group believes that respect for human rights is the foundation of a sustainable business. Therefore, we aspire to grow alongside society with responsibility and transparency. Our aim is to create value for our stakeholders, with the eventual goal of being the organization that is trusted by all and that is one of the driving forces of sustainability.

The Group has communicated the expectation and preferred practice pertaining to human rights matters to all stakeholders including employees, suppliers, contractors, and business allies, through various media such as the Code of Conduct, the Sustainable Development Policy which covers human rights matters, and the Responsible Procurement Policy, or the Supplier Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy for Suppliers This is also reflected in our selection and assessment processes of existing and potential suppliers, which are designed to be fair and transparent, ensuring that all parties understand and are able to adhere to the principles of human rights appropriately.

The Group sees the importance of respecting to and promoting human rights, and is dedicated to ensuring fair treatments to all with no discrimination. Consequential of this, the Company has made human rights matters a significant part of the Business Code of Conduct. Employees are required to undergo training courses on the Business Code of Conduct, which are scheduled regularly, to ensure employees' awareness and deep understanding of adherence to human rights, and to ensure no violation of human rights occurs in any work process.

The Company places great importance on creating a safe, respectful, and harassment-free working environment to promote a friendly and fair workplace atmosphere for all employees. The Head of Legal, who also serves as a member of the Screening Committee for cases reported through the INSEE Speak Up whistleblowing channel, plays a key role in ensuring the Company’s compliance with laws, regulations, and the Code of Business Conduct. This role includes providing legal advice and managing sensitive cases involving bullying, harassment, or other inappropriate workplace behavior, and it requires strong expertise in labor law, human rights, and internal grievance management.

Under the Company’s Whistleblowing Policy, any incident or complaint reported through INSEE Speak Up must be reviewed by the Screening Committee. The Committee is responsible for conducting a thorough, impartial, and confidential investigation, and for recommending appropriate corrective and preventive actions to management. The Company is committed to fostering an organizational culture of mutual respect, free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment of any kind, to ensure that all employees are treated equally and with dignity in the workplace.