SustainabilityBasic Policy

Sustainability Basic Policy

Tayca Group's management philosophy is "We will use the power of chemistry to create the source of inspiration and bring dreams and smiles to the world". We have been earnestly dealing with customers and society, and have repeatedly conducted business activities to bring dreams and smiles to people around the world by providing inspiring products that exceed their expectations. Based on this management philosophy, we have established and put into practice the "Tayca Group Sustainability Basic Policy" as follows.

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    Building Businesses that Create Economic and Social Value
    • The Tayca Group's business activities are to be trusted and valued by society, and we aim to pursue sustainability through innovation and problem solving.
    • We strive to maintain and improve product quality and safety.
  • 2
    Relationship with Stakeholders
    • We will build a stable relationship of trust with our shareholders and investors through timely and appropriate information disclosure and dialogue.
    • With customers and business partners, we will provide products and services that prioritize safety and security, and work toward long-term mutual prosperity.
    • We will respect the culture and customs of local communities and society, both within and outside of Japan, and develop relationships of mutual trust.
    • We will place the highest priority on health and safety for our employees and strive to improve the working environment. In addition, we will actively develop personnel systems and education and training systems for skill development.
  • 3
    Harmony with the Global Environment
    • We will strive to prevent global warming, reduce environmental impact, and make effective use of resources.
    • We will continue to develop environmentally friendly products.
  • 4
    Respect for Human Rights
    • We will respect human rights and diversity and promote an equal and rewarding personnel system and workplace.
    • We will conduct our business activities with respect for human rights and diversity throughout our supply chain.
  • 5
    Compliance with Governance
    • We will conduct fair and transparent business activities in compliance with international rules, laws, and regulations, and recognize our social responsibility through thorough compliance.

Basic Policy on BCP

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    We will make our utmost efforts to ensure the safety of our employees and their families.
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    Strive to prevent secondary disasters so as not to cause inconvenience to the local community.
  • 3
    We will strive for business continuity by continuing the supply of our main products or restoring the supply system as quickly as possible. We will make every effort to continue our business.
  • 4
    Contribute to the local community by cooperating in the reconstruction of the surrounding areas.

Basic Policy on Information Security

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    Protection of information assets
    • Tayca will strive to fully prepare by putting regulations in place to secure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets and taking appropriate measures organizationally and technologically so that no unauthorized access, leakage, falsification, loss or theft, etc., occurs with regard to information assets.
  • 2
    Observance of laws
    • Tayca will observe such as laws and regulations, concerning information security.
  • 3
    Implementation of education
    • Tayca will aim to increase awareness of information security by conducting the required education for all employees so that the importance of information assets is fully recognized.
  • 4
    Continuous improvement
    • Tayca will aim for the establishment and continuous maintenance and improvement of information security management systems to respond to new threats by regularly carrying out audits and evaluations of the state of implementation of information security measures, and reviewing information security measures and related regulations and management systems as needed.

Environmental Policy

  • 1
    Promote research and study on the environmental impact of our business activities, products, services, and substances we handle. stage through to disposal, and strive to develop products and technologies that are more environmentally friendly.
  • 2
    To contribute to resource and energy conservation and global environmental preservation, we will strive to further promote resource and energy conservation.
  • 3
    Take necessary measures to prevent pollution, including the disposal of soot, sewage, and waste generated by our business activities.
  • 4
    Promote measures to recycle and reuse waste materials and strive to reduce waste.
  • 5
    Strive to develop an environmental management system, including the securing of qualified personnel necessary for work related to environmental management as stipulated by law, etc., and educate employees on environmental awareness, knowledge, and practices.
  • 6
    In addition to promoting the maintenance of green areas and environmental facilities in and around factories, we shall pay attention to the trends of administrative authorities and local residents regarding products, operations, waste, etc., and strive to communicate with them to gain their correct understanding.
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    When conducting international business, we shall endeavor to respond to environmental issues in the same manner as we do in Japan to the extent possible, and shall actively provide safety information, etc. on chemical substances related to our business.
  • 8
    We will periodically review our environmental management activities and strive for continuous improvement.

Human Rights Policy

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    Respect for basic human rights
    • We recognize the diversity of individual values and respect and protect the human rights of each person.
  • 2
    Elimination of discrimination
    • We respect the individual's personality and do not discriminate on the basis of "gender," "age," "nationality," "race," "sexual orientation," "religion," "LGBT," etc.
  • 3
    Prohibition of harassment
    • We do not tolerate any form of harassment, including sexual harassment and power harassment.
  • 4
    Prohibition of child labor and forced labor
    • We do not tolerate child labor, forced labor, or other unfair labor practices in our business activities.
  • 5
    Recognition and respect of freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
    • We will respect the fundamental rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
  • 6
    Maintenance of an appropriate work environment
    • We will create a safe, clean, healthy, and comfortable work environment.

Basic Procurement Policy

Tayca is committed to honest business dealings that are fair, equitable, and transparent, with the aim of building relationships of trust with suppliers and achieving sustainable development, while strictly adhering to respect for human rights and compliance.

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    Thorough compliance
    • We conduct procurement activities in compliance with relevant domestic and international laws and regulations, as well as social norms.
    • We do not have personal relationships or personal interests with all suppliers.
  • 2
    Information Management
    • We maintain the confidentiality of information obtained in the course of business and manage it appropriately.
  • 3
    Environmental Conservation
    • We will conduct procurement operations in an environmentally friendly manner, such as by reducing the burden on the global environment.
  • 4
    Respect for Human Rights
    • We respect human rights and strive to eliminate human rights violations such as unfair discrimination, harassment, child labor, and forced labor, and we procure from suppliers that are not complicit in such violations.
  • 5
    Fair and equitable transactions
    • We will provide all suppliers with opportunities for fair and equitable competition on an equal footing.
    • We will conduct our procurement activities in a globally open manner.
  • 6
    Supply System
    • We will strive to procure from suppliers that maintain and improve their quality, price, stable supply, and technological development capabilities at an appropriate level.
  • 7
    Supply Chain Management
    • We will not procure conflict minerals that are complicit in illegal activities in conflict areas or human rights abuses caused by such activities.

Responsible Minerals Procurement Policy

The Tayca Group aims to achieve sustainable development and has established the “Basic Procurement Policy,” striving for fair, equitable, and transparent transactions. One of the key principles of this policy is “Supply Chain Management,” promoting responsible procurement practices.

Among the mineral resources traded globally, some are identified as high-risk due to illegal activities in conflict regions, human rights violations, and environmental destruction. To strengthen responsible procurement, the Tayca Group has established the “Responsible Mineral Sourcing Policy” and will work with our business partners to engage in CSR procurement.

The Tayca Group will scrutinize the risks associated with human rights violations, environmental destruction, and support for armed groups in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) when sourcing conflict minerals (such as tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold). If high risks are identified through risk assessment, we will promote corrective actions.

Reporting and consultation

The Tayca Group has established a reporting desk to implement remedies based on the Human Rights Policy or to cooperate in the implementation of remedies when there is a risk of negative impact on human rights due to business activities through the company's supply chain. The Sustainability Committee Secretariat or an external contact (lawyer) is available for reporting and consultation.

【Reporting and consultation to the Sustainability Promotion Committee Secretariat】

4-11-6 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0012, Japan
TAYCA CORPORATION
General Managers of the Sustainability&Corporate Planning Department

Telephone:+81(6)6943-6404
Email:sustainability@tayca.co.jp

【Reporting and consultation to the external contact (lawyer)】

5F, Koyo Building, 2-4-4 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043, Japan
Shidou Law Office

Lawyer Hiroyuki Okasuji
Telephone:+81(6)-4708-4080
Email:okasuji@shidou-law.jp

Lawyer Takuya Tagashira
Telephone:+81(6)-4708-4080
Email:tagashira@shidou-law.jp