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Human Rights Policy

Kuraray Group Human Rights Policy was established with the approval of the Board of Directors in March 2024 as a basis for us to respect the human rights of all stakeholders with dignity and respect in the global business activities of the Kuraray Group.
　With regard to respect for human rights, the Kuraray Group Code of Conduct states that the Kuraray Group will protect the human rights of all people involved in its business activities and respect the dignity and value of each and every individual. The Kuraray Group Human Rights Policy was established based on internationally recognized human rights norms, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, with the aim of reflecting respect for human rights in the actions of all Kuraray Group employees by stating it in more concrete terms. We are committed to respecting human rights in our corporate activities. We consider respect for human rights to be a core element of our corporate responsibility, and we will earnestly put into practice our commitment to respecting human rights.

Corporate Structure

In May 2024, a Human Rights Due Diligence Task Force was established to discuss strategies and measures related to respect for human rights across the organization. Activities and results of discussions are reported to the Management Committee and the Risk Compliance Committee.

Future Initiatives

As part of our human rights due diligence, we conducted a human rights survey for employees of the Kuraray Group in Japan in January 2025. Through this survey, we assess and analyze risks related to human rights violations to determine if there are any negative impacts on human rights that should be respected by companies, with the aim of taking measures to prevent or mitigate these risks. The survey will be expanded and implemented globally in the future.

＜Roadmap for Human Rights Due Diligence Initiatives＞