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Basic Policy on Procurement<\/div>\n
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Basic Policy on Procurement<\/div>\n

SB C&S Corp. conducts Procurement activities based on the following policies.<\/p>\n

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  1. 1\uff0eProvision of fair opportunities for competition<\/li>\n
  2. We will disclose information on purchasing transactions appropriately, and at the appropriate time, in order to provide fair competitive opportunities for all business partners and suppliers worldwide who wish to engage in these purchasing transactions, and we will avoid reciprocal dealings or excessive reliance on a specified supplier.<\/li>\n
  3. 2\uff0eSelection of business partners based on rational and clear criteria<\/li>\n
  4. As a rule, we will obtain proposals and quotations from multiple business partners and suppliers, and choose suppliers based on clear and logical standards, such as quality, price, delivery, stable supply, and reliability. Furthermore, decisions related to the selection of suppliers will be made by the Procurement Division, independently from other divisions.<\/li>\n
  5. 3\uff0eCompliance with laws<\/li>\n
  6. When engaging in procurement transactions, we will comply with all related laws and regulations, including antitrust laws and the Act Against Delay in ‘Payment, etc.’ to Subcontractors, and we will not undertake transactions that violate rights, such as third-party intellectual property rights.<\/li>\n
  7. 4\uff0eManagement of confidential information provided by business partners<\/li>\n
  8. Based on an awareness of the value of confidential information provided by business partners and suppliers, we will handle such information in the same way as our own confidential information, and will not disclose it to any third party without prior approval.<\/li>\n
  9. 5\uff0eMutual confidence-building with business partners<\/li>\n
  10. We place great value on communications with business partners and suppliers and shall make every effort to build mutual trust relationships.<\/li>\n
  11. 6\uff0eGreen procurement<\/li>\n
  12. We will be conscious of environmental protection, procuring products and services with minimal environmental impact.<\/li>\n
  13. 7\uff0eProhibition of mixing private relations<\/li>\n
  14. We will not maintain private relationships with any business partners or suppliers, nor maintain personal interests in these entities.<\/li>\n
  15. 8\uff0ePositive evaluation of CSR efforts by business partners<\/li>\n
  16. As we carry out our business activities, we place great importance on fulfilling our social responsibilities throughout all aspects of the supply chain, including business partners and suppliers. With this in mind, we will actively and appropriately recognize cooperation with our own CSR activities, as well as CSR efforts undertaken by business partners and suppliers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \nWe will promote the above-mentioned purchasing activities and, taking into consideration fluctuations in labor costs, raw material prices, and energy costs, we will sincerely discuss to ensure that the transaction prices are set to reflect the market conditions.\n<\/div>\n
    Supplier Ethics and Rules of Conduct<\/div>\n

    We have established our evaluation criteria for business partners and suppliers based on the Basic Policy on Procurement. Thank you for your understanding and dedicated efforts in advance.<\/p>\n

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    1. 1\uff0eConsideration for the environment<\/li>\n
    2. \u30fbProactively strive to improve efficiency when using limited resources (for example, energy, water, and raw materials).<\/li>\n
    3. \u30fbEstablish the appropriate management, execution, and technical means of control to minimize the release of harmful waste products into the environment and strive to prevent environmental pollution.<\/li>\n
    4. \u30fbPromote initiatives which consider climate change including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (such as carbon dioxide, methane, dinitrogen oxide, chloro-fluorocarbon gas).<\/li>\n
    5. \u30fbConduct business activities with concern for impacts on biodiversity.<\/li>\n
    6. \u30fbContribute to the creation of a recycling-based society by proactively collecting waste materials and engaging in recycling activities. Moreover, comply with the relevant laws and regulations concerning all waste materials discharged by business activities and take responsibility for emitting waste.<\/li>\n
    7. \u30fbPromote initiatives to develop and provide products and services that reduce environmental impacts.<\/li>\n
    8. 2\uff0eInformation security<\/li>\n
    9. \u30fbStrictly manage and protect private information within your own company as well as that of customers and third parties.<\/li>\n
    10. \u30fbStrictly manage the confidential information of other parties acquired during the course of business while also preventing the leakage of such information to third parties without permission.<\/li>\n
    11. \u30fbSafeguard against computer viruses and other network risks and threats as well as implement measures to prevent their impact from spreading.<\/li>\n
    12. 3\uff0eFair competition<\/li>\n
    13. \u30fbDo not engage in any form of bribery, including the inappropriate distribution of money to employees or from employees and organizations.<\/li>\n
    14. \u30fbComply with the laws and regulations relating to fair transactions including the Antimonopoly Act and the Subcontract Act to prevent late payments to subcontractors.<\/li>\n
    15. \u30fbIn the event that SB C&S Corp.\u2019s executives, employees, or their family members are executives or major shareholders of a supplier or its own suppliers with respect to transactions with SB C&S Corp. such information shall be reported to SB C&S Corp.<\/li>\n
    16. 4\uff0eEnsure quality and safety<\/li>\n
    17. \u30fbSupply products which meet the safety standards stipulated by laws and regulations, Build a quality assurance system and operate it in a strict manner.<\/li>\n
    18. \u30fbProvide accurate information concerning products and services.<\/li>\n
    19. \u30fbUnderstand the quality and features required by users and the general public and supply products that meet those expectations.<\/li>\n
    20. 5\uff0eConsideration for Human Rights<\/li>\n
    21. \u30fbIn accordance with international human rights principles*1<\/sup>, do not be involved in discrimination or human rights violations in all services, products and business activities.<\/li>\n
    22. 6\uff0eOccupational safety and health<\/li>\n
    23. \u30fbA healthy and safe working environment must be provided to employees according to international standards and laws and regulations.<\/li>\n
    24. \u30fbA living environment which appropriately ensures safety and health must be provided to employees.<\/li>\n
    25. \u30fbProvide the appropriate information and training concerning safety and health to employees while also providing suitable support when an occupational accident occurs.<\/li>\n
    26. 7\uff0eProhibition of child labor<\/li>\n
    27. \u30fbDo not employ persons who are below the working age permitted by law.<\/li>\n
    28. 8\uff0eProhibition of forced labor<\/li>\n
    29. \u30fbEmployees must not do forced, binding, or subordinate labor, and shall be able to freely resign after giving a reasonable period of notice.<\/li>\n
    30. 9\uff0eProhibition of discrimination and inhumane treatment<\/li>\n
    31. \u30fbEliminate all forms of discrimination. In addition, strive to achieve fairness.<\/li>\n
    32. \u30fbEmployees shall be treated with respect and dignity and shall not be subject to physical or verbal abuse, harassment, threats, or any form of intimidation.<\/li>\n
    33. 10\uff0eWorking hours<\/li>\n
    34. \u30fbEmployee working hours shall comply with laws and regulations, and suppliers shall strive to reduce excessive working hours.<\/li>\n
    35. \u30fbConsider the occupation, duties, and circumstances of the country in which the labor is performed with respect to reasonable working hours.<\/li>\n
    36. 11\uff0eFair payment<\/li>\n
    37. \u30fbEmployees must understand their own employment conditions, and be provided with fair and reasonable wage and conditions.<\/li>\n
    38. \u30fbSecure living funds that exceed the legal minimum wage requirements in the country where employees work shall be observed.<\/li>\n
    39. 12\uff0eFreedom of association<\/li>\n
    40. \u30fbEmployees have the legal right to freely associate or not associate, and the right to collective bargaining shall be respected.<\/li>\n
    41. 13\uff0eResponsible mineral procurement<\/li>\n
    42. \u30fbThe tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold included in products must not be sourced from rebel forces that are infringing on human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding countries.<\/li>\n
    43. 14\uff0eCoexistence with local communities<\/li>\n
    44. \u30fbPromote efforts to contribute to society for coexistence with local communities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      [Note]
      \n1.\u3000 *1
      \nReferring to the \u201cUniversal Declaration of Human Rights,\u201d \u201cUN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,\u201d \u201cChildren’s Rights and Business Principles,\u201d and \u201cThe Core 8 Treaty Basic Principles of the ILO Declaration.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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