Announcement Regarding the Establishment of Rohto Group CSR Procurement Guidelines, Plastics Policy, Paper Products Procurement Policy, and Tax Policy

Rohto Group CSR Procurement Guidelines

Procurement Basic Policy

To provide safe, secure, and high-quality products and services, we conduct fair and equitable transactions and promote procurement activities that consider social responsibilities such as human rights, Occupational health and safety, and the environment, together with our supply chain partners. We build strong partnerships with our business partners and contribute to the realization of a well-being society.

1. Quality/safety
   To provide consumers with safe, secure, and high-quality products and services, we procure products and services that ensure quality and safety.
2. Stable procurement
   To ensure a stable supply of products that consumers need, we aim for stable procurement in cooperation with our suppliers.
3. Promoting compliance
   We will comply with all relevant laws and regulations and conduct our procurement activities based on high ethical standards and social norms.
4. Fair and equitable procurement
   We comprehensively evaluate management policies, quality, cost, delivery time, and environmental initiatives to select suppliers fairly, impartially, and transparently.
5. Consideration for human rights and Occupational health and safety
   We will promote procurement activities that give consideration to human rights and Occupational health and safety.
6. Environmental considerations
   In order to conduct business activities that are mindful of the environment, we will actively work to procure products and services that are environmentally friendly.
7. Mutual prosperity based on trust with our suppliers
   We aim to build a strong relationship of trust and mutual sustainable development with our suppliers by fostering mutual understanding through fair and appropriate exchange of information and opinions as equal partners.

CSR Procurement Standards (Only items are listed)

To contribute to the development of a sustainable society throughout our entire group's supply chain, we have established CSR procurement standards. We ask our suppliers to understand the intent of these guidelines and cooperate with this initiative. Furthermore, we may conduct surveys or other measures to monitor the status of CSR procurement efforts as needed, and based on the survey results, we will request improvements from suppliers who have identified issues. (Please see our website for details.)

1. Compliance with laws and corporate ethics
2. Respect for human rights
3. Occupational Health and Safety
4. Considerations for the environment
5. Guarantees stable supply, quality, and product safety.
6. Ensuring information security
7. Contribution to society

ROHTO Group Plastic Usage Policy (※Only items are listed)

As a company dedicated to protecting everyone's health, the Rohto Group considers it its responsibility to protect the health of the planet and pass it on to future generations. Many of our group's products use plastic containers. We have established the following policy to reduce our impact on the global environment by promoting resource recycling and reducing the amount of plastic used, while maintaining product safety and the useful functions of plastic in use. Together with our diverse stakeholders, we are advancing initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing and transportation, and each employee is committed to raising awareness and acting responsibly to achieve this goal. (For details, please see our website.)

1. Reduced usage
   We will eliminate excessive plastic use and promote reductions in its consumption.
2. reuse
   • We will promote suggestions for reusing containers.
3. Recycling/resource circulation
   We will promote activities aimed at improving the recycling rate.
4. Transition to renewable raw materials
   We will promote the replacement of materials with recycled materials and plant-derived materials that enable resource recycling.
5. Awareness campaigns, environmental conservation
   We will raise environmental awareness among our employees and conduct awareness-raising activities for our stakeholders.

ROHTO Group Paper Products Procurement Policy

As a company dedicated to protecting everyone's health, the Rohto Group considers it its responsibility to protect the health of the planet and pass it on to future generations. Forest resources, which are the raw materials for paper, continue to decline globally due to over-logging and illegal logging. Based on the "Rohto Group CSR Procurement Guidelines," our group has established the following guidelines for the procurement of paper products in order to realize a sustainable society.

subject

• Product packaging materials (individual packaging, accompanying documents, inner box, outer cardboard box)
• Promotional materials (fixtures, boards, etc.)
• Company brochures, product pamphlets, and other booklets.
• Office supplies such as copy paper

behavioral guidelines

• We prioritize the use of environmentally friendly FSC-certified paper (*1) or recycled paper.
• For paper other than certified and recycled paper, we will prioritize sourcing sustainable paper that meets the following conditions.
  1. Products produced in compliance with laws and social norms in the timber production area, and produced through appropriate procedures.
  2. Products produced in accordance with international human rights principles, with consideration for respect for human rights, working conditions, and safety and health.
  3. Products that take into consideration the global environment, such as environmental conservation and the preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems.
• We will ensure that our suppliers thoroughly understand and are aware of these guidelines, and we will take appropriate action if any problems arise.
• These guidelines will be reviewed periodically.

*1: FSC: Forest Stewardship Council

Rohto Group Tax Policy (Only items are listed)

1. Our Basic Way of Thinking
2. Tax Compliance
3. Tax governance
4. Optimization of tax costs
5. Transfer pricing
6. Reducing tax risks
7. Relationship with tax authorities
   (Please see our website for details.)

• Rohto Group CSR Procurement Guidelines
• ROHTO Group Plastic Usage Policy
• ROHTO Group Paper Products Procurement Policy
• Rohto Group Tax Policy