The Company conducts procurement activities based on the following procurement policy.

1. Being fair, impartial and open-minded
We are widely opened to not only domestic, but also overseas companies wanting to do business with us. We always fairly evaluate and select a supplier.

2. Compliance with the laws and regulations
In procurement activities, we mutually comply with relevant laws and regulations in the international society and their spirits, and do not disclose confidential information obtained in procurement transactions to a third party without the supplier’s consent.

3. Social responsibility
We procure from the perspectives of social responsibility such as protection of human rights, elimination of unfair labor and prevention of corruption.
We make efforts not to use minerals supplied from a business operator with high risks of human rights and environment in a conflict zone and a high-risk area.

4. Mutual trust and partnership
Through healthy business with the supplier, we make efforts to deepen mutual understanding, build a relationship of trust and secure a relationship of coexistence and co-prosperity as a good partner.