CSR Procurement Policy

We comply with all laws, regulations and social norms applicable in the countries and regions in which we conduct business for procurement. We do not have any relationship with antisocial forces and refuse unjust demands.

We select suppliers in a fair and transparent manner by comprehensively considering economic rationality, appropriate quality, delivery punctuality, compliance with social norms, consideration for social challenges and consideration for the environment. We neither advantage nor disadvantage specific suppliers without due reason.

We comply with the internationally recognized UN "International Bill of Human Rights" and the ILO "Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work" which stipulates fundamental rights at work.

As a globally operating financial group, we endorse the "Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact" and comply with various norms to promote protection of human rights, such as the UN "Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights" and the "Guidelines on Respect for Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains" of the Japanese government.

We have established a human rights policy in accordance with these standards and promote sustainable procurement activities throughout the supply chain. For this reason, if we confirm a negative impact or have concerns about it through human rights due diligence, we strive to prevent and mitigate the impact by continuing careful dialogues with suppliers and their stakeholders and building cooperative relationships with them.

We strive to deal with suppliers and procure products and services with consideration for occupational health and safety.

We strive to conduct transactions with and procure products and services from suppliers with an environmental policy, who are promoting initiatives to reduce environmental burdens and contributing to reduction and mitigation of environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity.

We strive to properly manage information on clients and suppliers obtained through purchasing, and to maintain confidentiality in order to prevent leakage.

We support the "Declaration of Partnership Building" of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), which seeks to create a new value with suppliers and to promote coexistence and coprosperity throughout the supply chain.

For procurement, we ask suppliers for assistance and promote cooperative initiatives with them in order to practice consideration for social issues such as respect for human rights, and the environment across supply chains.

We respect the cultures and customs of the countries and regions in which we conduct business activities and strive to develop a sustainable society.

Based on this procurement policy, we promote procurement activities, considering social issues and the environment. We ask suppliers to understand the "Expectations of Suppliers" as described below, and to cooperate toward the development of a sustainable society.

We explain this policy to our major suppliers to help their understanding. We appropriately review how to utilize this policy, considering social conditions and the social environment.

【Expectations of Suppliers】

Together with suppliers, we comply with laws, regulations and social norms, respect human rights, ensure occupational health and safety, promote environmental conservation, and ensure information security, based on this procurement policy.

In addition, if we confirm a negative impact or have concerns about it through human rights due diligence or if a negative impact or its concern due to us is indicated by suppliers through a grievance mechanism, we strive to prevent and mitigate such a negative impact by continuing careful dialogues with suppliers and their stakeholders and building cooperative relationships together.

Based on the concept described above, we appreciate and expect all supplier’s understanding of the following.

We expect our suppliers to comply with the laws, regulations and social norms of the countries and regions where they do business.

Suppliers are expected to respect human rights and realize a safe and clean work environment in their business activities:

Suppliers are expected to promote activities to reduce burdens on the environment:

We expect our suppliers to disclose information on human rights / occupational health and safety, the environment, business activities, financial condition and performance, risk information, etc.

Suppliers are requested to strengthen information security including the following, in order to prevent the leakage of confidential information and personal information and to appropriately manage them: