TIER IV Human Rights Policy

1. Guiding principles

At TIER IV and our subsidiaries, we believe that respect for human rights is essential for a sustainable society and business growth. That's why we are committed to respecting the human rights of everyone involved in our work. We strive to prevent and remedy human rights violations, upholding international standards set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenants on Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

2. Who this covers

This policy applies to all executives, regular employees, contract employees, seconded employees, temporary employees, contractors, suppliers, and all other business partners of our companies.

3. Key commitments

Labor rights: We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all. We prohibit forced labor, child labor, harassment, unfair wages, excessive working hours, unsafe working conditions and all forms of discrimination.
Diversity and inclusion: We champion diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, ideology, social status, medical history or educational background.
Freedom of expression: We foster an environment where everyone is free to express their opinions and ideas.
Privacy protection: We comply with laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information and maintain a robust data management system.
Local communities: We respect the culture, customs, and human rights of the communities where we operate and actively contribute to their development.
Customer rights: We ensure that our products and services do not infringe the rights of our customers and users.

4. Governance framework

Human rights team: A dedicated team within the human resources department oversees human rights initiatives.
Reporting and consultation desk: A reporting and consultation desk addresses human rights concerns. We ensure the anonymity of anyone who reports an issue.
Reporting and consultation desk E-mail Address: human-right@tier4.jp

5. Education and training

We raise awareness of human rights by providing education and training to all executives and employees on a regular basis.

6. Disclosure

We are committed to transparency and regularly publish updates on our human rights initiatives.

7. Stakeholder dialogue

We actively engage with stakeholders to discuss human rights issues and collaborate on solutions.

8. Review

This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically, taking into account changes in societal trends and the status of our business activities.