Basic policy for sourcing materials

ASAKA RIKEN Co., Ltd. places great importance on compliance (adherence to laws and regulations) and is committed to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility. We respect human rights both domestically and internationally and comply with relevant laws, regulations, and international rules.

In the procurement of raw materials, we establish the following guidelines in accordance with the Annex II of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. We pledge to avoid and not contribute to any acts related to human rights violations, financing of non-governmental armed groups, illicit trade, money laundering, or involvement conflict-affected and high-risk areas.

Our Commitments

• Human Rights Protection
  We do not tolerate, benefit from, support, or facilitate the following human rights abuses:

  • Any form of torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.

  • Any form of forced labor.

  • The worst forms of child labor.

  • Other serious human rights violations and abuses, including widespread sexual violence.

  • War crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide.

• No Support for Armed Groups
  We do not provide direct or indirect support to non-governmental armed groups.

• Security Forces Compliance
  We agree to eliminate any support for public or private security forces that engage in illegal activities.

• Anti-Bribery Measures
  We do not offer, promise, give, or accept any form of bribery in connection with mineral procurement.

• Anti-Money Laundering
  We support efforts to effectively eliminate money laundering.

• Tax and Royalty Compliance
  We do not accept transactions involving minerals from conflict-affected or high-risk areas where taxes, fees, or royalties have not been properly paid.

• Transparency of Mineral Origin
  We do not accept any transactions involving misrepresentation or concealment of the origin of minerals.
  Additionally, we comply with all relevant laws and regulations regarding the transportation of raw materials classified as Class 7 Dangerous Goods under international standards.
  For gold-containing raw materials, we implement the due diligence process outlined in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance Supplement on Gold.

Management System for Responsible Procurement

• We appoint a dedicated officer to manage supply chain risks and establish a due diligence management system to ensure responsible procurement.

• We require suppliers to understand and cooperate with our procurement policy.

• We conduct risk assessments of raw materials and their sources, including those containing conflict minerals. If any violations are identified—such as human rights abuses, links to armed groups or illegal security forces, bribery, misrepresentation of origin, money laundering, or unpaid taxes and fees—we will immediately suspend or terminate transactions with the supplier.

• We collaborate with relevant authorities, suppliers, and customers as needed to manage procurement risks.

• We provide regular training to all personnel involved in the due diligence management system.

• All documents and records related to the due diligence system are retained for a period of five years and managed appropriately.

• ASAKA RIKEN Co., Ltd. publicly discloses its responsible raw material procurement activities on its website.

June 2nd, 2014
(Revision) July 14th, 2025
Asaka Riken Co., Ltd.
Yamada Kohta, Representative Director and CEO

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