1. A commitment to respect human rights
   The Sumitomo Forestry Group respects human rights as defined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Human Rights (the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as well as the International Covenant on Economic, Societal and Cultural Rights), the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and other such international norms. The Group also complies with the United Nations' Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and all relevant laws and regulations of each of the countries it conducts business in.
   In countries and regions where there are discrepancies between domestic laws and international norms, the Group will respect and prioritize the undertaking of international norms.
2. Scope of application
   This Policy applies to all business operations of the Sumitomo Forestry Group. Furthermore, to widely apply the United Nations' Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Group asks business partners to be committed to the respect for all human rights based on an understanding of this Policy.
   This Policy includes respect for the rights of workers of business partners, and when business partners or other related parties are associated with an adverse human rights impact, the Group will require those partners or other related parties to respect and not violate human rights in accordance with this Policy.
3. Measures related to the respect for human rights
   
   • Human rights due diligence
     The Sumitomo Forestry Group has established a human rights due diligence system, has incorporated it as a necessary process of its business operations and applies it in an ongoing manner.
     Human rights due diligence evaluates and identifies potential and actual human rights risks and takes measures to prevent or reduce those risks.
   • Access to remedies
     If a Sumitomo Forestry Group business operation has been found to have directly caused, contributed to or encouraged an adverse human rights impact, the Group shall undertake all necessary internal and external procedures and provide appropriate remedies.
     Furthermore, the Group shall create necessary grievance mechanisms, maintain a reporting desk for internal and external access to remedies, and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions and remedies in an ongoing manner.
     If a business partner has been found to be directly linked to an adverse human rights impact, the Group shall work with that partner to remedy the situation. Furthermore, the Group expects business partners to establish grievance mechanisms and engage in remediation. Where necessary, the Group will cooperate with judicial and non-judicial grievance mechanisms operated by national and public authorities.
   • Education
     The Sumitomo Forestry Group shall provide periodic and appropriate training for directors, employees and other parties to ensure that the Human Rights Policy is integrated into all business operations of the Sumitomo Forestry Group.
     The Group expects business partners to provide their workers with appropriate training on this Policy and will support their efforts when necessary.
   • Rightsholder/Stakeholder engagement
     In view of the seriousness of human rights violations, the Sumitomo Forestry Group shall engage in dialogue and consultation with rightsholders/stakeholders to identify potential or actual human rights risks, mitigation measures and remedies for actual incidents, as well as to monitor and evaluate its human rights efforts. The information and lessons learned will be incorporated into the human rights due diligence process.
   • Information disclosure
     To fulfill our reporting responsibilities, we shall disclose information and provide reports in a timely manner regarding initiatives based on this Policy and our response to potential or actual human rights issues.

President and Representative Director
Toshiro Mitsuyoshi

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Sumitomo Forestry Group Human Rights Salient Issues

The following are the Group's salient human rights issues as defined by international norms. These salient issues shall be updated as appropriate according to changes in the Group's business operations and societal conditions. The Group expects business partners to also make a commitment to respect human rights on all issues described here.

1.Human rights issues that must be respected from the perspective of international norms

＜Prohibition of discrimination＞

• Prohibition of discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, race, birthplace, religion, belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or other

＜Workers’ rights＞

• Prohibition of child labor
• Prohibition of forced labor (including foreign and migrant workers)
• Prohibition of human trafficking
• Respect for the freedom of association and collective bargaining
• Prevention of low wage labor (labor below minimum or living wages)
• Prevention of excessive working hours（commitment to the ILO Hours of Work Convention）
• Prohibition of power and sexual harassment
• Occupational safety
• Occupational health (including mental health) of workers

＜Respect for the rights of vulnerable people related to our business operations＞

• Respect for the rights of local residents in the areas we conduct business
• Respect for the rights of land, natural resources and indigenous peoples*1
• Respect for the rights of women*2
• Respect for the rights of children *3
• Respect for the rights of minority groups
• Respect for the rights of elderly people
• Respect for the rights of migrants and refugees*4
• Respect for the environmental rights of future generations (e.g., sustainable forest management)
• Respect for the right to have access to water and sanitation
• Respect for the rights of human rights defenders

＜Privacy, Freedom of expression＞

• Respect for the privacy, protection and digital protection of personal information, including that of our customers and employees
• Respect for the right of freedom of expression

2.Issues identified through Human Rights Due Diligence

The Group recognizes the following human rights issues as salient and is working to mitigate risks identified through our human rights due diligence process.

• Respect for the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities
• Occupational health and safety
• Respect for the rights of foreign workers in Japan
• Building effective remedial grievance mechanisms

*1 Including respect for the rights described in the Voluntary Guidelines for Responsible Governance of Land Use, Fisheries and Forest Ownership in the Context of National Food Security (VGGT), IFC Performance Standards, ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention 1998 (No. 169) or the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, etc.
*2 Including a commitment to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
*3 Including a commitment to the Convention on the Rights of the Child
*4 Including a commitment to the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

（As of April 2023）