Respecting and Considering Human Rights

Metrics and targets

Achieve a 100% completion rate for online human rights training

Results

98.30%

Our Philosophy

In keeping with the founding principles expressed in our corporate philosophy of “Providing innovative products to the world and generating new trends to contribute to the creation of an affluent society,” we at THK understand that respect for human rights is a social responsibility critical to the work we do to help create a sustainable society. We work to carry out this responsibility by respecting the inviolable rights of all people associated with the THK Group to live a life of dignity, upholding international human rights standards, and promoting behavior that aligns with these standards.

THK Group Human Rights Policy

Established: June 2020
Revised: November 2024

The THK Group respects the human rights of all people associated with the THK Group based on its corporate philosophy of "Providing innovative products to the world and generating new trends to contribute to the creation of an affluent society," which represents the pioneering spirit of the THK Group.

Basic Concept

The THK Group supports and respects the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other international standards regarding human rights. In addition, as a signatory company to the United Nations Global Compact, the THK Group acts in accordance with the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact concerning human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.
This Policy functions as the dominant policy for the “THK Group Action Charter” and all other standards that relate to initiatives encouraging respect for human rights within the THK Group. Furthermore, this Policy is an indication of the THK Group's commitment to respect for human rights.

Scope of Application

This Policy applies to all officers and employees of the THK Group. In addition to this Policy, all officers and employees of the THK Group comply with the standards encouraging respect for human rights in their respective companies.
The THK Group also expects all business partners associated with the THK Group's business activities to support and comply with this Policy.

Conduct Guidelines

• The THK Group complies with all laws and regulations, and engages in fair trade and business activities with a high sense of ethics.
• The THK Group respects the basic human rights, individuality, and diversity of individuals, and does not discriminate, harass, or otherwise treat individuals inhumanely based on race, gender, language, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
• The THK Group does not engage in any forced or child labor.
• The THK Group will comply with labor agreements and respect freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
• The THK Group manages the labor hours and wages of its employees in compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the countries and regions in which it does business.
• The THK Group will create a working environment where employees can work safely and with peace of mind, in a manner that is healthy both mentally and physically.
• The THK Group will provide appropriate education to all officers and employees, and strive to create a vibrant corporate culture in which all people respect each other for their diverse individual characteristics.
• The THK Group makes efforts to build a system that allows individuals to raise concerns about human rights violations in good faith at any time, and to recognize any negative impacts on human rights by performing due diligence.
• In the event that a violation of human rights becomes evident, the THK Group will immediately take appropriate action, including steps to prevent a recurrence, and adopt effective remedial measures.
• The THK Group will make this Policy known to all officers and employees and disclose this Policy to the public in an appropriate manner.

Responsible Mineral Procurement Policy

The THK Group promotes transparency in our supply chain in full recognition of our responsibilities related to our procurement of tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold, cobalt, and other minerals that are sourced in conflict-affected and/or high-risk areas and that may contribute to conflict, human rights abuses, and/or social destabilization.

As part of our efforts, we conduct audits of our mineral procurement in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development).
If human rights violations or other social problems are discovered as a result of these audits, we take measures to avoid further use.

The THK Group will also require that its suppliers work toward responsible mineral procurement by securing their cooperation with the audits we conduct and their participation in the process of resolving any issues identified.

Revised on June 1, 2026