Human Rights

ULVAC Human Rights Policy

The ULVAC Group, consisting of ULVAC, Inc. and its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as "ULVAC"), has established the ULVAC Human Rights Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy") to respect human rights in all aspects of its business activities and to implement initiatives that uphold human rights.
Should ULVAC's business activities result in adverse impacts on human rights, ULVAC will take appropriate corrective measures in accordance with this Policy. Furthermore, ULVAC will comply with the laws and regulations of each country regarding human rights and labor, while ensuring safety and security and implementing measures to prevent human rights violations.
ULVAC will establish an internal framework to implement initiatives that respect human rights and will continuously improve this framework.

Scope of Application and Requirement to Respect Human Rights

This Policy applies to all ULVAC personnel, including officers, regular employees, contract employees, and temporary agency workers (hereinafter referred to as "all officers and employees, etc."). Furthermore, ULVAC requires its business partners within its supply chain to respect human rights.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations and Respect for International Norms

ULVAC complies with the laws and regulations applicable to its business activities and respects international norms, including the "International Bill of Human Rights," the "ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work," the "ILO Core Labour Standards," the "OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises," and the "Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights."
Furthermore, in the event of a conflict between local laws/regulations and international norms, ULVAC will pursue methods that respect international norms to the maximum extent possible. In addition, ULVAC will promote initiatives to respect human rights based on international guidelines such as the "United Nations Global Compact" and the "RBA Code of Conduct."

Human Rights Due Diligence

ULVAC will establish and continuously implement a human rights due diligence framework to identify, prevent, mitigate, and avoid adverse impacts on human rights. In addition, ULVAC will engage with stakeholders throughout the process of conducting human rights due diligence.

Remedy and Corrective action

ULVAC will establish a system (hereinafter referred to as the "Grievance Mechanism") that allows individuals to report to ULVAC if its business activities cause or contribute to an adverse impact on human rights. If ULVAC identifies a human rights violation through the Grievance Mechanism, it will promptly conduct an investigation, verify the facts thoroughly, take appropriate measures, and work toward remedy and correction. Furthermore, ULVAC will not tolerate any retaliation against whistleblowers.

Training

ULVAC will provide necessary training to all officers and employees, etc. in a timely and appropriate manner.

Informing Relevant Parties

ULVAC will inform the contents of this Policy to all officers and employees, etc., business partners, and other relevant stakeholders, including customers. In addition, ULVAC will require its business partners to comply with the laws and regulations of the countries or regions where they operate and request their adherence to the "Requests to Our Business Partners."

Key Human Rights Issues

- Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment

ULVAC does not engage in or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status, or any other status. Furthermore, ULVAC will not tolerate any form of inhumane treatment, including harassment, and will ensure equal opportunity and fairness in recruitment, placement, training, compensation, promotion, and other employment practices.

- Freely Chosen Employment

ULVAC will not tolerate child labor, forced labor, bonded labor, human trafficking, or prison labor under any circumstances. All work must be voluntary, and workers shall be free to resign from their employment in accordance with the standards stipulated by the relevant laws and regulations of each country or region.

- Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

ULVAC respects the right of workers to freely form, join, or leave labor unions, as well as the right to bargain collectively and participate in peaceful assemblies. In addition, ULVAC will provide opportunities and environment that enable workers to communicate with management regarding working conditions and employment practices without fear of discrimination, retaliation, intimidation, or harassment.

- Occupational Health and Safety and Employee Well-being

ULVAC complies with laws and regulations related to health and safety enacted in the countries or regions where it operates, and strives to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy working environment.

- Ensuring Appropriate Working Conditions

In conducting its business activities, ULVAC respects the right of employees to lead a healthy life and complies with applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours and taking a break, day off, and leave.

- Ensuring Product Safety

ULVAC pays attention to safety related to the products and services it manufactures or provides, respects the human rights of customers who may be affected by its business activities, and takes necessary measures for them.

ULVAC Group Corporate Code of Ethics (Excerpt)

1) Compliance with Laws and Regulations and Respect for International Norms of behavior

We uphold the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our business activities and comply with applicable laws and regulations. In light of the ULVAC Group's global business operations, we respect and comply with applicable international standards.

2) Respect for Privacy and Protection of Personal Information

We respect the privacy of every individual and treat personal information with the utmost care. We comply with applicable laws and regulations and handle personal information only to the extent strictly necessary for business purposes, ensuring that it is collected, recorded, used, and disposed of properly. Personal information is also safeguarded against loss, alteration, or leakage.

3) Respect for Human Rights

We recognize the inherent value of every individual and respect the human rights of all people involved in our business activities, including officers, employees, customers, suppliers, and residents of local communities. We comply with applicable laws and regulations and uphold international standards on business and human rights. In line with these standards, we strive to prevent human rights violations arising from our business activities. Should any adverse impacts on human rights occur, we will take appropriate measures to address them.

4) Non-Discrimination and Harassment-Free Workplace

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic or national origin, disability status, pregnancy, religion, place of origin, social origin, partnership status, or any other grounds. Furthermore, we strictly prohibit all forms of harassment and do not engage in such behavior.

5) Respect for Workers' Rights

We respect the rights to freely form, join, or leave trade unions, bargain collectively, and engage in peaceful assembly. We ensure opportunities and an environment where employees and others can engage in dialogue with the company regarding working conditions and management practices without fear of discrimination, retaliation, intimidation, harassment, and similar conduct. In addition, we do not tolerate forced labor or child labor under any circumstances.

6) Safe and Healthy Workplace

We recognize that the safety of our officers, employees, and other personnel is our top priority in all business activities. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, meet customer requirements, operate our management systems appropriately, and maintain a safe and healthy workplace and working environment for all ULVAC Group employees. We remain prepared for emergencies, including disasters, and unite in such events to safeguard everyone's safety.

7) Promotion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

We respect the character and individuality of each person and mutually recognize the diverse values they bring. We strive to create a diverse, fair, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where all employees feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to reach their full potential.