1. We will respect human rights of individuals.

Based upon our Corporate Philosophy, "Respect for Individuals", we will respect the individual character and the human rights of all people working in the Group. Any abuse of human rights, such as sexual harassment, bullying, child labor, forced labor and so on, should be eliminated.

2. We will abolish discrimination and respect diversity and individuality.

In all aspects of HR activities, including hiring, treatment, personnel development, assignment and evaluation, no distinction unrelated to work ability and performance, nor discrimination based upon individual attributes such as race, nationality, gender or beliefs, shall be allowed. We will esteem and promote diversity that accepts the personal traits, culture and worldview of people from various nations.

3. We will carry out our HR activities in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

We will strictly comply with applicable laws and regulations of each country in carrying out the implementation of personnel policies.

4. We will create HR systems that uphold equality, fairness and transparency.

In implementing our HR policies, we will give full consideration to equality, fairness and transparency, and will seek due satisfaction to all of the Group employees.

5. We will strive to improve the environment of workplaces.

From the perspective of occupational health and safety, we will strive to maintain working environments that enable people to work safely and with regard for their physical and mental health.

6. We will strive to employ personnel who are able to contribute to the development of the Kuraray Group.

We will employ people who are highly skilled and knowledgeable, and who possess a sound sense of morals and ethics, as well as the desire to make significant contributions to the development of the Kuraray Group.

7. We will place the right person in the right job.

We will place each individual in its right job, in due consideration of capabilities, knowledge, suitability and skill development, with an aim to maximizing operational contributions and job satisfaction.

8. We will implement evaluation and benefits systems that are fairly satisfactory.

We shall implement an evaluation and benefits system that is fairly satisfactory to employees, with a focus on job description, exercise of potential, performance, attitude and action through dialogue with evaluators.

9. We will support professional development.

We will provide an appropriate level of support for job skill development with a focus on development through performance of individual works.

10. We will foster communication and maintain appropriate levels of disclosure.

So that all Kuraray Group personnel may possess a sense of unity in working toward the fulfillment of a shared mission, we will provide appropriate levels of disclosure and conduct direct and indirect communications with them.