Introduction
Our Management Principle is to "Contributing to International Society and Continuously 
Increasing Our Contribution," and we promote CSR by contributing to the resolution of 
social issues through the implementation of our Management Principle. In practicing this
Management Principle, we believe that it is a prerequisite not only to comply with the laws
and regulations of each country, but also to conduct business activities in accordance with
corporate ethics required by society. We have established the "Mabuchi Motor Ethical 
Standard" as a set of rules to be followed by all officers and employees, and we are
working to make it understood deeply. 

Our business partners and suppliers have always understood our fair, impartial, and
sincere business activities, but recently, in response to various environmental changes on a
global scale, the social responsibility required of companies has been increasing.
Therefore, we have established “Mabuchi Motor CSR Procurement Guidelines” in light of
the need to promote CSR not only in our group but also in the entire supply chain.

We would like to ask our business partners and suppliers to understand the purpose of
these guidelines and to promote CSR initiatives together with their business partners and 
suppliers.  

Contents
1. Fair, impartial, and sincere business activities ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３ 
2. Human rights and labor ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・５
3. Health and safety ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・６ 
4. Consideration for the environment and society ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・７  

１． Fair, impartial, and sincere business activities

1) Product safety
   Your company shall pay close attention to product safety in all aspects of your
   business, including product development, design, manufacturing, and marketing.
   Moreover, you shall also consider the safety that should normally be present in
   addition to complying with product safety standards based on laws and regulations.

2) Fair business practices  
   Your company shall comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region
   and shall not engage in any unreasonable restraint of trade, unfair trade practices, or
   abuse of a superior position. In addition, you shall not have any relationship with
   antisocial forces that threaten social order or safety.
   Your company shall not use expressions that are untrue or that may cause customers
   to misunderstand the contents of your products in your labeling and advertising.

3) Prohibition of corruption
   Your company shall not engage in corruption such as bribery, excessive gifts or
   entertainment, extortion, or embezzlement.

4) Prevention of conflicts of interest
   Your company shall not tolerate any actions that are contrary to the legitimate interests
   of the company and that benefit yourselves or third parties.

5) Import and export
   Your company shall carry out appropriate import/export procedures in complying with
   laws related to customs. 

6) Information disclosure
   In accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices, you shall
   disclose information in a timely and appropriate manner such as labor, safety and
   health, environmental activities, business activities, organizational structure, financial
   conditions, and business performance.

7) Information security
   Your company shall appropriately manage the confidential information held by the
   company and prevent unauthorized acquisition, use, disclosure, or leakage of
   information assets by persons who do not have access authority. Your company shall
   also appropriately manage and protect personal information obtained from customers,
   business partners, third parties, employees, and others.

8) Protection of intellectual property rights
   Your company shall respect intellectual property rights by complying with the Patent
   Law and other laws and regulations concerning intellectual property rights.
   Your company shall protect your own intellectual property rights, and at the same time,
   implement appropriate management to ensure that you do not infringe on the
   intellectual property rights of third parties. 

9) Responsible mineral procurement
   Your company shall not use minerals that are produced in ways that cause or
   contribute to serious human rights abuses, environmental destruction, corruption, or
   conflict in conflict zones or high-risk areas. In particular, some of the minerals such as
   tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its
   neighboring countries are believed to be a source of funding for armed groups and
   rebel organizations that commit inhumane acts against local residents. Your company
   shall not procure minerals that benefit groups that commit human rights abuses. In
   addition, you shall cooperate with supply chain surveys that we conduct from time to
   time.
10) Whistleblower System
   Your company shall have a whistleblower system that ensures anonymity and
   strengthens the system to prevent problems from occurring and expanding. In addition,
   you shall comply with the Whistleblower Protection Act and shall not cause any
   disadvantage to those who consult with us.


２． Human rights and labor

1) Prohibition of forced labor
   Your company shall not use forced labor, debt labor, slavery, or human trafficking of
   labor. 

2) Prohibition of child labor
   Your company shall not use child labor. Your company shall also supervise young
   workers under the age of 18 to ensure that they do not engage in dangerous work,
   night work, or overtime.

3) Prohibit discrimination and inhumane treatment
   Your company shall respect the basic human rights, diverse values, individuality, and
   privacy of individuals, and shall not engage in discriminatory words or actions related
   to race, religion, gender, nationality, physical disability, age, or other factors, nor shall
   you engage in acts of violence, sexual harassment, bullying, or other acts that ignore
   the personality of the individual.
   Your company shall ensure an environment in which employees or their
   representatives can exchange views on working conditions and management with
   management without fear of discrimination, retaliation, intimidation, or harassment.

4) Working hours
   Your company shall comply with the legal working hours of the countries in which you
   operate, and manage employee working hours and holidays appropriately, taking
   international standards into account.

5) Appropriate wages
   Your company shall comply with all laws and regulations related to employee
   compensation, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and legally mandated benefits
   and wage deductions.

6) Freedom of association
   Your company shall respect freedom of association and the right to collective
   bargaining.


3. Health and safety

1) Safety on the job
   Your company shall identify and assess risks to workers' health and safety in the
   workplace, and ensure safety through appropriate design, technology, and control
   measures.

2) Preparation for emergency
   Your company shall ensure that measures and response procedures are in place to
   minimize damage to workers and assets in preparation for disasters, accidents and
   other emergencies that may impair human life and physical safety. In addition,
   education and training shall be conducted usually to prepare for emergency situations.

3) Occupational accidents and diseases
   Your company shall identify, evaluate, record, and report on occupational accidents
   and diseases, and take appropriate countermeasures and corrective actions.

4) Considerations related to physically demanding work
   Your company shall identify and appropriately manage physically demanding tasks
   (heavy work such as manual transportation, standing for long periods of time, repetitive
   work such as assembly).

5) Health and safety
   Your company shall identify, assess, and control these risks, and implement
   appropriate safety and protective measures in order to protect employees from
   exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards in the workplace. In addition,
   you shall ensure appropriate safety and hygiene in the facilities (cafeterias, restrooms,
   etc.) provided for the livelihood of your employees.
6) Communication on health and safety
   Your company shall provide health and safety information to employees in their native
   language or a language they can understand and provide appropriate safety training.

7) Worker health management
   Your company shall provide appropriate health management to prevent and detect
   illnesses of workers in their early stages.


4. Consideration for the environment and society

1) Environmental management system
   Your company shall establish, maintain, and manage an appropriate environmental
   management system to reduce your environmental impact, and shall continuously
   improve it.

2) Environmental permitting and reporting
   In accordance with the laws and regulations of each country and region, you shall
   obtain the necessary environmental permits, approvals, and registrations while
   complying with the requirements for their operation and reporting.

3) Reduction of environmental impact
   Your company shall set reduction targets to implement resource and energy
   conservation, make continuous effective use of resources and energy, and conduct
   activities to reduce environmental impact, such as reducing greenhouse gases,
   pollutants, and waste.

4) Management of hazardous chemical substances
   Your company shall identify, label, and manage chemical substances that have the
   potential to pollute the environment in compliance with laws and regulations, and
   ensure their safe handling, transfer, storage, use, recycling, and disposal.
   Your company shall also implement appropriate measures to reduce the emission of
   harmful substances into the atmosphere.

5) Waste management
   Your company shall dispose of and manage waste in an appropriate manner.

6) Water management
   Your company shall monitor the source, use, and discharge of the water you use to
   save on water use and discharge.

7) Biodiversity conservation
   Your company shall strive to maintain biodiversity, considering the negative impact of
   your business activities on ecosystems. 

8) Relationship with the local community
   Your company shall have opportunities for open communication with the local
   communities in which you operate, contribute to the development of local communities
   through your business, deepen the understanding of local communities regarding your
   business activities, and maintain and expand good relationships based on the concept
   coexistence and co-prosperity.