Human Rights

Basic Human Rights Policy

TechMatrix Group shall work to establish a corporate culture of respect for humanity so that each officer and employee dose not engage in harassment based on race, nationality, gender, religion, creed, age, family origin, physical or mental disability, or any other reason not related to the performance of duties and dose not tolerate such harassment. We are prohibited from engaging others with fear and uncomfortable thoughts through discriminatory words and actions, aversion, libel or slander, threats or violent acts, or other prejudicial actions as our officers and employees. In addition, we shall not engage in any form of child labor and forced labor in all countries and regions. We shall also work to prevent adverse impacts on human rights that are directly related to our business activities, products or services through business relationships, even if we do not encourage adverse impacts on human rights throughout the supply chain.
We have formulated this policy in accordance with the concept of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a guideline for promoting initiatives for respecting human rights and fulfilling our responsibilities.

1.Scope of Application
This policy shall apply to all officers and employees of TecMatrix Corporation and other consolidated group companies.

2.Respecting and Complying with Laws and Regulations
We shall respect international human rights norms in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
※Universal Declaration of Human Rights, abbreviation: UDHR
Declaration on Basic Human Rights of achievement for all people and all nations, adopted at the Third United Nations Conference in 1948. (United Nations General Assembly Resolution 217A (III))

3.Responsibility for Respecting Human Rights
We shall fulfill our responsibility to respect human rights by preventing us from infringing on the human rights of others in our business activities, and by providing appropriate remedies and corrective measures in the event of or at a risk of adverse impacts on human rights. Specifically, we have established the Corporate Ethics Guidelines and the Compliance Standards of Conduct. We shall clearly state respect for human rights and strive to prevent adverse impacts on human rights. We shall also continue to conduct regular education and training to ensure that our officers and employees understand and practice this policy.

TECHMATRIX CORPORATION
President & CEO
Takaharu Yai
Established on March, 2023

Guidelines for Business Partners (Human Rights and Labor)

The TechMatrix Group (hereinafter referred to as the “Group”) promotes respect for human rights throughout the entire value chain and strives to conduct responsible procurement activities. The companies with which the Group does business (“Business Partners”) are required to comply with these Guidelines. These Guidelines have been formulated based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights, the ILO Core Labour Standards and other international standards, as well as the TechMatrix Group Basic Policy on Human Rights.
Where there is a conflict between these Guidelines and relevant domestic laws and regulations, we are required to follow the higher standard, and where there is a conflict, we are required to seek ways to respect these Guidelines to the maximum extent possible while complying with applicable domestic laws and regulations.

Human Rights Due Diligence

Conducting surveys and evaluations

In line with the guidelines set forth by the TechMatrix Group for its business partners, we conduct periodic surveys on human rights and labor issues at our overseas (Thailand, China, Vietnam) offshore business partners after organizing requirements for business partners.

Research Theme

・Prohibition of forced labor
・Prohibition of child labor and protection of young workers
・Appropriate working hours
・Appropriate wages and benefits
・Prohibition of inhumane treatment
・Respect for diversity and prohibition of discrimination and harassment
・Respect for freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
・Ensuring occupational health and safety
・Dissemination of information to employees
・Establishment of systems

In addition, we also examine country risk in the countries surveyed.

Follow-up

Based on the results of the responses from each company, we ascertain the current situation, analyze issues and areas for improvement, and, if necessary, consider measures to be taken, request and provide guidance to suppliers, and encourage them to promote respect for human rights.
In addition, we not only check for the occurrence of cases that may amount to human rights violations, but also closely monitor and work to ensure that measures are in place to prevent the occurrence of human rights violations and that a system is in place to appropriately deal with such violations should they occur.

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