Compliance

The Wacoal Group has prepared the "Wacoal Code of Ethics" and the "Corporate Ethics: Wacoal's Code of Conduct" and continues to develop its system for compliance advancement. We have taken these steps to ensure executives and other employees perform their duties pursuant to laws, statutory regulations, and our articles of incorporation and in accordance with sound societal norms. Moreover, we aim to ensure adherence with the Group's compliance policy, which the Corporate Ethics and Risk Management Committee of Wacoal Holdings prepared.

Compliance Policy and Advancement System

Introducing the Wacoal Group's Compliance Policy and Advancement System.

The "Wacoal Code of Ethics"

For executives and other employees of the Wacoal Group worldwide, this sets out a common code of behavior they must follow and covers such areas as sincere and ethical behavior, compliance with laws and statutory regulations, and disclosure.

"Corporate Ethics: Wacoal's Code of Conduct"

The ensure the "Wacoal Code of Ethics" is put into practice, the "Corporate Ethics: Wacoal's Code of Conduct" states more specifically how each Wacoal executive and employee should behave. Furthermore, in order to raise awareness of the items contained in "Corporate Ethics: Wacoal's Code of Conduct," we hold "e-learning" once a year, and also strive to ensure they are effective by publishing specific examples in the Group compliance newsletters ("Compliance Kawaraban").

1. Mutual Trust with Customers 1-1 Give top priority to quality
1-2 Plan, research and develop, manufacture and sell safe products
1-3 Fair advertising and publicity
1-4 Provide accurate and easy-to-understand quality labeling and expression
1-5 Strive to earn customer trust
2. Respect for Human Rights 2-1 Protect human rights and respect individuals
2-2 Do not engage in forced labor or child labor, and respect International Code of Conduct
2-3 Promote CSR procurement activities together with our business partners
3. Reduction of Environmental Impact 3-1 Work to reduce environmental impact
4. Compliance 4-1 Comply with the Antimonopoly Act
4-2 Comply with labor-related laws and regulations
4-3 Comply with anti-corruption laws and regulations
5. Fair Business Relationships 5-1 Conduct fair trade
5-2 Handle the exchange of gifts, including money with discretion
6. Safe, Clean and Comfortable Work Environment 6-1 Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable work environment
6-2 Prevent crises and give top priority to human life
7. Appropriate Information Disclosure 7-1 Promptly disclose accurate information to shareholders and investors
7-2 Do not engage in insider trading
7-3 Conduct appropriate accounting procedures
8. Appropriate Protection and Management of Information 8-1 Protect personal information
8-2 Ensure information security
9. Protect Company Assets 9-1 Protect and handle assets with care
9-2 Value the Wacoal brand
9-3 Protect and respect intellectual property rights
9-4 Handle products with care
9-5 Do not engage in conflict of interest
10. Exclusion of Antisocial Forces 10-1 Firmly reject requests from antisocial individuals and groups
11. Lastly 11-1 Act with the awareness of a member of society
11-2 Act while maintaining a clear distinction between public and private matters
11-3 Leaders take the initiative and set an example
11-4 Do not overlook the smallest injustice
11-5 Work to resolve social issues

Wacoal Group Tax Code of Conduct

In conducting business globally, the Wacoal Group pays applicable taxes in each country and region where it operates. In addition to contributing to the economic and social development of these countries/regions, we also believe it contributes to the expansion of the market for the Group's products and services.

Establishment of Contact for Whistle-blowers (corporate ethics hotline and in-house whistle-blower system)

We have established a corporate ethics hotline at Group companies and outside law firm office. Through this system, we manage risk within the Wacoal Group rigorously and encourage self-reform.

In-House Training System

Aiming to promote compliance, we organize a variety of training programs tasked with heightening awareness.

Ethics Violations and Penalties

Employees who violate Wacoal's Action Agenda will be punished appropriately in line with our company's regulations. If a corporate official is an ethics violator, he or she will be penalized in accordance with the Companies Act and the Board of Directors' regulations.

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