Human Rights

• Policy and Approach
• Group Code of Conduct and Fundamental Policy
• Structure
• Human Rights Due Diligence
• Remediation

Policy and Approach

The ID&E Group has long been committed initiatives that support the lives, livelihoods, and dignity of people in diverse and sometimes vulnerable circumstances. Respecting the human rights of all stakeholders involved in our management and business activities is not only a fundamental social responsibility, but also a core value the ID&E Group has upheld since its founding. Based on this understanding, we position "human rights" as a key sustainability priority. By working together with stakeholders across our value chain to address human rights issues, we aim to contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society in which the dignity of every individual is protected.

Group Code of Conduct and Fundamental Policy

In the "ID&E Group Code of Conduct," which serves as the behavioral standard for officers and employees across the Group, we uphold the principle of "respect for human rights." We explicitly state that we recognise diversity and do not tolerate discrimination in employment opportunities or treatment on the basis of race, nationality, gender, ideology, creed, social status, or any other such attributes.
Furthermore, in our “Sustainability Foundational Policy” established in 2022, as well as in our “Human Rights Basic Policy” and “Action Guidelines for Human Rights” established in 2024, we declared our support for international frameworks such as the principles of the UN Global Compact and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We also express our expectation that all ID&E Group business partners understand and support these policies and commitments.

ID&E Group Code of Conduct (excerpt)

ID&E Holdings Human Rights Foundational Policy

Structure

To strengthen and advance initiatives addressing human rights issues, the ID&E Group established the Human Rights Special Committee under the ID&E Sustainability Promotion Council in the fiscal year ended June 2024. As a cross‑organisational body, the committee comprises executive officers and division heads from major Japan‑based Group companies, as well as other appropriate representatives designated by each company’s president (management level). The committee regularly examines human rights issues and related countermeasures. Matters considered by the committee are reported to and discussed at the ID&E Sustainability Promotion Council, and are subsequently submitted to and reported to the Board of Directors.

Human Rights Due Diligence

The ID&E Group implements human rights due diligence based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Human rights due diligence refers to a series of processes through which companies identify and assess risks of human rights violations within their own operations and across their value chains, and take appropriate measures to prevent, mitigate, and remedy those risks.

For specific initiatives in the fiscal year ending June 2025, please refer to the Sustainability Report 2025.

Remediation

The ID&E Group accepts consultations and reports from various parties to respond swiftly and appropriately to damage caused by negative impacts related to human rights. We give full consideration to the personal information of consultants and reporters, coordinate necessary responses among relevant departments, and strive for appropriate handling and resolution. For Group employees and partner company employees, we ensure confidentiality in accordance with the Group Consultation and Reporting System Regulations and promise that no disadvantages will arise for consultants and reporters.