KDDI Group Human Rights Policy

1. Compliance with international standards and laws

As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, we will support and respect international standards on human rights including the International Bill of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization (ILO)'s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the Children's Rights and Business Principles. We will formulate the Policy in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and promote efforts to respect human rights.

We will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the countries and regions in which we have business operations. In the event that there is a conflict between internationally recognized human rights and the laws and regulations of each country or region, we will seek ways to respect international standards of human rights to the greatest extent possible.

2. Scope of application

The Policy applies to all executives and employees of the KDDI Group (including full-time, contract, and temporary employees). We will also require our suppliers and business partners not to violate human rights in accordance with international standards on human rights.

3. Governance for human rights

At the KDDI Group, the Sustainability Committee chaired by the President and Representative Director will formulate policies on human rights activities, develop and revise promotion systems, and confirm the progress toward targets. Important matters will be reported to and supervised by the Board of Directors via the Corporate Management Committee.

4. Regular implementation of human rights due diligence

We will establish a human rights due diligence system in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and will continuously implement the matters outlined below. Of the human rights issues that may arise in all business activities of the KDDI Group, human rights issues that are of particular importance are separately listed in the appendix, and appropriate measures will be taken to address them.

• Identifying and assessing adverse impacts on human rights

  We will identify and evaluate actual or potential adverse impacts of the KDDI Group's business activities on human rights. Recognizing that the environment surrounding human rights may change over time, we will conduct regular assessments of impacts on human rights.

• Preventing and mitigating adverse impacts on human rights

  In order to prevent and mitigate adverse impacts on human rights, we will integrate measures based on the results of impact assessments into the organization's processes and take appropriate action. We will give priority to addressing those impacts that most affect stakeholders when promoting initiatives.

  We will also provide all executives and employees with appropriate education and training to promote understanding of the Policy and human rights awareness. At the same time, we will strive to deepen the understanding of our suppliers and business partners regarding the Policy.

• Tracking of effectiveness of mitigation measures

  In order to fulfill our responsibility to respect human rights, we will continuously track the implementation status of measures for preventing and mitigating adverse impacts on human rights, and periodically confirm the effectiveness of these measures.

• Information disclosure

  We will appropriately disclose the progress and results of our efforts to respect human rights in our Sustainability Report and on our website.

5. Remedies

Should it become evident that the business activities of the KDDI Group cause or contribute to adverse impacts on human rights, we will take adequate measures for their remediation.

As an effective remedy, we will establish and operate a reporting channel available to internal and external stakeholders. We will guarantee anonymity and confidentiality of whistleblowers and ensure that they will not be disadvantaged as a result of making reports.

6. Dialogue and consultation with stakeholders

We will strive to improve our efforts to respect human rights by engaging in dialogue and consultation with relevant stakeholders in response to actual or potential adverse impacts on human rights. We will also periodically review the Policy, including important human rights issues, based on the results of dialogue and consultation with stakeholders.

The Policy has been approved by the Board of Directors of KDDI CORPORATION and signed by the President and Representative Director.

Human Rights Issues of Particular Importance as the Foundation of Business Activities

• Ensuring a Safe and Healthy Working Environment
  In all aspects of our business activities, we prohibit any form of discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, race, ethnicity, origin, ideology, creed, religion, disease, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression or other factors. We do not tolerate any form of harassment that undermines individual dignity, including customer harassment, and we take appropriate corporate measures to protect our employees.
  We also ensure equal pay for equal work and adhere to statutory minimum wage regulations. Furthermore, we ensure the safety and health of all employees including the management of appropriate working hours and strive to create a lively and comfortable work environment.
• Respect for Human Rights in the Provision of Services and Products
  We work to prevent human rights infringements in the provision of services and products, as well as inappropriate expressions in advertising and other communications. In addition, we respect human rights through the provision of services that all customers can use with confidence, while taking into consideration socially vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.

Important Human Rights Issues in Business Activities

• Consideration for Human Rights in the Local Communities
  When constructing facilities or expanding operations overseas, we strive to give due consideration to the human rights of local communities.
• Protection of Privacy and Respect for Freedom of Expression
  We will protect our customers' privacy through strict security measures and appropriate management of personal information, and we will respect freedom of expression in all countries and regions.
• Addressing Human Rights Risks Related to AI and Technology
  Recognizing that new technologies, including AI, may lead to human rights violations such as unfair discrimination, we are committed to the research and development, utilization, and social implementation of technology based on a high sense of ethics.
• Respect for Human Rights in the Supply Chain
  In collaboration with our suppliers, we promote initiatives to respect human rights throughout the entire supply chain. We strive to prevent child labor, human trafficking, and forced labor, and avoid the use of conflict minerals which serve as a source of funding for conflicts, thereby ensuring our business operations do not contribute to human rights abuses.
• Addressing Human Rights Risks Arising from Environmental Degradation
  We will strive to prevent adverse impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss on human rights and work to mitigate environmental impacts throughout the value chain.
• Respect for Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining
  We respect fundamental labor rights, including freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.