Hioki Group Policy

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The Hioki Group, guided by its corporate philosophy of "Respect for Humanity" and "Contribution to Society," has long supported the development of society and the well-being of people through electrical measurement.

To help realize a sustainable society, we participate in the United Nations Global Compact and support its ten principles across four key areas: human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption, in line with the expectations of the international community. As a global company, we are committed to building trusting relationships with stakeholders worldwide and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.

Furthermore, we ensure strict compliance with laws and regulations and promote honest and highly transparent corporate activities under unified group management. Through responsible procurement and transactions across the supply chain, we fulfill our social responsibilities. In all aspects of our corporate activities, we are committed to acting with high ethical standards and a strong sense of responsibility, ensuring integrity in everything we do.

Based on these principles, we have formulated the Hioki Group Policy. While prioritizing trust with our customers, we embrace diversity from a global perspective and respond flexibly to change. This policy will be reviewed and revised as necessary to adapt to evolving circumstances.
With the Hioki Group Policy as our foundation, all employees will unite as one and continuously challenge ourselves to realize a sustainable future for the next generation.

Takahiro Okazawa
President and CEO
Hioki E.E. Corporation

Established: October 2025

Basic Principles

We value integrity, humility, honesty, gratitude, and ethics based on The Hioki Philosophy.

Respect for the individual

  • Each and every employee of the Group respects diversity, accepts each other's individuality, and strives to utilize this in order to achieve the highest performance.
  • We aim for each and every employee of the Group to realize their personal purposes (what they want to achieve, challenge, and contribute) through the company's business.

Human Rights

  • In accordance with the fundamental principles of international human rights, we respect human rights in all corporate activities and do not condone acts of discrimination or violations of human rights.
  • We expect our stakeholders to endorse and act in accordance with the fundamental principles of international human rights in their corporate activities.
  • We are committed to establishing mechanisms to identify, prevent, mitigate, and remedy potential negative impacts on human rights caused by our corporate activities.

Labor

  • We recognize the right of employees to freely organize and participate in labor organizations, regardless of region or nationality.
  • We strive to improve the working environment through regular and sincere dialogue with labor organizations, fostering cooperation between labor and management.
  • We prohibit child and forced labor and are committed to identifying, preventing, mitigating, and remedying risks within our supply chain.
  • In employee recruitment, we ensure fair selections based on individual aptitude and ability, and do not engage in discriminatory practices.
  • In compliance with the laws and regulations of each country and region, we conclude employment contracts with clear and agreed-upon working conditions.

Environment

  • As a member of the local community, we actively engage in environmental preservation activities and contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
  • Through electrical measurement, we promote effective use of energy for our customers and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
  • We strive to understand the risks and opportunities related to climate change and disclose information on our efforts to address them.

Anti-Corruption

  • We strive to ensure transparency in all our corporate activities and do not permit any unfair profit sharing.
  • We prohibit corrupt practices such as breach of trust, embezzlement, collusion, and insider trading, and take strict action against violations.
  • We define standards for preventing corrupt practices in our Employee Code of Conduct and engage ongoing awareness-raising activities.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Compliance

  • We comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region in all corporate activities.
  • Based on the Hioki Group Policy, we clearly define the decision-making criteria for corporate activities and establish written internal rules.
  • We develop a responsible supply chain in line with the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
  • We endorse and actively promote initiatives related to international cooperation.

Corporate Governance

  • We maintain a governance structure for fair and transparent decision-making.
  • We continuously engage in constructive dialogue with our stakeholders and fulfill our social responsibility to meet their expectations and trust.
  • We disclose management information appropriately and proactively to enhance management transparency.
  • We establish policies under a compliance promotion framework with clearly defined responsibilities, and conduct ongoing awareness activities and training.
  • We manage risks in all corporate activities in preparation for changes in the environment both within and outside the Group.
  • We aim to become a company that permanently grows and develops by improving management efficiency and securing appropriate profits.

Business Ethics

  • With a strong ethical commitment to neither engage in nor tolerate misconduct, we drive all corporate activities forward and take strict action against violations.
  • We have a clearly defined Employee Code of Conduct and carry out corporate activities with integrity and sound judgment.

Stakeholders

Occupational Health and Safety

  • We comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region, and actively engage in occupational health and safety initiatives.
  • We provide a fair and safe working environment for all employees and strive to maintain and improve it.
  • We place the highest priority on the safety and mental and physical health of our employees, providing a safe and comfortable work environment.
  • We identify, evaluate, and address risks in the workplace, and respond quickly and appropriately in the unlikely event of an emergency.

Whistleblowing

  • We provide an environment in which employees and stakeholders can report legal violations or ethically problematic conduct through the Whistleblowing System.
  • We ask that anyone who becomes aware of any suspicious behavior or signs of corruption report it promptly through the Whistleblower System.
  • We promptly and fairly investigate whistleblower reports and take appropriate action.
  • We protect the anonymity of whistleblowers and ensure they do not face any disadvantages or retaliation.

Business

Product Development

  • We propose high-value products and services, contributing to the resolution of societal issues by addressing our customers' challenges.
  • We strive for advanced technological development based on a deep understanding of the market and technology, aiming to create unique products and services.
  • We are committed to the development, production, and sales of products that prioritize resource and energy conservation as well as the reduction of environmental impact.
  • To earn our customers' trust and ensure safety, we take responsibility for all processes—from design to after-sales service—and deliver high-quality products and services.

Quality Management

  • We are committed to maintaining and continuously improving quality in accordance with our quality management system.
  • We strictly adhere to conformity standards and established criteria and do not allow fabrication or falsification of any data.
  • We promptly report and address any quality-related doubts or issues that may arise, and maintain highly reliable service by utilizing the resources of the entire Group.

Compliance with Competition Laws

  • We comply with the competition laws (antitrust laws) of each country and region, and do not permit any conduct that hinders fair and free competition.
  • We do not tolerate unfair restraint of trade, such as cartels and bid rigging, or acts of abuse of a dominant market position.
  • We do not permit any actions that violate competition laws, including resale price restraints and tying sales.

Fair Trade

  • We comply with the unfair competition prevention laws and regulations of each country and region, and will not permit any conduct that unreasonably interferes with the business activities of other companies.
  • We ensure that strict action will be taken against illegal activities in any and all transactions.
  • We prohibit the abuse of a superior position and strive to build fair and transparent relationships with our stakeholders.
  • We support the framework of the international collaboration on security, including non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and ensure that transactions are conducted with by clear identification of counterparties and the intended use.
  • We do not tolerate any inappropriate entertainment or gifts with business partners, or any relationship with antisocial forces.
  • We hope that all stakeholders will share the Hioki Group Policy and work together with us towards its implementation.

Asset Management

Security

  • We strive to enhance office security by identifying, assessing, and addressing security risks, while promoting awareness and ensuring continuous education and improvement.
  • We strictly manage personal information in accordance with the laws and regulations of each country and region.
  • We recognize that confidential information acquired through corporate activities is a valuable asset, and we will foster a corporate culture of high security awareness.
  • We establish an information security policy under a security framework with clearly defined responsiblities, and manage and operate information assets responsibly.

Intellectual Property

  • We recognize intellectual property is a vital asset and encourage inventions that drive solution-focused.
  • We promote the acquisition of intellectual property rights and contribute to the enhancement of brand value through the effective utilization of acquired rights.
  • We strictly manage our intellectual property, know-how, and technical information in accordance with the laws and regulations of each country and region.
  • We respect the intellectual property rights of others and ensure thorough investigation and measures to prevent any infringement of those rights.

Finance/Tax

  • We maintain a balanced and robust financial foundation by appropriately managing financial and non-financial information.
  • We implement appropriate financial practices in accordance with laws and accounting standards.
  • We strive to realize our corporate philosophy of "Contribution to Society" through appropriate tax payments in compliance with the tax systems of each country.
  • We ensure transparency in financial information and enhance corporate credibility through appropriate information.