In order to realize the ideals of this Corporate Philosophy, the Company has formulated a Charter of Corporate Behavior to be followed by all the Group’s employees.

We are committed to ensuring a stable supply of energy such as petroleum products.

We strive to make high-quality petroleum products and develop energy resources while ensuring safe operations. We also promote awareness of environmental protection and actively implement voluntary measures to tackle environmental issues.

We actively engage in philanthropic and other activities of social benefit and strive to contribute to the development of society. As a member of the international community, we respect the culture, religion, customs and languages of each nation or area where we operate and endeavor to contribute to their development.

We comply with laws, regulations and rules related to our activities, both domestically and overseas, and conduct ourselves in a socially responsible manner in accordance with ethical standards.

We reject all contact with antisocial groups that threaten peace and order in society.

We conduct wide-reaching communication with members of society such as shareholders, customers and local citizens and disclose corporate information actively and fairly.

We strive to develop our employees' skills and respect their personality and individuality. We also promote safe and comfortable working conditions and work to ensure the physical and mental well-being of our employees.

The highest level of management is responsible for implementing the Charter of Corporate Behavior and for taking all necessary actions to promote awareness of the charter throughout the Group. In the event of any violation of the principles of this charter, management investigates the cause of the violation, develops measures to prevent recurrence and makes information publicly available regarding remedial measures. Following prompt public disclosure of appropriate information regarding the violation, responsibility for the violation and its effects are clarified and disciplinary actions taken, which includes input from the highest level of management where necessary.

The Fuji Oil Group (hereinafter, referred to as “our Group") has pledged to "Ensure Stable Supplies of Energy" set forth in one of its corporate philosophies as a business entity responsible for social infrastructure. To realize this philosophy, all directors and employees of our Group must be able to work in a safe and comfortable working environment. Based on this belief, our Group had set out the Respect for Employee’s Individuality and Differences in the Charter of Corporate Behavior, which all directors and employees of our Group should address. In line with such stream, our Group have now established the Fuji Oil Group Human Rights Policy (hereinafter, referred to as “the Policy") based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The Policy outlines our basic policies on human rights initiatives in our Group based on our Corporate Philosophy and Charter of Corporate Behavior.

Our Group recognizes that respect for human rights is a responsibility required of enterprises and a top priority in our business activities. Furthermore, our Group respects the individuality of each person and prohibits all forms of discrimination based on nationality, race, gender, ideology, beliefs, social status, mental or physical disabilities.

Our Group support and respects international human rights norms, including the United Nations International Bill of Human Rights, which provides that all people of the world enjoy fundamental human rights, and ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, which stipulates fundamental rights at work, such as the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor, the effective abolition of child labor, the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation, and providing a safe and healthy working environment.

Our Group will comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to human rights in all countries and regions in which our Group conduct business activities. When the laws and regulations of a country or region is in contradiction of internationally recognized laws and regulations of human rights, our Group will seek ways to respect internationally recognized.

The Policy applies to all directors and employees of our Group. In addition, our Group expects all stakeholders involved in our Group's business activities to understand and cooperate with the content of the Policy.

Our Group will establish a human rights due diligence framework and continuously implement it. When it is confirmed that our Group's business activities have or may have a negative impact on human rights, our Group will strive to take appropriate preventive and corrective action.

In the unlikely event that human rights are negatively affected or possibly affected by our Group's business activities, our Group will strive to correct and remedy the situation through legitimate processes. In addition, as an effective remedy, our Group will establish a whistleblower hotline that can be accessed by internal and external stakeholders.

Our Group will conduct appropriate education and training to ensure that the Policy is widely disseminated to all directors and employees.

Our Group will strive to comply with and improve the Policy through consultations and dialogues with relevant stakeholders.

Our Group discloses the progress and results of our human rights initiatives based on the Policy in our website and reports.

 

The Policy was approved at Board of Directors on August 9, 2024.

 

                                                                     

Established in August 9, 2024