PHC Group provides products and services in precision technology for healthcare, guided by our mission of “contributing to the health of society through our diligent efforts to create healthcare solutions that have a positive impact and improve the lives of people.” As a corporate group, we consider it a vital responsibility to respect the human rights of all stakeholders involved in our business activities. We are committed to contributing to a more sustainable and equitable society.

Basic Approach

PHC Group supports the intent of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and International Bill of Human Rights, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. We respect the human rights of all individuals involved in our business activities, including employees, business partners, and local communities. Additionally, we do not tolerate any discrimination, harassment, forced labor, or exploitation of child labor.

To further advance human rights, we are currently updating the PHC Group Human Rights Policy and seek to identify any new potential human rights risks. We seek to prevent any potential negative impact of our business activities on human rights, contribute to the well-being of people, and help realize a more sustainable society.

Human Rights Policy https://www.phchd.com/global/sustainability/social/humanrights

PHC Group Code of Conduct https://www.phchd.com/global/sustainability/governance/code-of-conduct

Human Rights Due Diligence

PHC Group conducts due diligence to identify and prevent any potential human rights risk across our business and within our value chain. In fiscal year 2025, we launched a global project led by the Legal, Patents and Compliance, Sustainability Promotion, Human Resources, and Procurement departments within PHC Group to advance the following initiatives:

＜Initiatives planned for fiscal year 2025＞

Remediation and Redress

PHC Group has established the PHC Group Helpline as a channel for all stakeholders, including employees and business partners, to seek advice or report potential violations of laws, regulations, or internal company rules. Reports made through the helplines can be submitted anonymously, and internal company regulations stipulate that individuals using the helpline will not face any retaliation. PHC Group is committed to protecting employees and business partners who raise questions or concerns in good faith. Information received through the helplines are addressed promptly and corrective action is taken when necessary.