The F-tech Group has established “Respect for Human Rights” as part of “Our Code of Conduct”. The F-tech Group has recently adopted the corporate motto, “We will do our utmost to create value with high aspirations and sincerity from a global perspective, contribute to national society, and build a prosperous future. and the management philosophy “Respect for Humanity,” and to further substantiate our respect for human rights, we have established the F-tech Group Human Rights and Labor Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”).
This policy is guided by the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, adopted in June 2011, and in accordance with international norms on human rights, including the United Nations Bill of Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and after obtaining advice from outside experts, was approved by the Board of Directors of F-tech Inc. on November 21, 2023.
Through the implementation of this policy, we will work together with our stakeholders to engage in sustainable business activities in order to continue to be a company that society accepts.
This policy is disclosed on the F-tech Group’s website and is communicated to all stakeholders.

4. Respect for Human Rights

The F-tech Group recognizes the following as key issues related to human rights and will promote initiatives to respect human rights. We will continuously review the policy as human rights risks may change with business development and business trends.

(1)  Prohibition of discrimination and harassment

We will not engage in discrimination or harassment based on race, nationality, place of origin, gender, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

(2) Prohibition of forced labor and child labor

We do not permit any form of forced or compulsory labor or the employment of children under the minimum age for employment as stipulated by the laws of each country or region.

(3) Respect for workers’ rights

We will respect the basic rights of workers and strive to improve and enhance the workplace environment.

(4) Creation of a safe and healthy working environment

We will strive to maintain a safe and healthy working environment and promote the maintenance and improvement of the physical and mental health of our employees.

(5) Sharing human rights with business partners

We will share with our business partners our concern for human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption, and engage in ongoing discussion regarding respect for human rights.

5. Practice of respect for human rights

(1)  Human Rights Due Diligence

In order to fulfill its responsibility to respect human rights, the F-tech Group will establish a human rights due diligence system in accordance with procedures based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and shall continuously strive to prevent or mitigate negative impacts on human rights.

(2) Remedies and Corrections

When it becomes clear that F-tech Group has directly or indirectly caused or contributed to a negative impact on human rights, F-tech Group shall work to remedy the situation. As part of these efforts, the Ftech Group has established “F-tech Group Corporate Ethics Improvement Proposal Desk,” which all directors and employees can consult with and report to, as well as “Contact Us” page on the F-tech Group’s website will also allow stakeholders to report such matters.

(3) Education and Training

The Ft-ech Group conducts appropriate education and training for all officers and employees to ensure that the policy is properly understood and implemented.

(4) Communication and Consultation with Stakeholders

The F-tech Group will consult with outside experts and engage in communicating and consulting with relevant stakeholders regarding implementation of this policy.

(5) Information Disclosure

The F-tech Group shall disclose information on its efforts to respect human rights through its website and other means