Omron Corporation (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto; Representative Director, President and CEO: Junta Tsujinaga) announced today that it has revised its "Omron Human Rights Policy," which was established in 2022, in light of international human rights trends, advancements in laws and regulations, and changes in Omron's business environment.

Omron Human Rights Policy

https://www.omron.com/jp/ja/sustainability/social/human-rights/

Based on "Respect for Humanity" enshrined in its corporate philosophy, Omron considers respecting human rights in all aspects of its business activities as a crucial responsibility.

The purpose of this revision is to further clarify the company's approach and initiatives regarding human rights respect, and to enhance the effectiveness of "Respect for Human Rights in the Value Chain," which is one of the key sustainability challenges in its long-term vision "Shaping the Future 2030."

Main Revisions

1) Commitment to Human Rights Respect

It explicitly states that Omron will maximize its respect for internationally recognized human rights principles.

2) Human Rights Issues Considered Important by Omron

Based on the results of a human rights impact assessment, taking into account current social trends and the company's business environment, "freedom of association" and "responsible mineral sourcing" have been clarified as important human rights issues that Omron should address.

3) Remedy

The positioning of the item regarding remedy has been clarified, and it is explicitly stated that if a negative impact on human rights through business relationships in the value chain is identified in connection with Omron's business activities, Omron will strive to cooperate with business partners towards remediation through ongoing dialogue.

Omron will seek understanding of this policy from various business partners involved in its business activities and will promote human rights respect throughout the entire value chain through ongoing dialogue and appropriate engagement, aiming to achieve both sustainable social development and its own business growth.

<Related Links>

Omron's Sustainability Initiatives

https://www.omron.com/jp/ja/sustainability/

Long-Term Vision "Shaping the Future 2030 (SF2030)"

https://www.omron.com/jp/ja/sf2030/

<About Omron Corporation>

Omron Corporation is a leading company in automation, centered on its unique "Sensing & Control + Think" technology. It develops control equipment, healthcare, social systems, electronic components, and data solution businesses utilizing diverse data acquired through these operations. Founded in 1933, Omron currently has approximately 27,000 employees worldwide, providing products and services in over 130 countries, contributing to a better society. For more details, please refer to https://www.omron.com/jp/ja/.

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