Based on the Furukawa Electric Group Purpose and Core Values, as we pursue global business development, we understand that the human rights of all people impacted by our business activities must be respected, and we respect human dignity and all internationally recognized human rights. We are also promoting initiatives to respect human rights in line with the United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which call on companies to formulate human rights policies, implement human rights due diligence, and establish remedy mechanisms.

In accordance with the International Bill of Human Rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenants on Human Rights), the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Group established the Furukawa Electric Group Human Rights Policy on January 27, 2020. In addition, in March 2024, we revised part of the preamble of the Human Rights Policy in line with the establishment of the Furukawa Electric Group Purpose in 2024.

Furukawa Electric Group discusses issues related to sustainability, including human rights, at the Sustainability Committee, and makes proposals and reports to the Board of Directors.
The Human Rights Working Group, comprising the Strategic HR Management Department, Risk Management Department, and Corporate Sustainability Office, regularly discusses human rights-related initiatives, and the results are reported to the Sustainability Committee and reflected in our initiatives.
At the Sustainability Committee meeting in March 2022, “Human Rights and Labor Practices” were added as a sub-material issue under the material issue of “Building a Governance System to Strengthen Risk Management,” and this was reported to the Board of Directors in May 2022. At the Sustainability Committee meeting in March 2024, we exchanged opinions on human rights risk assessments. Additionally, in September 2024, we reported on the implementation of stakeholder engagement (involving lawyers and labor unions) and responses to human rights issues in the supply chain, with the aim of enhancing human rights due diligence. At the Sustainability Committee meeting in March 2025, we reported and exchanged opinions on updates to initiatives based on the reassessment of the human rights risk map and the status of responsible minerals sourcing.

In our efforts to respect human rights, we have set the “implementation rate of human rights training for managerial positions” and the “ratio of SAQ implementation based on the CSR Procurement Guidelines for major suppliers” as targets to promote activities for employees and partners^*.
These are established as part of the sustainability indicators and targets to achieve the “Furukawa Electric Group Vision 2030” and the “Medium-term Management Plan 2022–2025 (2025 Medium-term Plan)” to advance our initiatives.

In response to changing social demands for human rights, such as in relation to forced labor, child labor, and discrimination, as well as in response to growing interest in human rights throughout the supply chain, our Group began human rights due diligence in FY2021. In this context, we have set employees and partners as the target stakeholders to be prioritized in terms of human rights issues tackled by our Group.
In FY2024, we reassessed human rights risks for each relevant group by refining the severity and likelihood assessment categories to more accurately identify such risks. As a result, for employees, in addition to workplace harassment, which had already been recognized as a key issue, we reaffirmed forced labor, child labor, and occupational health and safety as human rights issues that should be prioritized. For suppliers, we likewise reaffirmed the importance of addressing forced labor, child labor, and occupational health and safety.
In identifying these human rights issues, we engage in dialogue with external legal experts and labor unions representing employees. In particular, we maintain ongoing communication with labor unions to help prevent and mitigate adverse impacts.

As part of the activities during the “Compliance Month” held annually from October to November, we conduct human rights education for all employees.
Additionally, regarding the human rights issues prioritized and reaffirmed in FY2024, we have undertaken the following initiatives:

As a point of contact for reporting adverse impacts on human rights, we have established an internal whistleblowing system. This system includes an internal reporting channel and an external reporting channel (the Furukawa Electric Group Hotline) operated by a third-party organization. Both channels allow for anonymous reporting. Reports are handled with strict confidentiality by the internal whistleblowing office, with due consideration to ensure that whistleblowers face no disadvantages. Investigations are conducted promptly, and appropriate actions are taken. In cases requiring specialized expertise, we consult external experts to ensure fairness. Additionally, we have established an external reporting channel for overseas group companies, also operated by a third-party organization. We strive to maintain and operate an internal reporting system that allows everyone to raise concerns with confidence.
In FY2024, the Furukawa Electric Group recorded 158 whistleblowing cases. Approximately half of these were related to human resources and labor issues. However, only a limited number of cases were found to involve facts exactly as reported, and even in cases where some allegations were substantiated, corrective actions and measures to prevent recurrence have been implemented.

For external stakeholders, we utilize the Japan Center for Engagement and Remedy on Business and Human Rights (JaCER), established under the leadership of the CSR Committee of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), as a whistleblowing hotline for addressing human rights-related grievances.

The Group supports the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Rights of the Children’s Rights and Business Principles and respects the rights of children. In accordance with the Furukawa Electric Group Basic Policy on Social Contribution Activities, the Group is engaged in social contribution activities and other activities to realize children's rights, with a focus on nurturing future generations. To promote children's right to education, we provide educational support for local schools on a global basis.
In addition, the Company is a sustaining member of "National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan."

The 10 principles of the UN Global Compact include principles related to human rights, such as support and respect for the protection of human rights, not being complicit in human rights abuses, elimination of forced and compulsory labor and abolition of child labor. Furukawa Electric Group signed the UN Global Compact in 2020. At the same time, we joined the Global Compact Network Japan and have been participating in its human rights-related subcommittee (Human Rights Due Diligence Subcommittee).

ESG Data（Human Rights/Supply Chain）

• Implementation rate of human rights training for managerial positions
• Ratio of SAQ implementation for major suppliers