Sustainability

Policies Related to the Sustainability

Environment

The Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group (hereinafter referred to as the "YBHD Group"), based on its corporate philosophy of "Contribution to society and the public, and sound management" and its Charter of Corporate Behavior, commits to contribute to the development of society by creating and protecting high-quality products and passing them on to future generations, as mentioned in the Basic Sustainability Policy.

To realize our commitment above, the YBHD Group acknowledges that it is essential to develop a sustainable supply chain, not merely by a single company’s efforts, but through collaboration with suppliers. Hence, we have established the "Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group Basic Policy on Sustainable Procurement" and the "Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group Guidelines on Sustainable Procurement."

The "Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group Basic Policy on Sustainable Procurement" (hereinafter referred to as the "Basic Policy") demonstrates the basic approach of the YBHD Group in practicing sustainable procurement. The "Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines" (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines") stipulates specific expectations for suppliers when taking actions in line with the Basic Policy.

We also expect our suppliers to encourage their own suppliers to follow these Guidelines or any equivalent guidelines they may possess.

* "Suppliers" refers to third parties and their personnel who provide goods and services to the YBHD Group, including business operators, procurement sources, contractors, and subcontractors.

Legal Compliance and Respect for International Norms
Comply with applicable laws and regulations in countries with business operations. Respect social and international norms, and strive for responsible corporate behavior.
Promotion of Equitable and Fair Transactions
Promote equitable and fair transactions, and select suppliers by comparing and evaluating various terms and conditions such as quality, price, delivery times, technological capability, stable supply capacity, management stability, and commitment to sustainability, in a fair manner.
Respect for Human Rights
In accordance with the Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group Human Rights Policy , the YBHD Group will fulfills its responsibility to respect human rights by not infringing on human rights and by striving to prevent and minimize any possible negative impact on human rights that may occur through its business activities.
Health and Safety
Promote the health and safety of workers along with their mental and physical wellbeing by operating a management system that identifies, assesses, records, reports, and prevents occupational injuries and illnesses.
Environmental Protection and Resource Conservation
Strive to reduce environmental impact, including minimizing environmental burdens, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, promoting efficient use of resources, managing waste and chemicals, and conserving biodiversity. Contribute to the transition towards a decarbonized society by preventing and minimizing negative impacts on the environment.
Quality and Safety
Strive to further improve the quality and safety of products, services, and construction by ensuring their quality and safety in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards. In the event of any quality-related incidents or defects, promptly report and take appropriate measures.
Management of Information Systems
Take necessary measures to ensure the safety of information systems and manage to prevent damage to the company and others by implementing protective measures against unauthorized intrusions and virus contamination. Strictly manage confidential information and personal data to prevent any leakage to external parties.
Disaster response
Develop a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and strengthen the risk management system for times of disaster. In the event of a large-scale disaster or accident, strive to ensure the safety of employees and their families and protect company facilities and cooperate to restore or maintain the social infrastructure to promptly resume and restore business operations.
Social Contribution
Actively participate in social contribution activities and contribute to the development of society.

Legal Compliance and Respect for International Norms
1. Legal Compliance and Respect for International norms: Comply with applicable laws and regulations in countries with business operations. Respect corporate ethics, social and international norms, and strive for responsible corporate behavior.
Promotion of Equitable and Fair Transactions
1. Anti-Corruption: Prohibit all forms of corrupt practices, which include inappropriate provision of benefits such as gifts and entertainments for public officials or those equivalent, acceptance or provision of gifts and entertainments that deviate from social norms, and illegal or inappropriate political contributions and donations.
2. Fair Business Practices: When selecting suppliers establish equitable and fair contracts. Determine optimal suppliers by comparing and evaluating various terms and conditions such as quality, price, delivery times, technological capability, stable supply capacity, management stability, and commitment to sustainability, in a fair manner. Do not engage in activities that violate anti-competitive laws, such as cartels, bid rigging, vertical price fixing, or abuse of superior bargaining positions, and engage in fair and free competition.
3. Appropriate Information Disclosure: Disclose necessary management information to stakeholders, including financial and non-financial information, in a timely and appropriate manner. Disclosure should provide an accurate description and record of related information, while avoiding false or fictitious statements.
4. Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Respect the intellectual property rights belonging not only to the company, but also to customers and third parties. Do not misuse intellectual property.
5. Refusal of affiliations with Anti-social Forces: Avoid any relationships with organizations involved in conflicts or crimes, so as to not serve as a funding source for armed conflicts or criminal organizations. Strive to prevent the use of the products and services provided by anti-social forces and firmly refuse any financial or transactional solicitations from such forces.
Respect for Human Rights
1. Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment: Respect the human rights of each individual and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on grounds such as birth, nationality, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender, age, various disabilities, and educational background.
2. Prohibition of Forced Labor and Child Labor: Prohibit all forms of forced and compulsory labor and child labor.
3. Appropriate Management of Working Hours: In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, ensure proper labor management by thoroughly controlling working hours, holidays, vacations, etc.
4. Payment of Appropriate Wages: Comply with the legal minimum wage and endeavor to pay a living wage that enables workers to lead healthy and cultured lives. Do not reduce wages unreasonably.
5. Respect for Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining: Respect the right to organize and bargain collectively and build good relations through labor-management consultations.
6. Respect for Privacy: Respect and protect the privacy of individuals. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations and internal company rules when handling personal information.
7. Impact on Local Communities: Implement the necessary measures in accordance with relevant international norms, and laws and regulations to prevent and mitigate negative impacts on the rights of the local population.
8. Human Rights of Foreign Workers: Ensure proper working conditions and working environment for foreign workers (including technical intern trainees in Japan) and prohibit discriminatory treatment of foreign workers based on their status as a foreigner.
9. Human Rights Due Diligence: Cooperate with the human rights due diligence conducted by the YBHD Group and strive to identify, assess, prevent, and mitigate adverse impacts on human rights related to business activities.
Health and Safety
1. Promotion of Health and Safety: Promote the health and safety of workers along with their mental and physical wellbeing by operating a management system that identifies, assesses, records, reports, and prevents occupational injuries and illnesses.
2. Provision and Maintenance of Safe, Sanitary, and Healthy Work Environment: Provide and maintain a safe and hygienic work environment in facilities such as offices, cafeterias, and dormitories. Conduct appropriate health management, including health checkups and mental health support.
3. Health and Safety of Third parties: Ensure the health and safety of local community to prevent work-related disasters affecting third parties.
4. Health and Safety of Subcontractors: Cooperate with subcontractors to promote health and safety.
Environmental Protection and Resource Conservation
1. Mitigation of Environmental Impact: Ensure the thorough management and treatment of hazardous substances, including wastewater, emissions, and waste, to minimize their discharge and prevent pollution of neighboring communities and the natural environment.
2. Reduction of Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Contribute to the transition towards a decarbonized society by pursuing effective and efficient use of energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Effective Utilization of Resources: Efficiently use natural resources, including water, throughout the process of product research, development, manufacturing, construction, and disposal. Promote the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) of resources.
4. Waste and Chemical Substance Management: Implement appropriate management of waste and chemical substances contained in products or used in manufacturing processes.
5. Biodiversity: Consider the potential impact of business operations on ecosystems and work for biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Quality and Safety
1. Quality and Safety of Products and Services: Strive to further improve the quality and safety of products, services, and construction by ensuring their quality and safety in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
2. Competitiveness and Quality: Strive to offer technology and construction of competitive quality and faithfully achieve the quality required by the client.
3. Quality-related Incidents and Defects: In the event of any quality-related incidents or defects, promptly report and take appropriate measures.
Management of Information Systems
1. Defense from Cyber Attacks: Take necessary measures to ensure the safety of information systems and manage to prevent damage to the company and others by implementing protective measures against unauthorized intrusions and virus contamination.
2. Protection of Personal Information: Confidential information obtained through business, as well as personal information of internal and external parties such as officers and employees, will only be used for business purposes and be strictly controlled to prevent leakage of information to external parties.
Disaster response
1. Business Continuity Plan: Strive to strengthen the risk management system for the event of an actual disaster by formulating and regularly reviewing the Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) upon identifying and assessing business continuity risks.
2. Response to Large-scale Disasters and Accidents:　In the event of a large-scale disaster or accident, give top priority to ensuring the safety of employees and their families. Strive to protect company facilities and cooperate to restore or maintain the social infrastructure to promptly resume and restore business operations.
Social Contribution
1. Community and Social Contribution: Fulfill social responsibilities as a good corporate citizen by continuously engaging in social contribution activities such as support for culture and arts, cooperation with local communities, participation in volunteer activities, and contribution to the international community.
Establishment of Management System
1. Establishment of Management System: Establish a management system to ensure compliance with these Guidelines.
2. Supplier Management: Communicate these Guidelines to suppliers and strive to encourage them to act in accordance with the Guidelines while establishing a process to monitor the suppliers’ compliance.
3. Establishment of a Grievance Mechanism: Establish a grievance mechanism that can be used by internal and external stakeholders to report violations or potential violations of laws, regulations, or these Guidelines. Protect the anonymity of the whistleblower and the confidentiality of the report and prohibit retaliation against the whistleblower.

The Guidelines cover a wide range of issues that must be collaboratively addressed by YBHD Group and our suppliers. The Guidelines will be revised as needed to reflect changes in societal demands.

We may request our suppliers to provide information through questionnaires or engage in discussions in order to confirm the suppliers’ efforts in relation to the Guidelines.

In instances where adherence to these Guidelines is not evident, we may consult with suppliers and request them to improve measures as necessary.

Please note that we may have to reconsider the business relationship with the supplier if we do not see cooperation for improvement.

Based on our corporate philosophy of “service to the public and sound management,” the Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group has established an "Environmental Policy" in order to contribute to global environmental conservation and sustainable development by reducing the impact of our business activities on the global environment.

Basic approach
The Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group (the “YBHD Group”) contributes to global environmental conservation and sustainable development by reducing the impact of our business activities on the global environment, based on our corporate philosophy of "service to the public and sound management.”
Scope of application
This policy applies to all YBHD Group officers, employees, seconded workers, dispatch employees, and other workers engaged in business operations (“YBHD Group employees”). The YBHD Group also expects our business partners and suppliers to support this policy and to adopt similar policies.
Compliance with laws and regulations
The YBHD Group will strictly comply with all laws, regulations, and rules related to the environment, and will endeavor to raise the environmental awareness of YBHD Group employees and ensure they acquire related knowledge.
Initiatives to reduce environmental impact
The YBHD Group will promote the research and development of innovative environmentally friendly technologies and products, and actively adopt the latest findings and successful practices to contribute to reducing environmental impact.
We will also contribute to sustainable resource use by actively promoting the efficient use and reuse of resources.
Promoting communication with society
The YBHD Group will work to ensure appropriate communication with society concerning efforts related to protecting the environment, in order to achieve mutual understanding and cooperation with stakeholders (employees, customers, local communities, etc.), and we focus on environmental conservation, including pollution prevention, sustainable resource use, and climate change mitigation (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions).
Environmental management and continuous improvement
The YBHD Group has established the Sustainability Committee to pursue continuous improvement by setting environmental targets and regularly evaluating and reviewing the impact of the Group's business activities on the environment and our initiatives related to this policy.
Information disclosure
We will disclose our environmental initiatives and results based on this policy in a timely and appropriate manner through various media, including the Company’s website.

Based on our corporate philosophy of "service to the public and sound management," the Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group recognizes the impact of our business activities on diverse ecosystems. Accordingly, we have established a “Biodiversity Policy” in order to contribute to achieving a society in which people and nature coexist in harmony by respecting nature reserves and regions of high ecological value, and minimizing the impact of our business activities on biodiversity.

Basic approach
Based on our corporate philosophy of "service to the public and sound management," the Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group (the “YBHD Group”) recognizes the impact of our business activities on diverse ecosystems, and we will contribute to achieving a society in which people and nature coexist in harmony by respecting nature reserves and regions of high ecological value, and minimizing the impact of our business activities on biodiversity.
Scope of application
This policy applies to all YBHD Group officers, employees, seconded workers, dispatch employees, and other workers engaged in business operations (“YBHD Group employees”). The YBHD Group also expects our business partners and suppliers to support this policy and to adopt similar policies.
Compliance with laws and regulations
The YBHD Group will not only comply with laws, regulations, etc., related to biodiversity, but also endeavor to understand related policies and social demands, and reflect this knowledge in raising awareness of biodiversity conservation among YBHD Group employees and ensuring they acquire related knowledge.
Biodiversity conservation initiatives
The YBHD Group will minimize our impact by protecting and, where necessary, restoring habitats and ecosystems rich in biodiversity. We will also actively develop and adopt the optimal construction methods and technologies to minimize environmental impact, and raise awareness of environmental conservation among our employees and partner companies.
Promoting communication with society
The YBHD Group will expand communication and promote collaboration and cooperation with local communities, governments, research institutions, companies, NGOs, and other organizations, in order to improve the feasibility of biodiversity conservation initiatives.
Environmental management and continuous improvement
The YBHD Group has established the Sustainability Committee to pursue continuous improvement by setting targets and regularly evaluating and reviewing the impact of the Group's business activities on the conservation of biodiversity and our initiatives related to this policy.
Information disclosure
We will disclose our initiatives for biodiversity conservation and results based on this policy in a timely and appropriate manner through various media, including the Company’s website.

Society

The Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group (hereinafter referred to as the "YBHD Group"), based on its corporate philosophy of " Contribution to society and the public, and sound management " and its Charter of Corporate Behavior, regards respect for human rights as one of its key issues and has established this policy to fulfill its responsibility to respect human rights in its business activities.

(Our approach to human rights)
In accordance with this policy, the YBHD Group will fulfill its responsibility to respect human rights by not infringing on human rights and by striving to prevent and minimize any possible negative impact on human rights that may occur through its business activities.

(Scope of application and expectations of business partners)
This policy applies to all YBHD Group directors, employees, loaned workers, temporary workers, and other workers engaged in our business operations (hereinafter referred to as "YBHD Group employees"). We also expect our business partners, including customers and suppliers, to support and comply with this policy.

(Compliance with laws and regulations and respect for international norms)
The YBHD Group supports and respects international human rights norms, including the International Bill of Human Rights and the International Labor Organization (ILO) 's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
We will also comply with applicable laws and regulations in the countries and regions in which we operate. Where there is a conflict between internationally recognized human rights and the local laws and regulations, we will seek ways to respect internationally recognized human rights principles while complying with the laws and regulations.

(Conduct human rights due diligence)
The YBHD Group will conduct human rights due diligence to identify, assess, prevent, and mitigate negative human rights impacts related to its business activities.

(Remediation/remedy)
If it becomes clear that the YBHD Group's business activities are causing or contributing to negative impacts on human rights, we will work to remedy the situation through appropriate means.

(Dialogue and consultation with stakeholders)
The YBHD Group will engage in dialogue and consultation with relevant stakeholders regarding negative impacts on human rights related to its business activities, and strive to understand, improve, and resolve human rights issues.

(Reporting and grievance handling)

YBHD Group employees, as well as business operators, directors, and employees who have contractual relationships with the YBHD Group, may report human rights concerns to the internal reporting system. The use of this system is strictly confidential, and users will not be treated unfairly in any way as a result of their reporting.

We will work to establish an effective reporting and grievance mechanism to identify and respond to the human rights concerns of internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.

(Education and training)
We will provide YBHD Group employees with the education and capacity building necessary to put this policy into practice.

(Addressing human rights issues)
The YBHD Group recognizes the following as important human rights issues and will continue to promote respect for human rights accordingly.

(1) Prohibition of discrimination and harassment
We respect the human rights of each individual and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on birth, nationality, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender, age, various disabilities, and educational background.

(2) Prohibition of forced labor and child labor
We prohibit all forms of forced and compulsory labor and child labor.

(3) Provision and maintenance of a safe, sanitary, and healthy work environment
We will promote the health and safety of our employees and their mental and physical health in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

(4) Appropriate management of working hours
We ensure proper human resource management through thorough supervision of working hours, holidays, vacations, etc. in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

(5) Payment of appropriate wages
We will comply with the legal minimum wage and endeavor to pay a living wage that enables workers to lead healthy and cultured lives. In addition, we will not unreasonably reduce wages.

(6) Respect for freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
We will respect the right to organize and bargain collectively and build good relations through labor-management consultations.

(7) Respect for privacy
We respect and protect the privacy of individuals. We will comply with all applicable laws and regulations and internal company rules when handling personal information.

(8) Impact on local communities
We will implement the necessary measures in accordance with relevant international norms and laws and regulations to prevent and mitigate negative impacts on the rights of the local population.

(9) Human rights of foreign workers
We ensure proper working conditions and working environment for foreign workers (including technical intern trainees in Japan) and prohibit discriminatory treatment of foreign workers based on their status as a foreigner.

(Disclosure)
We will disclose our human rights efforts rights based on this policy in a timely and appropriate manner through various media, including our website.

This policy was formulated based on the advice of experts and approved by the Board of Directors of Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Corporation.

Health and Safety Policy

Safety is the starting point of our existence as a company, and we will ensure safety and create a comfortable work environment based on the principles of respect for human life and compliance with laws and regulations.

We will ensure risk assessment and eradicate serious accidents and disasters
We will comply with the Industrial Safety and Health Act and regulations as well as internal company rules.
We will promote the health of employees and their families

Quality Policy

Under our corporate philosophy of “service to the public and sound management,” we will contribute to the development of society by creating high-quality products, protecting them, and passing them on to future generations.

We value the spirit of “be honest, make good products,” and provide high quality infrastructure and products.
We will ensure thorough compliance with standards and customer requirements
We will make continuous improvements to prevent quality discrepancies

Governance

The YBHD Group has established a “Bribery and Corruption Prevention Policy” to ensure that the Group's officers and employees, including dispatch employees, comply with laws and regulations related to the prevention of bribery and corruption in Japan and overseas, and endeavor to prevent bribery and corruption.

Basic approach
Based on this policy, the officers and employees, including dispatch employees (“officers and employees”) of Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Group (the “YBHD Group”) will comply with laws and regulations related to the prevention of bribery and corruption in Japan and overseas and endeavor to prevent bribery and corruption.
Compliance with laws and regulations
YBHD Group officers and employees will comply with applicable laws, regulations, etc., related to bribery and corruption in all countries and regions related to their duties, and shall conduct themselves in accordance with corporate ethics and social norms.
Prohibition of bribery and corruption
(1)No officer or employee of the YBHD Group shall provide entertainment, money, goods, etc., to any person, whether in Japan or overseas, for the purpose of obtaining any improper business advantage, whether directly or indirectly. YBHD Group officers and employees shall reject any request or offer of bribery or corruption received from a public official or other person.
(2) The YBHD Group will endeavor to include anti-bribery and anti-corruption clauses in the contracts it enters into with its business partners.
Thorough recordkeeping and management
The YBHD Group will create accurate accounting records based on facts, and will also properly store the relevant books of account.
Education and training
The YBHD Group will provide education, training, etc., to ensure that YBHD Group officers and employees comply with this policy, and will also ensure thorough knowledge of this policy among all officers and employees.
Bribery and corruption prevention system
(1)The YBHD Group will continuously review the effectiveness of the YBHD Group's bribery and corruption prevention system through regular audits and make improvements as necessary.
(2) The YBHD Group will establish appropriate systems for reporting, consultation, and notification, in order to prevent violations of this policy and to correct any violations that are discovered. In addition, we will ensure that counselors, reporters, and whistleblowers, or their collaborators, will not be subject to disadvantageous treatment.
Actions to be taken in case of violation
In the event that an officer or employee of the YBHD Group or a related third party acts in violation of this policy, the YBHD Group will immediately investigate the facts and take appropriate action. In addition, disciplinary action or other strict measures will be taken against the person(s) who performed deeds, depending on the attributes of those person(s).