We consider addressing conflict minerals (3TG ^*1) that are illegally mined or extracted and contribute to human rights abuses and labor issues is a corporate social responsibility. We have a policy to eliminate the use of raw materials containing these minerals, as well as components and parts that incorporate them. In accordance with this policy, and referencing the OECD’s ^*2 “Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas”, we conduct investigations regarding conflict minerals using the CMRT. ^*3

^{*1 3TG: Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten and Gold
*2 OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
*3 CMRT: Conflict Minerals Reporting Template. A survey format for reporting on conflict minerals provided by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), which establishes international guidelines on conflict minerals.}