JAPAN POST BANK Human Rights Policy

1. Commitment to respect for human rights JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Japan Post Bank") recognizes that, as part of its Management Philosophy to become "the most accessible and trustworthy bank in Japan," it has an important social responsibility to respect human rights. Based on this recognition, Japan Post Bank respects the human rights of all people, including its officers and employees, customers, investment and financing partners, suppliers, and local communities. Japan Post Bank pledges to contribute to the realization of a safe, secure, and prosperous society by promoting initiatives that respect human rights through the business activities and social activities of Japan Post Bank and the Japan Post Group.
2. Respect for human rights standards As a signatory company to the United Nations Global Compact, Japan Post Bank will comply with applicable laws in the regions in which it operates, and, with regard to human rights, it will respect the International Bill of Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the Children's Rights and Business Principles.
3. Scope of application This policy applies to all officers and employees of Japan Post Bank. The officers and employees of Japan Post Bank will strive to build better relationships with customers by conducting corporate activities from the customer's standpoint. Japan Post Bank also expects all of its stakeholders, including customers, investment and financing partners, and suppliers, to respect human rights based on this policy.
4. Respect for the human rights of all people Japan Post Bank shall not tolerate any form of discrimination, including by race, skin color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, language, religion, politics, creed, nationality, ethnicity, age, social origin, poverty, birth, disability, or health, nor any violation of human rights such as forced labor, child labor, or human trafficking. Furthermore, Japan Post Bank shall strive to avoid any indirect discrimination or violation of human rights.
5. To the officers and employees of Japan Post Bank Prohibition of discrimination, harassment, and other such behaviors Japan Post Bank respects each of its officers' and employees' human rights and shall not tolerate any discriminatory behaviors such as discrimination based on membership in labor unions, sexual harassment, power harassment, maternity harassment, and bullying. Moreover, Japan Post Bank shall not apply different management or recruitment standards, such as salary structures, career advancement opportunities, and salary adjustments, for men and women.
6. Respect for various human rights Japan Post Bank respects its officers' and employees' rights to privacy, freedom of association, and collective bargaining rights, and promotes diversity and inclusion. Furthermore, Japan Post Bank is committed to providing a safe and comfortable working environment, promotes its officers' and employees' physical and mental health, and provides support to enable them to fully demonstrate their abilities and work with enthusiasm.
7. Fostering understanding in support of respect for human rights Japan Post Bank will promote educational activities aimed at raising awareness of various human rights issues, deepen the understanding of the importance of respect for human rights by each officer and employee, and work to reduce and avoid any negative impact on human rights.
6. To our customers Japan Post Bank will strive to ensure access to financial services through its nationwide post office network and the provision of digital services and thereby prevent any negative impact on customers’ human rights. Japan Post Bank will also strive to protect customers’ privacy (information management) and prevent money laundering, as well as provide financial services that take into account human rights.
7. To investment and financing partners Japan Post Bank has established the ESG Investment and Financing Policy to prevent and mitigate negative environmental and social impacts through investments and financing. Based on this policy, Japan Post Bank will endeavor not to make investments in or financing to businesses that have a negative impact on the environment, including in terms of climate change, and natural capital and biodiversity, or on human rights, including those of indigenous populations and local communities.
8. To suppliers Japan Post Bank urges its suppliers to comply with the Japan Post Group CSR Procurement Guidelines, which stipulate respect for human rights, and promotes efforts to address environmental and social issues throughout the supply chain.
9. To local communities Japan Post Bank pays attention to the impact of its business activities on members of local communities and strives to prevent and mitigate any negative impacts on the environment (e.g., climate change, natural capital and biodiversity) and human rights.
10. Human rights due diligence and relief Japan Post Bank will appropriately conduct human rights due diligence to prevent and mitigate negative impacts on human rights through its business activities. If Japan Post Bank has caused or furthered negative human rights impacts, Japan Post Bank will respond appropriately to mitigate and rectify the negative human rights impacts, and, if these impacts are directly related to its products and services, Japan Post Bank will strive to make the necessary corrections.
11. Governance Japan Post Bank has formulated its human rights policy through consultations by its Executive Committee. Japan Post Bank will regularly review the need to revise this policy based on changes in the business environment, dialogs with stakeholders, and other factors, and make revisions as necessary. Japan Post Bank will also provide regular reports to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors on the status of various initiatives based on this policy.

Takayuki Kasama

Director, President and Representative Executive Officer

April 1, 2025