Responsible Procurement

スポーツベット Procurement Policy

To realize the management philosophy of "Creating Richness with Value to Society", we believe it is important to meet the requirements of laws and regulations, and continuously provide safe and secure products to "provide valuable richness” through “food service” to our customers, which is an important responsibility of スポーツベット.
In order to earn the trust of our stakeholders, we ask our スポーツベットおすすめ to understand and practice the following items regarding respect for human rights and global environmental conservation. We aim for coexistence and co-prosperity with our スポーツベットおすすめ in our corporate activities and social and environmental responsibilities.

1. スポーツベットおすすめ shall only provide safe products that meet the Food Sanitation Law of Japan and other related laws and regulations, and quality standards of the Company. Also, スポーツベットおすすめ shall understand and cooperate with the inspection and audit of their manufacturing process of their products that the Company requests.
2. In addition to providing only those products that pass bacterial tests conducted by our company, スポーツベットおすすめ shall cooperate in providing information on food safety and quality required by the Company, including reports from external organizations regarding residual pesticides.
3. スポーツベットおすすめ shall respect the human rights of their employees and will not treat them inhumanely.
4. スポーツベットおすすめ shall prevent forced labor and child labor in their employees, eliminate excessive working hours in violation of laws and regulations, and secure minimum wage.
5. スポーツベットおすすめ shall not engage in employment discrimination.
6. スポーツベットおすすめ shall respect the freedom of association of employees and the right to collective bargaining in order to facilitate smooth discussions between labor and management.
7. スポーツベットおすすめ shall strive to provide employees with a safe, hygienic and healthy working environment.
8. スポーツベットおすすめ shall comply with relevant domestic and foreign laws and regulations. スポーツベットおすすめ shall also ensure compliance to fair transactions and anti-corruption.
9. スポーツベットおすすめ shall emphasize the sustainability of natural resources and strive to conserve resources, and minimize the use of non-renewable resources. Natural resources obtained through illegal trade, extraction, or fishing shall not be used.
10. スポーツベットおすすめ shall endeavor to understand and cooperate with our policy on biodiversity, animal welfare, energy saving, renewable energy, water conservation, food loss reduction, waste reduction, climate change, CO2 / GHG emission reduction, etc. Also, スポーツベットおすすめ shall endeavor to understand and cooperate with the Company regarding communication, information provision, training, etc. regarding various issues.
11. スポーツベットおすすめ shall provide and disclose information regarding all items above in a timely and appropriate manner.

January 13, 2021
Approved by Group Sustainability Committee

Cases of Material Breach

In the event of a material breach relating to this policy, we shall, upon verifying the facts, request that the supplier improve the situation. We ask all スポーツベットおすすめ and secondary スポーツベットおすすめ to be aware of and thoroughly adhere to the CSR Procurement Guidelines. If necessary, we or our designated experts will visit the site and conduct investigation. In addition, if no improvement has been made after a specified period, we will take measures which may include a reconsideration of the contract with the supplier or business partner.

Promoting Responsible Procurement

To fulfill social responsibilities through our business operations, スポーツベット has established purchasing management regulations, through which we ensure the purchase of safe, high-quality ingredients and respond to social issues, in addition to complying with laws and regulations.

When selecting スポーツベットおすすめ, we check not only financial reliability and consistency of quality but also employee management by スポーツベットおすすめ (ensuring occupational safety and health), consideration for human rights (preventing child labor, forced labor, discrimination and long working hours; right to freedom of association and collective bargaining), consideration for the environment (conserving energy, mitigating climate change, protecting water resources and biodiversity, preventing food loss and using resources efficiently), and other antisocial activities. We prioritize the selection of スポーツベットおすすめ who are fulfilling their responsibilities to society.

We also ask スポーツベットおすすめ for their understanding and cooperation in providing information relating to our environmental policies, communication with our company and training activities, to engage in joint corporate activities and aim for coexistence and co-prosperity of society and the environment together.

Currently, we have スポーツベットおすすめ in 40 countries around the world. We do not judge based on the local laws, customs, and conditions of each region, but rather on whether there are any significant discrepancies when benchmarked against international standards. We strive for responsible procurement by enforcing a strict policy of not initiating transactions if any problems are found.

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1. Supplier Selection

When selecting new スポーツベットおすすめ, we conduct the following due diligence on all スポーツベットおすすめ prior to the start of transactions in accordance with our "Detailed Rules for Sustainable Procurement Management" for the purpose of risk assessment of environmental and social issues.

In our supplier selection process, we have introduced a methodology to consider and evaluate the following sustainability risks:

• Country-specific risks: We consider the risk of negative ESG impacts related to the political, economic, environmental, and regulatory conditions in the countries and regions where the supplier operates.
• Sector-specific risks: We consider the risk of negative ESG impacts related to labor conditions, emissions, and pollution within the sector to which the supplier belongs.
• Product-specific risks: We consider the risk of negative ESG impacts related to the supply chain structure, labor conditions, energy consumption, emissions, and pollution of the procured products.

Due Diligence Process

1. CSR Agreement: Process to request スポーツベットおすすめ to agree to our procurement guidelines before starting business with us.
2. CSR Self-check: Process to assess スポーツベットおすすめ' understanding of CSR requirements by asking them to complete a self-assessment.
3. CSR Check: A process where our buyers visit supplier factories directly to assess current conditions in collaboration with スポーツベットおすすめ, and utilize the results for improvement activities. Based on a CSR checklist, we mutually check with the supplier on the implementation status of requirements and share best practices.
   *This also applies to secondary スポーツベットおすすめ.
   *Supplier evaluations are conducted with reference to the methodology of the Global Compact Network Japan's supply chain subcommittee.

Scope of coverage

Scope of Coverage		1. CSR Agreement	2. CSR Self-Check	3. CSR Check
Tier 1 スポーツベットおすすめ	Direct スポーツベットおすすめ	●	●	●	※Need to obtain evidence of compliance with CSR checks or procurement policies ・ As defined in the "Livestock Breeding and Management Policies that Address the Concept of Animal Welfare". eg. poultry eggs, pigs, broilers, dairy cattle, beef cattle ・Separately designated by the Company eg. foie gras, shark fin, etc. ・Originated from conflict and high-risk areas （Uighur Autonomous Region of China, Myanmar, etc.） ・PB products that cannot be substituted
Tier 2 スポーツベットおすすめ	Indirect スポーツベットおすすめ Manufacturing plant Raw material スポーツベットおすすめ	ー	ー	●
Tier 3 スポーツベットおすすめ and beyond	Raw material スポーツベットおすすめ	ー	ー	●（※）

2. Supplier Monitoring and Audit

• We regularly monitor and audit all スポーツベットおすすめ, regardless of their location or transaction volume, with the goal of covering each supplier once every two years. Through this process, we identify environmental and social risks and specify スポーツベットおすすめ with high-risk profiles. Furthermore, we provide feedback on the results to all スポーツベットおすすめ, offering support that includes information sharing and guidance for improvement.
• Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the status and details of our monitoring and auditing activities are reported quarterly to the Group Sustainability Committee to promote these initiatives. The committee is chaired by the President and COO, and its members include the Chairman and CEO, all Executive Officers, and the presidents of Group companies.
• Since fiscal 2022, in addition to our conventional monitoring of food and product quality and safety, we have conducted monitoring, audits, and training to evaluate risks. This includes evaluating risks related to social issues such as human rights, labor practices, and fair business activities based on our "Procurement Policy" and "Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy," as well as evaluating their fundamental stance and risks concerning environmental initiatives based on our "Environmental Policy."
• We hold meetings with our スポーツベットおすすめ at least once a year to engage in risk-conscious communication and provide guidance on environmental and social issues based on our "CSR Guidelines."
• Our buyers regularly visit all supplier manufacturing plants—not only at the start of a new transaction but also periodically thereafter—to verify that their food safety processes are operating as intended and to provide evaluation and guidance. The results are documented, stored, and shared with the supplier to facilitate continuous improvement.
• For each supplier, we conduct a quantitative confirmation of changes in transaction volume and the results of food hygiene inspections, sharing this information with our finance and quality management departments.
• Our on-site audits and evaluations go beyond food hygiene inspections to include risk assessments for occupational health, safety, and environmental conservation.
• Buyers are responsible for gathering as much information as possible on supplier practices concerning employee management, respect for human rights, pollution control measures, and any potential involvement in anti-social activities.
• For overseas スポーツベットおすすめ, assessments are not based solely on local laws, customs, and conditions. Rather, the responsible manager at our headquarters conducts an evaluation by benchmarking the supplier’s practices against international standards, based on a confirmed report.
• We evaluate the corporate reliability of our スポーツベットおすすめ based on documents they provide and publicly available information. This evaluation is conducted against our internal standards and takes into account both industry-specific information and sector-specific risks. Following on from 2022 and 2023, there were no instances of supplier non-conformance with our "Environmental Policy," "Procurement Policy," or "Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy" in fiscal 2024. Should non-conformance or a serious violation occur, we will confirm the facts and require the supplier to take corrective action. If necessary, our company or a designated specialist will conduct an on-site investigation. If improvements are not made within the required timeframe, we will take further measures, including a review of our business relationship.



Item	FY2025	FY2026 Target
Total number of スポーツベットおすすめ	720	ー
Number of Tier 1 スポーツベットおすすめ	277	ー
Number of critical Tier 1 スポーツベットおすすめ　※1	30	30
Percentage of procurement value from critical スポーツベットおすすめ among Tier 1 スポーツベットおすすめ	63.1%	ー
Number of critical スポーツベットおすすめ other than Tier 1 スポーツベットおすすめ	0	ー
Total number of critical スポーツベットおすすめ	30	ー
Percentage of critical スポーツベットおすすめ targeted for assessment	87％	ー
Percentage of critical スポーツベットおすすめ among assessed スポーツベットおすすめ	7.2％	ー
Number of スポーツベットおすすめ assessed	415	ー
Percentage of スポーツベットおすすめ assessed	57.6%	ー
Number of スポーツベットおすすめ assessed as having negative impact	11	ー
Number of スポーツベットおすすめ with significant negative impact with whom business was terminated	0	ー
Number of スポーツベットおすすめ supported with improvement plans/corrective actions	11	0
Percentage of major スポーツベットおすすめ supported with improvement plans/corrective actions	100%	ー
Number of スポーツベットおすすめ provided with support to promote sustainable procurement　※2	2	2

1. ※１　スポーツベットおすすめ identified as having an impact on ESG, or having high business relevance and risk.
2. ※２　スポーツベットおすすめ provided with opportunities for knowledge sharing and communication to promote sustainable procurement.

Key スポーツベットおすすめ

スポーツベットおすすめ identified as having ESG impacts or high business relevance and risk.

Item	Definition
スポーツベットおすすめ of major commodities	Products with annual value of 1 billion yen or more and スポーツベットおすすめ handling 500 million yen or more
Non-substitutable スポーツベットおすすめ	Purchases of 500 million yen or more per item and PB items
スポーツベットおすすめ with high transaction volumes	Business partners with high transaction volume (transaction value of 1 billion yen or more)
スポーツベットおすすめ with low sustainability risk	スポーツベットおすすめ that have been assessed for sustainability risks (including country, region, sector, and product category) and have been determined to have a CSR check score of 95 or higher.

3. Education and Training for Skylark Buyers

• Joint training sessions are held twice a year for all buyers to acquire and update knowledge in line with revisions of laws and regulations and changes in social conditions, and through the guidance of the in-house quality control department, education is provided.
• We also conduct on-the-job verification through "training programs accompanying" existing buyers' quality control staff when they visit スポーツベットおすすめ in Japan and overseas.
• At the time of buyer's arrival, "Basic Knowledge Acquisition" including factory and sanitation center training is conducted based on a prescribed curriculum.
• Procurement Department employees comply with laws and regulations, industry agreements and norms, strive to gather information from the relevant ministries, agencies, industry bodies and スポーツベットおすすめ; share with related departments within the company, including the Quality Control Department; and establish and revise management methods.
• We are fully aware that our contracts with スポーツベットおすすめ are based on "fair, reasonable, and transparent" business relationships and that we are in a "superior position" in the eyes of society, and we strive to avoid any misunderstanding that we are engaged in "unfair" business relationships.
• Training for Skylark buyers on environmental and social issues is conducted at least twice a year.

4. Support for Initiatives and Cooperation with External Organizations

• Skylark actively collects information on advanced efforts from initiatives and consortiums both in Japan and other countries. We also participate in both regular and irregular seminars and study groups and actively disseminate information through exchanges of opinions. Through activities in cooperation with スポーツベットおすすめ and companies in other industries, we work to further reduce the Group's environmental impact, resolve social issues, and work toward the creation of a sustainable society.
(Initiatives to reduce environmental impact and tackle societal Issues)
• ISO 20400, the international standard for sustainable procurement
  Foodstuff procurement operations in 18 categories under the jurisdiction of the Foodstuff Purchasing Group, and other operations as per "Details of Compliance with Certification/Registration (Details)".
• Japan Food Service Association Food Procurement and Development Supervisory Committee