Human Rights Policy

Fundamental Philosophy

Since its establishment in 1972, Veritas Corporation (“Veritas”) has pursued its core mission of enhancing the efficiency of international industries through the coordination of advanced technologies. Through the mission, Veritas seeks to contribute to global peace by “cultivating bonds of trust among people across borders”.
The cultivation of such bonds cannot be achieved without respect for, and due regard to, human rights. Guided by its corporate philosophy and code of conduct, Veritas hereby affirms its commitment to respect the human rights of all stakeholders affected by its operations. Veritas further undertakes to provide appropriate education and training on human rights to its executives and employees, and expects its business partners to understand, support, and comply with this Human Rights Policy and related principles.

Veritas Human Rights Policy

In line with the foregoing philosophy, Veritas has established this Human Rights Policy (“this Policy”) by reference to international standards, including the International Bill of Human Rights (comprising “the Universal Declaration of Human Rights” and “the International Covenants on Human Rights”), the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the United Nations Global Compact, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Through this Policy, Veritas commits to respecting the human rights of stakeholders affected by its operations and to addressing any adverse human rights impacts arising from its business activities, thereby fulfilling its responsibility to promote respect for human rights.

Scope and Expectations for Business Partners

This Policy applies to all executives and employees of Veritas, including temporary staff. Furthermore, Veritas expects all of its business partners to understand, support and comply with this Policy.

Human Rights Due Diligence

Veritas recognizes that its operations and transactions with its business partners may directly or indirectly impact human rights. In line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, it is committed to conducting human rights due diligence to prevent and mitigate potential adverse human rights impacts.

Dialogue and Engagement with Stakeholders

In conducting its human rights due diligence, Veritas seeks external expertise on external human rights and engages in open and sincere dialogue with stakeholders, thereby striving for continuous improvement in its practices to respect human rights.

Remedy and Corrective Action

Where Veritas’s operations are found to cause or contribute to adverse human rights impacts, Veritas will seek to remedy such impacts through appropriate procedures and dialogue.

Key Human Rights Areas

Veritas is committed to respecting the human rights of all stakeholders. In particular, Veritas will focus on the following human rights areas. These key areas may be reviewed and updated as necessary in light of future due diligence findings:

- Human Rights in the Workplace

Veritas respects the diverse cultures and perspectives of its employees and promotes mutual recognition and respect. Veritas does not tolerate discrimination or discriminatory practices on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, social status, illness, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other grounds.
Veritas categorically rejects all forms of forced labor and child labor.
Veritas is committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment and ensuring fair compensation for all employees.
Veritas also expects all stakeholders engaged in its value chain—including production, sales, services, and support—to respect human rights in their workplaces.

- Human Rights in Local Communities

Veritas is committed to respecting the human rights of local communities in areas where it operates, and to continuously minimizing the environmental impacts of its operations on these communities.

Awareness and Training

Veritas provides all executives and employees, including temporary staff, with information on the specific status of the human rights initiatives described above, and delivers ongoing training to promote understanding of the importance of respecting human rights in its operations

Transparency and Disclosure

Veritas will disclose information regarding the progress of its human rights initiatives through its corporate website and other communication channels.

Compliance and Responsibility to Respect Human Rights

Veritas complies with all applicable laws and regulations not only in Japan but also in every country and region where it operates. Through continuous human rights initiatives, it fulfills its responsibility to respect human rights.

Review and Revision

This Policy will be reviewed and, when necessary, revised in response to changes in the social, legal, and business environments that may affect how human rights should be respected in its operations.

This Policy was approved by the Board of Directors of Veritas, with all directors in attendance, in July 2025, and has been signed by the President, Chief Executive Officer.