Tohoku Murata Manufacturing Co.Ltd. regards the issue of responsible sourcing of cobalt as a part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), and we are addressing this issue through the following policies.

1. Working within the framework of CSR procurement activities based on the Murata Manufacturing CSR Charter.
2. Building a management framework in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance.
3. Using the above mechanisms to promote responsible sourcing of cobalt used by Murata, through continued efforts to use low-risk(*) components and materials. Also, refusing to conduct procurement from companies that are clearly involved in the above-mentioned risks.
4. Conducting sensible and efficient procurement in a sincere manner, based on industry standards, and in close collaboration with industry organizations.
5. Share cobalt information, which is obtained through our supply chain with partner companies, as quickly as possible.

In the future, while maintaining close coordination with our suppliers and customers, in order to fulfill our corporate social responsibilities, we will continue to conscientiously and consistently address this issue.

＊OECD Due Diligence Guidance Annex II risks :

• Serious abuses associated with the extraction, transport or trade of minerals
• Direct or indirect support to non-state armed groups
• Public or private security forces
• Bribery and fraudulent misrepresentation of the origin of minerals
• Money laundering
• The payment of taxes, fees and royalties due to governments

http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/OECD-Due-Diligence-Guidance-Minerals-Edition3.pdf