• Basic Policy on Human Rights
• Promotion Structure
• Human Rights Due Diligence
• Stakeholder Engagement on Human Rights
• Training and Education on Human Rights and Compliance Initiatives
• Grievance and Remediation Mechanism
• Related Pages

Basic Policy on Human Rights

Keenly aware of its responsibility to respect the human rights of those whom its business activities may affect, the J-POWER Group endeavored to clarify its stance on the matter and, in June 2022, fulfilled that responsibility by establishing the J-POWER Group Basic Policy on Human Rights. This policy is based on such international standards as the International Bill of Human Rights, ILO International Labour Standards, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Global Compact Principles on Human Rights, and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Based on this policy, we promote efforts to respect human rights for all stakeholders, including those within our supply chain.

The J-POWER Group Basic Policy on Human Rights

Based on the J-POWER Group Corporate Philosophy, we aim to contribute to society through our business activities and to develop in a sustainable way together with society. Guided by our Basic Policy on Sustainability, we are mindful of our responsibility to respect the human rights of people whose lives are impacted by our business activities. We make every effort to meet this responsibility.

We promote initiatives to respect human rights. Therefore, we have established a basic policy on human rights for the J-POWER Group (below, the “Basic Policy”) based on the International Bill of Human Rights (the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenants on Human Rights), the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Scope of the Basic Policy

The Basic Policy applies to all employees and officers of the J-POWER Group. We also encourage our business partners and suppliers to support the Basic Policy and to respect human rights.

Human Rights Initiatives

• At the J-POWER Group, we clarify who is responsible for implementing the Basic Policy and monitor the state of implementation.
• With a mechanism for human rights due diligence in place, we are committed to understanding the risks of having a negative impact on human rights and we work to prevent or reduce such risks.
• If it becomes clear that our business activities have had a negative impact or facilitated a negative impact on human rights, we will take appropriate measures to improve the situation.
• At the J-POWER Group, we have the highest respect for international human rights standards. We respect the following rights and dignities.

1. Ban human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor
2. Respect for the freedom of association and collective bargaining
3. Administer appropriate working hours, eliminate excessive working hours
4. Guarantee minimum wage and consider the living wage
5. Ensure a healthy and safe working environment
6. Protect personal information and privacy
7. Prohibit all kinds of discrimination,^* harassment, bullying, and unfair treatment

• *By discrimination we mean discrimination based on race, skin color, gender, language, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, political or other opinions, national or social origins, assets, social standing of family, or any other status or similar grounds

• The series of initiatives based on the Basic Policy rely on the expertise of independent outsiders. We also consult in good faith with people who have been impacted by our business.
• We will periodically disclose information on the status of initiatives informed by the Basic Policy.
• We carry out appropriate training and education to ensure that the Basic Policy is integrated with our business activities and implemented effectively across the whole Group.

• J-POWER Group Basic Policy on Human Rights (Established June 28, 2022)

Addressing individual issues

The J-POWER Group is engaged in business in Australia, where it discloses necessary information in accordance with the country’s Modern Slavery Act 2018, an act on preventing forced labor, etc. in supply chains. We also support Children’s Rights and Business Principles and strive to engage in our business activities while respecting children’s rights.

Promotion Structure

J-POWER Group has established a governance structure to effectively advance its human rights initiatives. Under the oversight of senior management, the Group has appointed personnel responsible for human rights oversight and secured the necessary resources to support implementation.

Board-Level Oversight

The Board of Directors oversees material matters related to respect for human rights. Human rights issues are reviewed by the Sustainability Promotion Board, which is overseen by ESG Oversight (the President), and the outcomes are regularly submitted to and reported to the Board.
Based on these reports, the Board provides appropriate direction on human rights policies and initiatives, thereby ensuring effective governance across the Group.

Structures for Operational Management and Supervision

• Executive-level oversight responsibility:
  The ESG Oversight (President) holds executive-level responsibility for overseeing the Group’s human rights initiatives. Through the Sustainability Promotion Board, the ESG Oversight monitors progress, oversees implementation, and ensures that adequate resources are allocated to support these efforts.
• Operational Promotion and Management Structure:
  A Human Rights Subcommittee has been established under the Sustainability Promotion Board.
  Through this subcommittee, members from relevant departments across the organization collaboratively identify human rights issues and examine specific measures on a cross‑functional basis.
• Lead Department and Specialized Resources:
  The Corporate Planning Department serves as the secretariat and maintains dedicated personnel responsible for implementing human rights due diligence and collecting relevant information, supported by the necessary resources. The Department also manages the Human Rights Subcommittee and collaborates with business divisions and operational sites to promote awareness of the Human Rights Policy and to identify, develop, and implement corrective and improvement measures.

Human Rights Due Diligence

Identification and assessment of human rights risks

The J-POWER Group implements human rights due diligence through the Human Rights Subcommittee established under the Sustainability Promotion Board. To understand the potential negative impacts and risks to human rights, we organized human rights issues with the assistance of outside experts, in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other international guidelines. In FY2023, we administerequestion naires and conducted interviews to identify internal human rights risks. In light of these findings and circumstances unique to J-POWER’s business, the power industry, and J-POWER itself, we performed a human rights risk assessment (risk mapping) to pinpoint high-risk areas. We review and implement prevention and mitigation measures, focusing on these high-risk areas.
In addition, we evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives at the Human Rights Subcommittee at fiscal year-end, report the results of such evaluation to the Board of Directors, to reflect the results in initiatives for the next fiscal year.

Approach to formulating the risk map

• The vertical axis represents the severity level, whereas the horizontal axis indicates the likelihood of occurrence. The prioritization criteria are based on the “Reference Material on Practical Approaches for Business Enterprises to Respect Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains” issued by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
• Severity levels are categorized as high, medium, and low for scale, scope, and irremediability, respectively, based on the above criteria.
• Likelihood is assessed using these criteria, supplemented by quantifying the results from internal questionnaire responses.

Key Human Rights Risks Identified

Taking into account the characteristics of its business activities and the degree of impact on stakeholders, the J-POWER Group has identified the following issues as salient human rights risks for the Group.

• Occupational health and safety
• Local residents’ right and environmental pollution
• Management of business partners/suppliers
• Harassment
• Discriminatory actions and remarks
• Long working hours

Examples of Measures to Prevent and Mitigate Identified Human Rights Risks

The J-POWER Group implements preventive and mitigation measures to address the human rights risks that have been identified.

Fostering a Safe and Secure Workplace for a Diverse Workforce

We promote safety measures that take into account the needs and characteristics of our diverse workforce, including foreign nationals, senior employees, and inexperienced workers. In addition to multilingual safety signage, we enhance safety education through e-learning programs and accident simulation videos, while also implementing measures such as ensuring adequate workplace lighting and preventing slips, trips, and falls.
We also provide hazard awareness training for local workers at our overseas operations. These initiatives contribute to improving risk recognition in the workplace and fostering a strong culture of safety among workers.

Leveraging AI to Reduce Occupational Accident Risks

We have developed and are operating a system that utilizes generative AI trained on past construction and work plans to support safety management for ongoing construction and work activities. In addition, we are developing an AI-based system capable of detecting unsafe behaviors at work sites, with the aim of further enhancing workplace safety and reducing occupational accidents.

Further examples of initiatives addressing identified human rights risks are provided in the Integrated Report.

Stakeholder Engagement on Human Rights

Human Rights Expectations for Stakeholders

• We publicly disclose the J-POWER Group Human Rights Policy in both Japanese and English on our official website. Through transparent information disclosure, we demonstrate our commitment to respecting human rights to a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities and investors in Japan and overseas.
• The J-POWER Group Human Rights Policy states our expectation that business partners and suppliers support the policy and respect human rights. In addition, our Basic Procurement Principles set out requirements related to respect for human rights and occupational health and safety. Since April 2025, we have also sent a Letter of Request for Initiatives Related to Respect for Human Rights to key business partners and suppliers, requesting their support for the policy and cooperation in advancing human rights initiatives. Through these efforts, we promote a shared understanding of respect for human rights across our supply chain and contribute to the prevention and mitigation of human rights risks.

Examples of Stakeholder Engagement

• Identifying issues through engagement with partner companies (contractors): At safety conventions and during safety patrols involving executive officers, we engage in dialogue with partner companies (contractors) to identify a wide range of issues, including requests related to facilities and operations, as well as challenges concerning construction schedules, costs, and workforce availability. In addition, In addition, we support our contractors in implementing these initiatives by enhancing safety education for workers, including foreign workers, through training programs and educational videos, and by providing workplace safety management support tools.
• Supplier site visits: We conduct annual site visits to domestic and overseas biomass fuel suppliers and regularly engage in dialogue and exchange views on matters such as occupational health and safety for workers, working conditions, forest management and conservation, and communication with local communities.
• Participation in external initiatives: The Group has joined the UN Global Compact and is improving its engagement activities by adopting latest international standards and best practices of other companies.

Training and Education on Human Rights and Compliance Initiatives

We conduct various training programs to help directors and employees gain knowledge about compliance, various types of harassment, diversity, and other topics related to respect for human rights. Among these is a program designed to deepen their understanding of the J-POWER Group Basic Policy on Human Rights.
Respect for human rights is also stipulated in the Group’s Compliance Action Guidelines, which are distributed to all employees. In addition, a compliance survey is administered to all Group employees to regularly assess employee awareness, compliance risks, and changes in the environment. The survey is subsequently used to develop measures.

Results of major initiatives (FY2025)

Grievance and Remediation Mechanism

Grievance Mechanisms and Consultation Channels

The J-POWER Group has established a grievance mechanism specifically addressing human rights issues in order to identify and address adverse human rights impacts arising from its business activities and to provide remedy to affected individuals and local communities.

Through the following contacts, we accept inquiries from employees and officers of our company, group companies, affiliates, and business partners regarding any potential human rights violations or concerns within our company and its group companies' operations or employee behavior. This includes individuals who were employees or officers within one year from the date of the consultation.
The mechanism guarantees confidentiality and anonymity and strictly prohibits retaliation. The privacy and confidential information of complainants are rigorously protected, and anonymous reports are accepted. Throughout the consultation process, complainants are assured that their privacy will be safeguarded and that they will not be subject to any disadvantageous treatment by the Group as a result of raising concerns.

The number of reports the system received in FY2025 is as follows.

Remediation

Upon receiving a grievance or report, the Group promptly conducts fact‑finding investigations and works to identify issues and implement corrective actions. Where it is identified that the J-POWER Group has caused or contributed to adverse human rights impacts through its business activities, the Group is committed to providing appropriate remedy through proper procedures.

Occurrence Status of Human Rights Violations

In FY2025, there were no serious human rights violations (forced labor, child labor, human trafficking, violation of indigenous people’s rights, etc.) requiring legal action related to the business activities of the J-POWER Group.

Related Pages

• J-POWER Group Integrated Report
  Initiatives for Respect for Human Rights, Supply Chain Management
• Ingegrated Report Supplementary Material (Social)