DTS Group Human Rights Policy

1.Basic Approach

The DTS Group supports the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, while firmly supporting business activities that uphold human rights.

2.Scope of Application

This policy applies to all of the DTS Group’s board members and employees. In addition, the Group takes great efforts to ensure human rights are respected throughout the entire business value chain by requesting business partners recognize, support, and implement the DTS Supply Chain’s Responsible Corporate Behavior Guidelines.

3.Respect for Human Rights

The DTS Group does not conduct any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, ethnicity, nationality, birthplace, social standing, social class (family lineage), sex, marital status, age, language, disability status, health status, religion, philosophy or belief, wealth, sexual orientation, gender identity, job type, employment status, or other attributes. In addition, the Group does not permit forced labor or child labor.

4.Human Rights Due Diligence

The DTS Group has created and continues to advance a human rights due diligence process. In addition, the Group seeks to identify negative impacts on human rights, and strives to prevent and mitigate them.

5.Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations

The DTS Group complies with relevant national and regional laws and regulations throughout its business activities. Should a national law or regulation fall short of internationally recognized human rights standards, the Group defers to the latter.

6.Dialogues and Discussions

The DTS Group utilizes the human rights-related expertise of independent external sources when holding discussions with relevant stakeholders in an effort to enhance and improve its initiatives.

7.Education

The DTS Group provides appropriate education to all of its board members and employees to ensure that this policy is incorporated into all business activities and is effectively enforced.

8.Remediation

Should a negative impact on human rights be discovered, regardless of whether it arose directly from the DTS Group or indirectly from a business partner or other source, the Group will strive to remedy the situation through appropriate means.

9.Disclosure

The DTS Group discloses initiatives based on this policy on its website and in other media.

April 1, 2024

Tomoaki Kitamura
Representative Director and President
DTS CORPORATION