FY2023 Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act and sets out the steps that TOYOTA Connected Corporation (hereinafter referred to as either “we”, “our” or “our company”) has taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our company and supply chain activities.

1. Corporate organization and supply chain structure

   Our company was established as a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation on October 6, 2000, and has developed digital marketing, connected services, MaaS (mobility as a service), dealer integrated services and other services. We have also developed a global business with our global strategic business units in seven countries including TOYOTA Connected Europe, Ltd. in the UK.

2. Organizational policies and practices in relation to slavery and human trafficking

   Under the Guiding Principles at Toyota and the Toyota Code of Conduct, we comply with and honor the letter and spirit of the laws of every nation, respect the human rights and other rights of all people, and aim to be a corporate citizen trusted by the global community through our open and fair corporate activities.
   As part of this effort, while building relationships of trust with suppliers, we conduct risk assessments during pre-transaction screening and take preventive measures to ensure that our supply chain is not involved in anti-social activities such as slavery and human trafficking before doing business.
   For suppliers with whom we currently do business, we have adopted a system of conducting surveys regularly and reviewing the results thereof for our procurement activities.
   In addition, with the aim of reducing the risk of human rights violations within the supply chain and promoting awareness of our company's philosophy and policies on the sustainability of the entire supply chain, we sent a letter to 251 key suppliers in December 2023. In this letter, we reiterated our commitment to practices in relation to slavery and human trafficking, and sought their cooperation in these efforts.

3. Human rights due diligence and risk assessment and management regarding slavery and human trafficking

   In accordance with the initiatives of Toyota Motor Corporation's respect to the human rights, we conduct risk assessments and manage to ensure any human rights violations are not taking place within our company and our supply chain.
   In case a possibility or suspicion of forced labor, slavery or human trafficking arises, our board members will promptly check the facts, discuss and take action.

4. Performance indicators to ensure that slavery and human trafficking do not occur

   The company’s disciplinary committee will take strict action against acts that violate human rights, such as forced labor, slavery and human trafficking, and unduly harm individual dignity and are socially impermissible, based on company policies and rules.
   We are utilizing an internal compliance and harassment consultation desk (help line) and the Toyota Speak Up Line as a whistleblowing procedure and are making efforts for the prevention, early detection, remediation and remedy of unjust treatments and violations of rights.

5. Education initiatives

   In order to prevent slavery, forced labor and human trafficking in our company and its supply chain activities, we will set out the purpose and points to note of the UK Modern Slavery Act in our internal manual on procurement procedures from suppliers, and educate all employees involved in procurement to promote awareness.
   In March 2023, with the aim of fostering a deeper understanding of key human rights topics and raising awareness of human rights issues, we conducted a training session on the theme of 'Business and Human Rights' for 28 senior management members, including our directors. In the 2024 fiscal year, we plan to extend this training to all employees, providing opportunities to learn about human rights issues and related topics.

This statement has been approved by the board of directors meeting of our company on August 28, 2024, and was signed by the Executive Vice President on the same date.

Shinichi Taniguchi

Executive Vice President
TOYOTA Connected Corporation