Enhancement of Well-Being

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We believe that fostering the well-being of our employees is fundamental to driving the long-term and sustained development of society through sustainable construction practices. In pursuit of that goal, we are committed to supporting and nurturing both the mental and physical well-being of all executives and employees.

Health and Productivity Management Promotion Policy / System

To articulate our commitment to enhance employee well-being, we formulated the Penta-Ocean Construction Group Declaration of Health and Productivity Management in 2024.

Penta-Ocean Construction Group advocates the management philosophy of "Affiliating with Society", "Creation of a Nature-rich Environment," and "Cherishing a Pioneering Spirit". With our utmost dedication to safety, which stems from basic respect for humanity, we are committed to promoting sustainability in all aspects of our business activities.

In pursing the above management philosophy, two elements are paramount: creating a safe and inclusive working environment where all officers and employees can thrive and encouraging further improvement of their mental and physical well-being.

As we aspire to become a company that contributes to sustainable social development through sustainable construction business activities, we will undertake initiatives to help build mental and physical strength of all our valuable officers and employees, so that they can demonstrate their full potential.

November 22, 2024
Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd.
President & CEO
Takuzo Shimizu

Health and Productivity Management Promotion System

The President, CEO and Representative Director serves as the Health and Productivity Management Supervisor, and the Senior Executive in charge of human resources management acts as the Promotion Officer. Under the Sustainability Promotion Committee, the DE&I Promotion Committee advances Health and Productivity Management. These bodies will work closely and collaborate with internal/external organizations including the labor union, the health insurance association and other experts, in promoting the above initiatives.

Health and Productivity Management Strategy Map

*1 The rate of decline in productivity during work hours due to health issues.

*2 The percentage of employees who are absent or take more than 10 paid days per year due to injury or illness (including mental illness).

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Health and Productivity Management Initiatives

To achieve successful health and productivity management, it is essential to accurately assess the health status of employees and the surrounding workplace environment. Based on data, we identify and visualize the health issues of both individual and the organizational levels in order to plan and implement effective measures.
At the same time, we work to improve health literacy and promote deeper mutual understanding of diverse physical and mental conditions. These efforts encourage employees to manage their health proactively and help foster a corporate culture rooted in mutual respect and support.
In addition, we are developing an environment that enables employees to choose flexible work style according to individual health conditions and life stages, and we are building a system that allows employees to thrive without undue physical or mental strain.
Furthermore, we create opportunities that encourage proactive health-related actions, supporting both disease prevention and the reduction of health risks.
Through multi-faceted initiatives to reduce health risks of officers and employees, we aim to both enhance the well-being of each individual and realize the sustainable growth of the Company.

Initiatives for Accurately Identifying Health Risks

To help employees gain an understanding of their health status, we encourage them to undergo various examinations. Additionally, by identifying factors that may pose health challenges not only to individuals but also to the organization as a whole, which enable us to implement more effective improvement measures.

Promotion of Various Health Checkups and Provision of Follow-up Support
- Providing all Employees with Comprehensive Health Checkups that Exceed Statutory Requirements
  In addition to the legally mandated annual health checkups under the Industrial Safety and Health Act, we provide all employees with our own enhanced annual examinations that include items equivalent to a full medical checkup.
- Support for Receiving Specialized Medical Screenings (Brain Screenings, Cancer Screenings)
  To support the early detection and treatment of diseases, we also provide financial assistance for specialized screenings such as brain screenings, cancer screenings, including those specific to women (uterine and breast cancer), and prostate cancer examinations.
Implementation of Stress Checks and Engagement Surveys
- Visualization of Mental Health and Work Engagement
  To go beyond statutory requirements, we conduct annual stress checks and work engagement surveys for all employees. By assessing both the early signs of mental health issues (through stress checks) and employees' vitality and enthusiasm for their work (through engagement surveys), we gain a multi-dimensional understanding of employee well-being. Employees identified as being at high stress risk are encouraged to meet individually with an industrial physician, enabling timely support and care.
- Support for Improving the Work Environment Through Organizational Analysis
  We provide each workplace with feedback based on organizational analysis derived from survey results, helping improve environments with high health risks and enhance work engagement. Through these efforts, we promote the creation of a dynamic organization where every individual can fully demonstrate their abilities.
Initiatives for Compliance with Overtime Limits
- Ensuring Appropriate Working Hour Management
  As a measure to prevent overwork due to long working hours, we ensure appropriate working hour management through appropriate staffing and work allocation.
- Health Consultations for Employees Working Long Hours
  For employees whose overtime exceeds a certain threshold, we recommend interviews with an occupational physician to support health maintenance and to facilitate early detection and prevention of physical or mental health issues.

Initiatives to Support Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

We offer a variety of programs that promote and help reduce disease risks, supporting employees' in taking proactive steps to maintain and improve their well-being.

Promoting Comprehensive Self-care Using the Healthcare App "QOLism"

We are leveraging digital technology to create an
environment that supports integrated management of exercise,
nutrition, and mental well-being. In addition to encouraging
regular physical activity through wellness walks and other
initiatives, we help all officers and employees take
a proactive approach to managing their health by offering
app-based tools for calorie tracking, weight management,
and simple voice-based stress checks.
Strengthening of Specific Health Guidance and Early Intervention
To help prevent lifestyle-related diseases, we have made metabolic syndrome countermeasures as a key priority and are strengthening our initiatives in this area. Recognizing the importance of raising health awareness at an earlier age, we have lowered the age for providing guidance from the legally mandated age (40 and above) to employees aged 35 and older. By promoting preventive measures at a younger stage, we aim to steadily reduce future health risks.
Promotion of Anti-Smoking Measures

To reduce health risks for smokers,
we provide smoking cessation programs and support them in
their efforts to quit smoking.
Thorough Measures to Prevent Infectious Diseases
We provide group vaccinations for seasonal influenza and financial support for vaccinations received at external medical institutions. We also extend financial support for vaccinations for employees' families.
In certain countries and regions, people continue to face serious health challenges caused by infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Recognizing the importance of addressing these global health risks, we conduct regular health examinations for employees assigned overseas and their accompanying family members (before departure, during their assignment, and after returning to Japan) to help maintain and promote their health. In addition, for employees assigned overseas, we implement infectious disease prevention measures (such as pre-assignment vaccinations) tailored to the specific country or region of assignment.

Initiatives for Improving Health Literacy and Enhancing Workplace Environment

We encourage employees to develop accurate health knowledge and apply it in their lives, helping to raise awareness and creating a safe working environment.

Enhancement of Training and Education to Improve Health Literacy
- Self-Care Training
  We provide young employees with the knowledge and skills they need to understand their physical and mental health and to respond appropriately.
- Line-Care Training
  We conduct training for newly appointed managers to help them acquire the knowledge and skills to understand the physical and mental health of their subordinates and to provide appropriate support.
- Raising Awareness about Women's Health Issues
  We conduct training on health issues unique to women and promote the creation of a comfortable workplace environment.
- Communication Training
  We hold training sessions to promote smooth communication between different generations and foster mutual understanding and cooperation.
- Ongoing Health Information Sharing
  Every year, we distribute leaflets containing latest health information (method to achieve balanced immune system, keeping ophthalmological and dental health, etc.) to raise health awareness in their daily lives.
Development of an Environment that Supports Diverse Work Styles
- Provision of External Counseling Services
  
  We have established multiple outsourced counseling desks
  to create an environment where employees can easily
  consult about their physical and mental health.
  
  Flyer from ADVANTAGE Risk Management Co., Ltd.'s Advantage Toughness Consultation Center
- Support for Balancing Life Events and Work
  We provide training to support balancing childcare, family caregiving, infertility treatment, and other challenging tasks with work so that employees can continue working comfortably. For more information on realizing an optimal work-life balance, please click here
- Health Management for Overseas Assignees
  For employees working overseas, we conduct pre-assignment health checkups, provide vaccinations tailored to the country of assignment, assign occupational physicians specializing in overseas assignees, and introduce medical assistants for overseas assignees.
- Provision of Job-Return Support Programs
  For employees on long-term leave, we collaborate with the medical office and occupational physicians to provide return-to-work support programs as needed, supporting their job-returns.

Performance and Target Values for Health Management Initiatives

To implement the PDCA cycle in our Health and Productivity Management initiatives, we set medium-term targets on a three-year basis and evaluate the results of the previous year to drive continuous improvement.

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