In the same point regarding identified incidents, Hitachi states that suppliers in which they encounter acts of modern slavery, are required to hand in improvement action plans and will be supported in completing the planned improvements.

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"The relevant suppliers were requested to submit improvement action plans. Hitachi, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, will work with and advise the suppliers until they complete the planned improvements." Point 4.4, page 3

Twentysuppliers were audited in fiscal 2016, and areas noted forimprovement wereincludedovertime work exceeding stipulated rules (19 suppliers), failure to conduct periodic inspections of machinery and equipment (6), and insufficient management of hazardous waste (9).The relevant supplierswere requested tosubmit improvement action plans. Hitachi, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries,will work with and advisethesuppliersuntil they complete the planned improvements.3