Respect of
human rights
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Basic approach
In the “Charter of Corporate Ethics,” Mitsuuroko Group has established the rule to respect the personality and individuality of employees and create a comfortable and fulfilling work environment and has respected human rights and acted without discrimination.
In recent years, through various activities, there has been a spreading awareness of human rights that view “humans as human.” There is an increased understanding for the need to respect human rights as much as possible.
Under these circumstances, Mitsuuroko Group believes that it is important to perform business activities in accordance with international codes regarding human rights to prevent any sort of human rights issues in the relationship with all stakeholders, including not only employees, but also business partners and customers, as we aim to further improve corporate value.
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Mitsuuroko Group Human Rights Policy
Based on the management philosophy of “As a Lifestyle Producer, we consistently conduct our business with integrity and from the customer’s perspective” and the Charter of Corporate Ethics, Mitsuuroko Group is taking efforts to realize lifestyles that are gentle on humans and the Earth by providing new value for society and consumer needs.
We have established the “Mitsuuroko Group Human Rights Policy” to respect the human rights of all people either directly or indirectly related to all processes in our business activities. We will continue to take efforts to respect the human rights of various stakeholders.
Mitsuuroko Group Human Rights Policy
Basic principles
Mitsuuroko Group promotes initiatives that comply with the United Nations’ “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,” and pursues a method to maximize the respect of international human rights codes, including the OECD’s “Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises,” the ILO’s “Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy,” and the United Nations’ “International Bill of Human Rights.”
Along with complying with the laws and regulations of countries/regions where the Company performs business activities, we also pursue a means to respect international human rights codes when there are contrasts between them and the laws and regulations of the country/region.
Application scope
This policy applies to all officers and employees of Mitsuuroko Group. Mitsuuroko Group also requests that all stakeholders respect and refrain from violating the human rights of others.
Respect of human rights in business activities
Mitsuuroko Group strives to avoid or mitigate the negative impact on human rights of all stakeholders related to Mitsuuroko group in all processes of business activities. The Group aims to construct a value chain that can fulfill the responsibility to respect human rights established in this policy.
Human rights due diligence
Mitsuuroko Group identifies the impact of its business activities on stakeholder human rights and strives to prevent and mitigate issues by continuing the construction/operation of human rights due diligence systems.
Aid
Mitsuuroko Group takes efforts to aid and correct negative impact or the possibility of negative impact on human rights of stakeholders in its business activities.
Disclosure of information
Mitsuuroko Group discloses information through its website, including the progress status of its own human rights respect initiatives and those results.
Dialogue and consultation
In the development of this policy, Mitsuuroko Group utilizes expert knowledge related to human rights from independent, external institutions and earnestly holds dialogues and consults with related stakeholders.
Education / training
Mitsuuroko Group performs appropriate education and training of officers and employees, incorporates this policy in all business activities, and effectively executes it.
Important themes related to human rights in Mitsuuroko Group
Mitsuuroko Group has established important themes related to human rights below and aims to realize a work environment that feels worthwhile and respects human rights.
（1）Prohibition of discrimination / harassment
Mitsuuroko Group does not accept any sort of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, tribe, nationality, religion, beliefs, origin, gender, age, disabilities, or sexual orientation, etc.
（2）Prohibition of child labor / forced labor
Mitsuuroko Group prohibits child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, and other improper labor practices.
（3）Respect for basic rights of labor
Mitsuuroko Group respects the basic rights of labor of employees, including the freedom of association, rights to unionize, and rights of collective bargaining.
（4）Promotion of diversity and inclusion
Mitsuuroko Group respects each employee as an individual and strives to establish a work environment where employees can do their best to maximize their capabilities and utilize their differences.
（5）Initiatives to ensure safe work environments and health-focused management
Mitsuuroko Group aims to ensure a pleasant, safe, and hygienic workplace environment and to create a workplace where each and every employee can work energetically and vigorously in order to lead a healthy and cheerful life both mentally and physically.
（6）Support for work-life balance
Mitsuuroko Group strives to support the realization of work-life balance for each employee.
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Initiatives on human rights due diligence
Based on its human rights policy, Mitsuuroko Group has established a system for human rights due diligence (hereinafter “human rights DD”).
Formulation of Human Rights Policy
In 2021, Mitsuuroko Group formulated and published its Human Rights Policy, which consists of nine provisions. It also stipulates 6 priority themes.
Direction of initiatives regarding human rights DD
Based on its human rights policy, Mitsuuroko Group is currently considering ways to establish a human rights DD system.
Specifically, we are considering the following methods.
（1）Scoping (risk identification)
In the business activities of Mitsuuroko Group, there are a wide variety of human rights risks that our business activities involve or could involve due to the many stakeholders.
To this end, we will work with personnel with expertise both inside and outside the Company to determine the scope of human rights issues to be investigated, including the type of issue, country/region, and product, taking into consideration a variety of factors.
（2）Data collection
We will gather information necessary for risk analysis, from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives, through engagement with stakeholders in an appropriate manner.
We will strive to gather information, especially through dialogue with rights holders.
（3）Risk analysis
Based on the data collected in (2) above, we will analyze how we are or can be influencing rights holders. In doing so, we will also consider the types (implementation, facilitation, and involvement) that identify how we are involved with negative human rights impacts, and explore ways to address them according to their impact, leading to (4) in the next section.
（4）Monitoring (risk prevention/mitigation/correction)
There are multiple options for corrective measures, depending on the intensity of the negative impact on human rights and the type of our involvement. We will consider what corrective measures are appropriate for rights holders, and will review the appropriateness of those measures after the fact.
（5）Communication (reporting)
The status of human rights DD implementation will be reported regularly to the Board of Directors and disclosed on the official website and in the Sustainability Report.
Implementation in FY2022
No cases of human rights DD were implemented in FY2022.
Although we have not yet established a specific system, we are conscious of human rights risks in our business activities and check for events that may have a negative impact on human rights through initiatives to deepen understanding of human rights, based on our human rights policy, such as human rights training and compliance activities at each company of the Group. We are also working to identify risks in individual businesses through interviews with experts and internal audits.
In the future, we will establish and operate a specific human rights DD system based on the identified risks.
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