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Respect for Human Rights
Respect for Human Rights
Human rights due diligence (hereinafter “Human Rights DD”)
The Mitsuboshi Belting Group recognizes that it is important to respect the human rights of all people involved in our business activities, and has adopted "Respect for human rights and personality" as a Materiality to show our commitment to Human Rights DD. Progress status of issues related to "Respect for human rights and personality" are reported from the Materiality promoting organization to the Sustainability Promotion Committee, and the said Committee monitors, instructs, judges, and evaluates the situation.
Human rights risks
In January 2023, we identified the following human rights risks in our business activities, including our supply chain, through discussions at the Working Group and Sustainability Promotion Committee, which are organizations that promote Materialities.
Identified human rights risks | Division in charge |
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Use of raw materials (natural rubber, cotton, etc.) involving child labor or forced labor | Sustainability Promotion Committee Secretariat + Procurement Department |
Expanding the whistleblowing system “Mitsuboshi Help Line” to business partners | Sustainability Promotion Committee Secretariat + Legal Department |
Initiative status
In promoting Human Rights DD, we are currently undertaking the following initiatives.
ⅰ) Revision of the Group’s Code of Conduct (Nov. 2022)
ⅱ) Conducting human rights risk assessments in the supply chain (Dec. 2022)
ⅲ) Identification of human rights issues (Jan. 2023)
ⅳ) Establishment of the Human Rights Policy (Jan. 2023)
ⅴ) Implementation of employee education regarding human rights (Mar. 2023)
Our Group's Code of Conduct is based on the ten principles in four areas (human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption) established by the UN Global Compact, a universal value recognized by the international community. The Mitsuboshi Belting Group will continue to promote Human Rights DD while making efforts to reduce human rights risks in its entire supply chain.
・Revision of the Mitsuboshi Belting Group Code of Conduct
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Mitsuboshi Belting Group Human Rights Policy
In line with the Corporate Philosophy of “to give attentive consideration to both humanity and nature,” the Mitsuboshi Belting Group will be collaborating with stakeholders to engage in activities that respect and honor human rights. Through these activities, we will fulfill our corporate responsibility in respecting human rights as provided in the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights issued by the UN.
■Scope of application
■Compliance
■Performing Human Rights DD
■Implementation system
■Education
January 1, 2023
Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd.