Respect for human rights
Basic human rights policy
The aim of the management philosophy of the NAGASE Group is to contribute to society by maintaining the highest standards of integrity. To embody this philosophy today and in the future, we are committed to meeting our fundamental responsibility to respect the human rights of everyone who is affected by our business activities.
Based on this Policy, all of our employees and directors are committed to fulfilling their responsibility to respect human rights. In addition, we will disclose this Policy to the customers and suppliers in our supply chain, business partners, and other concerned parties, who may be directly linked to the NAGASE Group’s business, products, and services, and expect them to gain a clear understanding of the Policy and comply with it.
Respecting the Rights of people Involved in the Business
Respect for human rights and prohibition of all forms of discriminatory treatment
the NAGASE Group and its directors and employees respect the personality and individuality of each person.
We not only prohibit human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor but also respect the history, culture, and customs of each country and region and the personality and individuality of each person and promote initiatives to respect human rights, such as prohibiting discrimination and physical and psychological harassment on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, nationality, language, physical characteristics, disability, financial assets, or place of origin. We will not engage in any form of harassment that negatively impacts the character or dignity of individuals, such as harassment based on sex, gender, maternity status, or seniority.
When we identify any adverse impacts to human rights that we caused or contributed to, we make every effort to remedy and/or remediate such impacts by immediately implementing appropriate countermeasures.Respect for Privacy
the NAGASE Group and its officers and employees respect the privacy of each person and pay scrupulous attention in handling personal information, striving to manage such information appropriately.
Establishing an Environment to Draw out the Strengths of Employees
the NAGASE Group has created safe and hygienic work conditions to establish an environment to draw out the strengths of employees. We are also aware of local laws and regulations regarding workplace safety and hygiene, conducting our operations accordingly. Should a workplace accident occur, we will do our utmost to minimize damage and prevent a recurrence.
We will also strive to create a workplace that allows every individual employee to work with conviction and motivation. We will not only comply with labor laws related to working hours but also support both the work and private life of the employees (work-life balance) by realizing diverse ways of working and by making use of a variety of leave systems and so on. For employees who need pregnancy, childbirth, infant care and family care support, we will strive to achieve a balance between these needs and work, and create a workplace environment that delivers a fulfilling life for our employees.
We are committed to preventing any form of workplace harassment including sexual harassment, power harassment, ant others regardless of whether it is intentional or unintentional.
In the event of any issues related these matters, we will conduct a prompt investigation and take decisive measures, including victim support and corrective actions, to prevent recurrence.
System
We have established the Risk Management and Compliance Committee, chaired by the President & Representative Director. The secretariat of the Committee is responsible for promoting risk management and compliance initiatives, including those related to "Respect for Human Rights," by managing progress and reporting to the Committee. We also work in collaboration with the Risk Management Department, the Human Resources Department, and other relevant divisions to execute related operations.
In line with the NAGASE Group, we have adopted the "Code of Conduct for Risk Management & Compliance," which goes beyond compliance with laws and regulations to include corporate ethics. Based on this code, we are working to establish, disseminate, and firmly establish a risk management and compliance system.
Human Rights Due Diligence
The NAGASE Group supports the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and conducts human rights due diligence in line with the Guiding Principles.
Human Rights Due Diligence for Employees
We conduct an engagement survey of our employees. Questions include those related to employees’ human rights, such as organizational climate, human resources, facility environment, and institutional treatment, to confirm compliance with respect for human rights as stipulated in the NAGASE Group Basic Human Rights Policy.
Human Rights Due Diligence in Business Activities and Supply Chain
As part of our commitment to responsible supply chain management, we conduct questionnaire-based surveys and on-site audits to assess and address potential risks.
Training / Awareness-raising Activities
We have clearly stated respect for human rights in the "the NAGASE Group Code of Conduct for Risk Management ＆ Compliance" and ensure that it is distributed and communicated to employees via our internal intranet. It is also published on our company website, where we request the cooperation of stakeholders in understanding and adhering to these principles.
Our company is committed to preventing workplace harassment, including sexual harassment and power harassment.
We ensure that harassment does not occur, whether intentional or unintentional, by mandating training on harassment prevention and compliance, and by regularly disseminating information related to compliance efforts.
e-learning
We implement compliance-related e-learning programs, including human rights, conducted by the NAGASE Group for all executives and employees to enhance awareness and understanding.
Compliance Newsletters
We publish “Compliance Newsletter” that features major compliance-related issues that have arisen internally or in society, as well as feedback and concerns from employees. Topics include human rights issues such as harassment. Information from the newsletter is also shared through our "Compliance Consultation and Reporting Hotline."
Inquiry counter
Nagase ChemteX has established a "Compliance Hotline" as a human rights hotline and a harassment hotline. This "Compliance Hotline" is a system that allows directors and employees, including those of group companies, to consult and report to internal and external contact points under strict confidentiality and anonymity.
| Subject (of taxation, etc.) | Name | Scope | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-house | Compliance Hotline | ・Directors and employees of Nagase ChemteX (Including contract employees, part-timers and part-time employees. Employees include those who have been retired for less than one year) ・Dispatched workers working under a dispatch contract (Including those who have been dispatched within one year of the end of their dispatch contract at the client company.) ・Other similiar persons | 【In-house】 Risk Management and Compliance Committee Secretariat 【Outside the Company】 Outside law firm |
| Outside the Company | Inquiries | ・All stakeholders, including business partners and local residents | Website Inquiries | Nagase ChemteX |