Respect for human rights across the entire value chain and human rights due diligence

「In fiscal 2024, the company provided human rights e-learning to all employees and conducted a human rights questionnaire survey targeting member companies of the Kowa-kai, an organization comprising the company's head and branch offices and cooperating companies.」

「Regarding business and human rights issues, the company respects the human rights of stakeholders affected by all business activities and works to achieve a sustainable society throughout the value chain. To clarify its approach to respecting human rights, it established a Basic Human Rights Policy in December 2021 and began initiatives related to human rights due diligence in 2022. Specifically, the Sustainability Promotion Committee identifies and assesses risks in the value chain and elsewhere, designates salient risks as material issues, and advances efforts to consider and implement preventive measures and remedial actions.」