Respect for Human Rights, Diversity Promotion, and Safe and Secure Workplaces
First written in FY2021. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2024.
108 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Safety and security are prioritized in all business activities. The company has established “Safety Dojos” at each production site and is working to ensure thorough safety management, including through comprehensive training.」
The company described specific measures under its policies on respect for human rights, diversity, and a safe and secure workplace, including establishing Safety Dojos at each production site, providing training and preventing harassment. It also disclosed results including a 1.8% female management ratio and a 43.1% rate of parental leave taken by men. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The SMC Group will respond to changes in the business environment, including the globalization of business, increasingly diverse customer needs, and worsening labor shortages resulting from Japan’s declining birthrate, aging population and shrinking workforce. It will also promote diversity expected to bring new value to the business through innovation and higher productivity, while working to maximize the use of its human capital.」
The company gave concrete form to its existing policies on respect for human rights, diversity, and a safe and secure workplace by focusing on maximizing the use of human capital, improving productivity and addressing labor shortages. It disclosed metrics and initiatives including the hiring and management ratios of women, parental leave taken by men, the gender pay gap, and harassment prevention training. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「Respect for human rights, promotion of diversity, and ensuring a safe and secure workplace ・The SMC Group will work to create an environment free from human rights violations across its group companies and supply chain. ・The group will promote diversity and aims to be a company where diverse employees can thrive regardless of nationality, gender, age or other factors. ・The group will work to maintain a workplace environment where employees can work safely and securely.」
The company brought together, for the first time, its priorities of creating an environment free from human rights violations, enabling diverse employees to thrive, and providing a safe and secure workplace as material issues.