Social
Respect for Human Rights
Basic approach
The Mitsuboshi Belting Group recognizes that respecting the human rights of all people involved in its business activities is the greatest prerequisite for the sustainable growth of society and the Group. Based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other international standards, we have set “Respect for human rights and personality” as a materiality and are promoting initiatives for respect for human rights.
Promotion system
In order to identify risks related to “respect for human rights and personality” and implement appropriate measures, a working group of the Sustainability Promotion Committee conducts human rights due diligence (DD). For human rights risks identified through DD, a promotion organization designated by the Sustainability Promotion Committee implements specific measures. The progress of measures is monitored and evaluated by the Sustainability Promotion Committee, and the details are regularly reported to the Board of Directors.
In promoting human rights DD initiatives, we believe all employees should first have a correct understanding of human rights. Under this belief, in 2022, we revised the Mitsubishi Belting Group Code of Conduct to include respect for human rights, in line with the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles in four areas, including human rights. This Code of Conduct is positioned as “our promise” in our philosophy system, and training on the Code of Conduct is provided regularly as part of employee training programs. Furthermore, in 2023, we formulated and disclosed a human rights policy based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and we have been working to strengthen our human rights DD efforts not only within our Group but throughout our entire supply chain.
With the aim of reducing human rights risks throughout our supply chain, we are working with our business partners to address human rights issues.
Identification of human rights risks
In January 2023, we identified human rights risks (listed on the right) in our business activities, including our supply chain, through discussions in the Working Group and Sustainability Promotion Committee, which is an organization responsible for promoting materiality-related initiatives.
Flowchart of “identification of adverse impacts and risks”
Identified human rights risks
Implementation status of initiatives
In promoting Human Rights DD, we are currently undertaking the following initiatives.
a) Initiatives to strengthen human rights DD promotion system
b) Initiatives to address individual human rights risks: Regarding the “use of raw materials (natural rubber, cotton, etc.) involving child labor or forced labor”
