Respect for human rights, the development of human resources, and the promotion of diversity
Respect for human rights, the development of human resources, and the promotion of diversity
Policy
The Group will respect human rights in all business activities, and promote the development and diversity of human resources.
Awareness of Issues
The Group respects human rights as the basis for all business activities.
Amidst rising global interest in human rights, it is important to comply with this policy and respect the human rights of the Group and all stakeholders. Furthermore, we believe that the development and diversification of human resources is indispensable for the growth of our business and the sustainable development of the Group.
KPIs
- Number of child labour: 0
- Number of forced labour: 0
- Ratio of women at the time of hiring: Administrative positions 33.3%, Engineering positions 9.9% (Employees and seconded employees of Shin-Etsu Chemical)
- Number of women in managerial positions, including junior manager level (versus FY2014): 3.47 times (Employees and seconded employees of Shin-Etsu Chemical)
(FY2023 Resuls)
Key Sustainability Issues
- The foundation of all activities: legal compliance, fair corporate activities
- Health and safety of employees and contractors
- Energy-saving, resource-saving, and reduction of the environmental impacts
- Product quality improvements and product safety control
- Promoting CSR procurement and the diversification of supply sources
- Respect for human rights, the development of human resources, and the promotion of diversity
- Respect for and protection of intellectual property
- Contribution to industry and social initiatives
- Accurate and timely information disclosure and communication with stakeholders