Respect for human rights, the development of human resources, and the promotion of diversity
Awareness of Issues
The Group recognizes respect for human rights as the basis for all business activities.
Amid rising global interest in human rights, we recognize that 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.
Major Risks and Opportunities
Risks
- ・ The occurrence of human rights infringements in the Group's business activities and supply chain.
- ・ The effectiveness of human resource development through on-the-job training varies by division.
- ・ Performance-based and human resource diversity are affinity, but the negative impacts of performance-based theory arise.
Opportunities
- ・ Recruitment and stable employment of talented people through business activities based on respect for human rights.
- ・ Train employees with excellent practical skills through on-the-job training.
- ・ The vitality provided by a corporate culture in which employees set their own goals and take on the challenge of achieving them.
- ・ Equal opportunity and performance-based evaluation systems enable the recruitment, development, and selection of capable personnel, leading to business growth and the cultivation of new businesses.
Shin-Etsu Group approach
■ Policy
The Group will respect human rights in all business activities, and promote the development and diversity of human resources.
Basic approach
- ・Supporting employee growth through a training system
- ・Improving employees motivation through performance-based personnel evaluation systems and equal opportunities
- ・Promotion of Diversity
- ・Enhancement of work-life balance system
- ・Implementation of human rights due diligence
Performance and Outcome
Shin-Etsu Group Key Sustainability Issues
- The foundation of all activitieslegal compliance, fair corporate activities
- Employees and contractors health and safety
- Energy-saving, resource-saving, and reduction of the environmental impact
- 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