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)