基本方法
日本Kohden集团致力于contributing to the world through business activities in accordance its management philosophy that we contribute to the world by fighting disease and improving health with advanced technology, and create a fulfilling life for our employees.
The Charter of Conduct, which the Company and its executive officers and employees have a duty to abide by, states that we have respect for human rights at all times. The Code of Ethics and Conduct sets out the ethical and responsible actions we will take to guarantee respect for human rights.
In July 2015, Nihon Kohden signed the UN Global Compact. We are committed to contributing to a sustainable society through promoting initiatives in accordance with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in the four areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.
近年来,随着企业活动的全球化,社会越来越重视企业责任和对人权的尊重。由于日本大学尊重利益相关者的人权至关重要,我们制定了日本大学团体人权政策。日本大学致力于促进基于这一政策尊重人权的努力,为可持续社会作出贡献。金宝搏平台
- We respect international standards related to human rights such as the International Bill of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. We support the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact as one of the signatories of it.
- We respect human rights of all people and do not engage in unfair discrimination or harassment, and pledge not to infringe the personality and dignity of individuals in all aspects of our business activities.
- We ensure a safe and comfortable working environment, minimum wages, responsible labor practices including appropriate control of working hours, and shall respect freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
- We pledge not to engage in forced labor, child labor, nor any form of modern slavery including human trafficking.
- This Policy will apply to all executive officers and employees of the Nihon Kohden Group. We strive to encourage all business partners including our supply chain to promote respect for human rights.
In Our Operations
Human Rights Education and Training
Nihon Kohden conducts workplace training and e-learning education to all executives and employees on prevention of harassment and compliance of labor laws. Nihon Kohden also strives to prevent human rights abuses, for instance, by providing a lecture on preventing harassment, as part of the training for newly appointed managers.The Compliance Committee, which is held quarterly and more when necessary, discusses countermeasures when cases of consultations are reported.
Consultation Counter and Internal Reporting system
Nihon Kohden has established a harassment consultation counter and internal reporting system to address various consultations including harassment and labor issues. Employees can use the consultation counter and reporting system anonymously to protect them from any unfavorable treatment.内部报告制度
In the Supply Chain
Nihon Kohden is committed to respecting human rights throughout the value chain, including our business partners. We created the Nihon Kohden Procurement Policy and the Nihon Kohden Sustainable Procurement Standards and request our business partners to prohibit child labor and forced labor.
In order to ensure the compliance with our Nihon Kohden Sustainable Procurement Standards, we strive to communicate with our business partners. We also ask all our suppliers every 3 years to answer our Activity Questionnaire that consists of 20 questions in six areas, including human rights. By answering these questions, we have confirmed their awareness and compliance with Nihon Kohden Sustainable Procurement Standards. Opinions expressed through the Questionnaire are fed back to our procurement departments and utilized to realize fair and responsible procurement.Relationship with Business Partners