Human Rights Policy

1. Fundamental Approach to Human Rights

Takara Belmont Group recognizes the importance of respecting human rights and supports the following international norms and principles:

• The International Bill of Human Rights (comprising the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights)
• The ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
• The UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• The OECD’s Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

This Policy affirms our commitment to respecting human rights, in line with our sustainability policy: “Creating a society where the World can shine.”

2. Scope of Application

This Policy applies to all officers and employees (including full-time, contract, and temporary staff) of the Takara Belmont Group. We also expect all stakeholders involved in our products and services to understand and uphold this Policy.

3. Commitment to Human Rights Respect

We recognize that addressing human rights issues associated with our business operations is essential. We act with care to ensure that our activities do not directly or indirectly contribute to human rights violations. Where adverse impacts on human rights are identified within our operations, we take prompt and appropriate action to remedy the situation and fulfill our responsibility to respect human rights.

Prohibition of Forced Labor:
We do not tolerate forced labor, bonded labor, inhumane prison labor, slavery, or human trafficking. We also prohibit the use of any labor sourced through such practices.

Prohibition of Child Labor:
We do not permit the employment of children below the minimum working age as defined by local laws and international norms, to protect their rights to education and healthy development.

Working Hours:
We do not impose illegal excessive working hours beyond legal limits. We also provide adequate rest and holidays in consideration of international standards.

Fair Wages:
We comply with applicable wage regulations and ensure the payment of wages above the legal minimum. We also strive to provide wages sufficient to cover basic living needs.

Prohibition of Inhumane Treatment:
We respect the dignity of workers and prohibit any mental or physical abuse, coercion, harassment, or similar conduct.

Prohibition of Discrimination:
We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on gender, age, place of origin, nationality, race, ethnicity, beliefs, religion, illness, disability, sexual orientation or identity, social status, or other attributes. We also prohibit discrimination in employment, wages, working hours, and other labor conditions.

Freedom of Association:
In compliance with local laws, we respect the rights of workers to unionize and engage in collective bargaining as a means of dialogue regarding working conditions and wages.

4. Education and Training

We conduct comprehensive human rights awareness programs for all officers and employees to ensure this Policy is integrated into all business activities and effectively implemented.

5. Remedies and Corrective Measures

We accept and appropriately respond to reports of human rights violations from both internal and external sources. We ensure confidentiality and anonymity for whistleblowers and protect them from retaliation or disadvantage. If it becomes clear that our business activities have caused or contributed to negative human rights impacts, we will address and remedy them through effective mechanisms.

6. Reporting

We continuously monitor our efforts to respect human rights and make improvements as necessary. We also report on our progress and initiatives to promote respect for human rights through our website and other communication channels in a timely and appropriate manner.