Basic Approach and Human Rights Policy

In order to realize a sustainable society, the Futaba Group recognizes that it is important to respect the human rights of all people involved in business activities, including employees. In accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we will thoroughly comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region in which we conduct business activities. In the unlikely event that an adverse effect on human rights is directly caused or an indirect effect becomes apparent, we will take appropriate measures to rectify or remedy the situation.
Futaba has established the Futaba Group Human Rights Policy as its highest policy regarding human rights. Based on these guidelines, we will promote management that further respects human rights in each country and region where we conduct business activities.

Promotion system

We work with relevant internal organizations such as the Corporate Planning Center and the Purchasing Center to disseminate information within and outside the company. In addition, we report the progress of initiatives related to human rights to members of the Board of Directors at the end of each fiscal year.

Human rights due diligence

With the aim of respecting human rights on a global scale, we have selected the following four priority action themes for human rights compliance and have conducted surveys and field investigations at Group companies in Japan and overseas. Although our surveys have not identified any human rights issues with apparent impacts that should be addressed immediately, we will continue to identify potential risks. In addition, in FY2024, we began holding human rights seminars for suppliers and face-to-face communication and exchange of opinions with some of our suppliers.

Four priority action themes

　　1．Prohibition of discrimination, respect and inclusiveness of diversity
　　2．Prohibition of harassment
　　3．Prohibition of illegal immigrant labor and forced labor
　　4．Prohibition of child labor

Initiatives for the prevention of harassment

We designate December of each year as Harassment Prevention Month, in order to deepen understanding of harassment and prevent harassment before it happens. In addition to sending out a message from the President regarding the prevention of harassment and placing awareness posters, in FY2024 we conducted VR (virtual reality) education for managers to simulate harassment. Going forward, we will continue our efforts to eradicate harassment.

Initiatives for Respect of Human Rights in the Supply Chain

Futaba promotes procurement activities considerate of human rights. We believe that efforts to respect human rights must be promoted not only by our company but throughout the entire supply chain. Therefore, we have incorporated items related to respect for human (human rights and labor) into our 'Supplier Sustainability Guidelines. We have exchanged a 'Memorandum on Respect for human (Human Rights and Labor)' and request regular self-assessments and ongoing efforts for corrective actions. We also recognize that responsible purchasing of mineral resources and raw materials is an important issue across the supply chain, and we regularly conduct global surveys on the use of conflict minerals and extended minerals.

We ask our suppliers to adhere to the principles of respect for human as outlined in the 'Futaba Group Human Rights Policy' and the 'Supplier Sustainability Guidelines'.

Events of respect of human (human rights and labor)

　　１．Elimination of discrimination, and Diversity & Inclusion
　　２．Prohibition of Harassment
　　３．Prohibition of Child labor
　　４．Prohibition of Illegal Migrant Labor, Forced Labor
　　５．Wages and benefits
　　６．Working Hours
　　７．Dialogue and consultation with employees
　　８．Human Resources Development
　　９．Safe and Healthy Working Environment