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 regularly report the progress of initiatives related to human rights at the Sustainability Promotion Committee, in which Directors participate.

Human rights due diligence

With the aim of respecting human rights on a global scale, we have selected four priority action themes for human rights compliance. In FY2023, we began conducting surveys on these four priority action themes for Group companies in Japan and overseas. Beginning in FY2024, we plan to conduct on-site inspections and provide training to Group companies in Japan.

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 have designated December of each year as Harassment Prevention Month, in order to deepen understanding of harassment and prevent harassment before it happens. (Until now, it has been held irregularly once a year.) During the first Harassment Prevention Month in 2023, we sent out a message from the President regarding the prevention of harassment and placed internal posters. In March 2024, we created an original educational video for viewing by employees. Through these and other efforts, we have been ceaselessly disseminating our message toward the eradication of 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 the responsible sourcing of minerals and raw materials as an important issue within the supply chain. We request our suppliers to comply and regularly conduct global surveys to trace the use of conflict minerals throughout the supply chain. 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．Safe and Healthy Working Environment

Consultation and Reporting Desk

The Company has established the Futaba Helpline, an internal helpline that allows anonymous reporting and consultations, in order to detect and resolve internal issues early. In addition to the internal helpline, the head office and domestic Group companies have set up an external helpline at a law firm outside the Company for the wide range of usage including family members, retirees, and employees of major trading partners. Overseas Group companies have a similar mechanism to that in Japan. The helplines target violations of laws and internal rules, as well as issues related to human rights and environmental protection, all of which can significantly impact the company. The reports and consultations are fact-checked in collaboration with dedicated departments to speedily resolve problems. Internal reporting rules are managed in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act. The content of reporting is regularly reported to Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members. In FY2023, we received 58 reports and consultations (11 at Futaba Head Office and 47 at Group companies in Japan and overseas). Many of the reports concerned harassment or violation of internal rules, and we have responded to them appropriately. We will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the system through enhancement of awareness and improvement, etc.

Number of reporting and consultations

FY	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Number of cases	16	24	64	50	58

* Helpline in North America started in FY2021.