The Seika Group upholds the Group Policy: Strive for excellence and foster a sustainable society with corporate integrity. Each individual within the Group strives to comply with laws and regulations, act in accordance with ethical standards in a manner that gains public trust, and achieve a prosperous society and enhanced corporate value.
The Policy on Human Rights and Labor set forth below clearly shows all our stakeholders our philosophy and commitments.
1. Respect for human rights
We respect fundamental human rights through our sound business practices in accordance with internationally recognized human rights principles.
2. Scope of application
This policy applies to all executives and employees of the Group. Additionally, we ask that all stakeholders and other relevant parties understand and support the intent of this policy.
3. Elimination of discrimination
We do not engage in unfair discrimination on the basis of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, educational background, or other attributes.
4. Prohibition of child labor and forced labor
We do not tolerate child labor or forced labor in any country or region in which we engage in business activities.
5. Prohibition of harassment
We do not tolerate speech or acts of harassment that violate human rights.
6. Provision of equal opportunities
We respect the diversity of each employee and provide equal opportunities in our recruitment, human resource development, evaluation, and other activities.
7. Improvement of workplace environments and maintenance of employee health
We regard employees as our most important asset and strive to ensure workplace environments in which all employees can work in a healthy and safe manner.
8. Respect for workers' rights
We respect the right of employees to form labor unions and to exercise collective bargaining rights, and strive to build sound labor-management relations.
9. Joint efforts with suppliers
We strive to engage in fair and proper transactions in accordance with the Group’s Procurement Policy, and respect for human rights of our suppliers.
10. Remedial actions
We promptly take remedial and corrective actions based on appropriate investigations and procedures in the event the Group’s business activities lead to adverse impacts on human rights.