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Taikisha Group’s Human Rights Policy

Under the terms of the Taikisha Group's corporate philosophy, "Establish a company which can continuously grow and contribute to the society" and "Establish an attractive company," we aim to contribute to society through business activities that help our customers and subcontractors to achieve prosperity and help our employees to achieve rich lives, and we aim to create a rewarding company for our employees.
In order to achieve our corporate philosophy, we are aware that it is essential to respect the human rights of all stakeholders involved in the Taikisha Group's business activities. Our Code of Conduct also stipulates that we will respect basic human rights and that we will not engage in discriminatory treatment, harassment, or any other conduct that undermines personal dignity.
We have established this policy as a norm pertaining to human rights in business activities in order to enable the Taikisha Group to continue to fulfill its responsibility to respect human rights.

1．Scope of application

This policy applies to all officers and employees (all employees engaged in the Taikisha Group’s business operations, including contract employees, temporary employees, employees on loan, etc.) of the Taikisha Group. We also expect all stakeholders, including customers and business partners, to understand this policy and to work together with the Taikisha Group to make a commitment to respecting human rights.

2．Respect for international norms on human rights

The Taikisha Group respects internationally recognized human rights as defined in the International Bill of Human Rights*1and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.*2 We also support the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct*3, the United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights*4and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact,*5and we promote commitment to respecting human rights based on these principles.

3．Compliance with laws and regulations

As a company operating not only in Japan but also on a global scale, the Taikisha Group complies with all laws and regulations that apply in the countries and regions where we conduct businesses. In addition, if there are any contradictions between international norms on human rights and the applicable laws and regulations in any of the countries or regions, we will seek ways to show the utmost respect to the human rights recognized by international norms.

4．Our priorities for human rights

  1. Prohibition of discrimination and harassment
    In our corporate activities, we do not permit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, religion, ideology, origin, gender, disability, physical characteristics, age, etc.
  2. Prohibition of child labor and compulsory labor
    We do not permit child labor or unfair labor in all its forms. Nor do we purchase materials or products produced through child labor and/or compulsory labor.
  3. Industrial health and safety
    Under a safety and health management system that covers not only the Taikisha Group but also our subcontractors, we strive to comply with safety and health-related laws and regulations and various safety standards in order to maintain and improve a safe and secure working environment and to maintain and promote the mental and physical health of employees.
  4. Respect for the rights of workers
    We respect the rights of workers, including the freedom of association and the right of collective bargaining.
  5. Protection of personal information
    The Taikisha Group strictly manages the personal information of its customers, business partners, and the officers and employees of the group used in the course of business in compliance with laws, regulations, and other norms concerning the protection of personal information, and in accordance with our voluntary rules and information security management system established in consideration of international trends.
  6. Prohibition of abuse of the dominant bargaining position
    We do not take advantage of our position as a client to unfairly disadvantage our subcontractors or other suppliers by delaying the payment of subcontracting proceeds, reducing subcontract proceeds after the order has been placed, or unreasonably refusing to accept products or requesting that suppliers re-do construction works or operations.
  7. Consideration for local residents
    In regions where the Taikisha Group has offices, construction work sites, laboratories, etc. used to conduct business activities, we give consideration to the environment, safety, and health of neighboring residents, and we comply with any agreements concluded with them.

5. Implementation of human rights due diligence

The Taikisha Group has established a system to regularly implement human rights due diligence in the aim of preventing or mitigating negative impacts on human rights by identifying and assessing human rights risks in the group’s businesses in Japan and overseas.

6. Implementation of corrections and remedies

If a situation arises in the course of our business activities that can cause or contribute to negative impacts on human rights, we will take appropriate measures to correct or remedy the situation.
Even in cases where the Taikisha Group's business activities do not contribute to negative impacts on human rights but the group’s products and services are directly related to negative impacts on human rights depending on the business relationship, we will strive to prevent or mitigate such negative impacts on human rights through cooperation with business partners, etc.
In addition, we have a system in place to receive complaints from and provide counsel regarding human rights to internal and external stakeholders, and if any negative impact on human rights is discovered through this system, we will take appropriate action as soon as possible.

7. Development of awareness of human rights in officers and employees

With the aim of firmly establishing this policy within the Company and implementing specific commitments to respecting human rights based on this policy, we conduct regular education and training on human rights for all officers and employees to instill and develop an awareness of human rights in them.

8. Communication and consultation with stakeholders

We maintain and strive to improve our efforts to respect human rights through continued communication and consultation with stakeholders.

9. Disclosing the status of commitments to human rights

We disclose this policy to the public, and we regularly disclose our commitments to human rights through integrated reports, the corporate website, and other such means.


This policy was approved by the Board of Directors after deliberation by the Sustainability Committee, which is an advisory committee.
This policy is under the control of the officer in charge of sustainability promotion, and related departments work together to address all measures, education, and training concerning human rights based on this policy.
This policy will be reviewed as appropriate in response to changes in societal circumstances and business activities.


  • *1
    International Bill of Human Rights
    The generic name for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948), which sets forth the principles of respect for fundamental human rights as the "common standard that should be achieved by all people and all states," and the International Covenants on Human Rights (adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1966), which are treaties based on the content of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • *2
    The International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (adopted by the ILO General Assembly in 1998 and 2022)
    Sets forth "freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining," "prohibition of compulsory labor," "abolition of child labor," "elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation," and "a safe and healthy working environment" as the minimum labor requirements that should be complied with, and stipulates that the ILO member states are obligated to respect, promote, and achieve these requirements.
  • *3
    The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (formulated in 1976 and have been revised six times)
    Formulated to set out recommendations and expectations regarding the activities of multinational enterprises from the Guidelines adhering countries and to provide principles and standards for responsible business conduct across a range of fields, including human rights, employment and industrial relations, environment, combating bribery and other forms of corruption, consumer interests, etc.
  • *4
    The UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (endorsed by the UN Human Rights Council in 2011)
    Encourage all states and companies—regardless of size, business category, location, or organizational structure—to make efforts to protect and respect human rights based on three pillars: the obligation of states to protect human rights, the responsibility of companies to respect human rights, and access to remedy.
  • *5
    The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact
    A set of voluntary commitments by companies and organizations to achieve sustainable growth by exercising responsible and creative leadership and by acting as good members of society. The companies and organizations that sign the UN Global Compact are required to consent to The Ten Principles concerning the four areas of "protection of human rights," "elimination of unfair labor," "response to environmental challenges," and "anti-corruption” and conduct their business activities in accordance therewith.


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