Respecting Human Rights
As a member of the international business community, we at the Kikkoman Group are committed to ensuring that human rights are well respected both within our organization and throughout our entire value chain. To this end, we will continue to adhere to the Kikkoman Group Management Principles.
Fundamental approach
In December 2020, the Group established the Kikkoman Group Human Rights Policy (“Human Rights Policy”), which states that the Group upholds and respects international human rights standards, such as the International Bill of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Additionally, to ensure full awareness of the Group’s Human Rights Policy, we have translated it into 10 languages and shared it with our domestic and overseas group companies.
- The Kikkoman Group Human Rights Policy (English)
The Kikkoman Group Human Rights Policy
Kikkoman Group (‘the Group’), believes it is essential to contribute to society through our business to achieve sustainable growth for both the company and society, with this belief reflected in the Group’s Management Principles.
The Kikkoman Group Management Principles:
- 1To pursue the fundamental principle “consumer-oriented”
- 2To promote the international exchange of food culture
- 3To become a company whose existence is meaningful to the global society
Recognizing the Group’s responsibility to respect the human rights of those potentially affected by its business operations, we are committed to implementing these Management Principles and fulfilling the responsibilities required of companies.
The Group complies with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP), and also supports and respects the International Bill of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
The Group is committed to developing and implementing a system of due diligence for human rights. Through this system, the Group will identify any potential negative impact on human rights, introduce preventive or mitigation measures, and regularly disclose information on related progress and results.
The Group encourages the establishment of a mechanism by which it can be duly informed should business operations cause, or be complicit in causing, negative impact on human rights, including through its business relationships. Should any negative impact be confirmed, the Group will take appropriate measures to resolve the issue in accordance with UNGP guidance and process.
The Group complies with the laws and regulations of all countries and regions where it operates. If there are conflicts between internationally recognized human rights standards and national laws of those countries and regions, the Group respects international human rights standards to the utmost extent possible.
During the implementation of the Kikkoman Group Human Rights Policy, the Group communicates and conducts dialogue with its stakeholders and outside experts.
The Group identifies who is in charge of implementing this Policy and supervises the process. In addition, the Group provides appropriate training and education to integrate this Policy throughout its business activities.
Scope:
The Kikkoman Group Human Rights Policy applies to the Kikkoman Group and all its employees. The Group is committed to working with all business partners and suppliers to encourage their support of this policy.Established: December 24, 2020
Foreign language versions of the Kikkoman Group Human Rights Policy
- Japanese
キッコーマングループ人権方針
キッコーマングループでは、当社グループが社会と共に持続的に発展するためには事業活動を通じて社会に貢献することが欠かせないと考えており、この姿勢は当社グループの経営理念にも示されています。
キッコーマングループ経営理念
私たちキッコーマングループは、
- 1「消費者本位」を基本理念とする
- 2食文化の国際交流をすすめる
- 3地球社会にとって存在意義のある企業をめざす
当社グループは事業活動が影響を及ぼし得る人権を尊重する責任があることを認識し、企業に求められる責任を果たすことで、キッコーマングループ経営理念の実践に取り組んでまいります。
当社グループは国連の「ビジネスと人権に関する指導原則(指導原則)」に則り、「国際人権章典」（世界人権宣言と国際人権規約）、国際労働機関の「労働における基本的原則及び権利に関する宣言」を支持し、尊重し、人権尊重の責任を果たします。
当社グループは人権デューディリジェンスの仕組みを構築します。人権デューディリジェンスの実施を通じて、当社グループの事業活動が及ぼし得る人権への負の影響を特定し、防止または軽減策を講じ、その進捗と結果について情報を開示します。
当社グループの事業活動が人権への負の影響を引き起こした場合あるいは加担した可能性がある場合に、申し立てを受け付ける仕組みの整備をすすめます。また、負の影響が確認された場合には、指導原則に従い、適切な手段を通じ救済に取り組みます。
事業活動を行うすべての国・地域における法および規制を遵守します。国際的に認められた人権と各国の国内法に矛盾がある場合には、国際的な人権原則を最大限に尊重します。
キッコーマングループ人権方針を実行する過程において、ステークホルダーや外部有識者との対話と協議に取り組みます。
当社グループは、本方針の実行に責任を持つ責任者を明確にし、実施状況を監督します。また、本方針がグループ全体の事業活動に組み込まれ、適切な研修・教育を行います。
【適用範囲】
本方針は、当社グループのすべての従業員に適用します。また、当社グループのビジネスパートナーおよびサプライヤーに対しても、本方針を支持していただくよう働きかけます。2020年12月24日制定
- Chinese (Simplified Chinese)
龟甲万集团人权方针
龟甲万集团认为，要使本集团能与社会共同持续发展，我们必须坚持的，就是通过事业活动来为社会做贡献，这一姿态也显示在龟甲万集团的经营理念中。
龟甲万集团的经营理念
我们龟甲万集团是
- 1“以顾客为本”为基本理念
- 2促进食文化的国际交流
- 3努力成为能为社会发展做出贡献，有责任有担当的企业
龟甲万集团认识到有责任尊重自身的事业活动可能影响的人权，并通过履行社会对企业所要求的责任，努力践行龟甲万集团的经营理念。
龟甲万集团将遵循联合国的《工商企业与人权指导原则（指导原则）》，支持并尊重《国际人权宪章》（世界人权宣言与国际人权公约）和国际劳工组织的《关于工作中基本原则和权利宣言》，履行尊重人权的责任。
龟甲万集团将建立人权尽职调查的机制。通过人权尽职调查的实施，锁定龟甲万集团的事业活动可能涉及的对人权的负面影响，制定防止或缓解对策，并将其进展及结果的相关信息予以公开。
龟甲万集团将建立一个机制，在一旦因自身的事业活动造成或有可能助长对人权的负面影响时受理相关申诉。同时，在负面影响被确认时，我们将遵循指导原则，通过合理的手段进行补救。
在龟甲万集团开展事业活动的所有国家与地区，我们将遵守当地的法律与规定。在国际公认的人权与各国的国内法律相矛盾时，将最大程度地尊重国际人权原则。
在执行龟甲万集团人权方针的过程中，努力与利益相关者及企业外部的有识人士开展对话与协商。
龟甲万集团明确本方针执行的责任承担者，并对执行状况进行监督。并且，本方针将被融入整个集团的一切事业活动，同时，集团将实施相应的研修与教育。
【适用范围】
本方针适用于龟甲万集团的全体员工。同时，对龟甲万集团的业务合作伙伴以及供应商，我们将努力促使其对本方针的支持。2020年12月24日制定
- Chinese (Traditional Chinese)
龜甲萬集團的人權方針
龜甲萬集團認為為使本集團能與社會共同持續發展,通過本集團的事業活動為社會發展作貢獻是至關重要的,這個堅決的經營姿態也表明在本公司集團的經營理念中。
龜甲萬集團的經營理念
我們龜甲萬集團是
- 1“以顧客為本”為基本理念
- 2促進食文化的國際交流
- 3努力成為能為社會發展做出貢獻，有責任有擔當的企業
本公司集團理解我們有責任尊重所有在推展本公司事業活動中相關人士的人權，並履行企業所應負之責任，進而實踐龜甲萬集團的經營理念。
本公司集團基於聯合國的《工商業與人權指導原則（指導原則）》，支持並尊重《國際人權憲章》（世界人權宣言與國際人權公約）、國際勞工組織的《工作基本原則與權利宣言》，履行尊重人權之責任。
本公司集團制定人權盡職調查的框架。透過實施人權盡職調查，確認本公司集團的事業活動中是否有對人權產生負面影響之處，執行防止或緩解之因應措施，並將其進度和結果等資訊予以公布。
如本公司集團的事業活動可能造成或助長負面人權影響時，將會建立能申述之管道。除此之外，當確認為造成負面影響時，本集團會遵循指導原則，透過適當的手段進行補救。
我們會遵守事業活動所在地之所有國家或地區的法律和規定。當國際認可的人權原則與各國國內法律發生抵觸時，則會盡最大限度地尊重國際公約之人權原則。
龜甲萬集團在實行人權方針的過程中，將與利益關係人和外部專業人士進行對談和協議。
本公司集團將會明確本方針的執行負責人，並監督實施狀況。除此之外，也會將本方針納入集團全體的事業活動中，並進行適當的培訓和教育。
【適用範圍】
本方針適用於本公司集團所有員工。除此之外，也要求本公司集團的商業夥伴以及供應商支持本方針。2020年12月24日制定
- Spanish
Política de Derechos Humanos del Grupo Kikkoman
Nosotros, el Grupo Kikkoman, creemos que contribuir a la sociedad mediante nuestras actividades comerciales es esencial para desarrollarnos de forma sostenible en armonía con la sociedad, y esta actitud también se refleja en la filosofía de gestión del Grupo.
“Filosofía de Gestión del Grupo Kikkoman”
Nosotros, el Grupo Kikkoman,
- 1Mantenemos una filosofía "orientada al consumidor"
- 2Promovemos el intercambio internacional de cultura gastronómica
- 3Aspiramos a ser una empresa relevante para la comunidad global
El Grupo Kikkoman reconoce que tiene la responsabilidad de respetar los derechos humanos que puedan verse afectados por sus actividades comerciales y nos esforzaremos por poner en práctica nuestra Filosofía de Gestión cumpliendo con las responsabilidades que se esperan de nuestra empresa.
Nuestro grupo cumple con los Principios Rectores sobre Empresas y Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas (Principios Rectores), la Carta Internacional de Derechos Humanos (Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos y el Pacto Internacional de Derechos Humanos), y la Declaración de Principios y Derechos Fundamentales de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo.
Nuestro grupo establecerá un sistema para la debida diligencia en materia de derechos humanos. Mediante la implementación de la debida diligencia en materia de derechos humanos, identificaremos los posibles impactos negativos que podrían tener nuestras actividades comerciales sobre los derechos humanos, tomaremos medidas para prevenirlos o reducirlos, y divulgaremos información sobre nuestro progreso y resultados.
Desarrollaremos un sistema para recibir quejas en caso de que las actividades comerciales de nuestro grupo hayan causado o puedan haber afectado negativamente a los derechos humanos. Además, si se confirma un impacto negativo, tomaremos medidas correctivas a través de los medios adecuados de acuerdo con los Principios Rectores.
Cumpliremos con las leyes y regulaciones de todos los países y regiones donde realizamos actividades comerciales. Cuando haya conflicto entre los derechos humanos internacionalmente reconocidos y las leyes internas de cada país, respetaremos los principios internacionales de derechos humanos en la mayor medida posible.
Dialogamos y consultamos con las partes interesadas y expertos para la implementación de nuestra Política de Derechos Humanos.
El Grupo definirá quién es el responsable de implementar esta política y supervisará su estado de implementación. Además, esta política se incorporará a las actividades comerciales de todo el grupo y se proporcionará la formación y educación adecuadas.
[Ámbito de aplicación]
Esta política aplica a todos los empleados de nuestro grupo. También animaremos a nuestros socios comerciales y proveedores ajustarse a nuestra política.Decretado el 24 de diciembre de 2020
- Portuguese
Política de Direitos Humanos do Grupo Kikkoman
O Grupo Kikkoman (Denominado abaixo como ‘o Grupo’) acredita ser essencial contribuir para a sociedade através de suas atividades, com o objetivo de alcançar um crescimento sustentável tanto para a própria organização e como para a sociedade, convicção esta refletida na Filosofia de Gestão do Grupo.
Filosofia de Gestão do Grupo Kikkoman
- 1Seguir o princípio fundamental "orientado para o consumidor"
- 2Promover o intercâmbio internacional da cultura alimentar
- 3Tornar-se uma empresa cuja existência seja significativa para a sociedade global.
Reconhecendo a própria responsabilidade com respeito aos direitos humanos dos indivíduos potencialmente afetados por suas atividades empresariais, o Grupo compromete-se a colocar em prática este Filosofia de Gestão e a cumprir as responsabilidades exigidas de empresas.
O Grupo segue os Princípios Orientadores sobre Empresas e Direitos Humanos, das Nações Unidas (UNGP), e também apoia e respeita a Carta Internacional dos Direitos Humanos e a Declaração da Organização Internacional do Trabalho sobre os Princípios e Direitos Fundamentais no Trabalho.
O Grupo está comprometido com o desenvolvimento e a implementação de um sistema de medidas relacionadas aos direitos humanos. Por meio deste sistema, o Grupo identificará qualquer impacto negativo potencial sobre direitos humanos, tomará medidas de prevenção ou abrandamento e divulgará regularmente informações sobre avanços e resultados relacionados.
O Grupo encoraja o estabelecimento de um mecanismo pelo qual venha a ser adequadamente informado sempre que atividades empresariais causem ou contribuam para ocasionar impacto negativo sobre direitos humanos, inclusive por meio de suas relações de negócios. Se for confirmado qualquer impacto negativo, o Grupo tomará medidas apropriadas para solucionar a questão com base em orientação e nos procedimentos dos Princípios Orientadores sobre Empresas e Direitos Humanos, das Nações Unidas (UNGP).
O Grupo obedece às leis e aos regulamentos de todos os países e regiões onde atua. Sempre que houver divergências entre padrões de direitos humanos internacionalmente reconhecidos e leis nacionais desses países e regiões, o Grupo respeitará, tanto quanto possível, os padrões de direitos humanos internacionais.
Na implementação da Política de Direitos Humanos do Grupo Kikkoman, o Grupo manterá comunicação e diálogo com as partes diretamente interessadas nas suas atividades e com especialistas de fora da própria organização.
O Grupo identificará o indivíduo encarregado de implementar esta Política e de supervisionar o processo. Além disso, o Grupo proporcionará treinamento apropriado e instruções para a incorporação desta Política à totalidade das suas atividades empresariais.
Abrangência
O Política de Direitos Humanos do Grupo Kikkoman aplica-se ao Grupo Kikkoman e a todos os seus funcionários. O Grupo compromete-se a trabalhar com todos os seus parceiros de negócios e fornecedores para encorajar apoio a esta política.Instituída em 24 de dezembro de 2020
- French
Politique des droits de l’homme du groupe Kikkoman
Le groupe Kikkoman est convaincu que pour assurer un développement durable en harmonie avec la société, il est essentiel de contribuer à la société à travers ses activités commerciales, une philosophie qui est également reflétée dans la vision d'entreprise du groupe Kikkoman.
Vision d'entreprise du groupe Kikkoman
Nous, le groupe Kikkoman, nous engageons à :
- 1Avoir une philosophie de base « centrée sur le consommateur »
- 2Promouvoir les échanges internationaux de culture alimentaire
- 3Viser à être une entreprise étant importante pour la société mondiale
Le groupe Kikkoman reconnaît sa responsabilité de respecter les droits de l’homme susceptibles d'être affectés par ses activités commerciales, et s'engage à respecter ces responsabilités pour mettre en pratique la vision d'entreprise du groupe Kikkoman.
Notre groupe adhère aux Principes directeurs relatifs aux entreprises et aux droits de l'homme (Principes directeurs), soutient et respecte la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme et la Charte internationale des droits de l'homme, ainsi que la Déclaration relative aux principes et droits fondamentaux au travail de l'Organisation internationale du travail, tout en remplissant ses responsabilités en matière de respect des droits de l’homme.
Le groupe Kikkoman mettra en place un mécanisme de diligence raisonnable en matière de droits de l’homme. En mettant en œuvre cette diligence raisonnable en matière de droits de l’homme, le groupe Kikkoman identifiera les impacts négatifs potentiels de ses activités commerciales sur les droits de l’homme, prendra des mesures pour les prévenir ou les atténuer, et divulguera des informations sur la progression et les résultats atteints.
Le groupe Kikkoman promouvra la mise en place d'un mécanisme pour recevoir les plaintes en cas de risque de participation ou d'impact négatif de ses activités commerciales sur les droits de l’homme. En cas de confirmation d'impacts négatifs, il s'efforcera de remédier à la situation conformément aux principes directeurs applicables.
Le groupe Kikkoman se conformera à toutes les lois et réglementations dans les pays et régions où il exerce ses activités. En cas de conflit entre les droits de l’homme internationalement reconnus et les lois nationales, il donnera la priorité aux principes internationaux des droits de l’homme.
Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre de la politique des droits de l’homme du groupe Kikkoman, il s'engagera dans un dialogue et une consultation avec les parties prenantes et les experts externes.
Le groupe Kikkoman désignera des responsables chargés de mettre en œuvre cette politique et surveillera sa mise en œuvre. Il veillera également à ce que cette politique soit intégrée à l'ensemble des activités du groupe et organisera des formations et des sessions éducatives appropriées.
[Portée d'application]
Cette politique s'applique à tous les employés du groupe Kikkoman. De plus, nous encourageons nos partenaires commerciaux et fournisseurs à soutenir cette politique.Promulguée le 24 décembre 2020
- German
Menschenrechtsrichtlinie der Kikkoman-Gruppe
Die Kikkoman-Gruppe ist davon überzeugt, dass der Beitrag zur Gesellschaft durch ihre Geschäftsaktivitäten für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung gemeinsam mit der Gesellschaft unerlässlich ist - diese Einstellung spiegelt sich auch in der Managementphilosophie der Gruppe wider.
Managementphilosophie der Kikkoman-Gruppe“
Die Kikkoman-Gruppe
- 1hat sich „Verbraucherorientierung“ zur Grundphilosophie gemacht,
- 2fördert den internationalen Austausch der Esskultur und
- 3macht es sich zum Ziel, ein Unternehmen zu sein, das für die globale Gesellschaft von Bedeutung ist.
Die Kikkoman-Gruppe ist sich über ihre Verantwortung zur Achtung der Menschenrechte, die durch ihre Geschäftsaktivitäten beeinflusst werden können, bewusst und setzt sich für die Umsetzung ihrer Managementphilosophie ein, indem sie die von einem Unternehmen erwarteten Pflichten erfüllt.
Unsere Gruppe kommt ihrer Verantwortung zur Achtung der Menschenrechte nach, indem sie sich an die „Leitprinzipien der Vereinten Nationen für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte (Leitprinzipien)“ hält und die „Internationale Menschenrechtscharta (Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte und Internationale Menschenrechtskonvention)“ sowie die „Erklärung über grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte bei der Arbeit“ der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation unterstützt und achtet.
Unsere Gruppe wird ein System zur Sorgfaltspflicht auf dem Gebiet der Menschenrechte einrichten. Durch die Umsetzung der Sorgfaltspflicht auf dem Gebiet der Menschenrechte werden wir potenzielle negative Effekte der Geschäftsaktivitäten unserer Gruppe auf die Menschenrechte bestimmen und Maßnahmen ergreifen, um diese zu vermeiden oder zu mindern, und Informationen über unsere Fortschritte und Ergebnisse offenlegen.
Wir werden ein System zur Entgegennahme von Beschwerden entwickeln, falls Geschäftsaktivitäten unserer Gruppe negative Effekte auf die Menschenrechte verursacht haben oder dazu beigetragen haben sollten. Bei Feststellung von negativen Effekten werden wir im Einklang mit den Leitprinzipien anhand geeigneter Mittel Maßnahmen zur Wiedergutmachung ergreifen.
Wir werden die Gesetze und Vorschriften aller Länder und Regionen einhalten, in denen wir geschäftlich tätig sind. Wenn international anerkannte Menschenrechte und innerstaatliche Gesetze der jeweiligen Länder im Widerspruch stehen sollten, werden wir die internationalen Menschenrechtsgrundsätze maximal respektieren.
Im Prozess der Umsetzung der Menschenrechtsrichtlinie der Kikkoman-Gruppe führen wir den Dialog und die Konsultation mit Stakeholdern und externen Experten.
Die Gruppe wird eine Person, die für die Umsetzung dieser Richtlinie verantwortlich ist, bestimmen und den Umsetzungsstatus überwachen. Darüber hinaus wird diese Richtlinie in die Geschäftsaktivitäten der gesamten Gruppe integriert und entsprechende Schulungen und Trainings hierzu durchgeführt.
[Geltungsbereich]
Diese Richtlinie gilt für alle Mitarbeiter unserer Gruppe. Wir werden außerdem die Geschäftspartner und Lieferanten unserer Gruppe ermutigen, diese Richtlinie zu unterstützen.Festgesetzt am 24. Dezember 2020
- Italian
Politica sui diritti umani del Gruppo Kikkoman
Il Gruppo Kikkoman ritiene che contribuire alla società attraverso le proprie attività aziendali sia essenziale per potersi sviluppare in modo sostenibile insieme ad essa, e tale approccio si riflette anche nella sua filosofia aziendale.
“Filosofia aziendale del Gruppo Kikkoman”
Noi, Gruppo Kikkoman,
- 1abbiamo una filosofia di base “orientata al consumatore”
- 2promuoviamo lo scambio internazionale di culture alimentari
- 3puntiamo a essere un'azienda che abbia un valore per la società globale
Il Gruppo Kikkoman riconosce di avere la responsabilità di rispettare i diritti umani che potrebbero essere influenzati dalle sue attività aziendali e si impegna a mettere in pratica la propria filosofia aziendale adempiendo alle responsabilità richieste ad un'azienda.
In conformità con i “Principi guida su imprese e diritti umani delle Nazioni Unite (Principi guida)”, il Gruppo sostiene la “Dichiarazione universale dei diritti umani” (Dichiarazione universale dei diritti umani e Patto internazionale sui diritti civili e politici) e la “Dichiarazione dell'Organizzazione internazionale del lavoro sui principi e i diritti fondamentali del lavoro e i suoi seguiti”, e adempie alla propria responsabilità di rispettare i diritti umani.
Il Gruppo istituirà un sistema di due diligence sui diritti umani. Attraverso l'implementazione della due diligence sui diritti umani, identificheremo le potenziali ripercussioni negative delle attività aziendali del Gruppo sui diritti umani, adotteremo misure per prevenirle o ridurle e divulgheremo informazioni sui nostri progressi e risultati.
Svilupperemo un sistema per ricevere reclami nel caso in cui le attività aziendali del Gruppo abbiano causato o possano aver contribuito a causare ripercussioni negative sui diritti umani. Inoltre, qualora tali ripercussioni negative fossero accertate, adotteremo misure correttive adeguate, in conformità con i Principi guida.
Rispettiamo le leggi e i regolamenti di tutti i Paesi e i territori in cui svolgiamo attività commerciali. In caso di conflitto tra i diritti umani riconosciuti a livello internazionale e le leggi nazionali di ciascun Paese, rispetteremo i principi internazionali sui diritti umani nella massima misura possibile.
Nel processo di implementazione della Politica sui diritti umani del Gruppo Kikkoman, ci impegneremo nel dialogo e nella consultazione con stakeholder ed esperti esterni.
Il Gruppo indicherà il responsabile dell'implementazione di tale Politica e ne supervisionerà lo stato di attuazione. Inoltre, tale Politica sarà incorporata nelle attività aziendali dell'intero Gruppo e saranno fornite formazione e istruzione adeguate.
Ambito di applicazione
Questa Politica si applica a tutti i dipendenti del Gruppo. Incoraggeremo inoltre i partner commerciali e i fornitori del Gruppo a sostenere tale Politica.Emanata il 24 dicembre 2020
- Thai
นโยบายสิทธิมนุษยชนของกลุ่มคิคโคแมน
กลุ่ม Kikkoman เชื่อว่าการทำเพื่อสังคมผ่านกิจกรรมทางธุรกิจเป็นสิ่งจำเป็นสำหรับกลุ่มในการพัฒนาอย่างยั่งยืนร่วมกับสังคม และท่าทีนี้ยังสะท้อนให้เห็นในปรัชญาการบริหารจัดการของกลุ่มอีกด้วย
“ปรัชญาการบริหารจัดการกลุ่มคิคโคแมน”
พวกเรา คิคโคแมน กรุ๊ป
- 1ปรัชญาพื้นฐานของเราคือ "ยึดผู้บริโภคเป็นหลัก"
- 2ส่งเสริมการแลกเปลี่ยนวัฒนธรรมอาหารระหว่างประเทศ
- 3มุ่งสู่การเป็นองค์กรที่มีคุณค่าในตัวตนสำหรับสังคมโลก
กลุ่ม Kikkoman ตระหนักถึงความรับผิดชอบในการเคารพสิทธิมนุษยชนที่อาจได้รับผลกระทบจากกิจกรรมทางธุรกิจ และมุ่งมั่นที่จะนำปรัชญาการจัดการกลุ่ม Kikkoman ไปปฏิบัติจริงโดยทำให้ความรับผิดชอบที่ถูกคาดหวังนั้นสัมฤทธิ์ผลองค์กร
กลุ่มบริษัทของเราจะปฏิบัติตาม “หลักการชี้แนะว่าด้วยธุรกิจกับสิทธิมนุษยชน (หลักการชี้แนะ)”ของสหประชาชาติ, สนับสนุน และเคารพ “ร่างตราสารสิทธิมนุษยชนระหว่างประเทศ” (ปฏิญญาสากลว่าด้วยสิทธิมนุษยชนและกติการะหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยสิทธิมนุษยชน), “ปฏิญญาที่ว่าด้วยหลักการและสิทธิขั้นพื้นฐานของแรงงาน” ขององค์กรแรงงานระหว่างประเทศ ตลอดจนรับผิดชอบต่อการเคารพสิทธิมนุษยชน
กลุ่มของเราจะจัดทำระบบการตรวจสอบสถานะด้านสิทธิมนุษยชน ด้วยการดำเนินการตรวจสอบสถานะด้านสิทธิมนุษยชน เราจะระบุผลกระทบด้านลบต่อสิทธิมนุษยชนที่อาจเกิดขึ้นจากกิจกรรมทางธุรกิจของกลุ่มบริษัท ใช้มาตรการเพื่อป้องกันหรือลดผลกระทบดังกล่าว และเปิดเผยข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับความคืบหน้าและผลลัพธ์นั้น
เราจะจัดเตรียมระบบการรับเรื่องร้องเรียนในกรณีที่กิจกรรมทางธุรกิจของกลุ่มบริษัทได้ก่อให้เกิดหรืออาจส่งผลเสียต่อสิทธิมนุษยชน นอกจากนี้ หากได้รับการยืนยันถึงผลกระทบด้านลบ เราจะดำเนินมาตรการช่วยเหลือด้วยวิธีการที่เหมาะสมตามหลักการปฏิบัติ
เราจะปฏิบัติตามกฎหมายและข้อบังคับของทุกประเทศและภูมิภาคที่เราดำเนินกิจกรรมทางธุรกิจ เมื่อเกิดข้อขัดแย้งระหว่างสิทธิมนุษยชนที่เป็นที่ยอมรับในระดับสากลกับกฎหมายภายในของแต่ละประเทศ เราจะเคารพหลักการสิทธิมนุษยชนระหว่างประเทศอย่างเต็มที่
ในกระบวนการดำเนินการตามนโยบายสิทธิมนุษยชนของกลุ่ม Kikkoman เรามีส่วนร่วมในการพูดคุยและประชุมกับผู้มีส่วนได้ส่วนเสียและผู้เชี่ยวชาญภายนอก
กลุ่มบริษัทจะชี้แจงผู้รับผิดชอบในการนำนโยบายนี้ไปใช้และกำกับดูแลสถานะการดำเนินการ นอกจากนี้ นโยบายนี้จะรวมอยู่ในกิจกรรมทางธุรกิจของทั้งกลุ่ม และจะมีการฝึกอบรมและให้ความรู้อย่างเหมาะสม
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นโยบายนี้ใช้กับพนักงานทุกคนในกลุ่มของเรา นอกจากนี้ เราจะดำเนินการให้พันธมิตรทางธุรกิจและซัพพลายเออร์ของกลุ่มบริษัทสนับสนุนนโยบายนี้ด้วยกำหนดเมื่อวันที่ 24 ธันวาคม 2020
- Indonesian
Kebijakan Hak Asasi Manusia Grup Kikkoman
Grup Kikkoman percaya bahwa berkontribusi kepada masyarakat melalui kegiatan bisnis sangat penting agar Grup dapat berkembang secara berkelanjutan bersama masyarakat dan sikap ini juga tecermin dalam Filosofi Manajemen Grup.
“Filosofi Manajemen Grup Kikkoman”
Kami, Grup Kikkoman,
- 1Filosofi dasar kami adalah “Berorientasi pada Konsumen”
- 2Mempromosikan pertukaran budaya pangan internasional
- 3Bertujuan untuk menjadi perusahaan yang memiliki arti penting bagi masyarakat global
Grup Kikkoman menyadari bahwa mereka mempunyai tanggung jawab untuk menghormati hak asasi manusia yang mungkin terpengaruh oleh aktivitas bisnisnya dan akan berusaha menerapkan Filosofi Manajemen Grup Kikkoman dalam praktik dengan memenuhi tanggung jawab yang diharapkan dari sebuah perusahaan.
Grup kami mematuhi Prinsip-Prinsip Panduan PBB tentang Bisnis dan Hak Asasi Manusia (Guiding Principles), Undang-undang Internasional tentang Hak Asasi Manusia (Deklarasi Universal Hak Asasi Manusia dan Kovenan Internasional tentang Hak Asasi Manusia), dan Deklarasi Prinsip-prinsip Dasar Organisasi Buruh Internasional dan Hak di Tempat Kerja dan kami mendukung dan menghormati hak asasi manusia serta memenuhi tanggung jawab kami untuk menghormati hak asasi manusia.
Kelompok kami akan membentuk sistem uji tuntas hak asasi manusia. Melalui penerapan uji tuntas hak asasi manusia, kami akan mengidentifikasi potensi dampak negatif terhadap hak asasi manusia dari aktivitas bisnis grup kami, mengambil tindakan untuk mencegah atau menguranginya, dan mengungkapkan informasi tentang kemajuan dan kinerjakami.
Kami akan mengembangkan sistem untuk menerima pengaduan apabila kegiatan bisnis Grup kami telah menyebabkan atau mungkin berkontribusi terhadap dampak negatif terhadap hak asasi manusia. Selain itu, jika dampak negatif terkonfirmasi, kami akan mengambil tindakan perbaikan melalui cara yang tepat sesuai dengan Prinsip Panduan.
Kami akan mematuhi undang-undang dan peraturan di semua negara dan wilayah tempat kami menjalankan aktivitas bisnis. Ketika terjadi konflik antara hak asasi manusia yang diakui secara internasional dan hukum domestik masing-masing negara, kami akan menghormati prinsip-prinsip hak asasi manusia internasional semaksimal mungkin.
Dalam proses penerapan Kebijakan Hak Asasi Manusia Grup Kikkoman, kami terlibat dalam dialog dan konsultasi dengan pemangku kepentingan dan pakar eksternal.
Kelompok kami akan mengklarifikasi orang yang bertanggung jawab menerapkan kebijakan ini dan mengawasi status penerapannya. Selain itu, kebijakan ini akan dimasukkan ke dalam aktivitas bisnis seluruh kelompok dan pelatihan serta pendidikan yang sesuai akan diberikan.
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Kebijakan ini berlaku untuk semua karyawan grup kami. Kami juga akan mendorong mitra bisnis dan supplier grup kami untuk mendukung kebijakan ini.Ditetapkan pada tanggal 24 Desember 2020
- *The official version of this guideline is in Japanese. The translated versions above are provided for reference only.
To improve customer satisfaction and meet stakeholder expectations, we have also established the Kikkoman Group Guidelines for Respecting Human Rights. These guidelines are designed to deepen the shared understanding of respect for human rights among our employees and business partners and to promote practical initiatives that uphold these principles.
Foreign language versions of the Kikkoman Group Guidelines for Respecting Human Rights
- *The official version of this guideline is in Japanese. The translated versions above are provided for reference only.
Furthermore, the Group established the Kikkoman Group Sustainable Sourcing Policy, which sets out the initiatives that the Group undertakes in partnership with its suppliers in the course of business activities. To promote more specific sustainable sourcing efforts, we also established the Packaging Guidelines, the Forest Resources Guidelines, and the Soybean Sourcing Guidelines, which are all in line with the Sustainable Sourcing Policy.
Promotion framework
Under the leadership of the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), the Group pursues its human rights initiatives, which are led by Kikkoman Corporation, Kikkoman Food Products Company, and Kikkoman Business Service Company. The Sustainability Committee monitors and reviews the Group’s efforts and reports its findings to the Board of Directors.
Implementation of human rights due diligence
In December 2021, we conducted an impact assessment with the cooperation of CRT Japan to gain an understanding of potential negative human rights impacts that could occur in our value chain.
Human rights impact assessment process
Based on our analysis and assessment of the findings of the human rights impact assessment, we identified the following two key human rights themes:
(1) Human rights risks in the supply chain (ingredients suppliers) (foreign workers employed by contract manufacturers)
(2) Monitoring of the working environments for foreign workers employed by our domestic and overseas factories
Addressing human rights themes
(1) Human rights risks in the supply chain
Supplier training and awareness programs and survey
- We conducted a Sedex*1 survey of our major suppliers, and 11 of them responded.
- Supplier briefing
In January 2023, Kikkoman Corporation held a Sedex Supplier Members Joint Briefing for domestic suppliers in partnership with other buyer members, where the suppliers were provided with information on Business and Human Rights and urged to join Sedex. The briefing was attended by seven contract manufacturers.
- We communicated the Kikkoman Group Human Rights Policy and our approach to Business and Human Rights to 38 contract manufacturers.
Encouraging logistics service providers to improve their working conditions
- We conducted interviews with logistics service providers through Sobu Logistics, which is responsible for the Kikkoman Group’s domestic logistics operations.
- We implemented the following specific improvement measures in collaboration with Kikkoman Food Products Company:
- Reduced truck drivers’ waiting time by systemizing warehouse retrieval operations
- Streamlined operation and vehicle dispatch processes by extending order lead times
- Improved inadequate operations at delivery destinations
- Consolidated shipping warehouses into a central facility to shorten truck drivers’ working hours
- Kikkoman Food Products Company submitted a Voluntary Action Declaration as a member company supporting the “White Logistics” Promotion Initiative*2.
- *1Sedex stands for Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. It is an online platform that allows suppliers to manage and improve the working conditions in their supply chains.
- *2“White Logistics” Promotion Initiative portal site
(2) Monitoring of the working environments for foreign workers employed by our domestic and overseas factories
Surveys of domestic and overseas group companies
Kikkoman Corporation carries out annual surveys of the working conditions for its foreign national employees, and the surveys have shown no signs of possible human rights violations.
| Year | Initiative Details |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Conducted surveys and interviews of HR managers TargetKikkoman Corporation and 21 domestic group companies |
| 2023 | Conducted surveys of HR managers TargetKikkoman Corporation and 22 domestic group companies Selectively interviewed HR managers and site supervisors of domestic group companies employing foreign national employees, carried out on-site inspections, and/or had direct discussions with foreign national employees |
| 2024 | Conducted surveys of HR managers or SMETA audits Target Kikkoman Corporation, 22 domestic group companies, and 5 overseas manufacturing companies Selectively interviewed HR managers and site supervisors of domestic group companies employing foreign national employees, carried out on-site inspections, and/or had direct discussions with foreign national employees, in collaboration with a third-party organization*1 |
| 2025 | Assessed the working conditions of foreign employees holding Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) status. Conducted interviews with HR personnel and operational managers, carried out on-site assessments, and engaged directly with foreign employees at selected domestic group companies in collaboration with a third-party organization*1. Engaged in dialogue with registered support organizations to better understand and address issues affecting foreign employees. |
- *1The Global Alliance for Sustainable Supply Chain (ASSC)
Training and awareness programs for domestic group companies
In 2023, we distributed guidelines on the employment of foreign workers to our domestic group companies to ensure that they are fully aware of the key points of employing foreign workers.
Health and safety
The Kikkoman Group is committed to ensuring health and safety in the workplace, firmly believing that a safe and hygienic work environment for employees is fundamental to effective business management.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)
The Kikkoman Group believes that, in order to create a supportive and rewarding work environment for all employees, it is essential that they recognize and respect each other’s values. We also recognize that promoting DE&I leads to the creation of new value and the improvement of corporate value. Accordingly, we are implementing a range of measures to raise employees’ awareness of DE&I.
Internal training and awareness programs
The Kikkoman Group provides a range of training and awareness programs to ensure that its approach to respect for human rights is well communicated throughout the Group.
- New employee training
Each year, we organize Business and Human Rights training sessions for new employees to ensure that they are fully familiar with the Kikkoman Group Human Rights Policy and our approach to Business and Human Rights.
- Business and Human Rights training
From 2023 to 2024, we held e-learning training sessions to foster a better understanding of the Kikkoman Group Human Rights Policy and to acquire the essential knowledge of Business and Human Rights. Approximately 4,800 employees attended these sessions.
- Business and Human Rights workshops for overseas group companies
In 2023, we organized Business and Human Rights workshops, in collaboration with SDG Partners, Inc., for our overseas group companies in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia. A total of 43 employees from various departments of Kikkoman Corporation, JFC Japan Inc., and overseas group companies attended these workshops. At the workshops, the participants identified human rights risks specific to their countries or regions and discussed their efforts to address human rights risks.
- Harassment prevention training
We provide ongoing training to all employees to prevent harassment.
Remedy
The Kikkoman Group provides hotlines to receive reports and concerns from its employees.
- The Kikkoman Group Corporate Ethics Hotline
The Kikkoman Group has established a Group Corporate Ethics Hotline and made it available for all employees of the Group companies in Japan. The Group Corporate Ethics Hotline consists of an external hotline that is managed by two outside lawyers, a shared Group hotline that is managed by Kikkoman Corp.’s Legal & Compliance Department, and hotlines at individual companies that are set up as needed. Reports are received via dedicated phone line, fax, email, and dedicated post office box. When the office receives a report, an internal investigation is conducted, corrective measures taken, and feedback provided to the individual who initiated the report. The Corporate Ethics Committee Regulation stipulates protection for whistleblowers against any backlash or disadvantage that might result from submission of a report.
- Harassment hotline
We have harassment hotlines, overseen by the HR department, at our key business locations in Japan.
- Business Partner Hotline
The Kikkoman Group established a Business Partner Hotline in April 2026 for those operating within the Kikkoman Group’s value chain (in Japan) to report any concerns they may have.
Participation in external initiatives
- United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
Kikkoman Corporation became a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in 2001. We carry out business activities in accordance with the Ten Principles of the UNGC and proactively participate in study workshops organized by Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ) to develop collaboration with other companies and academic experts.
- The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)
Kikkoman Corporation is a member of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), the only global organization that connects consumer goods retailers and manufacturers worldwide. CGF forms expert groups through global and regional working groups in non-competitive areas to address social and environmental challenges. In Japan, local groups have been established in the areas of sustainability, climate change, healthier living, and food safety, where collaborative efforts are being promoted to solve these issues.
- National Federation of Consumer Organizations (NFCO)
In 2022, Kikkoman Corporation endorsed the Guidelines on the Employment and Integration of Foreign Nationals of the National Federation of Consumer Organizations (NFCO) and established its internal guidelines accordingly.