Respect for human rights

The CITIZEN Group supports and maintains international norms relating to human rights. These include the International Bill of Human Rights (International Covenants on Human Rights/Universal Declaration of Human Rights/International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights/International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights), which describe the fundamental human rights that should apply to people across the world. They also include fundamental rights relating to labor as outlined by the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (including freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor, the effective abolition of child labor, and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation). These policies have also been formulated based upon the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
The CITIZEN Group ensures that its business activities conform with the laws and regulations of the respective countries and regions in which it operates. If there are inconsistencies between internationally recognized human rights and the laws/regulations of individual countries or regions, the Group pursues methods that fundamentally respect international human rights.

This policy applies to all executives and employees of The CITIZEN Group. The CITIZEN Group also expects that all business partners related to its products and services conform to these policies.

The CITIZEN Group respects the dignity and rights of all people. It works to ensure that fundamental human rights are maintained and respected throughout its business operations, and that it does not contribute to infringing on these rights. The Group ensures that these rights continue to be respected through its responses to any negative effects on human rights uncovered in the Group’s operations. The Group ensures that progress is made with its efforts to respect human rights by following the policies and guidelines it has created for the various fields it operates in. If the Group determines that its business operations are having a negative influence on human rights, it takes responsibility by both implementing remedial measures to resolve these issues and making appropriate corrective responses.

• * Individuals in Charge
  The CITIZEN Group ensures that there is clarity regarding which executives are responsible for executing these policies, and monitors the status of their implementation.
• * Human Rights Due Diligence
  Through its efforts towards due diligence, The CITIZEN Group aims to identify any negative influences on human rights it might have, and prevent and/or mitigate their effects.
• * Education/Training
  The CITIZEN Group has implemented all required administrative procedures to ensure that the policy becomes incorporated throughout its business operations. It also provides appropriate education and training to both executives and employees, thus ensuring that the policies are fully understood and effectively implemented.
• * Employment and Labor
  
  • (Prohibition of Forced/Child Labor)
    As defined by local laws and regulations, The CITIZEN Group does not employ children who are younger than the legally required working age. In the same way, it does not allow forced labor. The Group also requires its business partners and suppliers to follow these practices.
  • (Positive Employer-Employee Relationships)
    The CITIZEN Group promises to respect the freedom to form unions and the recognition of collective bargaining rights.
  • (Elimination of Discrimination)
    The CITIZEN Group works to ensure equal opportunities for employment, job placement, advancement, and skills development.
• * Dialogues / Consultations
  The CITIZEN Group will consult with relevant stakeholders regarding its response to potential and actual impacts on human rights.
• * Remedies
  If it is found that The CITIZEN Group has had a negative effect on human rights, or has contributed to such an effect in some manner, the Group will work to implement proper and effective corrective measures and remedies by taking necessary actions both inside and outside the Group.
• * Disclosure of Information
  The CITIZEN Group reports on its human rights efforts through both its website and CSR report.