ADEKA Group Human Rights Policy
Based on international norms such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact, as well as ADEKA Group Code of Conduct, our Group has established ADEKA Group Human Rights Policy as our basic philosophy on human rights. Based on this policy, our group will respect the human rights of all people involved in all aspects of our corporate activities, fulfill our corporate responsibilities, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
The ADEKA Group has a management policy of aiming to be a company that is progressive and dynamic with a keen attitude towards the new changing tide and creating a better future for the people of the world. It embodies our aspiration to achieve mutual respect for diverse values that individuals have and their mutual development.
In accordance with this policy, we will fulfill our social responsibility of respecting the human rights of all stakeholders in all situations of corporate activities and contribute to realizing a sustainable society that is fair, impartial and free of discrimination and prejudice.
Human Rights Due Diligence
Respect for human rights is a Sustainability priority issue for the ADEKA Group, and promotes initiatives based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. From the perspectives of enhancing social value and achieving sustainable business growth, we have been conducting human rights due diligence（HRDD） since July 2024 to mitigate human rights risks across our entire supply chain.
STEP1：Human Rights Risk Assessment
With the assistance of external experts, we have conducted an assessment to identify potential negative human rights impacts arising from our business activities. To further clarify and specify these human rights issues and risks, we held workshops with our employees.
Workshop
To comprehensively identify human rights issues throughout our entire supply chain, we conducted a workshop with employees involved in our chemicals business* in this fiscal year. twelve participants, primarily department managers and section chiefs, attended. Following a lecture by an external expert, participants engaged in discussions about human rights issues, those affected by these issues, and potential countermeasures. *Polymer Additives, electronic materials, environmental materials.
The plan after the workshop
Based on the findings of this assessment, we will identify the human rights issues that our group should prioritize and develop prevention and mitigation measures. We aim to implement HRDD across all our business areas by the end of fiscal year 2026. Our group remains committed to respecting human rights throughout our supply chain. We will continue to report on these initiatives through our website, integrated reports, and other channels.
Complaint mechanisms
Contact points for employees
The ADEKA Group has established ADEKA Hotline, an internal reporting system where internal and external contact points receive reports from employees.ADEKA Hotline receives reports from employees about violations of laws and regulations, the ADEKA Group Code of Conduct and other internal regulations and about misconduct, as well as complaints and consultation requests related to harassment and human resource and labor issues.Compliance supervisors and personnel are assigned to each business site, department and Group company. They are responsible for promptly collecting information from whistleblowers and individuals requesting consultations and taking corrective action. They collaborate with ADEKA’s Compliance Promotion Committee.The ADEKA Group’s Compliance Whistleblower Regulations mandate the protection of whistleblowers’ anonymity, prohibit the disadvantageous treatment of whistleblowers and prevent information leakage.The ADEKA Group’s Compliance Whistleblower Regulations mandate the protection of whistleblowers’ anonymity, prohibit the disadvantageous treatment of whistleblowers and prevent information leakage.
Complaint mechanism for all stakeholders in Japan and overseas
The ADEKA Group has become a regular member of the Japan Center for Engagement and Remedy on Business and Human Rights (JaCER). JaCER offers a non-judicial grievance platform that is aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. They utilize their expertise to support their member companies in the management of complaints.The ADEKA Group has set up points of contact for whistleblowers on JaCER’s platform for all of its stakeholders worldwide. This point of contact is designed to enable the reporting any violations or suspected violations of international codes of conduct related to business and human rights, including the International Bill of Human Rights, as well as the laws and regulations in various countries. The Group has created a suitable complaints mechanism.It is possible for stakeholders to report complaints anonymously in Japanese, English or Chinese.
＞Form for reporting complaints ｜ Japan Center for Engagement and Remedy on Business and Human Rights (JaCER)
▶ Japanese（JP）
▶ English（EN）
▶ Chinese（CN）
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