Human Rights Policy

Under the management principle of “contributing to the realization of a future inspired by dreams and an affluent society,” the JACCS Group works together with all its stakeholders to pursue business activities that contribute to the development of society. All of our business activities are premised on the connectedness of people and society, and to ensure that we respect the human rights of all people, we establish here the “JACCS Human Rights Policy.”
This policy, along with our Management Principle, is the foundation of all of the JACCS Group’s business activities. We recognize that respect for human rights is integral to the realization of a sustainable society. Together with the Group’s “Basic Policy on Sustainability,” through the practice of this policy, we will pursue the realization of a society in which the human rights of all people are respected.

As a member of society, the JACCS Group recognizes the importance of respect for human rights in all of our business activities. We support and respect norms and standards related to human rights, as set out in such widely recognized documents as the “International Bill of Human Rights” and the International Labour Organization (ILO) “Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.” Furthermore, we respect not only the human rights of vulnerable people in society but the human rights of all people.
We recognize the United Nations “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights” as a practice framework, comply with relevant laws in all countries and regions in which we operate, and respect international norms and standards. In cases where an inconsistency arises between internationally recognized standards and the laws of individual jurisdictions, we will pursue an approach that respects international standards.

This policy is applied to all directors and employees of the JACCS Group. In addition, we request that our business partners^*understand and comply with this policy.

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  “Business partners” refers to all outside organizations and individuals related to the JACCS Group’s business, including member stores and suppliers.

The JACCS Group respects the diversity of all people involved with or affected by the Group’s business activities. The Group will implement thorough measures to ensure that it does not tolerate discrimination based on race, nationality, creed, religion, disability, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or health status; harassment behavior, including sexual harassment and abuse of authority; or violation of human rights, including forced labor and child labor. In addition, the Group respects freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining. In the case where negative impact on human rights arises, the Group will fulfill its responsibility to respect human rights through appropriate remedial actions.

The JACCS Group works to prevent and reduce negative impacts on human rights by building a human rights due diligence framework. In cases where it comes to light that our business activities directly led to negative impact on human rights, or in cases where such negative impacts were promoted by our business activities, the Group will undertake corrective and remedial measures. Furthermore, in cases where our products and services are directly linked to human rights violations owing to a business relationship, we will work to exert influence aimed at rectifying this situation.

The JACCS Group will establish a consultation hotline that can be accessed by persons whose human rights have been negatively affected or there is a risk of such an outcome. In such cases, the Group will identify the negative impacts on human rights related to its business activities, and implement measures aimed at remedying the situation.

In the implementation of its Human Rights Policy, the JACCS Group will undertake ongoing dialogue and discussion with related stakeholders. The Group will also utilize the knowledge of outside human rights specialists, as it works to improve respect for human rights.

The JACCS Group will carry out appropriate education and training programs covering all directors and employees, with the aim of having the Human Rights Policy fully integrated and established within the Group’s business activities, as well as enhancing understanding of this policy, which will lead to its effective implementation.

The JACCS Group Human Rights Policy is determined by the Board of Directors, which will regularly consider the necessity of reviewing the policy.
Bodies at the management level, including the Management Committee, will discuss and continuously monitor initiatives relating to human rights, undertake improvements as needed, and report on these matters to the Board of Directors.

The JACCS Group will disclose information on its web site and through other channels about initiatives relating to respect for human rights and the implementation status of these initiatives.

Ryo Murakami
President, COO and Representative Director
JACCS Co., Ltd.

This policy has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.