Through its business activities, the OHARA Group seeks to help build a society where all human rights are respected and everyone can play active roles with peace of mind. In line with our Human Rights Policy, we strive to respect the human rights of our suppliers, customers, employees, and all other stakeholders.
OHARA has established the “Guidelines of Conduct” in accordance with OHARA’s philosophy based on its corporate principles. A variety of in-house seminars are held in accordance with such Guidelines on a continuous basis in order to ensure that directors and all employees comply with laws and regulations and execute business activities with a high sense of ethics and in a fair and proper manner.
The OHARA Group, recognizing that respect for human rights is a critical social responsibility for companies, conducts initiatives for respecting the human rights of all people associated with its business activities, with the aim of realizing the vision for the future and society laid out by its Corporate Message: “A secure and healthy life. A society that cultivates creativity and aspirations. Sustainable well-being of our planet.”
Enacted on December 5, 2023
Based on the OHARA Group Human Rights Policy, we are committed to respecting the human rights of all people involved in our business activities. In addition, our Code of Conduct clearly states that we do not tolerate any form of harassment.
In our recruitment activities, we prohibit all forms of discriminatory behavior, harassment, and inappropriate conduct, including sexual harassment, by our employees toward job applicants (including participants in company information sessions and prospective employees who have received job offers). We strive to ensure fair and equitable recruitment and selection processes.
We define recruitment harassment as unwelcome conduct or remarks directed toward job applicants that interfere with their job-seeking activities, have a serious adverse impact on their ability to demonstrate their capabilities, or otherwise create obstacles that cannot reasonably be overlooked in the recruitment process.
We prohibit all forms of recruitment harassment and will take appropriate and strict action against any individual found to have engaged in such conduct.
To prevent recruitment harassment, we have established the following rules:
①All communications with job applicants shall be conducted using company-approved email addresses and telephone lines.
②Interviews and meetings related to recruitment activities shall be conducted either at company offices or through company-designated online communication tools.
Job applicants who experience harassment or inappropriate conduct by our employees during recruitment activities are encouraged to contact the consultation desk below. We will not subject job applicants to any adverse treatment on the grounds that they have sought consultation or made a report.
We will give full consideration to the privacy of job applicants and handle all matters appropriately and confidentially.
Consultation Desk: Manager, General Affairs Sec., General Affairs & Personnel Center
help-s@ohara-inc.co.jp
Our mission is to pursue opportunities by developing new materials and forming alliances with diverse partners, contributing to the Elevation of lifestyles and cultures, Advancement of new frontiers, and Improvement of the global environment.
To fulfill this mission, we value relationships built on trust with all stakeholders, including our customers, business partners, and local communities. We sincerely engage with the opinions and requests we receive and strive to create new value through craftsmanship without compromise.
However, should any conduct constitute customer harassment, including demands or behavior from customers or other parties that exceed the bounds of what is considered socially acceptable and thereby impair the working environment of our employees and other personnel, we will respond firmly and appropriately in order to protect a healthy workplace environment.
We define customer harassment as conduct by customers and other parties (*1) that exceeds the scope of what is socially acceptable in light of the nature of the work performed by our employees and other personnel (including employees of contractors), as well as other circumstances, and that impairs the working environment of our employees and other personnel.
(*1) This includes business partners, individuals making inquiries regarding our business activities, local residents, and other persons who have a relationship with our business.
Where conduct is determined to constitute customer harassment, we will respond firmly and appropriately as follows:
We have established a system in which an Ethics and Compliance Subcommittee within the Internal Control Committee promotes Group-wide activities pertaining to ethics and compliance, and reports on important matters to the Board of Directors. Under this system, we have established the Guidelines of Conduct in line with OHARA’s philosophy based on its corporate principles, and in accordance with those guidelines we strive to foster a strong commitment to compliance to ensure that all employees not only comply with all laws and regulations, but also execute business activities with a high sense of ethics and in a fair and proper manner.
Based on fundamental philosophy on corporate ethics and the Guidelines of Conduct, OHARA has stipulated the Codes of Conduct: Guidelines, which specify major points of laws and regulations, response policies, and matters of caution to be complied with in conducting business activities. In addition, we use the RBA Code of Conduct* as a reference together with stakeholders in our supply chain. To ensure that business activities are conducted in line with these codes, we regularly hold compliance seminars and providing educational activities for all employees using the intranet.
*RBA Code of Conduct: Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct. Standards to ensure that the working environment in the supply chain is safe, and that business is conducted responsibly, ethically, and with respect for human rights and the environment.
We have established an internal reporting system (Helpline) to support early detection and proper handling of actual or suspected violations of laws, regulations, the Codes of Conduct: Guidelines, the RBA Code of Conduct, rules of employment, and other guidelines, and to provide a mechanism of remedy and relief regarding abuse of power, sexual harassment, and other human rights violations. This system is rigorously operated in accordance with the Regulations on Ethics and Compliance Management and the Internal Reporting (Helpline) Operation Guidelines in order to preserve the privacy of informers and protect them from disadvantageous treatment.
OHARA INC. has established a Corporate Ethics Helpline to receive reports and consultations from external stakeholders in order to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and uphold corporate ethics. If you become aware of any misconduct, violations of laws and regulations, or similar matters by officers or employees of OHARA INC. or its group companies, please contact the Helpline using the contact information below. All reports and consultations will be handled appropriately.
（Reports and Consultations）
（Reporting and Consultation Desk）
OHARA INC. Corporate Ethics Helpline Desk
E-mail: help-j@ohara-inc.co.jp
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