SBI Group recognizes that "human rights" is the fundamental right that is equally and universally held by all human beings. We believe that respect for human rights is inevitably a natural part of corporate operations.
Based on this mindset, SBI Group supports and respects international norms on human rights such as the "International Bill of Human Rights," the "Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights," the "ILO International Labour Standards" and the "Children's Rights and Business Principles," and advances business operations in accordance with them.
SBI Group makes it clear to all of its executives and employees, regardless of whether they are executives, full-time or contract employees, that it does not tolerate any violation of human rights, including forced labor and child labor. Furthermore, in addition to adhering to the management philosophy of "Sound Ethical Values," the Group nurtures a corporate culture of respect for human rights by ensuring that all executives and employees are mindful of the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, beliefs, physical characteristics, disability, career and so forth, as well as prevention of various types of harassment and thorough respect for national and regional cultures and customs. Thus, the Group does not condone any violation of human rights.
We also make continuous and appropriate efforts to encourage our stakeholders, such as customers and suppliers (business partners) of each Group company to fully appreciate and agree with the policies and initiatives regarding respect for human rights.
In a case where we identify any incidents of our customers or suppliers (business partners) not respecting human rights, we will make every effort to address and handle it appropriately.
SBI Group complies with the labor laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which it operates and seeks to maximize respect for the human rights of its executives and employees within the Group. At the same time, the Group will cooperate with its stakeholders to build a society in which people's rights are respected as a matter of course.