Social

Human Rights Policy ≫

Introduction

　MORIMURA BROS., INC. have been developing its business based on the corporate philosophy of the “Creed of Our Company”, which states foreign trade as a means to maintain world peace and develop the next generation.

　Placing this corporate philosophy at the core of the company, we have established Human Rights Policy (hereafter the "Policy") and implement initiatives to respect human rights, thereby developing a corporate culture of respecting human rights, and implement business activities accordingly.

　This Policy form the basis of all of the corporate activities of MORIMURA BROS., INC. and apply to all of its directors and employees. We will fulfill our duty to respect human rights by paying attention to our directors and employees, suppliers, business partners and all other stakeholders in our business activities.

　We request that all of our stakeholders understand this Policy and cooperate with us in advancing initiatives towards mutual development.

MORIMURA BROS., INC.

1. Respect for human rights

We understand that in all of our corporate activities, there is the potential that we may negatively impact human rights, either directly or indirectly, or apparently or potentially. We will give the utmost consideration to not overlook the infringement of the human rights of any person related to our corporate activities, and to not abuse the human rights of any of our stakeholders.

・ We prohibit any form of discrimination based on age, nationality, race, ethnicity, thought, creed, religion, marital status, family composition, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, employment status or other attribute.
・ We prohibit forced labor, child labor and human trafficking. In addition, we do not tolerate any form of modern slavery.
・ We will not engage in any form of harassment. In addition, we will not tolerate any language or behavior which hurts other people and any behavior which violates the dignity of individuals.
・ We respect freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining and aim to build a safe, hygienic and healthy workplace.
・ We promote diversity and inclusion, aiming to enable employees to respect each other and thereby create a vibrant workplace and enable the active participation of diverse human resources.

2. Respect for international human rights norms and legal compliance

We will engage in corporate activities by respecting internationally recognized norms, including the International Bill of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
We will also strive to comply with laws and regulations in the countries and regions where we conduct corporate activities. Where the laws and regulations of a country or region where we conduct corporate activities differ from or contradict international human rights norms, we will pursue higher standards.

3. Implementing human rights due diligence

We will identify the negative impact of matters related to our corporate activities on human rights and work to prevent and reduce such impact in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We will also advance initiatives for respecting human rights by sharing issues related to human rights with our stakeholders through dialogues and engagement activities.

4. Remedy

We will strive not only to prevent ourselves from engaging in activities that infringe upon human rights but also to keep all of our stakeholders, including business partners, from being involved in human rights abuses. Where it has been revealed that we have caused or contributed to activities that infringe upon human rights, we will endeavor to correct the violation by taking the appropriate steps and engaging in dialogue.

5. Education and training

We will continually educate and train all of our directors and employees so that they will be familiar with and understand this Policy.

6. Monitoring and information disclosure

We will constantly monitor initiatives taken based on this Policy and take corrective actions as appropriate. We will also disclose information about the progress of the initiatives, their problematic points and improvements made to them.

(Resolution of the Board of Directors on January 29, 2024)

Sustainable Procurement Policy ≫

Introduction

　We as MORIMURA BROS., INC. have been developing its business based on the corporate philosophy of the “Creed of Our Company“, which states foreign trade as a means to maintain world peace and develop the next generation.

　Having placed this corporate philosophy at the foundation, having defined a Corporate Standard of Conduct, and keeping in mind our own social responsibility, we are operating in line with the Corporate Standard of Conduct in order to contribute to the sustained development of society.

　Moreover, we define here Sustainable Procurement Policy (the “Policy”) and aim at building a sustainable society by pursuing initiatives together with our suppliers, clients and all other stakeholders.

　We fully appreciate our stakeholders’ understanding of this Policy and their cooperation in advancing initiatives towards mutual development.

MORIMURA BROS., INC.

1. Respect for human rights

・ We shall respect human rights and refrain from the inhumane treatment of others, including discrimination, harassment and abuse.
・ We prohibit forced labor, involuntary labor and excessive work hours.
・ We shall comply with domestic and international laws, ordinances, and rules on wages and time and aim at attaining appropriate levels thereof to ensure that workers have decent standards of living.
・ We shall not tolerate the employment of children under the minimum labor age. Moreover, we believe that youth employment should involve no risk to their health and safety.
・ We respect employees’ right to organize, aiming to facilitate smooth negotiations between labor and management.

2. Occupational safety and health

・ We shall appropriately manage workplaces and provide healthy and safe workplaces to employees.
・ Based on an understanding of labor accidents and illnesses, we shall formulate appropriate measures.

3. Fair business activities

・ We shall comply with relevant domestic and international laws and ordinances, ensure fair transactions, and prevent corruption.
・ We shall not conduct any acts that create a disadvantage to a counterparty in a transaction through abuse of a superior bargaining position.
・ We shall refrain from giving and receiving entertainment, gifts or invitations that deviate from social standards. Moreover, we shall offer no entertainment, gifts or invitation to public employees or any other persons in similar positions.
・ We shall stand firmly against antisocial forces and have no relations or dealings with them. Moreover, we shall not respond to any unreasonable demands from antisocial forces.

4. Quality control

・ We shall work to maintain and ensure the quality and safety of our products and services.

5. Environmental considerations

・ In our business activities, we shall comply with environmental laws and regulations and safeguard limited resources.
・ We shall act by considering the protection and preservation of natural ecosystem, regional and global environment, and biodiversity and work to prevent environmental pollution.

6. Information security

・ We shall properly manage and protect the personal information of suppliers, clients and business partners.
・ We shall prevent the leakage of the confidential information of suppliers, clients and business partners.
・ We shall provide education and training for the safe and proper handling of information assets.

7. Protection of intellectual property

・ We respect the intellectual property of our suppliers, clients, business partners and third parties and shall appropriately protect and manage such property. Moreover, we shall not carry out transactions that may infringe on the intellectual property of others.

8. Social contributions

・ We respect the culture and customs of international and regional society.
・ We shall work to contribute to society by determining the contents and scope of implementable activities for the development of each community and by implementing supportive activities.

9. Information disclosure and transparency

・ With respect to activities based on this Policy, we shall disclose information on the above items in an appropriate manner. Cooperation with our suppliers, clients and business partners is essential for the disclosure of correct information.
・ In this Policy, being sincere about transparency is the top priority. For this reason, we believe that mutual understanding and relationships built on trust with our suppliers, clients and business partners is important. We fully appreciate our stakeholders’ understanding of this Policy and their cooperation in advancing initiatives towards mutual development.

(Resolution of the Board of Directors on September 26, 2022)