Human Rights
We believe that consideration for human rights is an important management issue in the context of further global business development. We support international norms and are strengthening promotion of the protection of and respect for human rights. Moreover, we respect fundamental human rights based on the laws and regulations of each country and region.
ULVAC Human Rights Policy
ULVAC Group (hereinafter referred to as "ULVAC"), which consists of ULVAC, Inc. and its subsidiaries, has established the following policies to ensure that human rights are respected in all aspects of our business activities. These policies apply to all ULVAC employees (including contract workers and part-timers) and agency workers (hereafter, "employees"), as well as to business partners in the supply chain of ULVAC and any customers who may be affected by the safety of products and services manufactured and provided by ULVAC.
Supported Standards
We respect the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights as well as the international norms and standards set forth in the International Bill of Human Rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenants on Human Rights) and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. In addition, we respect human rights in accordance with the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact and other guidelines of the international community and global industry.
Respecting Human Rights in All of Our Business Activities
ULVAC respects human rights in all aspects of our business activities. We will take appropriate measures to correct any infringement of human rights that may occur through our business activities, including through the use of our products and services. In addition, we will comply with the human rights and labor laws and regulations of each country we do business in, ensure safety and security, and work to prevent human rights violations.
Human Rights Due Diligence
We will create and continuously implement a human rights due diligence system to identify, prevent, mitigate, and avoid negative impacts on human rights.
Remedies and Corrections
We will establish a system (a mechanism for filing grievances) through which any infringement on human rights caused by or associated with our business activities can be reported. If we are made aware of a violation of human rights through this system, we will promptly investigate and take appropriate measures to remedy and correct the situation after fully confirming the facts.
Education
All ULVAC executives and employees will receive required training as appropriate.
Communication
We will communicate this information to all employees, business partners, and other relevant stakeholders, including customers.
We request that our business partners not only comply with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which they operate, but also comply with "Request to Our Business Partners". Information regarding our efforts to respect human rights will be disclosed in the ULVAC VALUE REPORT as well as other appropriate means of communication.
Date created: June 21, 2022
ULVAC, Inc.
President and CEO Setsuo Iwashita
Key Human Rights Issues *
- Prohibition of Discrimination/Harassment
ULVAC does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, skin color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political party, union membership, military service, protected genetic information, marital status, or on any other basis. Inhumane treatment, including any form of harassment will not be tolerated. We ensure equal opportunities and fairness in hiring, placement, training, compensation, and promotion.
- Employment Autonomy
No form of child labor, forced labor, debt labor, human trafficking, or prison labor will be tolerated. All work is voluntary, and we will ensure that employees are able to request termination of their employment in accordance with the standards set forth by the relevant laws and regulations of each country and region.
- Product Safety, Workplace Health and Safety, and Employee Health
We will take steps to ensure that ULVAC Group products and services do not endanger the lives or health of those who manufacture, provide, or use them, and we will comply with the laws and regulations concerning health and safety as established in the countries and regions where we operate. We will strive to manufacture and provide safe products and to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
- Freedom of Association
We respect the right to freely form and join labor unions and to participate in collective bargaining and peaceful assembly. We will also create an environment in which workers have opportunities to engage in dialogue with management regarding working conditions and management practices without fear of discrimination, retaliation, intimidation, or harassment.
- Ensuring Appropriate Working Conditions
We respect the right of employees to live a healthy lifestyle, and we will comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours and the use of breaks, holidays, and vacation time in the conduct of our business.
*Compliance with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, RBA Code of Conduct, etc.
Approach to Human Rights
ULVAC has been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, which is a global initiative, and is promoting initiatives in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption based on "The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact" that are universal principles to be adhered to by companies in these four areas.
ULVAC has established the Corporate Code of Conduct as guidelines for all officers and employees to keep in mind so as to ensure their work does not infringe human rights. In response to recent changes in awareness and issues regarding human rights in the international community, ULVAC has formulated the ULVAC Human Rights Policy based on international norms. As a company that conducts business globally, ULVAC will, in accordance with this policy, promote business activities that respect human rights more than ever before, based on a clear and common understanding of how human rights should be respected in business activities.
Corporate Code of Conduct
(Excerpt)
7. Respect for Employees' Personality and Individuality
Based on the respect for personality and the individuality of each of our employees, ULVAC will make an effort to upgrade and maintain the personnel system, labor conditions, and the fluid system wherein workers may achieve affluence and a sense of accomplishment. Also, we will evaluate personnel objectively and fairly, fostering creative human resources with expertise and rich individuality at the same time.
9. Respect for Human Rights and Nondiscriminatory Treatment
ULVAC will assure a healthy work environment where both harassment and discrimination are never acceptable for reasons of race, credo, complexion, sex, religion, nationality, language, bodily features and description, handicap or not propertied or not, location or birthplace and sexuality . Also ULVAC will take no involvement in forced labor and child labor. ULVAC will especially strive to prevent sexual harassment, coercion, abuse, or harassing behavior by taking advantage of workplace authority and job function (harassment through official authority). In the event of such a problem, we will immediately and promptly start an investigation to take resolute action for relief of the victim and prevention of a recurrence.
11. Compliance with Laws or Ordinances
5. Law on Occupational Health
With the cooperation of all employees, ULVAC will perform health and safety activity through risk assessment and will ensure compliance to the occupational safety and health related laws and ULVAC occupational health and safety relevant provisions. ULVAC will provide safe products and services to users implementing product risk assessment and ensure compliance to various safety standards.
Human Rights Initiatives
We respect the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights as well as the international norms and standards set forth in the International Bill of Human Rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenants on Human Rights) and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. We respect human rights in accordance with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and other guidelines of the international community and industry guidelines.
Reporting and Consultation Desk for Human Rights Issues
We have adopted a whistleblowing system operated via the Manager of the Internal Auditing Department for which independence is secured.
The Compliance Committee will implement appropriate measures with adequate consideration for confidentiality, anonymity and protection of whistleblowers, and strive to promptly resolve issues and prevent their recurrence.
Freedom of Association
ULVAC has concluded labor agreements with labor unions and promised to sincerely work together with them to adhere to these agreements in order to establish and develop labor-management relations based on mutual faith and trust. Furthermore, we engage in close dialogue with labor unions on management plans and measures, in addition to labor conditions.
Supply Chain Initiatives
We endeavor to comply with the RBA Code of Conduct, which is a CSR promotion group focused on the electronics industry. In addition to implementing, evaluating and correcting self-evaluations and thoroughly managing labor hours at major production bases, we request business partners to work with us on these initiatives. We conducted questionnaire surveys mainly for major business partners and have incorporated the questionnaire items into the evaluation at the time of periodic renewal. Furthermore, we have established a policy on the handling of conflict minerals and conduct due diligence.
Due Diligence on Human Rights
We have incorporated international norms into the ULVAC Human Rights Policy and have established human rights due diligence processes according to the procedures corresponding to the international norms. We are making an effort to further strengthen relief mechanisms by recognizing, preventing, and addressing negative effects that may have on human rights through business activities.
Education
We educate all officers and employees about human rights and compliance so that they are well-informed and able to act appropriately.
Remedies and Corrections
We will establish a system (a mechanism for filing grievances) through which any infringement on human rights caused by or associated with our business activities can be reported. If we are made aware of a violation of human rights through this system, we will promptly investigate and take appropriate measures to remedy and correct the situation after fully confirming the facts.
ULVAC has adopted a whistleblowing system operated via the Manager of the Internal Auditing Department for which independence is secured. The Compliance Committee will implement appropriate measures with adequate consideration for confidentiality, anonymity and protection of whistleblowers, and strive to promptly resolve issues and prevent their recurrence.
