The Organo Group’s management philosophy is to serve as a valuable partner company by leveraging our leading-edge technologies cultivated through long experience with water treatment, by contributing to the industries that create the future, and by playing a key role in the development of societal infrastructure. With this philosophy, we strive for the sustainable development of the Group.
We believe that for the management philosophy to be realized, it is important to respect the human rights of all people affected by the Organo Group’s activities.
In order to fulfill the Organo Group’s responsibility to respect human rights, we have established the Organo Group Human Rights Policy (this “Policy”) as follows, based on the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights endorsed by the UN Human Rights Council in June 2011.
- 1. Basic Policy
- Respect for human rights is fundamental to the Organo Group’s activities, and the Organo Group respects internationally recognized human rights.
In accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Organo Group considers as minimum the International Bill of Human Rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) and fundamental rights under the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) core conventions listed in its Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, which sets forth fundamental rights at work. The Organo Group also supports and respects the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct and the ILO Tripartite declaration of principles concerning multinational enterprises and social policy (MNE Declaration).
This Policy, together with the Organo Group’s Management Philosophy, Sustainability Policy, the Organo Group Company Code of Conduct, and Basic Purchasing Concept, form the foundation of all the Organo Group activities.
The Organo Group is committed to respecting human rights, and internal rules and regulations are interpreted and applied in accordance with this Policy.
- 2. Scope of Application
- This Policy applies to all officers and employees of the Organo Group.
In addition, if there are negative impacts on human rights from business partners and other parties in the value chain that directly lead to the Organo Group’s business, products, or services, we will encourage these business partners and others to act in accordance with this Policy and respect human rights on an ongoing basis, with the expectation that they will comply.
- 3. Respect for Human Rights
- The Organo Group respects the dignity, rights, and diversity of all people, prohibits all forms of discrimination, harassment, forced labor, child labor, and the like, creates a healthy and safe working environment for all employees, respects freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, avoids even indirect involvement in human rights abuses, and will engage or participate in activities aimed at the realization of a society in which human rights are fulfilled.
In addition, while complying with the laws and regulations applicable in each country or region where it operates, the Organo Group will pursue ways to maximize respect for internationally recognized human rights wherever there is a conflict between those rights and local laws.
The Organo Group will identify specific issues related to respect for human rights that should be prioritized in its activities, and review them in a timely and appropriate manner, taking into consideration changes in social conditions and corporate activities and what is expected of the Group.
- 4. Human Rights Due Diligence
- Recognizing the importance of ongoing human rights due diligence in accordance with the UN Human Rights Council’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we will strive to identify, prevent, and mitigate the negative human rights impacts of the Organo Group’s activities on our stakeholders or those that directly relate to them, and continuously review the effectiveness of these efforts.
- 5. Dialogue and Consultation with Stakeholders
- In implementing this Policy, the Organo Group will engage in dialogue and consultation with stakeholders in good faith, and leverage the expertise of external human rights experts.
- 6. Remediation and Relief
- Where it is evident or suspected that the Organo Group’s activities have caused or contributed to negative human rights impacts, we will work to remedy those impacts through dialogue and appropriate procedures.
If the Organo Group’s operations, products or services are directly linked to negative human rights impacts through business partners or other parties in the value chain, we will encourage such business partners and others to take corrective action.
In addition, we will also develop relief mechanisms in line with international standards and take appropriate measures to provide relief to those who have suffered negative impacts on human rights.
- 7. Education and Training
- To ensure that this Policy is incorporated into and effectively implemented in the activities of the Organo Group, we will provide appropriate education and training to our officers and employees and work to ensure that our business partners and other stakeholders understand this Policy.
- 8. Information Disclosure
- In order to continuously monitor compliance with this Policy and fulfill our duty of accountability, we will disclose our efforts to address each of the aforementioned items related to respect for human rights on our website and in our Integrated Report, and we will strive to provide appropriate information so that stakeholders can understand the Organo Group’s efforts.
*This Policy has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Established on 26 March 2025