Established the Human Rights Policy

The TOK Group formulated the CSR Policy. As its subordinate policies, the Company also formulated the Human Rights Policy referring to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ISO 26000, the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, and other guidelines.

In the fiscal year ended December 2024, TOK implemented CSR training for all directors and employees at Japanese sites, as well as suppliers for some operation centers with the intention of disseminating the Policy throughout the company. TOK will continue to further improve awareness and promote understanding within the Group.

Human Rights Policy

TOK Group respects the basic human rights and diversity, and acts as a good member of the global community in accordance with national and local laws and social norms* related to human rights.

* Social norms: Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ISO26000, RBA Code of Conduct, etc.

• Does not discriminate against anyone in recruiting, hiring, assignment, training, reward, promotion, etc., on the basis of birth, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Prohibits child labor, forced labor, debt bondage, and human trafficking regardless of the form of employment.
• Prohibits any and all acts that may be considered harassment.
• Endeavours to foster and implement fair and impartial treatment of our human resources.
• Maintains a physically and mentally comfortable working environment by ensuring the fairness in employment and the safety at work.
• Respects and guarantee the basic rights of workers stipulated in international labor standards and the constitutions and labor laws of each country and region.
• Properly protects and manages personal information.

Prohibition of child labor and forced labor

The Human Rights Policy clearly states that the TOK Group prohibits child labor, forced labor, bonded labor, and human trafficking regardless of employment status. TOK explicitly states in the CSR Procurement Policy that the company conducts procurement activities with consideration for such social issues as human rights and occupational health and safety. TOK also conducts assessments that include human rights for suppliers and confirms the absence of child labor and forced labor. For the fiscal year ended December 2024 period, both child laborers and forced laborers were zero.

Strengthening the penetration of global standards including initiatives for human rights

To advance supply chain from the perspectives of the environment and occupational health and safety, as well as in the aspects of human rights, ethics, and management, the TOK Group promotes measures in accordance with the RBA Code of Conduct as a global standard based on the Human Rights Policy, the Ethics and Anticorruption Policy, the Environmental Policy, the Occupational Health and Safety Policy, and the CSR Procurement Policy. In 2021, our main factory, the Koriyama plant, and in 2022, the Distribution Control Center at Ebina obtained the highest rating (Platinum) in the RBA-VAP audit*; in 2023, the Koriyama plant maintained a high rating (Gold) in the re-examination and the Distribution Control Center at Ebina maintained the highest rating (Platinum) in its 2024 re-audit. TOK will continue to accelerate its efforts to horizontally deploy employee expertise and the insights gained at both sites to other locations.
* RBA-VAP audit: Validated Audit Program conducted by Responsible Business Alliance

Prevention of harassment

The Human Rights Policy states that the TOK Group prohibits all activities that may be regarded as harassment. TOK codified the Detailed Rules on Harassment to prevent harassment and facilitate responsive improvement measures through the three whistleblowing channels that can be used anonymously (respectively reporting to the lawyer, the Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and the Legal Division), as well as self-declaration, direct reporting to the Human Resources Department, and the establishment of an outside counseling section and supplier hotline.
In the fiscal year ended December 2024, TOK also improved information sensitivity to detect the slightest signs of harassment and to ensure the prevention, identification, and rapid handling of harassment while promoting training for officers and senior employees as well as all managers as a newly added target group.

Maintaining and Improving Wage Levels

TOK is committed to strict compliance with minimum wage standards in all regions. Furthermore, based on our belief that enhancing employee well-being requires ensuring that all employees earn a living wage above the regional minimum wage level, TOK actively promotes initiatives to achieve this goal.

Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work

Under TOK’s policy of implementing fair and equitable treatment, we strictly adhere to relevant laws and regulations and ensure the principle of equal pay for equal work. This approach eliminates unreasonable disparities and fosters a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated.

Supporting and respecting freedom of association

The TOK Group respects freedom of association in accordance with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which our company subidiaries are located.