We believe that it is important to both recognize and properly understand human rights issues, foster a spirit of respect for and sensitivity to and maintain a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination or any other human rights violations.

Each employee of the Fujitsu General Group should be conscious of the need to protect human rights while letting this fundamental principle guide their actions.

Human rights due diligence initiatives

The Fujitsu General Group performs sustainability due diligence, which includes issues related to human rights, labor, health and safety, the environment, corporate ethics, and information security. Within this, we promote human rights due diligence by focusing in particular on items related to human rights.

Our Group’s human rights due diligence is based on the "UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights," and we endeavor to identify, prevent, and mitigate any negative impact on human rights.

If it becomes clear that the Group’s business activities have caused or promoted human rights violations, or if indirect effects through business relationships, etc. have become clear, or if there are not finalized, but it is suspected that there is a possibility of causing violations, we will correct and remedy it through dialogue and appropriate procedures.

Human rights due diligence at the company’s overseas locations

In FY2022, we conducted risk assessments using self-assessment questionnaires at two of the Group’s overseas production companies. In FY2023, we will continue conducting human rights due diligence at a greater number of overseas manufacturing sites.

Human rights due diligence covering the supply chain

We conduct human rights due diligence covering the supply chain as part of our sustainability due diligence, including self-assessment questionnaires and local audits.

Internal education related to human rights

As part of the promotion of DE&I (measures to create an environment and foster a culture where everyone can exercise their capabilities and take on new challenges), the Fujitsu General Group conducted training to ensure a proper understanding of sexual minorities (LGBTQ+).

In addition, together with "Human Rights Week" and "World Human Rights Day," we also conducted training related to "global business and human rights" to provide an opportunity for employees to "take ownership" of human rights problems and act on them.

Establishment of human rights consultation / relief desk

The Fujitsu General Group has set up a "Corporate Ethics Helpline" for consultation and relief to protect employees' human rights, and it can be either reached through the division in charge or via an external law firm. All employees have been made aware of the helpline through the details posted on the company intranet as well as via e-learning.

The system provides a mechanism for the early detection and resolution of potential or actual violations of laws and regulations, internal rules and corporate ethics, as well as the prevention of a violation.

We have a system in place that enables an independent team of investigators to take responsibility for factual probes and, if necessary, take corrective action and prevent recurrence, whenever a report is filed or a request for consultation is received.

Responding to the Modern Slavery Act

The Fujitsu General Group, in compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act and the Australian Modern Slavery Act, has released a statement outlining our initiatives to prevent slave labor and human trafficking. It can be seen on the official websites of the relevant Group companies below.

FUJITSU GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING (U.K.) LIMITED

FUJITSU GENERAL (AUST.) PTY LIMITED

Fair Operating Practices

• Encouraging Our Suppliers to Adopt Our CSR Initiatives

Human Rights Policy

• Application of our Human Rights Policy
• Our Commitment as Expressed in the Human Rights Policy