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Respect for Human Rights
Activity Highlight 1
Brie ng on con ict minerals investigation
Number of companies participating in the
briefing on conflict minerals survey (Toshiba
Group suppliers)
440 (FY2013)
Number of companies targeted by the conflict
minerals survey (Toshiba Group suppliers)
Approximately 2,800 (FY2013)
Human rights policy
The “Toshiba Group Standards of Conduct” provide a basis
for acting with respect for basic human rights and individual
diversity. In addition, as part of our procurement policy, we
request our suppliers to also consider human rights.
Identifying human rights risks
We have assessed human rights risks related to our business
activities based on ISO 26000. In FY2013, we performed an
assessment of human rights risks based on the United
Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in
cooperation with Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), a
U.S.-based CSR promotion organization.
Employee training in respect for human rights
In addition to implementing the Standards of Conduct, we
periodically hold training and lecture sessions on human
rights for employees at the time of their employment or
promotion. In FY2013, we organized a workshop for human
resource managers in Asia.
Grievance mechanism
We provide grievance mechanism for our employees and
suppliers to remedy problems.
Action on con ict minerals issues
In FY2011, we published the "Toshiba Group Con ict Mineral
Policy" and established a conflict minerals-related internal
framework. In addition, we participate in the "Public-Private
Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade," a multi-sector
initiative advocated by the US government to support supply
chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding
countries. In FY2013, we surveyed approximately 2,800
companies to investigate smelters and use of conflict
minerals by our suppliers.
We signed the United Nations Global Compact in January 2004 to support universal principles regarding human rights and
labor practices, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
We make it our management principles to respect human rights and we put an emphasis on human rights as we promote
our business activities.
Workshop for human resources managers in Asia
Toshiba Group CSR
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