YUSHIN Group Human Rights Policy

YUSHIN Group (hereinafter referred to as YUSHIN) has established a “YUSHIN Group Human Rights Policy” (hereinafter referred to as the Policy) based on the “UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,” as a guide for YUSHIN members to promote and enact efforts to respect human rights.

 

(1) Basic Thinking 
The YUSHIN's ongoing mission is to contribute to global society by producing innovative technologies, based on our business philosophy of “Respect for People.”

 

YUSHIN respects international standards on human rights including the “International Bill of Human Rights” and the UN International Labor Organization’s “Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.”  YUSHIN expects all our Group board members and employees, as well as all 3rd party business partners involved in our products and services, to understand, support, and implement the Policy. 

 

(2) Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations
YUSHIN complies with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions where YUSHIN conducts business activities.  When the local laws of the regions in which we operate conflict with internationally agreed human rights standards, YUSHIN will pursue ways to adhere to the international standards to the fullest possible extent.

 

(3) Performing Due Diligence for Human Rights Matters
YUSHIN works to identify, prevent, or mitigate adverse impacts on human rights through the establishment and application of company rules founded on “The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.”

 

(4) Dialog and Deliberation
YUSHIN consults with relevant stakeholders on any potential or actual impacts on human rights.

 

(5) Information Disclosure
YUSHIN discloses the progress and results of our respect for human dignity initiatives publicly, via our website or other means.

 

(6) Education and Training
YUSHIN provides adequate training and education to all Group board members and employees so that the Policy takes root across the entire organization, is fully understood, and is effectively implemented in corporate objectives.

 

(7) Relief
YUSHIN affirms we will never knowingly violate the human rights of others.  Should we learn of any instances of our business activities causing or fomenting negative impacts to others, YUSHIN will take appropriate corrective measures consistent with the Policy.

 

If business partners of YUSHIN are linked directly with adverse effects on human rights, YUSHIN will cooperate with stakeholders to take improvement steps in accordance with our commitment to respecting human rights.

 

When prioritization is required, YUSHIN will prioritize and address the most serious impacts on human rights in consideration of the scale, scope, and degree of difficulty for correction and redress. 

 

This Policy has been reviewed and approved by YUSHIN’s Board of Directors.

 

Date of enactment July 7, 2022
YUSHIN PRECISION EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.
Representative Director and President
Takayo Kotani

Classification of Risks

This table shows how the Company classifies specific risks for human rights.

Stakeholders Human Rights Abuse Risks
Business partners Labor conditions, interns’ human rights, children’s human rights, sexual discrimination, freedom of association
Customers,
Business Partners
Safety of life and limb
Group employees Safety and health, labor hours and wages, sexual discrimination, power harassment
Affiliated companies Intellectual property rights, personal information, trade secrets, confidential information
Group employees and society Anti-bribing, environment

 

The following chart is an analysis of the risks listed above. Through this analysis, YUSHIN Group has identified the challenges on which it should focus, as follows.

The Challenges YUSHIN Group Should Focus On

Basic Thought on Our Business
YUSHIN Group
(hereinafter referred to as YUSHIN) develops, manufactures, and sells Cartesian robots and other industrial equipment and systems for factory automation globally.

 

At the core of YUSHIN’s business activities is the desire to reduce the number of people working in hazardous conditions and thereby improve worker safety.

 

Challenges in Procurement and Manufacturing
YUSHIN does not tolerate human rights abuses such as excessive or unfair labor conditions, child labor, violating the rights of foreign laborers including technical interns or trainees, or discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, gender, nationality, disability, age, and sexual orientation.  This standard extends to our suppliers and subcontractors who provide components or help manufacture YUSHIN products. 

 

Challenges in YUSHIN’s Work Environment
YUSHIN strives to promote worker health and safety, and develop a comfortable, optimized workplace.

 

YUSHIN applies our best efforts to prohibit all forms of discrimination and prevent harassment.

 

YUSHIN reviews all important issues as needed through dialog and cooperation with the stakeholders.

Initiative for the Respect of Human Rights

Support for the Ministry of Justice's "My Declaration of Human Rights" Initiatives

   In August 2023, the Company endorsed the "My Declaration of Human Rights" promoted by the Ministry of Justice.

   "My Declaration of Human Rights" is an effort to realize a society in which everyone respects human rights by declaring that companies, organizations, and individuals will take actions that respect human rights.

   The Company will continue to promote human rights initiatives based on the "YUSHIN Group Human Rights Policy".

 

 

YUSHIN has established the YUSHIN Group Human Rights Policy in July 2022 as the Company has Respect for People as its business philosophy.

 

YUSHIN respects international standards on human rights including the International Bill of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and will conduct its business activities through dialogue and cooperation with its stakeholders.

 

YUSHIN will continue to contribute to building a sustainable society and environment through its business development.

 

 

Executive and Manager Training (September 2, 2023)

  To deepen the understanding of human rights, the Company invited outside lecturers to participate in the training.

  The Company selected the participants for the training in light of the "Issues to Focused on in the Future" set forth in the "YUSHIN Group Human Rights Policy".

 

<Participants>
Executives / procurement and manufacturing managers in Purchasing and Manufacturing Divisions / managers in General Affairs Division, Human Resources Division and Internal Audit Office

 

<Programs>

  1. Presentations on "Why We Need to Know about Human Rights" and "What Business Should Do about Human Rights"
  2. Case study in workshop

Purchasing Staff Training (June 6 and 14, 2023)

  The Company provided human rights training to the purchasing staff who purchase materials and parts for the products and often deal with suppliers.

 

<Programs>

  1. Presentations on "Why We Need to Work on Human Rights"
  2. Case study in workshop

 

  The Company will continue to provide training and education on human rights to the employees by expanding the scope of target departments and employees, and promote efforts so that they understand that "every executive and employee a promoter and holder human rights".