Basic Concept
The Sanrio Group has established respect for human rights as one of the Sanrio Materialities in order to contribute to a society where people live together in peace and harmony based on our corporate philosophy “Minna Nakayoku” (Getting Along Together). theSanrio Compliance Charter clearly states that we respect the fundamental human rights of all people equally and that we do not discriminate or treat people unfavorably because of their status in the company, their employment status, age, gender, origin, ancestry, nationality, race, disability, religion, creed, or marital status. The charter requires all Group officers and employees to act in accordance with these principles. We also respect the fundamental rights of our employees, including for freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
We do not treat employees unfairly or unjustly based on their personal attributes. Our salary structures provide wages that exceed the minimum wage levels stipulated by the laws and customs of the countries and regions where we have business bases. The salary structures also take into account the economic environment of each country and region.
Employee Awareness and Training
Criteria for Determining Outside Director Independence
Respect for Human Rights in the Supply Chain
The Sanrio Group maintains the Supplier/Licensee Code of Conduct and works with its business partners to realize a sustainable society. The Code of Conduct requires suppliers and licensees to respect human rights and clearly prohibits forced labor, child labor, and long working hours, eliminates discrimination and harassment, and assures worker health and safety.
Suppliers and licensees are asked to complete a self-check sheet to confirm the status of compliance with the Sanrio Supplier/Licensee Code of Conduct. We request responses from all suppliers/licensees involved in the manufacture and handling of Sanrio products to ascertain the status of each company. The information is then used for risk management related our business and, when issues are identified, Sanrio cooperates with the companies to make improvements.
As a supplemental effort to the self-check sheet, Sanrio conducts on-site inspections of suppliers and licensees and as well as overseas manufacturing plants contracted by licensees.
Sites selected for inspections are chosen with a priority on locatations with geopolitical risk and the volume and status of transactions with Sanrio. External specialzed organizations may also be engaged to confirm the labor conditions at local factories and, in the event that issues are identified, Sanrio requests the company to implement improvements and supports efforts to resolve the issues.
For more information, please see to Achieving a Sustainable Supply Chain.
Compliance and Harassment Consultation and Reporting Desk
Sanrio maintains a Compliance and Harassment Consultation and Reporting Desk available to all Group officers and employees and all business partners of Sanrio Group companies. The desk listens to reports and provides consultation on violations of laws and regulations as well as on human rights issues, such as harassment in the workplace. The desk investigates information it receives based on objective evidence and takes appropriate measures, such as corrective measures. For further information, please refer to Compliance.
UK Modern Slavery Act Compliance
Sanrio is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in the Group and our supply chain, and has published a statement based on Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act enacted in the United Kingdom in March 2015.
Please see the webpage entitled Statement regarding the UK Modern Slavery Act.