MARUI GROUP's Idea of Sustainability

Basic Principles

MARUI GROUP envisions a world in which we have transcended all dichotomies to build a flourishing and inclusive society that offers happiness. The happiness to which we seek to contribute can only be realized through co-creation with customers, investors, communities and society, business partners, and future generations. MARUI GROUP views every one of its stakeholders as a partner for co-creating a happier future. For this reason, we are committed to complying with all international standards and laws pertaining to human rights as well as with the spirit they embody. Moreover, we faithfully observe the MARUI GROUP Human Rights Policy, which was established based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, to ensure respect for the human rights of all people.

• 1. Dedication to Respecting Human Rights

  We stand in opposition of all discrimination, whether on the basis of race, nationality, religion, ideology, belief, biological sex, age, physical characteristic, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and exercise respect for the personalities, individuality, and human rights of our customers and everyone else we interact with through our business activities.

• 2. Commitment to Compliance with Laws and International Standards

  MARUI GROUP complies with laws and international standards regarding human rights. Accordingly, we adhere to the standards described in the International Bill of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. In cases in which there are disparities between legal requirements and international standards, we will prioritize conformity to international standards to the greatest degree possible.

• 3. Scope of Applicability

  The MARUI GROUP Human Rights Policy is applicable to all MARUI GROUP officers and employees. In addition, requests will be submitted to any supplier, business partner, or other party associated with MARUI GROUP's business to cease human rights violations in the event that it becomes apparent that the actions of such parties constitute violations.

Human Rights Initiatives

• 1. Human Rights Due Diligence

  MARUI GROUP has put in place human rights due diligence frameworks for identifying and assessing any potential or apparent serious human rights risks. Ongoing measures are implemented to mitigate and prevent the serious human rights risks identified through this framework. Moreover, the framework is periodically reviewed based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and steps are taken to adapt it for the contemporary social climate.

• 2. Corrective Measures (Remedies)

  Should it be found that the MARUI GROUP was implicitly or explicitly involved in actions that violated human rights, appropriate corrective measures will be taken. The effectiveness of corrective measures (remedies) is being enhanced through the establishment of grievance mechanisms.

• 3. Stakeholder Engagement

  MARUI GROUP engages in dialogue and discussion with its various stakeholders on the topic of potential human rights risks and corrective measures for addressing violations of human rights in order to improve the quality of its human rights activities.

• 4. Human Rights Awareness Improvement

  MARUI GROUP is proactive in conducting training for all officers and employees along with educational activities targeting business partners in order to improve human rights awareness together with all stakeholders and ensure that the MARUI GROUP Human Rights Policy is effectively observed in all business activities.

• 5. Human Rights Management

  Based on the MARUI GROUP Human Rights Policy, periodic reviews of MARUI GROUP's initiatives are performed by the Compliance Promotion Board, which is chaired by the president. The findings of these reviews are incorporated into business processes to strengthen management pertaining to human rights issues. Furthermore, relevant Company divisions, operating companies, and MARUI GROUP UNION coordinate to advance ongoing initiatives for identifying human rights risks and preventing their materialization. In addition, the MARUI GROUP Human Rights Policy is revised on an annual basis.

• 6. Information Disclosure

  MARUI GROUP discloses information pertinent to its human rights initiatives and potential and actual violations of human rights.

Material Human Rights Issues

Through the process of identifying human rights risks via the use of risk mapping, MARUI GROUP defined the following material human rights issues. These issues will be revised as necessitated by changes in MARUI GROUP's business or in the social climate.

• Respect for Rights of Individuals

  – Prohibition of all discrimination, whether on the basis of race, nationality, religion, ideology, belief, biological sex, age, physical characteristic, gender identity, or sexual orientation

• Respect for Rights of Workers

  – Prohibition of forced labor and child labor
  – Respect for freedom of work style
  – Prevention of unusually low wages (those that fall below the minimum wage) and provision of a living wage
  – Prevention of excessive work hours
  – Respect for rights to freedom of assembly and collective bargaining
  – Prohibition of power harassment, sexual harassment, and all other forms of harassment
  – Promotion of occupational health and safety and health improvement

• Respect for rights of vulnerable people affected by business activities and of future generations

  – Respect for rights of women, children, people with disabilities, senior citizens, low- and middle-income individuals, non-Japanese residents of Japan, and other vulnerable people
  – Respect for rights of future generations

• Protection of Privacy

  – Protection of privacy through safeguarding of personal information of customers, employees, and other stakeholders

Established in November 2017
Revised in July 2020

Hiroshi Aoi
President and Representative Director
Representative Executive Officer
MARUI GROUP CO., LTD.