Human Rights and Labor

In FY2023, we conducted remote internal audits at our domestic sites (13 sites) using RBA as the base [Labor/Labor Management System]. We also conducted on-site internal audits at our overseas manufacturing sites (Korea, China, Philippines, and Malaysia) (in FY2021, we conducted them remotely due to COVID-19). All 33 issues pointed out have been corrected. Regarding non-conformities, we create corrective action plans (including root causes, improvement measures, preventive measures, deadlines, etc.) and work to reduce risks.

［Implementation of internal audit］

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  KOREA KYONG NAM TAIYO YUDEN
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  TAIYO YUDEN(GUANGDONG)
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  TAIYO YUDEN（PHILIPPINES）
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  TAIYO YUDEN（SARAWAK）

[Past findings]

• The items of "root cause," "improvement measures," and "preventive measures" are not specified in the corrective action plans of dispatched on-site contractors, security, cafeteria, and cleaning companies.
• The process for disclosing job information is not clearly defined (there is no procedure manual for disclosing job information)
• Needs analysis regarding the training plan is not clearly stated
• Age is stated on the job posting
• Employees are not regularly informed of the overtime rate on their pay slips.

In order to increase employees' understanding of issues related to "respect for human rights and appropriate labor conditions", TAIYO YUDEN Group regularly provides employee training, particularly on the prohibition of child labor and forced labor, discrimination and inhumane treatment.

In FY2023, we will continue to conduct periodic training (including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, human rights policy, harassment prevention, sexual orientation, etc.), and for employees in Japan and shared the learning materials (including the English version) with all sites.
In addition, we conducted regular specialized training through e-learning for employees in the labor and human rights department in Japan.

Human rights and labor for temporary workers

TAIYO YUDEN Group (including overseas production plants) concludes agreements on human rights and labor and conducts regular evaluations such as audits and corrective actions with employment agencies, contractors and security / cafeteria / cleaning personnel (on-site) etc.

In FY2023, 146 companies signed agreements, 86 cases were pointed out through audits, etc., and the correction rate was 100.0%.

TAIYO YUDEN Group prohibits discrimination and inhumane treatment. We respect the individuality of employees and prohibit discrimination based on nationality, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other attributes. Furthermore, in order to prevent all forms of harassment, we provide training to employees on a regular basis to increase their understanding of the issue.

TAIYO YUDEN Group regularly shares information about its support and consideration for people with disabilities and foreign workers. In addition, we have taken measures to reduce discrimination by monitoring through the Monthly Report on Human Rights and Labor.

Examples of Consideration

• Accessible toilets, Priority lanes for pregnant woman and disabilities in cafeteria
• Unisex factory uniforms
• Japanese language classes, Notice of events such as softball games cheering, translations of foreign languages for general information and internal documents.

In addition, TAIYO YUDEN Group (including overseas production plants) has an advisory service for employees at each base to prevent harassment. We provide contact information during orientation (for new employees and mid-career hires) and regular training. In FY2023, Taiyo Yuden conducted harassment prevention training (3,340 people took the e-learning course and 384 people took the management/supervisor training course).

For example, we give consideration to employees' religious customs by making a prayer room available for Muslim employees. We also provide advisory services for employees to use as necessary.
Also, we provide periodic human rights guidance to security guards, particularly with a focus on preventing incidents of harassment.

TAIYO YUDEN extends welfare benefits to all employees, regardless of whether they are employed on a regular or non-regular basis, such as health checkups and other medical care programs, compensation for workplace injuries and illnesses, and childcare and family care leave.

TAIYO YUDEN Group is committed to the prohibition of child labor and forced labor.
To prevent child labor violations, each site confirms that prospective new hires have reached the legal working age before an offer of employment is made.
Also, the company presents the employment terms and conditions (which comply with local laws and regulations as well as international rules) to each prospective new hire and confirms their agreement before an employment contract is signed.

In case of personnel transfer requiring a change of residence, the company notifies the relevant employee and the labor union of the planned transfer at least one month in advance, in principle. If the labor union files an objection to any specific transfer questioning the appropriateness of the assignment or assignee or raising other issues, the company consults with the union to seek its agreement regarding the transfer.

Goal

Compliance rate: 100% in all countries and regions

FY2023 Results

Note: For information on health and safety, please refer to the Health and Safety Activities page.