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Human Rights and Diversity

Policy on Respect for Human Rights and Diversity

In order to encourage the development of organizations imbued with respect for human rights and valuing diversity and creativity, Toshiba Group provides education on human rights to all employees. The Toshiba Group Standards of Conduct states our principles: adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, respect for fundamental human rights, and prohibition of discriminatory treatment, child labor and forced labor. It requires that respect be accorded to diverse values, individuality, and privacy of individuals, prohibits discriminatory behavior based on race, religion, sex, nationality, physical disability, age, or sexual orientation, and prohibits physical abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power, and any other actions that disregard the dignity and individuality of others.

Also, our participation in the UN Global Compact is another aspect of our support for universal principles concerning human rights and labor, and our determination to put those principles into practice.

Ensuring rights of labor

Toshiba endorses freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining through participation in the UN Global Compact. Also, in accordance with the agreement with Toshiba Labor Union, the union has the right to association, the right to collective bargaining, and other rights.

Human Resources Management Policy

Toshiba established the Human Resources Management Policy in 1973. It is our principle and this policy continues to inform all the measures (recruitment, evaluation, treatment, etc.) we implement concerning human resources.

Human Resources Management Policy (extract)

  • Human Resources Are The Most Valuable Assets

    We provide employees with opportunities to realize their potential and encourage them to develop their capabilities and maximize their value.

  • Utilisation And Development Of Human Resources

    We endeavor to match the right person with the right assignment to make the best use of human resources.

  • Wherever We Operate, We're Mindful Of Social Mores

    We respect human rights and ensure that decisions within the business are made using objective criteria; no discrimination is tolerated against any sector in society (e.g. on grounds of gender, race, age, nationality, religion or disability). Wherever we operate in the world, we comply with applicable laws and regulations and respect local customs, culture and social mores.

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Framework for Respecting Human Rights and Diversity

Based on the policy of respect for people and diversity and prohibition of discrimination, Toshiba is working to raise awareness of the importance of respect for human rights by providing enlightenment training on human rights.

Promotion Structure

In accordance with the above policy and the structure shown below, Internal Human Rights Promotion Committee of each in-house company formulates and implements a concrete education and training plan in order to provide enlightenment on human rights.

Toshiba Corporation Internal Human Rights Promotion Committee Structure

figure of Toshiba Corporation Human Rights Enlightenment Committee Structure

Education on Respect for Human Rights and Diversity

Toshiba Group has translated the Standards of Conduct into 15 languages and taken steps to inculcate the same among the employees in Group-wide companies and all operations.

In 2008, to mark 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, Toshiba Group commits to further raise awareness about human rights. Every employee is encouraged to review his/her values and attitudes about human rights and take initiatives to create a highly-motivated and cheerful workplace entirely free of discrimination.

Human rights enlightenment training according to positions

  • Training of new employees and training of mid-career employees
    (Training of university and technical college graduates is conducted collectively by the headquarters)
  • Training before and after promotion and assuming of managerial positions


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