Basic Concept
Basic approach to respecting human rights
Our company respects human rights in accordance with international standards such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
SB Technology Human Rights Policy
| 1. Human Rights Commitment | We, SB Technology Corp. and all executives and employees of our group companies (hereinafter referred to as "we"), contribute to the development of a sustainable society by respecting human rights in all aspects of our corporate activities. |
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| 2. References and scope | In accordance with international human rights principles*1, we strive not to engage in discrimination or human rights violations in all of our services, products, and business activities, and we also ensure that our suppliers, business partners, and others adhere to these principles. We ask all parties to respect human rights and not to violate them. |
| 3. Emphasis on diversity | We respect the diversity of our coworkers and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, illness, etc. . Opportunities are always equal, and recruitment, placement, evaluation, compensation, and promotion are based on the individual's ability, experience, and results. |
| 4. Prohibition of forced labor and child labor | We prohibit all forms of forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor, and work to correct and eradicate labor practices that violate human rights. |
| 5. Respect for freedom of association and the exercise of the right to collective bargaining | We respect the right of employees to form a labor union based on their individual will and the right to choose whether or not to participate, and allow the effective exercise of the right to collective bargaining. The Company will negotiate in good faith through constructive dialogue with its representatives. |
| 6. Benefits and wages | We are committed to complying with applicable laws regarding wages, working hours, overtime and benefits. In addition, we go beyond legal compliance to reduce excessive working hours and provide compensation to our employees that exceeds a living wage and is competitive in the local and industry labor markets. |
| 7. Maintaining employee safety and health | We provide a healthy and smart working environment, and strive to maintain it by complying with laws, regulations, and regulations related to safety and health, and taking appropriate measures to address health risks. |
| 8. Freedom of expression and protection of privacy | We also recognize the importance of freedom of expression and protection of privacy in communications, the Internet, and social media, and we take the utmost care to ensure that there is no violation of these rights. Furthermore, we will treat all customers fairly and equitably, and provide safe and convenient services. |
| 9. Initiatives and systems for respecting human rights | We will create an effective countermeasure system by establishing an appropriate reporting channel to prevent the occurrence of human rights violations. We will conduct human rights due diligence to evaluate the impact of our business activities on human rights, and continuously monitor the impact and report it to the appropriate parties. In the unlikely event that a negative impact on human rights occurs through our business activities, we will respond appropriately with fair and impartial remedial measures to mitigate or eliminate it. |
| 10. Communication | The promotion of this Charter is under the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Committee, which includes the CEO, and works to disseminate the Charter to all executives, employees, and external stakeholders, and actively promote human rights awareness activities. |
- *1 Refers to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Children's Rights and Business Principles, and the ILO's Eight Core Labor Standards*2.
- *2 ILO's eight core labor standards: "Forced labor", "Freedom of association and the right to organize", "Right to organize and collective bargaining", "Equal remuneration for work of equal value", "Abolition of forced labor" , "Discriminatory treatment in employment and occupation", "Minimum age for employment", "Worst forms of child labor"
Human Rights Due Diligence
Human rights due diligence process
In accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we identify and evaluate the human rights impacts of our business activities and work to prevent and mitigate any negative impacts. We will continue to conduct regular human rights due diligence to ensure that we respect the human rights of all stakeholders affected by our business activities.
Human Rights Impact Assessment
We have organized human rights issues that may be negatively impacted by our business activities, taking into account the nature of our business and the opinions of each related department. We have created a risk mapping by prioritizing each human rights issue in terms of severity and likelihood of occurrence. We will implement appropriate relief measures and responses to actual and potential risks.
Human Rights Risk Mapping
The significant human rights issues in our business identified as a result of conducting a human rights impact assessment are as follows:
- Excessive work and long working hours
Relevant stakeholders: Employees, Group companies, contractors, suppliers - Privacy and Information Security
Relevant stakeholders: Employees, customers
Addressing prominent human rights issues
Initiatives for employees regarding excessive and long working hours
In order to ensure a healthy working environment, we have established basic guidelines and, under the President and CEO, have established a system in which the Director of Management and Personnel Headquarters, the Safety and Health Committee, and SB At Work Corporation's Wellness Center (industrial physicians, public health nurses, and counselors) work together to promote health management. We have set KPIs for working hours and taking paid leave, and are implementing a wide range of initiatives, including regular monitoring of working hours, "stress checks" for employees, and labor management training for managers.
Employee Commitment to Privacy and Information Security
We have established a policy to protect the privacy rights of individuals, and regularly educate all employees on how to handle personal information. We also control access to personal information and manage necessary permissions, and regularly review the management status in line with the acquisition and renewal of various certifications. We have set up a reporting desk that can also be used by external stakeholders regarding complaints and consultations regarding personal information, and we respond promptly and appropriately.
Please see the following page for our basic information security policy.
Information Security Policy
Other employee initiatives
Conducting human rights questionnaire survey for employees
From November 2024 to March 2025, we conducted an anonymous questionnaire survey of our Group employees to promote understanding of human rights and to confirm whether there are any human rights violations in the workplace. We are planning and implementing measures to reduce risks that have emerged from the survey results as potential human rights risks.
The results of this survey will be made public to employees, and through continuous monitoring, we will be able to discover any damage caused by human rights violations and provide prompt relief, as well as reduce human rights risks by raising awareness and implementing training.
Questionnaire items for employees (34k) (Japanese only)
Initiatives for Business Partners
Guidelines related to purchasing transactions
Our company conducts procurement activities in accordance with fair and transparent rules based on the "Purchasing Management Regulations." These internal regulations stipulate the basic rules that all employees must comply with to ensure fair transactions regarding the purchase of goods and services. In addition to complying with laws and regulations related to procurement, we strive to ensure fair trade with our suppliers based on the SoftBank Group Executive and Employee Compliance Code.
Fair transactions with business partners that comply with the Subcontract Act
We are working to ensure that transactions comply with the Subcontract Act, such as by managing business partners appropriately and operating a sales management system to ensure that payments are made within 60 days of receipt of delivery. In addition, we regularly hold explanatory meetings for sales and business divisions to ensure thorough compliance with the Subcontract Act.
Activities to prevent fraudulent transactions
At our company, the procurement of hardware and software products for corporate sales and purchasing activities, as well as the outsourcing of work to partner companies, are all managed centrally through our in-house system. Since approval procedures for individual cases are also carried out through the sales management system, all written ordering work is centrally processed by the management department. Therefore, the management department has the authority to make applications for written ordering work at our company, and as a rule, purchase orders or documents equivalent to these are issued by the management department.
In addition, in purchasing transactions determined by our company, we obtain the following documents from our suppliers along with the invoice to check for any internal fraud.
Product purchase: A delivery note or shipping report (waybill) is required as evidence when the product is delivered after ordering.
Outsourcing: After receiving and placing an order, a work report is provided as evidence of the service provided.
Partnership Building Declaration
Through our declaration of partnership building, we will promote collaboration and coexistence and mutual prosperity with our supply chain partners and business operators who aim to create value.
Multi-stakeholder policy
We have established the following multi-stakeholder policy regarding our relationships with each stakeholder, including employees and business partners, and will promote these activities.
Multi-Stakeholder Policy (268K)
Relief efforts
Grievance Mechanism
In order to reduce and prevent impacts on human rights and promote efforts to respect human rights, we have set up a consultation hotline where employees can report issues anonymously.