Human Rights
The ANA Group values communication with its stakeholders and work to advance initiatives that respect human rights.
Contributions to SDGs
Basic Approach
The ANA Group is committed to upholding human rights in accordance with the global standards provided in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In April 2016, we established the ANA Group Policy on Human Rights. We based this policy on the International Bill of Human Rights (the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the two International Covenants), the International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact, and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In fiscal 2020, we reviewed our existing procurement policy and formulated a new ANA Group Procurement Policy consisting of the Basic Procurement Policy and the Supplier Code of Conduct. We continue to encourage our contractors and suppliers to adopt similar policies. We continue to encourage our contractors and suppliers to adopt similar policies. We will continue human rights initiatives, recognizing that respect for human rights lies at the very foundations of the philosophy of the SDGs.
Policies and Structure for Human Rights
ANA Group Policy of Human Rights
In April 2016, the ANA Group inaugurated the ANA Group Policy on Human Rights based on internationally recognized human rights as set out in the International Bill of Human Rights (the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the two International Covenants), the International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In July 2023, we revised this policy and significantly expanded the content in response to changes in the environment surrounding business and human rights.
The policy applies to all individuals and groups that may be affected by the ANA Group's business activities and business relations. In addition to applying this policy to all employees of the ANA Group, we will continue to encourage our contractors and suppliers to adopt similar policies and to provide them support in their efforts. Threats and assaults against human rights defenders are rampant around the world at present. The ANA Group is concerned about this situation, and firmly states in the policy that it will not tolerate or be complicit in threats, intimidation or attacks against human rights defenders.
The policy was formulated (and revised) and published after receiving advice on its content from an external specialized human rights organizations and after obtaining the approval of the Board of Directors.
Modern Slavery Statements
Each year the ANA Group issues the ANA Group Modern Slavery Statement in accordance with the United Kingdom's Modern Slavery Act 2015. We will, moreover, ensure proper reporting under the Modern Slavery Act that came into effect in January 2019 in Australia.
ANA Group's Social Responsibility Guidelines
In 2014, the ANA Group established the Social Responsibility GuidelinesPDF Opens in a new window.In the case of an external site,it may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. as a code of conduct for all executives and employees of the ANA Group. Under No. 4 of these guidelines, "Respect human rights and diversity," the ANA Group makes a commitment to comply with International Covenants on Human Rights and other international human rights standards as well as relevant laws, regulations and social norms, and not to allow child labor or forced labor within the group or to trade with any company engaging in such labor. The ANA Group also conducts training and education programs to deepen all employees' understanding of the content of the guidelines.
Social Responsibility Guidelines
We respect human rights and diversity.
- We ensure human rights are respected at all times as we engage in ANA Group corporate activities.
- We respect the cultures, customs, history, values and social norms of each country and region and remain conscious of the views of concerned parties in our actions.
- We respect the individuality of our colleagues and the diversity of our teams and organizations, and cooperate to create a sound and positive workplace environment free from harassment of any kind.
ANA Group Procurement Policy
The ANA Group revised the ANA Group Purchasing Policy, which was formulated in 2013, and in 2020 established the ANA Group Procurement Policy comprised of the Basic Procurement Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct to promote more sustainable procurement activities throughout the supply chain.
This policy is based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights (consisting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights), and the core labor standards of the International Labour Organization's ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, which states people's fundamental rights at work, as well as conventions pertaining to the human rights of workers including wages and working hours, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and other international norms related to human rights.
The policy requires suppliers to respect and comply with international norms regarding human rights and labor, including the prohibition of child labor and forced labor. This policy, moreover, is used as a benchmark in the selection of business partners as well as a tool for periodic post-selection monitoring. Through these measures, the ANA Group works actively to gain the understanding and cooperation of partner firms.
Issuing the Human Rights Report
The ANA Group issued our first Human Rights Report in Japan in 2018, aiming to promote communication with stakeholders through active dissemination of our initiatives to respect human rights. We have continued to update the report since then.
ANA Group's business value chain and impact on human rights
Structure for Human Rights
The Group CSO (Chief Sustainability Officer) is responsible for the ANA Group's activities related to human rights. To promote the activities across the ANA Group, each Group company is assigned the ESG Promotion Officer (EPO, responsible for promoting ESG management), and each Group company and department is assigned the ESG Promotion Leaders (EPLs, leaders in promoting ESG management).
Management Cycle
In accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ANA Group has established a management system and cycle, as described below, to ensure human rights are respected.
