Sony recognizes the potential impact of its global business operations on human rights. It respects the human rights of all stakeholders involved in its business operations, including its employees and suppliers' workers, and understands its responsibility to help ensure appropriate labor practices to prevent and mitigate human rights abuses.
Sony strives to respect human rights in all of its business operations in accordance with the Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights issued by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Sony's policy requiring respect for human rights is set forth in the Sony Group Code of Conduct. Sony expects all Group companies to pursue responsible business conduct by respecting all human rights in compliance with its Code as well as all relevant laws and regulations.
The Sustainability Section at Sony Group Corporation is supervised by the Corporate Executive Officer in charge of sustainability. It assesses and monitors human rights risks throughout Sony Group's business activities and supply chains. Employee rights are addressed by a diversity promotion committee at each Sony Group company in Japan. These committees conduct workshops on human rights and diversity. Sony has also established mechanisms for employees seeking guidance on human rights issues and risks in order to ensure a quick response when problems arise.
In fiscal year 2020 the following initiatives were implemented:
Sony is committed to making reasonable efforts to avoid causing or contributing to adverse human rights impacts that may arise from its operations, products, services and/or business relationships.
