Policy and Structure

The SHIONOGI Group recognizes that it is our responsibility to respect for human rights of all individuals affected by our business activities. On 22 March 2020, we adopted the “SHIONOGI Group Human Rights Policy”, based on the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council in June 2011.

We are working to promote an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system that oversees the overall risks of the SHIONOGI Group as an important mechanism of management strategy and management foundation.

Within the ERM system, risk managers from each department identify and compile all company risks, including those related to “Business and Human Rights”. The Corporate Governance Department collaborates with each department to coordinate this process. Particularly important risks that may impact management and their corresponding response strategies are deliberated and decided upon at management meetings and board meetings. Based on these schemes, the relevant departments work collaboratively with associated organizations to implement necessary measures. Plans and results related to ESG initiatives, including “Business and Human Rights”, are reported to the board of directors every six months, gaining commitment from management to move forward.

In addition, based on the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, we disclosed our initiatives for FY 2023 as a statement which was deliberated and approved by the Board of Directors in September 2024.

The SHIONOGI group recognizes the following items are our Human Rights issues. These may be revised when necessary, because of future risk assesment.

Strict prohibition of discrimination

SHIONOGI prohibits all forms of discrimination in employment and at work. SHIONOGI will work for early discovery and prevention of harassment by setting up contact points for internal consultation and notification, and providing consultation staff members and employees with education on harassment.

Prohibition of child labor and forced labor

SHIONOGI will never allow child labor, forced labor, slave labor, human trafficking and any other conduct that goes against the maintenance of human dignity and respect.

Respecting basic labor rights

SHIONOGI guarantees freedom of association, respects the labor right to organize and the right of collective bargaining, and observes local laws.

Providing safe and healthy working conditions

SHIONOGI ensures a safe, healthy and comfortable workplace environment, and properly manages wage payment and working hours. It endeavors to prevent overwork by setting up a consultation service.

Improving diversity

SHIONOGI respects diverse values and will endeavor to improve diversity so that all people can grow and play active roles regardless of their race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disabilities.

Ensuring compliance

In accordance with the SHIONOGI Group Compliance Policy, SHIONOGI will endeavor to ensure compliance by all officers and employees of the SHIONOGI Group for the purpose of assuring compliance with laws and ethical behavior in its business activities.