Sustainability

Under the corporate slogan “Total commitment to good health,” TOHO HOLDINGS CO., LTD. aims to achieve sustainable growth and increase corporate value by fulfilling its social mission of providing a stable supply of pharmaceuticals. Recognizing that respect for human rights, which are the fundamental rights that all people are born with, is an important social responsibility that we must fulfill as a company, we have formulated the Group’s Human Rights Policy (hereinafter, this “Policy”).

This Policy applies to all employees and officers of the Group. We also expect our business partners and other stakeholders to understand and support this Policy and will encourage them to respect it.

The Group supports and respects the International Bill of Human Rights, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, which set forth the principles of international respect for fundamental human rights. In addition, this Policy is formulated in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Where there is a conflict between internationally recognized human rights and the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we operate, we will seek ways to respect international human rights principles.

The Group has identified the following human rights issues that it should focus on in its business activities and will address them through appropriate procedures.
〇 Diversity & Inclusion
Prohibition of discrimination, prevention of harassment, freedom of expression, (gender equality, etc.)
〇 Labor
Fair wages and working hours, prohibition of forced and child labor, ensuring occupational health and safety, and respect for freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
〇 Privacy and Intellectual Property
Respecting privacy, protecting personal information, protecting intellectual property rights, and ensuring security
〇 Relationship with the Business
Preventing bribery and corruption, ensuring access to health care, and protecting human rights in the supply chain

In accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Group will conduct human rights due diligence to prevent, mitigate, and address negative human rights impacts.

If the Group is found to have caused or have been directly or indirectly involved in negative human rights consequences, it will work to remedy them through appropriate procedures.

The Group will provide appropriate education and training to all employees and officers so that they can deepen their understanding of human rights and respond to various challenges.

The Group will engage in dialog with its stakeholders to build relationships of trust so that it can understand and respond appropriately to the human rights implications of its business activities.

The Group will disclose its human rights activities on its website and in various reports.