Status of Management regarding Respect for Human Rights

Aspects Determined as Materiality
  • Supplier Environmental Assessment

    308-1

  • Supplier Social Assessment

    414-1

Management Approach

Fundamental concept

The Daigas Group supports and respects international standards for human rights, including the International Bill of Human Rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Human Rights) and the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The Group also respects human rights based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

The Daigas Group respects human rights as basic rights inherent to all. The Group supports the international standards on human rights and promotes activities and programs to protect the human rights of its stakeholders. We comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the countries and regions where we operate. In the case where there is a conflict between internationally recognized human rights standards and the laws and regulations of a country or region, we will pursue ways to respect international human rights principles.

Daigas Group Human Rights Policy

The Daigas Group established the “Daigas Group Human Rights Policy” in April 2021. This Policy is based on the Daigas Group Corporate Principle and the Daigas Group Charter of Business Conduct and has been approved by the Board of Directors of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

Daigas Group Human Rights Policy

Established on April 1, 2021

The Daigas Group is committed to respecting human rights and expects its all members to adhere to the Daigas Group Human Rights Policy (hereafter “this Policy), which we as a global business corporation group formulated in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights as well as other international standards.
This Policy is based on the Daigas Group Corporate Principle and the Daigas Group Charter of Business Conduct, and has been approved by the Board of Directors of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

1. Endorsement of International Agreements
We support international agreements on human rights, including the International Bill of Human Rights and the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labour Organization (ILO). We commit to respect human rights as set out in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

2. Scope of application
This policy applies to all directors, officers, and employees of the Daigas Group.

3. Legal compliance and respect for internationally recognized human rights.
We comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the countries and regions where we operate. In case where there is a conflict between internationally recognized human rights standards and the laws and regulations of each country or region, we will pursue ways to respect international human rights principles.

4. Respect for human rights in all process of business activities
In all processes of our business activities, we strive to prevent and reduce negative impacts on the human rights of stakeholders involved in the Daigas Group’s businesses.
4-1 We respect the human rights of our employees and provide a healthy and comfortable work environment.
4-2 We respect human rights of customers and business partners. In case where negative impacts on human rights by business partners or other related parties are directly linked to the Daigas Group’s businesses, products or services, we will demand that such business partners and related parties respect human rights and not infringe upon them. 4-3 We assess and address the impact of our business activities on local communities.

5. Human Rights Due Diligence
We conduct human rights due diligence, in which we identify and assess the negative human rights impact of our business activities and take steps to prevent or mitigate such risks.

6. Remedy
If it becomes clear that the Daigas Group’s business activities are causing or contributing to negative impacts on human rights, we will work to correct and remedy the situation through appropriate procedures.

7. Stakeholder Engagement
We engage in sincere dialogue and consultation with affected stakeholders on how to address actual or potential impacts on human rights.

8. Education and awareness
We provide education to ensure that all directors, officers, and employees of the Daigas Group understand this Policy and act in accordance with this Policy in our business activities.

9. Reporting
We report the progress on our human rights efforts that we make based on this Policy through our website and other communication channels.

April 1, 2021
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
President

Indicators and Targets / Plans / Results

In formulating the "Medium-Term Management Plan 2023," the Group newly identified indicators of important aspects (materiality) in each chapter of the "Daigas Group Charter of Business Conduct.”
Materiality indicators, management approach and evaluation, and major actions are reported in the "Actions on Materiality" section.


Sustainability of
the Daigas Group
President's Commitment Transition Finance
Values and Sustainability Promotion of the Daigas Group
Daigas Group's Values Daigas Group Charter of Business Conduct and Management Policy Daigas Group Code of Business Conduct Sustainability Promotion System and Management Stakeholder Engagement Initiatives the Daigas Group Participates In Commendation from the Outside
Sustainability Management and Value Creation Process
Value Creation Process of the Daigas Group Long-Term Management Vision 2030 Medium-Term Management Plan 2023 Daigas Group Carbon Neutral Vision
Actions on Materiality
Materiality of the Daigas Group Materiality Review Cycle Creating Value for Customers
(Charter I)
Contributing to the Sustainability of the Environment and Society
(Charter Ⅱ)
Engaging with and Contributing to Society (Charter Ⅲ) Respecting Human Rights
(Charter IV)
Complying with Laws and Regulations (Charter V) Providing Work Environment That Supports Employees’ Personal Growth (Charter VI)
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Risk Management Compliance Messages from Outside Directors
Value Chain and Sustainability
Consideration for the Value Chain and Stakeholders Social Impact of Business Activities in Our Energy Value Chain and Our Efforts toward Sustainability
Daigas Group's Efforts for SDGs
Special Features: Co-create Value for a Sustainable Future - Initiatives to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Back Numbers of Special Features
FY2022 Activities Report
Creating Value for Customers (Charter I)
Charter I Index Management for Creating Value for Customers Safety and Security 1:
Procurement Stage
Safety and Security 2:
Processing Stage
Safety and Security 3:
Distribution Stage
Safety and Security 4:
Consumption Stage
Incorporating Customer Opinions Proposing New Value
Contributing to the Sustainability of the Environment and Society (Charter Ⅱ)
Charter Ⅱ Index Management toward Contributing to the Sustainability of the Environment and Society Environmental Management Environmental Management: Indicators, Targets and Results Actions for Climate Change: Recognition of and Action on Risks and Opportunities Actions for Climate Change: Method to Evaluate Effects of CO2 Emissions Reduction Actions for Climate Change: Working to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Business Activities Actions for Climate Change: Working to Reduce CO2 Emissions at Customer Sites Efforts in Resource Recycling Conserving Biodiversity Developing Environmental Technologies Addressing Environmental Risk Promotion of Green Purchasing Environmental Communication
Engaging with and Contributing to Society (Charter Ⅲ)
Charter Ⅲ Index Management of Engagement with and Contribution to Society Activities for Promoting Communication with Society Corporate Volunteering Activities under the Small Light Campaign Social Contribution Activities Activities at Osaka Gas' Foundations
Respecting Human Rights (Charter IV)
Charter IV Index Status of Management regarding Respect for Human Rights Human Rights Due Diligence Action on Human Rights
Complying with Laws and Regulations (Charter V)
Charter V Index Management for Complying with Laws and Regulations Compliance Promotion Efforts Efforts for Protection of Personal Information Information Security Consultations and Reports from Partner Companies
Providing Work Environment That Supports Employees’ Personal Growth (Charter VI)
Charter VI Index Status of Management to Support Employees' Personal Growth Employment Acceptance of Diversity Balancing Work and Family Human Resource Development and Rewards Communication Between Employees and Company Improving Occupational Health and Safety
Reporting Guidance and Guidelines and ESG Data
Reporting Guidelines
ESG Data
Environmental Performance Data Social Data Governance Data
Reports
Policy on Reporting Sustainability Activities Third-Party Verification Download Sustainability Site Terminology Search by Purpose Course Taken Since the Company's Foundation Sustainability Site Map We Value Your Feedback Topics backnumber Osaka Gas in brief