Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Corporate Philosophy & Management Policy

Corporate Philosophy & Management Policy

Purpose We positively impact the lives of people around the world by demonstrating a pioneering spirit and using emerging technologies to deliver safe, automated and decarbonized logistics solutions.

Human Rights Policy

Mitsubishi Logisnext Group Human Rights Policy

Mitsubishi Logisnext Group aims for sustainable growth by contributing to solving social issues through Mitsubishi Logisnext Group’s business activities. Diversity is an important asset for Mitsubishi Logisnext Group, which is an organization formed by employees with diverse backgrounds, nationalities and cultures. It is necessary for each and every employee with various backgrounds to promote business under a common corporate culture. We recognize that the human rights of all those who are affected by Mitsubishi Logisnext Group's business activities must be respected.
In order to clarify Mitsubishi Logisnext Group’s stance on human rights when conducting business activities in countries and regions around the world, we have established the Mitsubishi Logisnext Group Human Rights Policy (hereinafter the “Policy”) based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This Policy pledges to respect human rights in Mitsubishi Logisnext Group in accordance with the MHI Group Global Code of Conduct. In line with this Policy, we will strive to fulfill our responsibilities in important areas related to human rights.

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations on Respecting Human Rights

Mitsubishi Logisnext Group supports and respects international norms on human rights and is committed to respecting human rights. In countries and regions in which Mitsubishi Logisnext Group conduct business activities, Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will act in accordance with the MHI Group Global Code of Conduct and the provisions of this Policy. Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will also strive to respect international norms in accordance with the laws and regulations of those countries and regions. In the case that there are inconsistencies between recognized human rights and national laws, Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will seek ways to respect internationally recognized human rights principles.

2. Targets and Education

This Policy applies to all Mitsubishi Logisnext Group’s executives and employees. Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will ensure executives, employees, business partners, and suppliers to provide appropriate education to firmly establish and implement the Policy throughout Mitsubishi Logisnext Group’s business activities. Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will also require business partners and suppliers to comply with this Policy and the MHI Group Supply Chain CSR Promotion Guidelines, and will work together to promote efforts to respect human rights.

3. Responsibilities on Respecting Human Rights

Mitsubishi Logisnext Group understands that business activities may directly or indirectly have a negative impact on human rights. Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will fulfill its responsibility to respect human rights by not infringing the human rights of people who are affected by its business activities, and by taking appropriate measures to correct any negative impacts on human rights.
Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will request business partners and suppliers to respect and not to abuse human rights where business partners or suppliers are suspected of having a negative impact on human rights related to Mitsubishi Logisnext Group’s business activities.

4. Human Rights Due Diligence

Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will establish a human rights due diligence system based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and implement measures to ensure that it identifies negative impacts on human rights affecting stakeholders and take measures to prevent and mitigate the negative impact. If Mitsubishi Logisnext Group’s business activities are found to have had a negative impact on human rights, or involvement of business partners, suppliers, and others is revealed or suspected, Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will work to correct this through dialogue and take appropriate procedures based on international norms.

5. Dialogue and Consultation

In response to potential or actual negative impacts on human rights, Mitsubishi Logisnext Group will utilize independent and external human rights expertise and engage in dialogue and consultation with relevant stakeholders.

6. Information Disclosure

The progress and results of Mitsubishi Logisnext Group’s efforts on respecting human rights are reported on the website.

Environmental Policy and Environmental Action Guidelines

You can view our Environmental Policy and Environmental Action Guidelines here.

Quality Policy

You can view our Quality Policy (how we provide our customers with safe, secure logistics equipment) here.

Health and Safety Philosophy and Policies

You can view our Health and Safety Philosophy and Policies (human resources management) here.

Policies Related to the SDGs

You can view our policies related to the SDGs (materiality and SDGs policy) here.

Compliance Action Policies

1. Relationships with Customers

  1. 1) We will value feedback from customers, and treat them fairly and honestly, as individuals.
  2. 2) We will consider the customer’s perspective to provide products and services that are safe yet still exciting.
  3. 3) We will comply with laws, relations, and social norms in our business activities inside and outside Japan, and have free, open competition with other companies.

2. Relationships with Shareholders and Investors

We will actively and impartially disclose corporate information and strive for positive communication with stakeholders.

3. Relationships with Business Partners

  1. 1) We maintain fair relationships with all of our business partners and conduct business dealings in line with objective standards.
  2. 2) We will limit any social formalities with business partners, such as gift-giving or corporate entertainment, to that which complies with socially accepted norms, common sense, and laws and regulations.

4. Relationships with Employees

  1. 1) We will always respect fundamental human rights and will never behave in any way that could lead to discrimination.
  2. 2) We will comply with labor laws and regulations, and strive to maintain work environments that offer safety, good health, and ease of use.
  3. 3) We will respect the individuality and creativity of every employee, and promote their development and education.

5. Relationships with the Law and Society

  1. 1) We will make effective use of resources and actively work on environmental conservation.
  2. 2) We will comply with laws, regulations, social norms, and internal regulations, and act sincerely and fairly.
  3. 3) We will not use inside information for our own or other companies to buy or sell shares, or similar. Nor will we provide acquaintances, family members, or anyone else with inside information.
  4. 4) We are firmly against anti-social activities or forces and will have no dealings with them.

6. Our Attitude

We will always act in the understanding that compliance with these guidelines is for the mutual benefit of both society and the Mitsubishi Logisnext Group.

Business Continuity Plan

You can view our Business Continuity Plan (risk management and compliance) here.