Human Rights

Fundamental Approach

As a member of the Toyota Group, Daihatsu takes measures to respect human rights in accordance with “Toyota’s Human Rights Policy.” We understand that our business activities may potentially or actually have an impact on human rights, and we give the utmost consideration to avoid infringing the rights of others and take action with a sense of ownership to address the negative impacts of our business activities on human rights.
The automobile industry is supported by an extremely large number of people, not limited to customers, but also including local residents, suppliers, dealers, and other business partners. We will continue to protect and improve the human rights of all people involved in our business activities, including employees, so that we can prosper along with all stakeholders to achieve our vision.

Employee Human Rights

Freedom of Association

Daihatsu respects the fundamental rights of all employees including employees of Group companies and in the entire supply chain. We strive to create safe and healthy work environments where the diverse individual values of all employees are accepted so that they can demonstrate their abilities, and we engage in ongoing dialogue with employees to develop a shared understanding of and solve management issues. In addition, we respect employees’ right to freedom of association and right to be free from being compelled to belong to an association under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in compliance with the laws and regulations of the countries where we conduct business. We have long worked to build healthy labor-management relationships by respecting the will of the workers union and repeatedly engaging in good-faith discussions and consultations. We will continue to respect the freedom of association and build relationships that enable both labor and management to benefit.
With respect to suppliers, we use the Supplier CSR Guidelines to encourage sincere meetings and dialogue with employees or employee representatives to encourage mutual understanding, while also respecting employees’ right to freely organize or not organize in accordance with local national or regional laws, just as is the case for Daihatsu employees.

Education Related to Human Rights

Daihatsu implements training for all employees regarding human rights issues, non-discrimination, and open and honest dialogue. In 2022, we held company-wide training with the theme of “Business and Human Rights” in conjunction with the national Human Rights Week. This training covered the importance of respect for human rights, the responsibility required of companies, and points for all Daihatsu employees to keep in mind. Through this training, we ensured that all employees are thoroughly aware of the importance of respecting the human rights of all people involved in Daihatsu’s business, including business partners and customers, and that employees conduct business with consideration for the human rights violations that they could be indirectly involved in or contributing to. Furthermore, we conduct necessary human rights education when training new employees and managers in accordance with their positions and responsibilities.
Additionally, we have also joined outside organizations promoting human rights awareness to enhance this training, collecting information and updating our knowledge base.

Activities for Raising Human Rights Awareness

Daihatsu has been inviting all employees at its sites in Japan to submit human rights slogans every year since the late 1970s and presenting awards during Human Rights Week in December in order to make human rights feel more personal.

Human Rights Training for New Employees

Daihatsu implements training with the theme of human rights as part of its training for new employees. We also encourage employees to learn about human rights issues such as discrimination and harassment, and to promote both the correct understanding of human rights and behavior based on mutual respect.

Compliance Training

Daihatsu implements compliance training for all employees being promoted above the assistant manager level, and gives lectures on management that respects human rights. Through this training, we ensure awareness of internal controls that prevent human rights violations.
Audit & Supervisory Board Members also provide lectures during new employee orientation training.

Diversity Training for Promoted Employees

Daihatsu provides training for newly appointed managers to help them understand human rights that should be respected in day-to-day management. In doing so, we strive to create a positive work environment that values diversity.

Corrective Action Process

We have established and operate a Harassment Consultation Desk where employees can file a report or consult with staff in the event that they discover any kind of harassment or other behavior that violates human rights in the course of business activities.
We established a department at each domestic office that is assigned responsibility for the Harassment Consultation Desk, where several personnel at that department serve as harassment consultants. When someone comes for consultation or to file a report, harassment consultants collect information and report to the General Manager of the Human Resources Division, who is the top authority responsible for harassment cases for the whole company. After that, the harassment consultants, HR Department, and Safety and Health Care Department will work together toward resolution of the issue.
Similar types of consultation are also accepted by Labor Union General Consultation Desks, which are set up by various branches of labor unions, and the Employees’ Voice Helpline website that is run by Daihatsu’s Audit Division.