Respect for Human Rights

Management Structure for Human Rights

INPEX’s governance structure for human rights is detailed under the heading of Governance in Sustainability Structure.

Human Rights Initiatives

We support international norms such as the International Bill of Human Rights, the International Labour Standards of the International Labour Organization, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the human rights principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

Our Sustainability Principles, Business Principles, Code of Conduct, INPEX Group Human Rights Policy, and other policies require all our officers and employees not only to comply with laws and regulations but also to respect social norms and act with high moral values.

In our Sustainability Principles, we outline our commitment to building and maintaining trusted relationships with all stakeholders, including our employees, to continue fulfilling our social responsibilities through our business activities as a credible company.

In particular, the establishment of strong and trusted relationships with local communities where we operate forms the basis of our social license to operate, and we are committed to the fair and proactive disclosure of corporate information. We seek to build and maintain trusted relationships with our stakeholders through open and transparent dialogue.

In the INPEX Group’s Business Principles and Code of Conduct, we state that we will respect the human rights of the countries in which we operate, and our officers and employees will comply with the following:

• We recognize that human rights are important rights that derive from the dignity of individuals, and we respect the human rights of individuals in relevant countries.
• Non-complicity in human rights violations, compliance, social security, and fair competition: We respect international human rights codes, and we pay attention not to be involved in any act that may infringe human rights.
• Prohibition of discrimination and equality under the law: We do not discriminate based on factors such as race, skin color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, creed, religion, birth, nationality, disabilities, or educational background.
• Abolition of forced labor and child labor: We do not force employees to work against their will, and we do not cause children to work.

We established the Compliance Committee, which is chaired by the director in charge of compliance, to ensure strict compliance with corporate ethics and behavior in accordance with these principles and policies. Please refer to the Compliance Structure for information regarding the Committee.

The INPEX Group Human Rights Policy reflects the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and was issued in FY2017. In accordance with this policy, we implement measures to address the human rights of all stakeholders – including stakeholders in our supply chains – in each country and region where we operate. The policy prohibits all forced labor and child labor and affirms our respect for matters such as the freedom of association and right to collective bargaining.