Basic Policy on Human Rights
As our Corporate Philosophy states, with customer trust as the foundation for all its activities, Tokio Marine Group (the “Group”) continually strives to raise corporate value. The foundation for implementing this Corporate Philosophy is respect for the human rights of all people, such as customers, society (including business partners and civil society organizations), employees, shareholders and investors, and future generations, and we are committed to respecting human rights across all of our business activities. The “Tokio Marine Group Basic Policy on Human Rights” (the “Policy”) is based on the Corporate Philosophy and Code of Conduct and outlines our approach to respect human rights throughout our business activities, including our entire value chain.
Each officer and employee (including temporary staff) of Tokio Marine Group companies is expected to act in line with this Policy to ensure that our business activities comply with the Group human rights commitment.
We also expect our business partners to support and practice the principles expressed in this Policy and aim to work together towards the promotion of respect for human rights.
1. Our Commitment to Respect Human Rights
Tokio Marine Group is committed to respect human rights as stipulated in the International Bill of Human Rights*1 and the ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and the Rights at Work*2. We also support international standards such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the Japanese government’s Guidelines on Respecting Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains, and will base our efforts on these principles. We are also a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and support its ten principles.
Tokio Marine Group respects human rights in its business activities, including insurance underwriting, investment and financing, and the provision of solutions, through the signing and supporting of various other international initiatives listed in the Appendix. We also endeavor to address human rights issues, where possible, through the provision of insurance products and solutions as well as investment and financing.
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*1The International Bill of Human Rights is the name given for the set of three documents: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and its corresponding two international treaties, namely the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
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*2The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work sets forth five categories as a minimum standard to be observed in relation to labor: “freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining,” “the elimination of forced or compulsory labour,” “the abolition of child labour,” “the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation”, and “a safe and healthy working environment.”
Tokio Marine Group shall comply with applicable laws and regulations in the countries and regions in which it operates. If requirements of the local laws and regulations are in conflict with internationally recognized human rights, we will seek ways to honor the principles of internationally recognized human rights while complying with local laws and regulations.
The Board of Directors of Tokio Marine Holdings are informed of the compliance status of this Policy and has overseeing responsibility of the Group’s human-rights-related efforts. The Executive Management and the Sustainability Committee deliberate on and determine policies and measures as executive bodies and promote the Group’s human-rights-related initiatives. Each department of each Group company promotes activities related to respect for human rights in a proactive manner and in cooperation with one another.
2. Our Approach to Respect Human Rights
Tokio Marine Group strives to conduct appropriate human rights due diligence to identify, assess, prevent and mitigate, and account for negative human rights impacts related to its business activities. We shall also comply with country-specific laws and regulations related to human rights due diligence, wherever applicable to our operations. Where we identify that our business activities have caused or contributed to negative impacts on human rights, we endeavor to remediate such impacts through appropriate processes and by holding dialogue with relevant stakeholders.
Tokio Marine Group recognizes that environmental issues such as climate change and the loss of natural capital, as well as the inappropriate use of technology and artificial intelligence, may have impacts on human rights. With respect to environmental and social risks, we act in accordance with our Policy to Address Environmental and Social Risks, and with respect to the use of AI, in accordance with our Basic Policy for AI Governance, and strive to prevent, mitigate, remediate and provide remedy for negative impacts on human rights.
3. Respecting Human Rights as an Employer
In order for Tokio Marine Group to protect customers and society from all forms of emergencies, it is important that employees respect the diverse values and work styles of others, find their work rewarding and work with enthusiasm with colleagues. It is also essential to gain trust from all people and society by always acting in a way to respect human rights. Tokio Marine Group shall comply with laws and regulations concerning working conditions, including working hours and wages. We provide a dynamic working environment that is both safe and healthy and we promote training and education for our employees. Therefore, the officers and employees of Tokio Marine Group are expected to respect human rights as set out in this Policy while their human rights are also subject to protection under this Policy.
- Prohibition of forced labor and human trafficking
- Forced labor is not permitted, nor is any form of slave labor, including bonded labor and human trafficking.
- Prohibition of child labor
- We do not tolerate child labor and shall observe the minimum working age as stipulated by law. We do not allow young workers to engage in hazardous work.
- Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
- We respect fundamental rights concerning the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining of Group employees in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. We shall not engage in any intimidation or retaliation against union representatives or members who exercise these rights.
- Prohibition of discrimination and harassment
- We do not discriminate in any way based on sex, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, profession, nationality, race, thought, creed, religion, social status or birth, or physical or mental disability. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, whether it be physical or mental, including sexual harassment and power harassment.
- Appropriate management of working hours and payment of wages
- We comply with labor-related laws and regulations and appropriately manages working hours and pays wages, salaries and remuneration. We also endeavor to pay wages sufficient to meet the basic needs of workers and their families.
- Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment
- We comply with occupational safety and health laws and regulations and strives to realize a safe and healthy working environment that does not impair the physical or mental health of Group employees.
- Respect for diversity and promotion of inclusion
- We respect the individuality and diversity of each Group employee and create an environment in which all employees can fully exert their capabilities regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, or other attributes. Our employees are passionate and bring a challenging spirit to their endeavors and we will be purposeful in our efforts to provide them with equal opportunities for career development and ongoing personal growth.
- Addressing gender pay gaps
- To the extent gender wage gaps may exist, we continuously strive to address any issuesand strive to ensure that all employees are evaluated and treated appropriately based on performance, capabilities and responsibilities, regardless of personal attributes.
4. Integrating Human Rights into Our Core Business
Tokio Marine Group treats all customers fairly in the provision of its products and services and does not discriminate against any customer based on unreasonable grounds.
We strive to be trusted by all people and society by supporting customer and society in times of need. We strive not only to prevent and mitigate negative human rights impacts associated with our products and services, but also promote the human rights of all of our customers and contribute to an inclusive society by providing products and services to meet its needs for safety and security.
In compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations as well as the Tokio Marine Group Privacy Policy, we shall safeguard private information and specific personal information, etc., including customers' information, and we shall not use such information except on a need basis to carry out our business operations, in order to avoid any breach of privacy.
Through initiatives such as the development of a human rights risk map, Tokio Marine Group recognizes that serious human rights violations may inadvertently arise in projects in which it is directly or indirectly involved through insurance underwriting, investment and financing, or the provision of solutions. Tokio Marine Group endeavors to consider environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues, including human rights, in its decision-making processes related to insurance underwriting, investment and financing, and the provision of solutions. Where the Group identifies that its business activities are causing or contributing to adverse impacts on human rights, it will take appropriate action as a Group to promote respect for human rights.
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Adverse impacts*3 on employees of the Group and business partners, as well as on the environment and local communities due to high-risk situations*4
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Child labor and forced labor among our Group and business partner employees
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Violation of indigenous peoples’ rights, such as forced relocation, resulting from projects
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Labor issues*5 in projects in which we are involved and among business partners
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*3Environmental impacts (e.g., access to water, sanitation), human rights violations by project security personnel, impacts on children’s education, etc.
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*4Specific situations with a high potential for human rights violations (e.g., conflict, political instability, widespread corruption).
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*5Labor issues including forced labor, child labor, harassment, occupational health and safety, working hours, wages and treatment of foreign workers.
5. Respecting Human Rights in Our Value Chain
Tokio Marine Group aims to fulfill its social responsibility and achieve sustainable development together with its business partners.
Tokio Marine Group expects its business partners to support and implement the principles expressed in this Policy and the Tokio Marine Group Responsible Procurement Guidelines and aims to work together towards the promotion of respect for human rights.
Tokio Marine Group also strives to prevent the occurrence of slave labor and human trafficking in its own business and value chain (supply chain) and encourages various stakeholders to work towards addressing such issues.
6. Grievance Mechanisms
Tokio Marine Group has established internal and external hotlines (whistle-blowing hotlines) where officers and employees of Group companies can report and consult on matters that may involve human rights concerns. Tokio Marine Holdings monitors the handling of the reports and provides support for the appropriate installation and operation of the whistle-blowing system, thereby establishing a mechanism that allows officers and employees of each Group company to report concerns without fear of retaliation.
Tokio Marine Group has also established grievance mechanisms that allow all stakeholders to report or consult on matters involving potential human rights concerns. Where negative human rights impacts are identified, we endeavor to remediate such impacts through appropriate processes and dialogue with relevant stakeholders.
We prohibit any disadvantageous treatment or retaliation against those who reported and those who cooperate in investigations because of such reports or consultations. In addition, we strictly manage the confidentiality of reports and consultations by being prepared to preserve the anonymity of complainants in appropriate circumstances and sharing information only to the extent necessary for effective investigations and corrective measures.
7. Education & Training
Tokio Marine Group will provide the necessary training and capacity building for the implementation of this Policy to the officers and employees of each Group company. We further endeavor to provide the latest information and tools related to human rights and foster a culture of respect for human rights.
8. Communication and Disclosure
Tokio Marine Group will continuously monitor the implementation of its Policy and make improvements as necessary to ensure its effectiveness. In addition, we regularly disclose our efforts to respect human rights both internally and externally to ensure transparency and accountability.
9. Amendment or Repeal
This Policy may be amended or repealed by the Board of Directors of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the General Manager of the Corporate Planning Department may approve minor amendments to the Policy.
This Policy was approved by the Board of Directors of Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
Adopted December 21, 2021
Revised February 2, 2026
(Appendix)
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United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI), and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
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ILO Declaration concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy
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ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
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Children’s Rights and Business Principles
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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
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Framework Principles on Human Rights and the Environment (United Nations General Assembly Resolution)
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United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (ILO Convention No. 169)
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Principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Tokio Marine Group has established a human rights due diligence (HRDD) framework based on the Tokio Marine Group Basic Policy on Human Rights, with reference to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, ILO Core Labor Standards, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ISO 26000, SA8000 and other relevant international standards.
For Tokio Marine Group, HRDD is positioned as an ongoing, preventive and voluntary process to become a “Good Company” and to avoid or mitigate any negative impact of corporate activities on human rights. Based on the process outlined below, Tokio Marine Group conducted a human rights risk assessment in fiscal 2017, and again in 2022, with the assistance of outside experts and specialists.
With the construction consulting and engineering company ID&E joining the Group in February 2025 and reflecting the expansion and diversification of our business domains, the Group has revised its human rights risk map to ensure more effective management of human rights issues across the Group.
Based on the results, we will continue to prioritize and strengthen our responses to human rights issues of higher severity. The human rights risk map will be continuously reviewed in the future, taking into account changes in the business environment and ongoing dialogue with stakeholders.
Human rights due diligence framework
STEP 1: Identifying human rights issues
To identify the human rights issues that must be prioritized, a preliminary screening was conducted across Group companies, taking into account human rights risks by country, region and line of business, as well as factors such as revenue size and the number of employees. This process allowed us to extract the Group companies considered to be at high risk. As a result, the scope of this human rights risk map now extends beyond non-life insurance, life insurance and engineering consulting to include the Group’s directly operated businesses, such as nursing care and manufacturing, as well as customers, projects in which we are involved and the value chain*1.
The guidelines and methodologies used in preparing the human rights risk map are outlined below. Since the results incorporate an analysis that utilized external data, the map also includes potential or latent human rights issues that have yet to emerge.
Assessment and identification method
| Organization of human rights issues | Human rights issues relevant to Tokio Marine Group’s business were organized with reference to international human rights standards (e.g., Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO Core Labor Standards) and sustainability-related regulations (e.g., CSRD*2 and CSDDD*3). |
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| Severity assessment | The identified human rights issues were assessed for severity by external experts based on three factors: scale (e.g., impact on life), scope (e.g., number of people affected) and difficulty of remediation (e.g., likelihood of effective remedy). |
| Likelihood assessment | The likelihood of occurrence was assessed with reference to country- and industry-specific human rights risks of our business, the number of employees, revenue size, as well as supplier locations and transaction volumes. Country-specific risks were based on indicators published by international organizations, and industry-specific risks were referenced from data published by international NGOs. |
| Prioritization of issues | Severity was plotted on the vertical axis and likelihood on the horizontal axis to map human rights issues that are particularly significant for Tokio Marine Group. |
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*1The assessment covered 47 major Group companies, representing over 90% of Group revenue.
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*2Adopted by the EU in 2022, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates information disclosure related to corporate sustainability.
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*31Adopted by the EU, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) establishes due diligence obligations for human rights and environmental issues.
STEP 2: Prioritizing human rights issues based on severity and likelihood of occurrence
Salient human rights issues were identified across each business segment’s operations, customers, projects in which we are involved and the value chain. We then assessed these issues for severity and likelihood and developed a human rights risk map. In line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we designated issues with higher severity as priority human rights issues and intend to consider ways to strengthen current initiatives.
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Note:If a human rights issue is common across multiple business domains, it is plotted at the position corresponding to the maximum severity and likelihood.
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*1Environmental impacts (e.g., access to water, sanitation), human rights violations by project security personnel, impacts on children’s education, etc.
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*2For non-life insurance and life insurance, projects refer to those for which insurance or investments are provided; for engineering consulting, projects refer to those commissioned by public agencies.
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*3Specific situations with a high potential for human rights violations (e.g., conflict, political instability, widespread corruption).
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*4Labor issues include forced labor, child labor, harassment, occupational health and safety, working hours, wages and treatment of foreign workers.
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*5For non-life insurance, life insurance and nursing care, business partners include agents, contractors and suppliers; for engineering consulting and manufacturing, business partners include subcontractors, etc.
STEP 3: Addressing identified human rights issues
For the prioritized human rights risks identified in STEP 2, we are implementing measures to mitigate these risks as outlined below. We will continue to strengthen our efforts, taking into account feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
Non-life insurance, life insurance, nursing care
| Human rights issue (map #) | Rightsholders | Areas of business | Mitigation measures |
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| Adverse impacts on the environment and local communities because projects undertaken by insurance customers and investment and financing recipients are exposed to high-risk situations (1) | Employees of insurance customers and investment and financing recipients; local communities | Non-life insurance, life insurance |
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| Labor issues, forced relocation and violations of indigenous peoples’ rights in projects undertaken by insurance customers and investment and financing recipients (2) | |||
| Infringement on customers’ rights to privacy, health and safety (3) | Customers, employees of insurance customers and investment and financing recipients | Non-life insurance, life insurance, nursing care |
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| Harassment, occupational health and safety issues and excessive working hours among Group and business partner employees (4) | Group and business partner employees | Non-life insurance, life insurance, nursing care |
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| Treatment of foreign workers in nursing care businesses and among business partners (7) | Group and business partner employees | Non-life insurance, life insurance, nursing care |
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| Promotion of bias or discrimination in advertising of products and services (9) | Customers, local communities | Non-life insurance, life insurance, nursing care |
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| Inappropriate use of technology, including AI (12) | Group and business partner employees, projects undertaken by insurance customers and investment and financing recipients | Non-life insurance, life insurance |
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*The mitigation measures are implemented by the Group companies covered in the assessment of this human rights risk map.
Engineering consulting and manufacturing
| Human rights issue (map #) | Rightsholders | Areas of business | Mitigation measures |
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| Adverse impacts on employees of the Group and business partners, as well as on the environment and local communities, because projects in which we are involved are exposed to high-risk situations(1) | Local communities | Engineering consulting |
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| Violation of indigenous peoples’ rights, such as forced relocation, resulting from projects in which we are involved (2) | Local communities | Engineering consulting |
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| Child labor and forced labor among Group and business partner employees (3) | Group and business partner employees | Engineering consulting, manufacturing |
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| Harassment, occupational health and safety issues and excessive working hours among Group and business partner employees (4) | Group and business partner employees | Engineering consulting, manufacturing |
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| Treatment of foreign workers in manufacturing businesses and among business partners (7) | Group and business partner employees | Manufacturing |
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STEP 4: Information Disclosure (Response to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 of the United Kingdom and Modern Slavery Act 2018 of Australia)
For details of STEP 4, please see the section below on “Response to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 of the United Kingdom and Modern Slavery Act 2018 of Australia.”
Human Rights Violations in the Value Chain
In March 2024, we set up a hotline on human rights violations for external stakeholders of Tokio Marine Group. The purpose of this hotline is to establish a means to identify negative impacts on human rights and formulate a process to correct and remedy negative impacts in cases where human rights issues are of concern in the value chain (including the supply chain).
Whenever a negative impact on human rights comes to light, we will correct and remedy the matter by implementing appropriate procedures and engaging in sincere dialogue with the stakeholders involved. We prohibit any disadvantageous treatment or retaliation against relevant stakeholders and those who cooperate in investigations because of such reports or consultations. In addition, we strictly manage the confidentiality of reports and consultations by ensuring anonymity and sharing information only to the extent necessary for effective investigations and corrective measures.
Human Rights Related Grievances (“Global Stakeholder‘s Hotline”)
Tokio Marine Group has now established a “Global Stakeholders Hotline,” operated by TSUHO Support Center Co., Ltd., for external stakeholders to submit their grievances and concerns relating to human rights violations. This hotline has been established in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, to establish an effective grievance mechanism for individuals and communities who may be adversely impacted.
Though the Global Stakeholders Hotline allows for anonymous submissions, Tokio Marine Group promises to protect the privacy of individuals providing information through the Global Stakeholders Hotline and prohibits retribution or retaliation of any kind towards information providers. If you agree to the “Hotline’s Scope” set forth below and Tokio Marines Group’s Privacy Policy, please use the link below to navigate to the Global Stakeholders Hotline and enter the Company Code for Tokio Marine Group. Please note that by entering Tokio Marine Group’s Company Code and providing information through the Global Stakeholders Hotline, you are agreeing to the Hotline’s Scope and Tokio Marine Group’s Privacy Policy.
Please note that in order to provide information through the Global Stakeholders Hotline, you must also agree to TSUHO Support Center Co., Ltd.’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which you can will find in the Global Stakeholders Hotline site linked below.
- Global Stakeholders Hotline
- Company Code
- TokioMarine
- Hotline’s Scope
- The Global Stakeholders Hotline is only available for human rights related grievances:
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(a)that the Tokio Marine Group has caused or contributed to, OR
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(b)that can be directly linked to the Tokio Marine Group’s operations.
Please refer here(List of Group Companies | Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. (tokiomarinehd.com)) for information regarding other Tokio Marine Group entities, if you wish to contact a Tokio Marine Group entity for other matters.
With respect to group employees, we use whistle blower and hotline systems to capture employees’ opinions in an effort to realize a better workplace environment.
Human Rights Violations Involving Tokio Marine Group’s Officers and Employees
Tokio Marine Group has established internal and external hotlines (whistle-blowing hotlines) where officers and employees of Group companies can report and consult on matters that may involve human rights concerns. The Group provides its officers and employees with multiple contact points and reporting channel options including internal and external hotlines, as well as a company audit hotline. We prohibit any disadvantageous treatment or retaliation against relevant officers, employees and those who cooperate in investigations because of such reports or consultations. In addition, we strictly manage the confidentiality of reports and consultations by ensuring anonymity and sharing information only to the extent necessary for effective investigations and corrective measures.
Tokio Marine Holdings monitors the handling of the reports and provides support for the appropriate installation and operation of the whistle-blowing system, thereby establishing a mechanism that allows officers and employees of each Group company to report concerns without fear of retaliation.
Tokio Marine & Nichido, Tokio Marine Kiln and other Tokio Marine Group companies published a modern slavery statement in compliance with the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015. Meanwhile, Tokio Marine & Nichido and other companies submitted a modern slavery statement to the Australian government in compliance with its Modern Slavery Act 2018.
Actions Taken by Tokio Marine & Nichido
Tokio Marine & Nichido has been publishing its statement every year since 2016 under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 of the United Kingdom. Starting from 2020, the company also annually reports (registers) its modern slavery statement to and with the Australian government under the country’s Modern Slavery Act 2018. Tokio Marine & Nichido will continue to report its modern slavery statement without fail, and together with its employees and business partners, will implement initiatives to prevent slave labor and human trafficking.
- Tokio Marine & Nichido’s statement under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Tokio Marine & Nichido’s statement under Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australian government’s online register site)
Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery refers to enslavement and servitude, all forms of forced labor and human trafficking, etc. The International Labour Organization (ILO) reported in a 2014 survey that there were approximately 21 million victims of forced labor worldwide (as of 2012) while annual illicit profits reached US$150 billion (estimate), which shows that even in present times slave labor and human trafficking are serious social problems.
Modern Slavery Act 2015 of the United Kingdom
In March 2015, the British government enacted the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to prevent forced labor and other present-day slave labor as well as human trafficking. The act went into effect in October 2015. Section 54 of the act requires commercial organizations that undertake business in the United Kingdom and that have annual sales of £36 million or more to publish a statement of steps taken each fiscal year to prevent slave labor and human trafficking in their own businesses and value chain (supply chain).
Modern Slavery Act 2018 of Australia
Following the United Kingdom, the Australian government enforced the Modern Slavery Act 2018 in January 2018. The act requires entities based or operating in Australia and have an annual consolidated revenue of more than ASD 100 million, to report (register) every fiscal year on how they assess risks of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains as well as actions to address these risks.