Sustainability Governance

Declaration Against Harassment

NIPPON CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL GROUP　ANTI-HARASSMENT DECLARATION

The Nippon Chemical Industrial Group hereby reaffirms its commitment to the elimination of all forms of harassment in order to create and maintain a safe, secure, and respectful workplace environment for all employees.

Harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that unjustly harms the dignity and personal rights of individuals, interferes with employees’ ability to demonstrate their capabilities and perform their duties, disrupts workplace order, and may undermine the trust placed in the Company by society.

To achieve a healthy, comfortable, and harassment-free workplace, the Nippon Chemical Industrial Group has established the following basic policy.

1. Prohibition of Harassment

All employees of the Nippon Chemical Industrial Group shall respect one another as equal partners in the performance of their duties and strive to maintain a healthy workplace order and cooperative working relationships. Similar conduct toward persons other than employees is also prohibited.
- Power Harassment
- Sexual Harassment
- Harassment Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Harassment Related to Childcare Leave and Family Care Leave
- Customer Harassment
- Sexual Harassment Against Job Applicants and Prospective Employees
- Any other conduct, regardless of whether managerial authority is involved, that creates a hostile work environment or infringes upon an individual’s dignity, personal rights, or respect as a person.
2. Scope of Application

This policy applies to all persons working for the Company, including regular employees, fixed-term employees, temporary agency workers, and all other workers, regardless of employment status or job title.
3. Response to Harassment

Any employee who engages in harassment shall be subject to prompt and appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the Company’s Work Rules and Regulations.

The Company will promptly investigate reports and take measures to prevent recurrence.
4. Consultation and Reporting Channels

The Company has established both internal and external consultation channels for harassment-related concerns.

No person shall be subjected to disadvantageous treatment for seeking consultation, making a report, or cooperating with an investigation.
5. Promotion of Harassment Prevention

The Company will continuously work toward creating a workplace free from harassment through awareness activities and training.