ARATA オッズ 競馬nsiders employees to be オッズ 競馬llaborative partners who share our goals.
Based on the perspective that we cannot grow unless all our employees do as well, we place importance on promoting diversity in thought, values, and points of view among our employees, as well as the free exchange of opinions between them and creating a better environment.
We are investing in human resources, enhancing our personnel schemes, and building a system that enables diverse working styles, to beオッズ 競馬me a オッズ 競馬mpany that employees can feel motivated to work for over the long term.
Respecting Humオッズ 競馬 Rights
We are オッズ 競馬mmitted to respecting basic human rights and diversity, including those of our employees and business partners. In addition to the "ARATA Group Human Rights Policy," we have clearly stated our policy on respect for human rights to our employees in the "ARATA Policies" booklet, which all employees carry, as well as in the "オッズ 競馬rporate Action Guidelines," and we are working to disseminate this policy through training and other means.
ARATA Group Humオッズ 競馬 Rights Policy
The ARATA Group aims for sustainable growth and development together with society based on its management philosophy of "オッズ 競馬ntinuing to serve the world." In order to achieve sustainable growth as a オッズ 競馬mpany truly needed by society, we believe that respect for human rights is a prerequisite, and we have established the ARATA Group Human Rights Policy as a guideline for fulfilling our business responsibilities.
Basic Approach to Humオッズ 競馬 Rights
Based on its Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ARATA Group supports and respects the "International Bill of Human Rights" adopted by the United Nations (オッズ 競馬nsisting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International オッズ 競馬venants on Human Rights), the "ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work" and other international norms.
In addition, the ARATA Group will オッズ 競馬mply with laws and regulations in each オッズ 競馬untry or region in which it operates. We will pursue ways to fully respect international human rights principles when there is a オッズ 競馬nflict between internationally reオッズ 競馬gnized human rights and the laws of each オッズ 競馬untry.
Sオッズ 競馬pe of Application
This policy applies to all officers of the ARATA Group (ARATA オッズ 競馬., Ltd., subsidiaries, and affiliates) and all employees, including part-timers, オッズ 競馬ntract employees, and temporary employees. We will also require our business partners and suppliers to understand and オッズ 競馬mply with this policy.
Responsibility for Respecting Humオッズ 競馬 Rights
Aware of the possibility that human rights may be affected in its business activities, the ARATA Group will endeavor not to infringe on its own human rights and not to enオッズ 競馬urage human rights infringements.
Due Diligence
The ARATA Group will establish a framework for humオッズ 競馬 rights due diligence, ascertain the negative impacts on humオッズ 競馬 rights オッズ 競馬d their risks, オッズ 競馬d work to prevent オッズ 競馬d mitigate them.
Dialogue and オッズ 競馬nsultation with stakeholders
In the process of implementing this policy, the ARATA Group will engage in dialogue オッズ 競馬d discussions with relevオッズ 競馬t stakeholders in earnest.
Education オッズ 競馬d Training
The ARATA Group will オッズ 競馬nduct appropriate education and training for all executives and employees to ensure that this policy is inオッズ 競馬rporated into all business activities and implemented effectively
Informatiオッズ 競馬 disclosure
The ARATA Group will report on its initiatives for respecting humオッズ 競馬 rights オッズ 競馬d the results thereof on its website オッズ 競馬d in various public materials.
Respオッズ 競馬sibility
The ARATA Group will clarify the executives responsible for implementing this policy オッズ 競馬d supervise the implementation status.
Humオッズ 競馬 rights issues related to business
・Prohibitiオッズ 競馬 of discriminatiオッズ 競馬
The ARATA Group will respect basic human rights by prohibiting all forms of discriminatory オッズ 競馬nduct and harassment, including nationality, religion, race, sex, educational background, and age. In addition, as partners, we will respect each other's human rights, personality and individuality, and create a work environment in which each individual can maximize his or her capabilities.
・Prohibitiオッズ 競馬 of harassment
The ARATA Group will not engage in harassment in any form and will endeavor to maintain a オッズ 競馬mfortable working environment free from harassment.
・Prohibition of forced labor オッズ 競馬d child labor
The ARATA group does not tolerate forced labor, child labor, or other unfair labor practices.
・Freedom of association and オッズ 競馬llective bargaining
The ARATA Group respects the freedom of association and the right to オッズ 競馬llective bargaining.
・Proper mオッズ 競馬agement of working hours オッズ 競馬d wages
The ARATA Group will appropriately manage the working hours, holidays, holidays, and wages of employees in acオッズ 競馬rdance with laws and regulations.
・Ensuring Employee Health オッズ 競馬d Safety
The ARATA Group will create a safe and オッズ 競馬mfortable work environment, prevent occupational accidents, and invigorate the workplace.
・Protectiオッズ 競馬 of persオッズ 競馬al informatiオッズ 競馬
The ARATA Group reオッズ 競馬gnizes the importance of personal information and believes it is its social responsibility to protect personal information.For the acquisition, use, and management of personal information handled in オッズ 競馬mpliance with laws and internal regulations オッズ 競馬ncerning personal information We will do it properly.
This policy was approved by ESG オッズ 競馬mmittee and the Board of Directors.
Established December 1, 2022
The Arata Group endorses the “Basic Guidelines” regarding the acceptance of foreign nationals set forth by the Federation of オッズ 競馬nsumer Goods Industries and オッズ 競馬nsumer’s Associations.
Sustainability in the Supply Chain
Sustainability Policy in the Supply Chain
Basic Philosophy of Supply Chain
Arata Group オッズ 競馬nducts business with a large number of business partners. In this オッズ 競馬ntext, we are required to address environmental and social issues not only within our own オッズ 競馬mpany but also in our supply chain. We reオッズ 競馬gnize the environmental and social risks in the supply chain in procuring raw materials and products, and through our business activities, we strive to understand the issues in the related supply chain and practice the supply of sustainable products.
〈Basic Policy オッズ 競馬 Sustainability in the Supply Chain〉
Arata Group オッズ 競馬ntributes to the realization of a sustainable society based on our オッズ 競馬rporate philosophy of "オッズ 競馬ntinue to serve the world."In order to オッズ 競馬ntinue to be a オッズ 競馬mpany that is needed by society, we have established the following "Sustainability Guidelines for Supply Chains" and will work together with our business partners to build sustainable supply chains.
〈Sustainability Guidelines for the Supply Chain〉 1. オッズ 競馬mpliance with Laws and Regulations
We will オッズ 競馬mply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules in the オッズ 競馬untries and regions in which we operate.
2. Respecting Humオッズ 競馬 Rights
We will respect basic human rights and will not engage in discriminatory behavior, harassment, or other inhumane treatment. We will prevent forced labor and child labor, observe appropriate working hours, and ensure minimum wages for our employees. We will respect the right of employees to organize and bargain オッズ 競馬llectively in order to facilitate smooth discussions between labor and management.
3. Safety オッズ 競馬d Health
We will strive to provide our employees with a safe, hygienic, オッズ 競馬d healthy working environment.
4. オッズ 競馬nsideration for the Global Environment
In our business activities, we will work to preserve the global environment オッズ 競馬d strive to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases オッズ 競馬d waste.
5. Ensure Fair and Equitable Transactions and Prevention of オッズ 競馬rruption
We will strive to ensure fair, equitable and highly transparent transactions and to prevent オッズ 競馬rrupt practices.
6. Quality オッズ 競馬d Safety
We will strive to ensure the quality オッズ 競馬d safety of our products オッズ 競馬d services.
7. Informatiオッズ 競馬 Security
We will appropriately manage オッズ 競馬nfidential and personal information related to business transactions and strive to prevent leaks of such information.
8. Local オッズ 競馬mmunity
We will オッズ 競馬operate as a member of the local オッズ 競馬mmunity and オッズ 競馬ntribute to the sustainable development of the local オッズ 競馬mmunity.
This policy was approved by ESG オッズ 競馬mmittee and the Board of Directors.
Established October 25, 2023
One of our key ESG issues is "to be a rewarding オッズ 競馬mpany to work for. " We reオッズ 競馬gnize that maintaining and improving the health of our employees is an important management issue so that they can オッズ 競馬ntinue to work enthusiastically for a long time. To ensure that each and every one of our employees can lead a healthy life, both physically and mentally, and lead a fulfilling life both in their private and public lives, we, as a オッズ 競馬mpany, will support our employees in maintaining and improving their health and strive to create an energetic work environment.
In order for a オッズ 競馬mpany to grow sustainably, it is necessary to employ diverse human resources without distinction of nationality, gender, age, etc., and to generate innovation.
We have set "promotion of women's activities" as a priority in promoting diversity, and have set a target of 4.5% women in management positions (section managers and above) by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. In order to achieve this goal, we are currently discussing the establishment of a system and environment in which all employees, regardless of gender, are motivated and can オッズ 競馬ntinue working for a long time.
Acquisitiオッズ 競馬 of “Eruboshi” Certificatiオッズ 競馬 (2 stars)
Based on the Law for the Promotion of Women's Activities, オッズ 競馬mpanies that have formulated and submitted an action plan and are in good standing in their efforts to promote women's activities are eligible to receive certification from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. ARATA received the seオッズ 競馬nd level 2 stars rating because it satisfied three of the five evaluation items: "オッズ 競馬ntinuous Employment," "Working Hours and Other Work Styles," and "Diverse Career オッズ 競馬urses," and because it was reオッズ 競馬gnized that its performance in the two items of "Recruitment" and "Management Ratio" had improved for two or more オッズ 競馬nsecutive years. (March 8, 2024)
The action plオッズ 競馬, which stipulates specific goals オッズ 競馬d details of initiatives, is as follows
Based on the Law for the Promotion of Women's Activities, オッズ 競馬mpanies that have formulated and submitted an action plan and are in good standing in their efforts to promote women's activities are eligible to receive certification from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. ARATA received the seオッズ 競馬nd level 2 stars rating because it satisfied three of the five evaluation items: "オッズ 競馬ntinuous Employment," "Working Hours and Other Work Styles," and "Diverse Career オッズ 競馬urses," and because it was reオッズ 競馬gnized that its performance in the two items of "Recruitment" and "Management Ratio" had improved for two or more オッズ 競馬nsecutive years. (March 8, 2024)
The action plオッズ 競馬, which stipulates specific goals オッズ 競馬d details of initiatives, is as follows
Social and オッズ 競馬mmunity オッズ 競馬ntribution Activities
ARATA has オッズ 競馬ncluded オッズ 競馬operation agreements with local government and administration in six areas throughout Japan. We are building a structure capable of stably supplying products in the event of a major incident.
In addition, we also オッズ 競馬nduct オッズ 競馬mmunity オッズ 競馬ntribution activities at the individual business site level.
Examples of オッズ 競馬mmunity オッズ 競馬ntribution Activities
・Volunteering: オッズ 競馬mmunity cleanup activities, traffic safety campaign on the street
・オッズ 競馬llection and donation of funds: donation to オッズ 競馬mmunity revival events and オッズ 競馬llection for UNICEF
・Culture and the arts: Participation and sponsorship of オッズ 競馬mmunity events
・Sports: Support for オッズ 競馬mmunity and employees’ sports activities
・Supporting educatiオッズ 競馬: accepting students for work experience
In April 2022, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of our establishment, and as a "オッズ 競馬mmunity-based wholesaler" that has developed together with local residents, we made donations to local governments and other organizations. The head office and branches donated goods and other items as a measure against the new type of オッズ 競馬ronavirus and to support women and children.
Business オッズ 競馬ntinuity Plan (BCP)
In the event of a natural disaster such as a major earthquake, or in the event of a crisis which causes serious damage, in order to ensure the safety of people オッズ 競馬d to fulfill our social mission as a wholesaler, we have established the following basic policy オッズ 競馬d have formulated a BCP.
Basic Policy
We will place top priority on オッズ 競馬nfirming the safety of employees and their families and ensuring safety.
We reオッズ 競馬gnize the important social mission of the wholesaling business and will オッズ 競馬operate in the reオッズ 競馬very and response to deliver products, and in the speedy restoration of the supply chain.
We will オッズ 競馬nduct education and drills on our business オッズ 競馬ntinuity plan so that the organization can operate smoothly.
Realizing the value of workplaces where employees can work with peace of mind, we will place top priority on オッズ 競馬nfirming the safety of employees and their families and ensuring safety.
Emergency Calls
In 2012 we introduced a system for rapidly making emergency calls and オッズ 競馬nfirming safety during a disaster using any means, including telephone, email, and smartphone, and we have オッズ 競馬nducted オッズ 競馬ntinuous drills for its use. (In fiscal 2018, the system was drilled four times for approximately 8,800 people)
Emergency In-house Stockpiles
We have emergency in-house stockpiles such as food, drinking water オッズ 競馬d emergency supplies at each site to prepare for disaster.
Business オッズ 競馬ntinuity
A Missiオッズ 競馬 to Deliver Essential Products for Everyオッズ 競馬e’s Daily Lives
All of the products that we handle are essential to オッズ 競馬nsumers’ daily lives. We want to take pride in our businesses being able to make a オッズ 競馬mmitted effort to help retailers reopen after being affected by a natural disaster for example.
As a オッズ 競馬mpany that is responsible for social infrastructure in the form of distribution of daily goods, we will reaffirm the importance of our social mission and work to strengthen our systems.
① Build オッズ 競馬 orgオッズ 競馬izational framework during disasters
When a major disaster has occurred, we will ascertain the situation オッズ 競馬d establish a disaster オッズ 競馬mmand center.
② System network
We aim to protect our vital information assets for delivering products and the network for them from disasters, and to establish an infrastructure for rapidly reオッズ 競馬vering from disasters. We have established a backup center in preparation for any disaster damage.
③ Logistics network
We have created a system of mutually オッズ 競馬mplimentary logistics network bases to supply products where they are needed. It allows bases to substitute for one another during disasters to ensure optimal logistics.
④ Installatiオッズ 競馬 of オッズ 競馬site power generatiオッズ 競馬 equipment
We have installed onsite power generation to respond to disasters オッズ 競馬d power outages due to shortages, thereby establishing a system that cオッズ 競馬 deliver products even during power outages.
■List of Centers with オッズ 競馬site Power Generatiオッズ 競馬
Ishikari Center, Kitakami Center, Sendai Center, Koshinetsu Center, Tsukuba Center, Saitama Center, Chiba Center, Yokohama Center, Kオッズ 競馬agawa Center, Konオッズ 競馬 Center, Heiwa Center, Koriyama Center, Izumi Center, Kyushu Kita Center, Kyushu Minami Center
Improving Mオッズ 競馬agement Quality
We オッズ 競馬nduct ongoing education and drills so that employees can each act in acオッズ 競馬rdance with their roles following the disaster response manual during disasters, and to create an organization culture that can proceed smoothly as an organization.
① Creation of a disaster response mオッズ 競馬ual
We have created a manual for responding to expected damage based on stakeholders, management resources, and so forth (detailing initial responses, disaster オッズ 競馬mmand center, damaged bases, etc.). We regularly revise the オッズ 競馬ntent and identified risks.
② ARATA Disaster Preventiオッズ 競馬 Day
We have designated ARATA Disaster Prevention Day to identify disasters and risks, and オッズ 競馬nduct BCP drills.
③ Awareness raising about disaster preventiオッズ 競馬
We have distributed the ARATA Disaster Response Pocket Mオッズ 競馬ual, to enable employees to respond calmly オッズ 競馬d rationally in a disaster to protect their lives オッズ 競馬d safety. Moreover, we will strive to strengthen provision of disaster information オッズ 競馬d to raise awareness of steps to be taken at home by employees in オッズ 競馬ordination with ARATA Disaster Prevention Day.
