Human Rights Basic Policy
The WNI group conducts business in the domain of weather and climate, with our original vision to “help people in times of need” and our dream of “protecting the lives of sailors and the future of the planet.” We believe that realizing a sustainable society for human society, corporate activities, and the global environment is our mission.
Our group aims to respect human rights in our business activities based on this policy, with each and every officer and staff member (hereinafter referred to as “WNI staff”) accepting all types of diversity including nationality and culture, and deepening their understanding of human rights. This policy applies to all WNI staff, and we seek understanding and support for this policy from all supporters (including our group's stakeholders such as shareholders, customers, staff, business partners, local communities, and other organizations), and wish to work together to respect human rights.
1. Basic Approach to Human Rights
Based on our corporate philosophy, code of conduct, and the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, we respect the human rights norms set forth in the “International Bill of Human Rights” and the International Labor Organization's “ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work” in addition to laws and regulations concerning human rights and labor for all people affected by our business activities. We support and practice the United Nations’ “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.”
2. Respect for Human Rights through Business Activities
- We respect diverse values, individuality and privacy, and do not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, disability, or any other factors unrelated to our group's legitimate business interests. We always stand in the other party's position and respect them equally.
- We treat all supporters fairly and equitably in providing weather and climate services.
- Together with our business partners, we comply with laws, regulations, and international standards regarding corporate ethics and labor environment through fair transactions, and strive for continuous improvement.
- We provide fair and equal employment and growth opportunities for each and every WNI staff member who is passionate about weather and climate, aiming to create a comfortable workplace environment that respects human rights, is free from harassment and where each individual's abilities can be maximized.
- Our group actively engages in training and awareness-raising activities to deepen proper knowledge and understanding of human rights.
3. Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence
Through human rights due diligence, we will detect risks that may cause or contribute to adverse human rights impacts at an early stage, and work to prevent, correct, and remedy them through appropriate procedures.
Our Initiatives
Health and Safety Measures
We have established a “Health Committee (Pit in Spot※)” to support the creation of spaces and environments for self-management, as well as information sharing for each individual. We offer four functions: physical and mental health consultations (Pit in Health), work and workstyle consultations (Pit in Work), physical and mental refreshment through sports (Pit in Refresh), and activities to stimulate intellectual curiosity through cross-cultural and language learning (Pit in Culture). These support employees' overall health and safety.
※Pit in Spot: An organization dedicated to supporting employee health and creating a comfortable work environment.
Mental Health Measures
Through the WNI Health Room (Counseling Room), we provide advice on coping strategies to help prevent mental health issues and avoid long-term leave. It is also widely used to support employees returning to work. Furthermore, to maintain and improve the physical and mental health of our employees, we conduct regular stress checks, giving everyone an opportunity to reflect on their own condition.
Harassment Prevention Measures
We conduct annual mandatory training on our Code of Conduct for all employees. This training deepens understanding through definitions of harassment and specific case studies. Submitting a report after the training encourages employees to engage with the material as something that directly concerns them.
Overtime Reduction
We are committed to understanding actual working hours through our attendance management system and PC operation time logging system. Following labor-management consultations, we have concluded a 36 Agreement and are working together as one to address excessive working hours. For example, we arrange interviews with an industrial physician for employees whose overtime hours exceed the standard.
Disaster Response and Business Continuity Initiatives
We conduct regular drills to ensure the implementation, evaluation, and improvement of our BCP. These drills simulate various disaster scenarios and also include safety confirmation exercises.
