Promotion of Management That Respects Human Rights: (2025-09-16)

Policy Proposals CSR, Education, DEI Promotion of Management That Respects Human Rights: Keidanren's Position and Expectations of Government regarding Business and Human Rights

(Japanese)

September 16, 2025
Keidanren(Japan Business Federation)

Outline

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Proposal

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[ Table of Contents ]

1.Introduction

2.Basic Stance

3.Challenges and Initiatives for Management That Respects Human Rights

(1)Expand support for human rights DD
1. (i)Create and update government guidelines
2. (ii)Establish government human rights DD help desks
3. (iii)Build capacity of SMEs
4. (iv)Support more effective and efficient human rights DD in the supply chain
(2)Promote information disclosure with consideration for the burden on companies
(3)Enhance access to remedy
(4)Increase engagement with diverse stakeholders
(5)Foster international harmonization
1. (i)Work to influence the European Commission
2. (ii)Support developing countries
3. (iii)Handle conflict-affected countries appropriately
(6)Build even stronger cooperation among relevant ministries and agencies

4.Conclusion

CSR, Education, DEI