Respecting Human Rights in Our Business Operations

MC respects the human rights of all stakeholders involved in its diverse global operations and actively works to identify and address issues within the value chain, taking into account the unique local conditions in each country where it operates.

Sustainable business and long-term corporate value cannot be achieved without respecting the human rights of all individuals involved in business activities. MC is committed not only to upholding human rights in the promotion of its businesses but also to pursuing opportunities that create added value by addressing human rights issues.

MC’s operations have expanded far beyond traditional trading to include project development, production, and manufacturing in collaboration with trusted partners worldwide. The company recognizes the importance of identifying and analyzing potential negative impacts on human rights and the environment to ensure these risks are avoided or mitigated. To this end, MC conducts comprehensive human rights and environmental due diligence across its business activities.

As part of its commitment to sustainable supply chain management, MC identifies products with high human rights and environmental risks and conducts annual due diligence to monitor suppliers’ compliance with its Policy for Sustainable Supply Chain Management. In addition, MC develops individual procurement guidelines for specific products as needed to ensure responsible sourcing practices.

MC employs approximately 62,000 professionals worldwide, who are recognized as some of its most important stakeholders. To sustainably generate corporate value, it is essential that diverse human resources—regardless of gender, nationality, or other attributes—can fully demonstrate their capabilities in response to increasing business diversification and globalization. The foundation of this effort is creating a working environment rooted in respect for human rights, beginning with ensuring workplace safety.