Processing Inquiries through the Grievance Mechanism
Eligible Users
MC responds to inquiries from 1) individuals who have suffered negative human rights or environmental impacts (harm) caused by the MC Group’s business activities, 2) representatives acting on behalf of individuals who have suffered impacts (harm), 3) organizations, groups or other entities that have a direct relationship with individuals who have suffered impacts (harm), and 4) organizations, groups or other entities that have no direct relationships with individuals who have suffered impacts (harm) but are active in related fields. While we also accept anonymous reports in line with our commitment to identifying all issues, it should be noted that our ability to investigate or respond to matters reported anonymously may be limited.
Eligible Topics
We respond to inquiries concerning specific cases where the MC Group’s business activities are causing, or could potentially cause, a negative impact on human rights and/or the environment in violation of international norms or local laws. However, the scope of the system does not include matters that are not related to human rights violations or environmental impacts in violation of international norms or local laws, such as dissatisfaction with personal relationships with colleagues in the workplace, HR benefits, or product quality matters.
Eligible Companies
We respond to inquiries concerning stakeholders of MC and MC group companies, including those across our supply chain.
Handling of Non-Eligible Inquiries
Please be aware, we are unable to respond to inquiries that do not meet the above criteria for eligible users, subjects and companies.