Social
Human Resources Development
Policies and Basic Approach
Basic approach to human resource management
Global Talent Management Policy
This document defines common guideline for our global talent management to indicate common vision for both employees and the company. Each and every employee is the driver of value creation who realizes its skills and career aspirations and new sprits of "Challenge and Innovations" through business activities along this policy.
Human Resources Development
At Mitsui & Co., our focus on human resources is in our DNA. One of our greatest missions is to develop our human resources through our business activities. We have identified human resource development as an aspect of our Materiality. It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the key reasons for our existence.
The growth of each employee takes place on-the-job. Our human resource development is based on their commitment to self-realize our MVV (Mission, Vision, and Values), plus the guidance (on-the-job training) they receive from their supervisors and senior colleagues who are striving to support the growth of their irreplaceable team members.
To support and complement this development based on-the-job, our Human Resources and General Affairs Division offers off-the-job training (Off-JT). Most of this training is conducted by Mitsui & Co. HRD Institute, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Human Resources and General Affairs Division, that supports human resource development for Mitsui and its group companies. Off-JT for employees at our overseas subsidiaries and overseas affiliates is organized in concert with our overseas regional business units. Together we strive to reinforce both our policies and training for human resource development at a global group level.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our aim is for every member of our diverse workforce, regardless of their place of employment or gender, to recognize and respect each other and inspire each other to exert their capabilities to the fullest, bringing new value and innovation to our business.
We also respect human rights and prohibit discrimination.
Well-being
Mitsui's Commitment to Employee Well-being
Mitsui's Commitment to Employee Well-being
To fulfill Mitsui & Co.'s mission to "Build brighter futures, everywhere", we strive to be a company that enables diverse talent to come together, learn from one another, and achieve individual growth while contributing to the organization.
We consider "well-being" to be a state where each individual can embody our company's long-standing ethos of "Challenge & Innovation" with vigor and vitality.
Mitsui & Co. will enhance employee well-being by fostering a working environment where our people can be themselves, respect each other's values, and work energetically with a sense of purpose.
In doing so, we will put the utmost importance on the health and safety of all employees and everyone we work with around the world, as one Mitsui & Co. family.
Formulated in July 2023
Kenichi Hori
President & CEO
Health and Safety Policy
In conducting the business activities of the Mitsui & Co. Group in countries and regions around the world, we will promote the development of workplace environments in which employees and officers can work to their full potential, and where each individual can work energetically, in good health, safely, in line with the Sustainability Policy and this Policy. To promote health and safety in our business activities, we will foster a culture in which each and every one of us can take responsibility for the health and safety of ourselves and those around us.
- Prioritizing Occupational Health and Safety
- We will always place our highest priority toward the health and safety of our Group employees and officers and all those involved with our businesses.
We will certainly promote measures based on the respective laws and regulations, as well as various initiatives to maintain and improve health, in order to enable creation of value at a higher level together with every employee and all our friends involved with our businesses.
We are dedicated to promoting the creation of workplaces and work environments where all employees and friends working together with them can work safely, free from occupational accidents, throughout the communities and regions where we conduct our operations. In pursuit of this goal, we will not only adhere to local laws and regulations but also strive for continuous improvement by incorporating best practices particular to each industry and providing necessary resources and training.
Formulated in August 2023
Yoshiaki Takemasu
Representative Director, Executive Vice President,
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Mitsui & Co. Global Group Contractor Selection Policy
In all our businesses, we aim to improve occupational health and safety and prevent labor accidents among Mitsui & Co. Group and contractor employees before they occur, Under the occupational safety and health promotion system led by the CHRO, we will promote measures tailored to the business characteristics of each business unit of the company. In November 2023, we formulated the Mitsui & Co. Global Group Contractor Selection Policy as a set of guidelines for the selection of contractors.
Sustainable Occupational Health and Safety in the Supply Chain
When dealing with new suppliers, we conduct a preliminary risk assessment covering various social issues such as occupational health and safety based on our Sustainable Supply Chain Policy and Procurement Policies for Specific Commodities and request that they understand these policies and implement them. For existing businesses and relevant suppliers, we conduct regular questionnaire surveys to gain an understanding of how their businesses are run with regard to occupational health and safety and other social issues such as safety in the event of a fire, use of personal protective equipment, and handling dangerous substances including chemical substances and pesticides. In addition to our initiatives to identify suppliers with occupational health and safety concerns, we carry out on-site inspections.
Recruitment and Employment
Policies and Basic Approach to Recruitment of Human Resources
Mitsui & Co. is committed to fair and impartial recruitment initiatives, selecting individuals based on their abilities and personal qualities. We provide global employment opportunities and disregard all aspects irrelevant to an applicant's abilities or suitability for a role; for example, an individual's race, nationality, gender, age, alma mater, or religion. Furthermore, staff who conduct interviews receive training to ensure fair employment screening processes for applicants. We accept applications both from new graduates and mid-career applicants, regardless of their previous work experience.
Remuneration Policy
Mitsui complies with the statutory minimum wage and has introduced systems to ensure appropriate remuneration according to individual performance based on the principle of equal pay for equal work. Specific remuneration structures are based on the pay-for-performance principle, whereby rewards are linked with the abilities and results demonstrated by each employee.
Working Environment
Policies and Basic Approach to Labor Standards/Working Environment
Mitsui constantly challenges the uncertainty of environmental changes while increasing the productivity of each employee and creating an environment where they can maximize their abilities. Our goals are to enhance the competitiveness of our entire company and provide new value to society. Based on our "Mitsui & Co. Group Conduct Guidelines" and "Mitsui & Co. Business Conduct Guidelines for Employees and Officers," our rules stipulate that we must respect human rights and not engage in any forms of discrimination and harassment. In addition, we are working on various measures to create an environment where employees and the company can continue to grow together by making full use of the platform known as "Mitsui & Co.," where individual employees can work hard, and diverse individuals can gather to collaborate in teams.
Working Hours Basic Policy
While expanding the range of workstyle options, we avoid overwork by properly managing working hours in compliance with the Labor Standards Act and the Industrial Safety and Health Act. We will continue to ensure that the safety and health of employees is maintained, and further promote the creation of a work environment where employees can continue working with peace of mind.