NEXCO CENTRAL Group Human Rights Policy
As a corporate group responsible for social infrastructure, NEXCO CENTRAL Group has established the "NEXCO Central Group Human NEXCO CENTRAL business activities as a fundamental management stance.
Basic Concept
As a corporate group responsible for social infrastructure, NEXCO CENTRAL Group respects international standards on human rights, such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and contributes to the development of a sustainable society by working to respect the human rights of all people involved in its business activities.
Scope of application
This policy applies to all officers and employees NEXCO CENTRAL Group. We will also continue to encourage our cooperating companies, business partners, and other business partners to understand and support this policy, and work together to respect human rights.
Responsibility to respect human rights
NEXCO CENTRAL Group strives to not infringe on the human rights of anyone involved in its business activities, and in the event that any adverse impact on human rights occurs in its business activities, it will work to respect human rights by taking appropriate measures to correct the situation.
We will also clearly state requirements for respecting human rights in our contracts and procurement policies, and will work to respect human rights throughout all of our business activities.
Respect for human rights and diversity
NEXCO CENTRAL Group is committed to respecting human rights and diversity, including the following:
- (1) We will not discriminate in any form on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.
- (2) We will not engage in any form of harassment, including power harassment, sexual harassment, maternity harassment, etc.
- (3) We do not tolerate unfair labor practices such as child labor or forced labor.
- (4) We respect freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
- (5) Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
- (6) Ensure a safe and healthy working environment
- (7) Protect personal information and privacy
Implementing human rights due diligence
We will identify and assess any adverse human rights impacts that may affect the business activities of NEXCO CENTRAL Group, and then build and continuously implement a human rights due diligence system to prevent and mitigate such impacts.
Relief and correction
If it becomes clear that the business activities of NEXCO CENTRAL Group are causing or contributing to adverse human rights impacts, we will take appropriate steps to provide relief and rectify the impacts.
Furthermore, in order to respond appropriately to human rights issues in our business activities, we have set up a consultation desk that can be used by both internal and external parties, and we will work to confirm the facts, provide relief, make corrections, and prevent recurrence. We will respect the privacy, reputation, and other human rights of those involved, and will properly manage any personal or confidential information that we learn, and will not treat anyone disadvantageously as a result of consulting or reporting.
Education and Awareness-raising
NEXCO CENTRAL Group will continually provide appropriate education to its officers and employees to ensure that this policy is understood and disseminated throughout the group and to deepen correct understanding and awareness of human rights.
Information disclosure
NEXCO CENTRAL Group will appropriately disclose information about its efforts based on this policy through its website and other means.
Enacted February 25, 2026
Central Nippon Expressway Company Limited
This policy has been approved by our Board Member of the Board of Directors.
