SustainabilityHuman Rights Policy
Human rights are inherent to all human beings. These rights are indispensable for all of us to pursue
freedom and happiness and enable us to live as human beings. However, it is also true that behind
the scenes of today’s globalized economy, human rights violations and serious issues closely related
to such violations are hindering the sustainable development of the economy and society.
QUICK Corp. (hereinafter, “QUICK”) recognizes that “human rights are the most important rights to be
respected” in continuing our business. In order to realize our Purpose based on this recognition, we
hereby establish the “QUICK Human Rights Policy” to express our commitment to respect for human
rights of all people affected by our own business activities. By promoting efforts to respect human
rights, we contribute to sustainable development of the economy and society.
1. Basic Approach
QUICK endorses international norms on human rights, including the “International Bill of Human Rights*,” the “ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work**,” the “Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact,” and the “UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.” Based on these norms, we have established the QUICK Human Rights Policy (hereinafter, the “Policy”) to promote our efforts to respect human rights.
*The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights; and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
**Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor; Effective abolition of child labor; Elimination
of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation; and Safe and healthy working environment
2. Scope of Application
The Policy applies to all officers and employees of QUICK (hereinafter, “we” or “our”). We also require our business partners and suppliers to endorse and comply with the Policy, and work together with them to promote respect for human rights.
3. Respect for Human Rights
We do not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, ethnicity, nationality, origin, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other basis. We do not tolerate child labor or forced labor. We respect workers’ fundamental rights to organize, bargain collectively, and act collectively.
4. Responsibility to Respect Human Rights
We do not violate the human rights of those affected by our business activities. We understand that our
business activities may have an impact on human rights, and we will take appropriate measures to correct
any adverse impacts on human rights should they occur.
If adverse human rights impacts are caused by our business partners or suppliers, we respect human
rights and urge them not to infringe on the rights.
5. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations
We work to ensure full compliance with the laws and regulations applicable in each country and region in which we operate, and strive to respect internationally recognized human rights.
6. Human Rights Due Diligence
We set out and continuously implement a framework of human rights due diligence. Through this framework, we monitor and understand the adverse human rights impacts we may have on society, and take appropriate measures to prevent or mitigate them. We disclose our progress and results in an appropriate and proactive manner.
7. Education and Training
We continuously provide appropriate training to all officers and employees to ensure that the Policy is understood and incorporated throughout our business activities.
8. Remedies
Should any of our business activities directly cause, or be found to have indirectly caused, adverse human rights impacts, we will work to redress them through fair and impartial means.
9. Dialogue and Discussion
We are committed to discussing our responses to adverse human rights impacts with those affected by our business activities, drawing on independent, external human rights expertise.
10. Health, Safety and Welfare of Employees
We comply with applicable laws regarding wages, working hours, health and safety, and benefits. We are committed to reducing overtime work hours and paying wages at or above the minimum wage. Moreover, we provide a work environment where each and every employee can maintain physical and mental health and continue to work with vitality and enthusiasm. In addition, we take appropriate measures to address both physical and mental health risks, thereby maintaining and improving the health of our employees.
11. Contact for Report
We will establish a system for preventing or appropriately responding to human rights violations by establishing a contact point for reporting from those affected by our business activities and operating them appropriately in accordance with our operational rules.
12. Freedom of Expression and Protection of Privacy
We acknowledge freedom of expression and protection of privacy in all media, and make utmost efforts to ensure that they are not infringed upon.
October 24, 2022