Sustainability

Human rights policy

Human rights policy

NOMURA Group has clarified the social mission of its corporate activities with the management philosophy of ``We contribute to the creation of a prosperous human environment by creating new value based on respect for humanity.''
To realize this social mission, we are committed to responsible corporate behavior based on dialogue with stakeholders, and as part of this, we aim to avoid violations of the human rights of all people, and hereby we have established a human rights policy. Establish.
 
1. Respect for international norms and compliance with laws and regulations
We support and respect international human rights norms, including the International Bill of Human Rights and the fundamental rights principles enshrined in the International Labor Organization's (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. At the same time, we comply with the laws, rules, social norms, etc. applicable to the countries and regions where we conduct business activities. We also conduct our business activities in accordance with the United Nations' Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

2. Scope of Application
This policy applies to all officers and employees of the NOMURA Group (all employees, including contract employees, employees limited to specific businesses, and temporary employees), and we expect our business partners who make up the supply chain, such as partner companies, and other parties involved in the business, products or services of the NOMURA Group to understand and support this policy. We expect our suppliers and other parties involved in our business, products or services to understand and support this policy.

3. Human rights due diligence initiatives
In accordance with the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we identify, prevent and reduce negative human rights impacts related to our business activities, evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts, and explain how we have addressed them.・We will establish a human rights due diligence system for information disclosure.

4. Key Initiatives for Respect for Human Rights
We will focus on the following matters.

(1) Prohibition of discrimination
・Prohibition of discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, race, place of birth, religion, creed, disability, injury or illness, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.

(2) Respect for the rights of workers and vulnerable people related to business
・Prohibition of child labor and forced labor
・Respect for fundamental labor rights, including freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
・Preventing low-wage work (work below the minimum wage or living wage)
・Prevention of long working hours
・Prohibition of all forms of harassment
・Ensuring occupational safety and health
・Ensuring worker health (including mental health)
・Prohibition of being complicit in human trafficking

(3) Respect for the rights of foreign workers
・Respect the rights of foreign workers, who are often in a vulnerable position, especially in domestic business

(4) Harmony with the local community
・Respecting the rights of local residents and indigenous peoples in the countries and regions where we operate

(5) Respect for privacy
・Respect for privacy, including the protection of personal information of business partners, executives, employees, and users of services provided by NOMURA Group

5. Governance system
The Board of Directors of NOMURA, Ltd. is responsible for observing the commitments regarding this Policy and overseeing its efforts.

6. Correction/relief
If it becomes clear that NOMURA Group is causing or contributing to a negative impact on human rights, we will use the whistleblowing contact point published on our website to take steps to rectify and provide relief. I will work on it. In addition, even if NOMURA Group does not directly contribute to negative impacts on human rights, if its business, products, or services are directly related to negative impacts, we will respect human rights. We will work to rectify and reduce any negative impact by encouraging other companies that have caused or contributed to the negative impact not to infringe.

7. Education/Training
We will provide appropriate education and training to all officers and employees so that this policy will take root throughout our business activities.

8. Dialogue and consultation with stakeholders
We will engage in dialogue and consultation with relevant stakeholders regarding the impact that NOMURA Group's business activities have on human rights, with the intention of proactively encouraging them.

9. Disclosure of information
We will regularly disclose our efforts to respect human rights based on this policy.

Establishment: March 1, 2024 (Reiwa 6)