Social Initiatives

As a company that provides products supporting people’s lives and quality of life, our Group places the fulfillment of social responsibility at the core of our management approach. In line with our corporate philosophy, we strive to remain a trusted company by engaging in active communication with stakeholders.

Our Initiatives

Promoting Employee Health, Diversity, and Work-Style Reform

Supporting Women at Every Life Stage:
Promoting Diversity for the Advancement
of Femtech

Promoting Employee Health, Diversity, and Work-Style Reform

TSUBAKI Project New Forms of Care,
Inspired by Diverse Perspectives

Commitment to Human Capital

Under our corporate philosophy, “Bringing smiles to everyone, from medical and nursing care to overall health,” our Group regards human resources as the source of corporate strength and recognizes the enhancement of our human capital base as a critical management priority.

Ideal Human Resource Profile:

Individuals who are open to challenge, communication, and learning, and who can proactively create a future where Well-being is expanded.

Commitment to Human Rights

Based on our Group principles, “We Create Comfortable Healthcare Environments through Cutting-edge Technology with a Human Touch,” the Paramount Bed Group aims to appropriately respond to changes in the environment and to put into practice social contribution through our business and other activities. Respect for human rights is advocated for in the Paramount Bed Group Code of corporate conduct, which sets out the code of conduct for each Group employee in realizing our management philosophy, and in this policy we are further clarifying the Group’s approach to respecting human rights.

February 6, 2025

1. Basic approach to human rights

We understand that the Group’s business may directly or indirectly have an impact on human rights. We respect human rights as stipulated in the International Bill of Human Rights and in the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and we work to both support and put into practice the United Nation’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

The International Bill of Human Rights is the collective name for three documents: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). The International Bill of Human Rights is considered to be the internationally recognized basic framework for guaranteeing human rights.

The Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work enshrines “freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining,” “the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour,” “the effective abolition of child labour,” and “the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.”

2. Scope of the Human Rights Policy

The Human Rights Policy applies to all board members, officers, and employees of the Group. We will ask our business partners for their understanding and support of the Human Rights Policy, and we will also encourage them to work together with us to respect human rights.

3. Initiatives to respect human rights

We respect the diversity, values, and work styles of each employee and of each individual we work with; do not tolerate any acts of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, nationality, origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, marital status, academic background, political views, or health condition, etc.; and prohibit child labor, forced labor, and any and all types of bullying and harassment. In addition to promoting diversity and inclusion, we also strive to provide a safe and comfortable working environment that eliminates employee anxieties and worries and that allows each and every employee to play an active role.

4. Dissemination of and education about the Human Rights Policy

In order to increase awareness of respect for human rights amongst all Group employees and to reduce the risk of human rights violations, we will also continue to engage in education and awareness activities to ensure that the Human Rights Policy is instilled in and observed by all Group employees.

5. Human rights governance system

In cooperation with related departments, the Corporate Ethics Seciton implements and manages measures on respecting human rights. The results of these efforts are reported to the Board as appropriate.

6. Conducting human rights due diligence

Through dialogue with various stakeholders, we strive to understand, prevent, and reduce the negative impact of the Group’s business activities on human rights.

7. Remediation and Remedies

If it becomes evident that our business activities have induced or exacerbated negative impacts on human rights, we will engage in dialogue with relevant stakeholders and strive to implement corrective and remedial actions through appropriate procedures.

Additionally, if it becomes evident that our Group’s business, products or services are directly linked to negative impacts on human rights through our business partners, we will actively encourage those partners to take corrective measures.

8. Dialogue and consultation with stakeholders

We recognize the importance of confirming and understanding the opinions of those affected by the Group’s business activities, and we respect human rights by engaging in sincere dialogue and consultation with stakeholders.

9. Information disclosure

We will appropriately disclose our efforts on respecting human rights through the media or our website.