Linking Human Rights Initiatives to Corporate Value: Supply Chain Strategy Under Global Regulations
12/24/2025
In recent years, regulations and systems concerning human rights and sustainability have been developed, primarily in Europe, requiring companies to account for their environmental and social impacts not only within their own operations but also throughout their entire supply chains. These developments affect not only companies within the EU but also Japanese companies through their supply chains.
Given this context of international trends, this report provides an overview of the primary human rights risks that are likely to surface in modern global supply chains.
Rather than delving into detailed explanations of specific systems or response methods, it presents key issues and approaches companies should consider from the perspective of how to identify human rights risks and integrate them into management and procurement activities.
Message from the Project Member
A company's approach to human rights risks within its supply chain, starting from procurement, can significantly impact its brand and credibility when managed appropriately. This report highlights cases where prioritizing human rights and sustainability in procurement and corporate actions enhanced brand credibility and strengthened relationships with stakeholders such as consumers, business partners, and investors. We hope this serves as a useful reference for considering and improving HRDD within global supply chains.
