Policy
Marubeni Group Basic Policy on Occupational Health and Safety
The Marubeni Group recognizes that ensuring the occupational health and safety of all Group employees and executives, contractors working at labor sites, business partners, and other related parties is vital to our corporate activities. Accordingly, we aim to achieve zero occupational accidents and illnesses by conducting business in accordance with this policy. Furthermore, in cases directly connected to Marubeni Group business activities where our affiliates, business partners, or other related parties are not taking steps to ensure occupational health and safety, we ask them to take appropriate measures in line with this policy.
1. Continuous Improvement of Occupational Health and Safety Management System
We will establish and strive to continuously improve upon our occupational health and safety management system under the leadership of top management.
2. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations
We comply with laws, regulations, and agreements related to occupational health and safety in the countries and regions where we conduct business activities. We also develop relevant internal regulations in accordance with the level of risk.
3. Fostering Safety Awareness Through Education
We continue to provide necessary and sufficient education to ensure health and safety and foster safety awareness.
4. Risk Reduction and Continuous Improvement of the Work Environment
We recognize and identify hazards and harmful factors related to our business activities and work to eliminate or reduce them. We also work to maintain and improve the workplace environment on an ongoing basis through smooth communication within the organization.
5. Support for Maintaining and Promoting Health
We continuously support the maintenance and promotion of health for all Group employees and executives.
6. Information Disclosure
The Marubeni Group discloses accurate and highly transparent information regarding this policy and related initiatives through its official website and other avenues.
Targets
Occupational Health and Safety Targets
Under the Marubeni Group Basic Policy on Occupational Health and Safety, Marubeni manages occupational health and safety for all employees and contractors associated with the Group.
- Zero occupational accidents (including fatalities)
- Zero occupational illnesses
Structures and Systems
Marubeni Group Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Based on the Marubeni Group Basic Policy on Occupational Health and Safety, the Marubeni Group is working to ensure the occupational health and safety of all Group employees and executives, contractors working at labor sites, business partners and other related parties. Under the leadership of the Sustainability Management Committee, which reports to the President directly, and its head (CSDO, Chief Sustainable Development Officer, who is Managing Executive Officer), the Sustainability Management Department works to promote and continuously improve occupational health and safety management throughout the Marubeni Group, in close cooperation with the Sustainability Leaders and Sustainability Managers appointed by each Business Division and Department. The Sustainability Management Committee submits reports on important matters related to occupational health and safety to the Corporate Management Committee and the Board of Directors periodically (once a year as a minimum) in accordance with prescribed procedures. The Board of Directors, by receiving periodic reports on important matters related to occupational health and safety discussed by the Committee, oversees important matters related to occupational health and safety.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification Status
A number of Marubeni Group companies have acquired ISO 45001*1 certification. ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, and the system prescribes a series of processes: setting an occupational health and safety policy, establishing targets and action plans, evaluating initiatives taken to achieve the targets, and improving on them. As of June 2022, of the 463 Marubeni Group companies monitored by the Sustainability Survey, 10 companies, equivalent to 2.1%, had obtained the certification (of the 2,718 operating sites, 36 sites, equivalent to 1.3 %).
By continuing to encourage organizations within the Group to obtain this certification, and thereby ensuring due consideration for occupational health and safety, we are working toward creating an organization where each employee can achieve their full potential and enhance corporate value.
- OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series), an occupational health and safety management system, was discontinued on March 11, 2021, and replaced by ISO 45001.
Initiatives
Occupational Accident Initiatives
Marubeni strives to prevent the occurrence of occupational accidents. In the event of an accident, we ensure that it is promptly reported to the Human Resources Department. Accidents are also reported to the Health Committee, and every effort is made to prevent recurrence.
Accidents and incidents at Marubeni Corporation or any of its Group companies are reported in a timely and appropriate manner through the compliance incident reporting channel. Depending on the nature of the incident, we carry out follow-up investigations and checks and promptly implement measures to prevent recurrence. In FYE 3/2024, no cases involving occupational health and safety arose, and no disciplinary action was taken.
Occupational Health and Safety
Risk Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety
The Marubeni Group has established the Marubeni Group Basic Policy on Occupational Health and Safety and conducts occupational health and safety risk assessments for new and existing projects.
Occupational Health and Safety Initiatives of the Power Division
As a global energy solution provider, the Power Division (the Division) endeavors to broaden and deepen its power generation, service and retail businesses, and boasts one of the largest power generation assets in the industry as an independent power producer. The Division has established a “Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Policy” which guarantees the primary importance of health and safety across all operations. This policy is part of the Division’s continuous efforts to achieve zero occupational accidents and create a safety-centered culture that places the highest priority on health and safety. As reflected in the policy, the Division is committed in cooperation with Group companies and others to establishing and implementing appropriate safety, environmental and quality management systems, and to instill a culture of safety.
Specifically, through on-site visits by safety management specialists at overseas power generation asset management bases and the Division, we are working to achieve zero occupational accidents by identifying areas for improvement in safety management, and to ensure the initiatives prioritizing safety through dialogue with leaders.
In addition to on-site visits, to prevent reoccurrence of occupational accidents, we also distribute lessons learned from occupational accidents to Group company personnel. To promote further safety activities, we also present safety awards to projects in recognition of their outstanding safety activities based on safety statistics (Leading/Lagging KPIs*2).
The Division will strive to achieve zero occupational accidents through the reliable implementation and continuous improvement of the management system based on the “Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Policy”, and instilling a culture of safety. By accumulating these efforts, we will respond to the expectations and demands of customers and society, and contribute to the economic growth and development of communities around the world.
- Lagging KPIs: fatalities, lost time injuries, medical treatment injuries, near misses, etc.
Leading KPIs: safety training hours (or total number of people), number of safety patrols, site inspections and observations, etc.
Occupational Health and Safety Initiatives of Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad), a Marubeni Group company engaged in water supply and sewerage services in Metropolitan Manila, has implemented an occupational health and safety management system. Subcontractors working in the company's jurisdiction are also subject to this management system. The Central Safety and Health Committee (CSHC) at Maynilad holds monthly meeting and undertakes monitoring and management of activities that have been assessed as having safety risks, such as construction and chemical processes. Through the Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) reporting, Maynilad can monitor the status of any incident investigations or corrective actions taken, as well as the number of closed incidents. Maynilad has also established Environment Safety and Health (ESH) Committees in three clusters (North, Central and South), the members of which include the management, occupational safety officers, employees’ representatives and service providers/contractors’ representatives. Maynilad also provides training to the employees to improve their safety awareness, as outlined in the table below. Additionally, during the first and fourth quarter of 2023, Maynilad has participated Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drills. 3,439 people (employees, contractors, visitors, customers) were safely evacuated from 104 facilities which participated in the first quarter; and 4,160 people from 104 facilities in fourth quarter.
In 2023, Maynilad launched the new 2023 Maynilad Safety Code and also conducted the 13th Gawad Kaligtasan Kalusugan at Kapaligiran Award (GKKK). GKKK Award recognizes outstanding on-site safety officers, pollution control officers, employees, facilities, contractors and projects that championed OSH Programs and have significantly contributed to the outstanding overall safety performance of the company.
As a result of these efforts, at the end of 2023, Maynilad has achieved 8.28 million Safe Manhours without Loss Time Accident for employees.
Key Occupational Safety Performance Objectives
- (Unit: %)
| Facility Safety Inspection | Project Safety Inspection | Work Environment Monitoring and Measurement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Pass rate in 12/2020 | 91.04 | 88.24 | 79.90 |
| Pass rate in 12/2021 | 88.62 | 93.88 | 89.11 |
| Pass rate in 12/2022 | 91.47 | 89.29 | 86.23 |
| Pass rate in 12/2023 | 91.76 | 94.52 | 94.12 |
Major Training Activities
- (Unit: hours)
| Health and Safety*3 | Work Re-entry Protocols for Covid-19 Prevention and Control | Other Training | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours 12/2020 | 9,009 | 3,200 | 2,470 |
| Hours 12/2021 | 8,700 | 0 | 1,862 |
| Hours 12/2022 | 11,972 | 0 | 5,216 |
| Hours 12/2023 | 6,621 | 0*4 | 28,285 |
- : The training is delivered to employees, subcontractors, and service providers.
- : Zero for 2023 as Maynilad has already implemented the Government Guidelines on Minimum Public Health Standards in the Workplace related to the Lifting of the State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines due to COVID-19 issued by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in September 2023.
Supply Chain Occupational Health and Safety Initiatives
The Marubeni Group recognizes the importance of promoting awareness of occupational health and safety in the supply chain in order to ensure its sustainability and is actively working to disseminate the Basic Supply Chain Sustainability Policy to all suppliers. During the period from the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, we are notifying approximately 23,000 suppliers of this policy in writing and requesting their understanding and cooperation. When commencing business with new suppliers, we notify them of our Basic Supply Chain Sustainability Policy in advance. We will continue to strengthen communications about our occupational health and safety through advance notice and other means.
Initiatives for Improving the Marubeni Group Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Based on the Marubeni Group Basic Policy on Occupational Health and Safety, Marubeni is taking various measures to continuously improve the occupational health and safety management system throughout the Marubeni Group.
1. Seminars for Marubeni Group HR Managers
Seminars are held for HR managers of Marubeni Group companies to share information and updates on human resources and labor management in general, including occupational health and safety.
December 2023: the theme of the seminar was the revision of labor-related laws in April 2024 and beyond (about 180 participants from 65 companies).
2. HR Support Desk
We have established a consultation service for Marubeni Group companies on general human resources and labor management issues, including occupational health and safety, to provide advice and share Marubeni's HR-related rules, regulations, and operational know-how.
We also provide information and alert personnel in charge of human resources matters at Marubeni Group companies in Japan regarding changes to laws related to human resources and labor affairs, including occupational health and safety.
3. Sharing Know-how on Occupational Health and Safety and HR/Labor Management
We share information with HR managers at Marubeni Group companies to improve their expertise in occupational health and safety and HR management, including the latest information on occupational health and safety, occupational physicians, and external providers of stress checks.
4. Periodic Assessments of Compliance with Laws and Regulations Related to Occupational Health and Safety at Marubeni Group Companies
We check the status of compliance at Marubeni Group companies with labor laws and regulations, as well as confirming health checkup reports relating to occupational health and safety, and reports in the event of accidents.
5. Consideration for Working Conditions
The Marubeni Group conducts its business with due consideration for working conditions, including paying at least a living wage and not reducing wages unreasonably, as well as complying with the legal minimum wage based on the relevant laws and regulations of the country concerned and other countries with which we do business.
As stated in the Basic Supply Chain Sustainability Policy, Marubeni also encourages its suppliers to endeavor to pay at least a living wage.
Click here for “Basic Supply Chain Sustainability Policy”
6. Conduct Training Related to Occupational Health and Safety for Marubeni Group Employees
Marubeni Group conducts occupational health and safety training for all Group employees, including those at overseas offices bases, by inviting external instructors.
In fiscal 2022, we invited experts in risk management and safety engineering to provide training on occupational health and safety concepts and initiatives that contribute to achieving the Marubeni Group’s “Occupational Health and Safety Targets”. Approximately 370 Marubeni Group employees participated in this training program, including participants from domestic and overseas operating companies.
Through these training opportunities, we are striving to strengthen communication with our employees, including those at overseas bases, and to promote their understanding of the Marubeni Group’s occupational health and safety.
Data
Occupational Health and Safety Data
| FYE 3/2022 | FYE 3/2023 | FYE 3/2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost-time injuries frequency rate*5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupational illness frequency rate*6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. of occupational accident or incidents leading to injuries or fatalities*7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| No. of fatal occupational accidents*8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- : Figures for Marubeni Corporation. The LTIFR is the frequency rate of occupational injury cases that result in one or more days of employee absence. Lost-time injuries frequency rate=Lost-time injuries/Total working hours×1 million.
- : Figures for Marubeni Corporation. Occupational illness frequency rate＝No. of occupational illness/Total working hours×1 million.
- : Figures include the occupational accidents without lost workdays.
- : Figures for Marubeni Corporation.
Performance Management of Occupational Health and Safety*9
| Targets | FYE 3/2022 | FYE 3/2023 | FYE 3/2024 | Industry benchmark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost-time injuries frequency rate*10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.43 |
| Lost-time injuries severity rate*11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 |
| Average annual working days lost per case*12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.8 |
| Occupational illness frequency rate*13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ─ |
| No. of occupational accident or incidents leading to injuries or fatalities*7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ─ |
| No. of fatal occupational accidents | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ─ |
- : Figures include the occupational accidents without lost workdays.
- : Figures for Marubeni Corporation. We use a survey on occupational accident, executed in 2024 by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, as a benchmark.
- : Lost-time injuries frequency rate=Lost-time injuries/Total working hours×1 million. The LTIFR is the frequency rate of occupational injury cases that result in one or more days of employee absence, or lost of a part of body or functions.
- : Lost-time injuries severity rate=The number of total work loss days/Total working hours×1 thousand.
- : The number of annual working days lost/The number of employees with an occupational accident.
- : Occupational illness frequency rate＝No. of occupational illness/Total working hours×1 million.
Training focused on strengthening awareness towards occupational health and safety, including information on our related policies, is provided as part of the following Company courses.
| Number of Participants (FYE 3/2022) |
Number of Participants (FYE 3/2023) |
Number of Participants (FYE 3/2024) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| General Training / Onboarding for New Employees | 126 | 127 | 116 |
| Follow up Training for Mid-career Hires | 29 | 22 | 34 |
| Basic Practical Training | 138 | 154 | 149 |
| Training for New Executive Officers*14 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Training for New Dept. GMs | 28 | 24 | 20 |
| Training for New Section GMs | 70 | 61 | 81 |
| Step up Training*15 | 226 | 76 | 87 |
| Training for Recruitment Interviewers | 180 | 248 | 410 |
| Overseas HR Management and Compliance Training | 163 | 196 | 147 |
- : Since the trainings for FYE 3/2022 was held in FYE 3/2021, the number of participants in FYE 3/2022 is marked as zero. From 3/2023, the number of participants reflect the the participants in sessions in May of each fiscal year.
- : The trainings were suspended during FYE 3/2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and postponed until FYE 3/2022 to implement appropriate COVID-19 prevention measures.