要約

Date Reported: 31 8月 2024

場所: マレーシア

企業

関連

Total individuals affected: 200

課題

回答

Response sought: Yes, by Resource Centre & Journalists

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取られた措置: In September, the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Daikin, Panasonic, and Sony to respond to the findings, and: a) confirm whether they still source from Kawaguchi Manufacturing, and/or the date when they stopped sourcing from the company; b) disclose any human rights due diligence they undertake prior to entering into contracts with suppliers and when monitoring working conditions at suppliers; c) disclose the steps they have taken to investigate the abuse reported; and, d) disclose the steps they have taken to remedy workers for the fee-charging, intimidation of protesting workers, and wage theft. Daikin, Panasonic and Sony all responded. Daikin said it has not yet terminated its relationship with Kawaguchi as it is aware this may create additional human rights risks. It highlights the specific grievance mechanisms through which it became aware of the human rights abuses, its actions (including meeting with Kawaguchi and the specific dates it did so), and the impact of those actions, including a commitment by Kawaguchi to pay the workers. It says it will monitor whether the commitments are being kept, and is having meetings with the Government to determine appropriate remedies. Sony outlined its policy commitments, and said it will conduct an investigation and take "appropriate measures" according to its policy commitments. Panasonic named its policies and risk assessment practices of suppliers. It confirmed business relationship with Kawaguchi Manufacturing and said it is investgating the issue, and will take necessary measures, including requesting Kawaguchi Manufacturing to take corrective actions safeguarding the interests of the impacted workers. The company’s office was raided by the Port Klang Manpower Office (PTK) on September 3 following a complaint by a migrant worker rights activist, Andy Hall, and found Hall's allegations to 'have basis'. The top management have been summoned to appear before PTK officers .

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