pg. 3
"In consolidated FY2020, the Meiji Group established the Meiji Group Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that we are working with Suppliers to fulfill our social responsibility, including the prohibition of slave labor and human trafficking pursuant to the Meiji Group Procurement Policy."
It states expectation and not compliance."
pg. 4
"In June 2020, the Meiji Group established the Meiji Group Supplier Code of Conduct to build a responsible supply chain, pursuant to the Meiji Group Procurement Policy. The Code of Conduct stipulates initiatives expected of business partners in the areas of human rights and labor, safe and healthy working environments, and establishment of grievance mechanisms."
pg. 9
"The Meiji Group is endeavoring, based on the Meiji Group Policy on Human Rights, to raise awareness about respecting basic human rights; prohibiting discrimination, harassment, forced labor, and child labor; considering safety and health; respecting the basic rights of employees; and the like."
Removed - prohibit use of child labour due to vague statement that doesn't explicitly prohibit
Code of Conduct and supplier code is too vague.
Added supplier code prohibits forced labour