Dialogue with Experts on Business and Human Rights

Major Activities in FY2025

Dialogue with Experts on Business and Human Rights

In October 2025, we held an exchange of views width experts active in the field of "Business and Human Rights."

The ANA Group will reflect the recommendations received during this dialogue into specific measures and continue to maintain highly transparent information disclosure to stakeholders. We are committed to further deepening our efforts to respect human rights.

Date and Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:50-14:30

Experts

  • Mr. Neill Wilkins (Ethical Impact, Independent Business Advisor)
  • Mr. Namit Agarwal (Social Transformation Lead, World Benchmarking Alliance)
  • Mr. Rishi Sher Singh (Specialist in Business & Human Rights)
  • Dr. Bonny Ling (Exective Director, Work Better Innovations)
  • Ms. Lailani O. Tolentino-Rahon (Country Manager, The Mission to Seafarers)

General Coordination
Hiroshi Ishida (Executive Director, Caux Round Table Japan)

ANA HOLDINGS INC.
Corporate Sustainability (4members)

Key Options from Experts

Counter measures against Human Trafficking

Human rights issues should be addressed through industry-wide collaboration rather than competition. In this regard, ANA's active engagement with external organizations is highly commendable. Going forward, it is recommended to strengthen the sharing of information regarding evolving risks and to further leverage external expertise.

Approach to Targets

Beyond mere quantification, there is a need for indicators that measure "process effectiveness," covering everything from problem identification to remediation. It is important to disclose the discovery of deficiencies with high transparency as an "opportunity for improvement."

Foreign Workers and intercultural Understanding

To prevent friction in the workplace, it is necessary to establish mechanisms for deepening mutual understanding, such as introducing "diversity awareness programs" aimed at fostering inclusion.

Grievance Mechanism

To improve awareness of the "Ninja" whistleblowing desk, "regular and repetitive" communications is essential. Visual reminders, such as posters, should be strengthened.

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