Basic Policy on the Prevention of Harassment in Recruitment and Related Activities

1. Basic Policy on Recruitment Activities

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “MOL”) respects human rights and works to prevent, remedy and provide relief for human rights violations in accordance with the MOL Group Human Rights Policy, which is based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In its recruitment activities, MOL also respects the human rights and dignity of all applicants and is committed to fair recruitment practices. MOL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, nationality, age, sex, social origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status, and works to prevent all forms of harassment in its recruitment activities.

2. MOL's Measures to Prevent Harassment in Recruitment Activities

To prevent harassment in recruitment activities, MOL implements the following measures whenever applicants interact with MOL directors, officers or employees:

• Interviews and meetings with applicants will be conducted by a MOL director, officer, or employee at MOL’s premises or other appropriate locations designated by MOL, and will be scheduled at times that take applicants’ convenience into consideration.
• Communications between a MOL director, officer, or employee and applicants will be conducted using company email accounts or company-issued mobile phones. Personal social media accounts and private contact details must not be used.
• A MOL director, officer, or employee will not ask questions or make remarks regarding matters unrelated to recruitment decisions or career consultations, including an applicant’s background, family, thoughts or beliefs, sexual orientation or gender identity, romantic relationships, marriage, pregnancy or childbirth.
• A MOL director, officer, or employee will not use its position in the recruitment process to pressure applicants to accept an offer, withdraw from another company’s selection process, or otherwise disregard an applicant’s own wishes.
  MOL will also communicate this Policy and the rules governing recruitment and related activities to its directors, officers and employees, and will provide necessary education and training to prevent harassment.

3. Consultation Channels for Harassment in Recruitment and Related Activities

If, during your job search, you experience or witness harassment or any other inappropriate conduct by an MOL director, officer or employee, please contact one of the channels below. MOL will handle all reports appropriately with due regard for privacy, verify the relevant facts, take necessary action, and implement measures to prevent recurrence. No applicant will be subject to any disadvantage in the recruitment process for raising a concern or making a report.