NEC, Panasonic, other Japanese tech groups to train suppliers on human rights risks

Small and midsize partners lack know-how on preventing violations overseas

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A Japanese trade group offers a seminar for small and midsize businesses on human rights due diligence. (Photo by Nikkei) 

MOTOKAZU MATSUI

TOKYO -- Ten major Japanese electronics groups including Panasonic Holdings and NEC will create a training organization this year to teach small and midsize suppliers in the industry how to prevent human rights violations in their supply chains.

The Sustainable Procurement Partnership will be established within a trade group, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Fujitsu and Mitsubishi Electric are among the other planned participants.

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