Dialogue with Experts, NGOs, and NPOs

We regularly create opportunities for dialogue with experts, mainly through the secretariat of the Human Rights Subcommittee, and hold exchanges of opinions on topics including international trends concerning the human rights of indigenous peoples.
In FY2022 in particular, we participated in meetings of NPOs engaged in activities related to the human rights of indigenous peoples and gave lectures on the theme of responsible mineral sourcing concerning the overall mining, smelting, and refining industries and Group initiatives. We gave explanations of corporate initiatives, such as international third-party verification frameworks that are engaging the entire industry, and exchanged opinions on problems and challenges concerning initiatives.