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

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

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.