3. Relationship with Society

3. Relationship with Society

1. 3-1 Disclosure of Corporate Information
   • (1) We will promote two-way communication with society by valuing dialogue processes with a wide range of stakeholders regarding information required by society, listening to diverse opinions and negative information, and responding sincerely and proactively.
   • (2) We will respond sincerely to any crises that arise and also disclose negative information in a timely and appropriate manner.
2. 3-2 Contributions to Local Communities
   • (1) We will conduct social contribution activities centered on nurturing individuals who will lead the next era of transformation to maximize the use of available resources and realize a vibrant society. Furthermore, through our social contribution activities, we aim to become a respected and trusted global enterprise of the 21st century.
3. 3-3 Relationship with Politics and Administration
   • (1) We will build sound and proper relationships with politics and administration. In particular, we will comply with ethics code for public service officials.
   • (2) We will not offer, promise, or provide bribes or similar improper benefits to public service officials (including quasi-public service officials and foreign public service officials). Furthermore, we will refrain from any actions that could give rise to such suspicions.
   • (3) We will not engage in any conduct that undermines the fairness of public bidding.
   • (4) We will conduct charitable donations and membership in external organizations fairly and appropriately.
4. 3-4 Prevention of Anti-social Transactions (Note)
   • (1) We will maintain absolutely no relationship with organized crime groups or other antisocial forces and never engage in antisocial transactions.
   • (2) We will prevent anti-social transactions through self-verification of transactions.
   • (3) We will take a firm stance against organized crime groups and other antisocial forces, and reject all unreasonable demands.
   • (Note) Transactions with antisocial forces such as organized crime groups
5. 3-5 Gifts, Entertainment, etc.
   • (1) Neither employees nor their family members shall solicit money or gifts from business partners or customers.
   • (2) We will not give money or gifts to business partners, customers, or employees of other companies if doing so directly affects, or may be perceived as affecting our business relationship with them.
   • (3) When entertaining clients or others, we will do so within socially acceptable norms.
   • (4) If a business partner or customer offers hospitality, report and consult with your supervisor and respond with caution.
     Hospitality, the nature of which appears to be excessively lavish or costly beyond the bounds of common sense, shall be declined on the spot.
6. 3-6 Respect for the Cultures and Customs of Each Country and Region and Compliance with Laws and Regulations
   • (1) In conducting business activities in each country and region, we will respect their cultures and customs, comply with their laws and regulations, and strive to act with integrity and fairness. Furthermore, we will contribute to economic, social, and environmental progress with an eye toward the sustainable development of such countries and regions. In countries and regions where laws or their enforcement conflict with the International Code of Conduct, we will strive to respect the International Code of Conduct to the greatest extent possible.
   • (2) We will not engage in or participate in illegal business transactions in any country or region. We will also exercise due diligence to avoid any involvement with criminal organizations and comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region governing money laundering (the process of illegally concealing the origin of money obtained from illicit activities).

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