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Corporate Ethics and Compliance Declaration
In 2008, we drafted the Corporate Ethics and Compliance Declaration to ensure solid response to societal awareness regarding the observance of corporate ethics and to emphasize a shared understanding of the issue within the Group. This declaration, based on our Policy for Internal Control, comprises ten requirements, which we display on posters at bases in and outside Japan as a foundation on which to thoroughly familiarize and encourage the practice of corporate ethics and compliance throughout the Group.
Corporate Ethics and Compliance Declaration
We hereby declare that we fully understand the importance of the words “wideranging co-existence with society based on trust” that are raised in the corporate motto of the Nissha Group, and that all directors and employees will work on the maintenance and improvement of corporate ethics and the practice of compliance in order to put that motto into practice.
1. Observance of laws and regulations
We respect not only laws and regulations but also social norms, and pursue sound and sensible corporate activities.
2. Respect of human rights
We respect human rights and do not discriminate against, bully or harass others. Furthermore, we act in accordance with laws and regulations related to the handling of private information and do not disclose information relating to personal privacy without due cause.
3. Environmental protection
In the research, development, manufacture, sale and disposal of products, we always comply with treaties, laws and regulations concerning environmental preservation, and strive to protect the environment.
4. Free and fair competition
We observe laws and regulations relating to the securement and promotion of free and fair competition in business activities, conduct business transactions based on the motto of co-existence and fulfill our social responsibilities.
5. Product safety
We always keep safety in mind when manufacturing, developing, importing, storing, selling, transporting and exporting products. We fully understand and observe laws and regulations relating to the safety of products as well as safety standards.
6. Control of insider trading
We observe related laws and regulations in regard to the corporate information of the Nissha Group and along with disclosing information promptly and appropriately, we also pay attention to its accuracy, fairness and continuity. Also, in regard to the control of important information related to Nissha and other listed companies, we strive for the prevention of insider trading and never pursue unfair transactions.
7. Workplace health and safety
We strive for the maintenance of a safe and hygienic workplace environment. In the event of an industrial accident, we will make efforts to minimize the damage and prevent reoccurrence.
8. Appropriate information management
We take extremely good care in the management of confidential information so that such information is not disclosed to others without permission nor used for any purpose other than that intended.
9. Intellectual property protection
We take extremely good care so that other people’s intellectual property is not used without permission and if acquiring intellectual property for the company, do so through the proper channels.
10. Severing relations with antisocial forces
We take a firm stand against antisocial activities and forces and never enter into any relations with them.
1. Observance of laws and regulations
We respect not only laws and regulations but also social norms, and pursue sound and sensible corporate activities.
2. Respect of human rights
We respect human rights and do not discriminate against, bully or harass others. Furthermore, we act in accordance with laws and regulations related to the handling of private information and do not disclose information relating to personal privacy without due cause.
3. Environmental protection
In the research, development, manufacture, sale and disposal of products, we always comply with treaties, laws and regulations concerning environmental preservation, and strive to protect the environment.
4. Free and fair competition
We observe laws and regulations relating to the securement and promotion of free and fair competition in business activities, conduct business transactions based on the motto of co-existence and fulfill our social responsibilities.
5. Product safety
We always keep safety in mind when manufacturing, developing, importing, storing, selling, transporting and exporting products. We fully understand and observe laws and regulations relating to the safety of products as well as safety standards.
6. Control of insider trading
We observe related laws and regulations in regard to the corporate information of the Nissha Group and along with disclosing information promptly and appropriately, we also pay attention to its accuracy, fairness and continuity. Also, in regard to the control of important information related to Nissha and other listed companies, we strive for the prevention of insider trading and never pursue unfair transactions.
7. Workplace health and safety
We strive for the maintenance of a safe and hygienic workplace environment. In the event of an industrial accident, we will make efforts to minimize the damage and prevent reoccurrence.
8. Appropriate information management
We take extremely good care in the management of confidential information so that such information is not disclosed to others without permission nor used for any purpose other than that intended.
9. Intellectual property protection
We take extremely good care so that other people’s intellectual property is not used without permission and if acquiring intellectual property for the company, do so through the proper channels.
10. Severing relations with antisocial forces
We take a firm stand against antisocial activities and forces and never enter into any relations with them.
Corporate Ethics and Compliance Committee
We hold Corporate Ethics and Compliance Committee meetings each quarter to report on the implementation status of such initiatives as compliance study meetings and response made to matters reported through the Hotline (we hold meetings to respond to and discuss urgent matters as they arise).
The committee holds regular internal compliance study meetings, reviews training programs, periodically shares information with education supervisors at each base, and serves the role of further fortifying our compliance promotion structure.
The committee holds regular internal compliance study meetings, reviews training programs, periodically shares information with education supervisors at each base, and serves the role of further fortifying our compliance promotion structure.
Compliance Study Meetings
Recognizing the need for all Nissha People to observe and practice corporate ethics and compliance, and in line with one of the major issues of the medium-term business plan “building a Nissha compliance system”, in fiscal year 2010 to 2011 Nissha Group appointed an education supervisor at all bases in and outside Japan under the direction of corporate officers and held study meetings based on a manual compiled by the Corporate Ethics and Compliance Committee Secretariat. We are currently preparing a system to implement participant awareness surveys and respond to and discuss their views and questions after each study meeting.
Nissha Hotline
To minimize risks and promote ethical conduct and compliance, as well as to enable the company to immediately verify facts, Nissha has established a system for internal reporting in the event of fraud, illegal activity or unethical conduct by either the organization or an individual employee. The Nissha Hotline, a dedicated telephone line enables reporting from within the company and from outside.
In fiscal year 2011, the Nissha Hotline was used nine times. Many of the reports concerned human rights. Employees can also continue to report instances to their immediate supervisor or to the person in charge at Corporate Human Resources. From the perspective of reinforcing our compliance structure, however, we recognize the need to establish a hotline system that can sufficiently cope with the current number of employees and business sites, enhance employee awareness of the system, and improve the system’s level of response.
In fiscal year 2011, the Nissha Hotline was used nine times. Many of the reports concerned human rights. Employees can also continue to report instances to their immediate supervisor or to the person in charge at Corporate Human Resources. From the perspective of reinforcing our compliance structure, however, we recognize the need to establish a hotline system that can sufficiently cope with the current number of employees and business sites, enhance employee awareness of the system, and improve the system’s level of response.
Nissha Hotline
Nissha Printing Co., Ltd.’s Employment Regulations prohibit discriminatory treatment based on nationality or faith, so as to prevent the unfair treatment of employees during work hours.
Employment Regulations (excerpt)
Article 3 Employees shall not receive discriminatory treatment due to nationality, faith, gender, or social status.
