Control framework that treats compliance as one of the highest-priority issues
First written in FY2016. 3 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
22 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The company takes strict action, including suspending transactions, against business partners and others whose efforts to prevent corruption and related conduct are deemed insufficient.」
The compliance policy has been specified to include responses, including suspension of transactions, where business partners’ efforts to prevent corruption and related conduct are insufficient, in addition to officers’ and employees’ compliance with laws and regulations. - 2026-05-30AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「During the fiscal year, the group conducted governance training for its directors and executive officers, special training for managers, and training for employees and contract employees. In addition to providing training to partner companies, the group also requested that they resubmit compliance pledges, among other efforts to promote compliance.」
In addition to reiterating its compliance policy and framework, the company provides specific details on training for officers, employees and partner companies and the resubmission of compliance pledges during the fiscal year. The original canonical thread remains unchanged. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「Directors, officers and employees work to prevent corruption, ensure fair competition, prohibit conflicts of interest, prevent bribery, prohibit contact with antisocial forces, and prevent insider trading, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and internal rules. They conduct business activities with fairness, integrity and transparency.」
The compliance policy has been reorganised as “fair business practices,” covering not only compliance with laws and regulations and internal rules, but also anti-corruption, fair competition, anti-bribery measures, conflicts of interest, and the prevention of insider trading. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The company has established dedicated consultation channels, or helplines, for compliance-related reports and consultations, both internally and externally through outside experts, and works to prevent compliance violations. At the request of the person seeking advice, anonymity is guaranteed and safeguards are provided to ensure that the person does not suffer adverse consequences.」
The compliance policy specifically discloses operating measures including internal and external helplines, anonymity, and protection for people seeking advice. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「Directors, officers and employees comply with laws, social norms and internal rules. This applies even where an illegal or violative act is motivated by work-related considerations such as “for the company” or “for customers,” or is carried out under instructions from a superior. The company takes a strict approach to illegal acts and violations of internal rules. It has also established and publicised internal and external whistleblowing systems to prevent such acts wherever possible and protect whistleblowers.」
The former policy of treating compliance as the highest-priority issue has been specified as a new “company policy” covering whistleblower protection, internal and external whistleblowing systems, and strict responses to violations. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The company positions compliance with laws and regulations, social norms, ethics, and other requirements as one of the highest-priority issues in conducting its business.」
The company continues to maintain its stance of treating compliance as one of the highest-priority issues in conducting its business. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company positions compliance with laws and regulations, social norms, ethics, and other requirements as one of the highest-priority issues in conducting its business.」
The company continues to maintain its stance of treating compliance as one of the highest-priority issues in conducting its business. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company positions compliance with laws and regulations, social norms, ethics, and other requirements as one of the highest-priority issues in conducting its business.」
This is described as a fundamental stance implemented through the Corporate Behavior Charter, Management Ethics Committee, Compliance Committee, and other bodies.