Compliance Oversight and the “Hotline” Internal Whistleblowing System
First written in FY2016. 4 of 9 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
52 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In line with the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, which took effect on 1 June 2022, and the Freelance Act, which took effect on 1 November 2024, the Company has revised the Internal Reporting Rules, Compliance Rules, Antimonopoly Act Compliance Rules, and Harassment Prevention Rules as Group rules, and is further enhancing its compliance system by working to establish and communicate internal reporting channels.」
In addition to the former Legal and Compliance Department, training, and hotline, the Company has revised the Group rules concerning internal reporting, compliance, antitrust, and harassment in response to the amended Whistleblower Protection Act and the Freelance Act. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to compliance, the Company will appoint a director responsible for compliance, establish the Legal and Compliance Department as the department responsible for overseeing compliance across the Group, and prepare internal Group rules and a compliance manual to ensure that compliance rules are thoroughly communicated throughout all Group companies. In addition, the Company will establish a “hotline” on the Group’s network as a reporting and consultation channel」
The system based on the Legal and Compliance Department, rules and manuals, training, and the hotline continues. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In line with the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, which took effect on 1 June 2022, the Company has revised the Internal Reporting Rules, Compliance Rules, Antimonopoly Act Compliance Rules, and Harassment Prevention Rules as Group rules, further enhancing its compliance system.」
In addition to the existing Legal and Compliance Department, hotline, and training, the Company has revised the Group rules in response to the amended Whistleblower Protection Act. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to compliance, the Company will appoint a director responsible for compliance, establish the Legal and Compliance Department as the department responsible for overseeing compliance across the Group, and prepare internal rules and a compliance manual to ensure that compliance rules are thoroughly communicated throughout all Group companies. In addition, the Company will establish a “hotline” on the Group’s network as a reporting and consultation channel to receive direct reports, consultations, opinions and proposals concerning compliance from Group employees.」
The compliance system based on the Legal and Compliance Department, rules and manuals, the hotline, and training continues. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to compliance, the Company will appoint a director responsible for compliance, establish the Legal and Compliance Department as the department responsible for overseeing compliance across the Group, and prepare internal rules and a compliance manual to ensure that compliance rules are thoroughly communicated throughout all Group companies. In addition, the Company will establish a “hotline” on the Group’s network as a consultation and reporting channel」
The compliance system based on the Legal and Compliance Department, rules and manuals, the hotline, and training continues. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「With respect to compliance, the Company will appoint a director responsible for compliance, establish the Legal and Compliance Department as the department responsible for overseeing compliance across the Group, and prepare internal rules and a compliance manual to ensure that compliance rules are thoroughly communicated throughout all Group companies. In addition, the Company will establish a “hotline” on the Group’s network as a consultation and reporting channel」
The organizational name has changed from the former Compliance Oversight Office to the Legal and Compliance Department. Operations involving the hotline, rules and manuals, and training continue. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「As part of employee education across the Group, the Company incorporates compliance training into various education and training programs and conducts the training. In addition, the presidents of the Company and each Group company thoroughly communicate the compliance rules to Group employees by using various meetings and other opportunities.」
Compliance training and communication of the rules continue. An internal reporting system, including the hotline, also continues to be described. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company will establish a “hotline” on the Group’s network as a consultation and reporting channel to receive direct reports, consultations, opinions and proposals concerning compliance from Group employees.」
Describes the implementation record of incorporating compliance training into various education and training programs, in addition to the existing oversight department, rules and hotline. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「With respect to compliance, the Company will appoint a director responsible for compliance, establish a Compliance Oversight Office as the department responsible for overseeing compliance across the Group, and prepare internal rules and a compliance manual to ensure that compliance rules are thoroughly communicated throughout all Group companies. In addition, the Company will establish a “hotline” on the Group’s network as a consultation and reporting channel to receive direct reports, consultations, opinions and proposals concerning compliance from Group employees.」
Describes a system combining an oversight department, rules and manuals, training, and an internal reporting channel.