Thorough measures to prevent misconduct, uphold corporate ethics, and contribute to the environment and society
First written in FY2016. 3 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
53 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「For the Group, securing and continuously maintaining society’s trust in its quality, safety, and compliance is of the utmost importance, and we will reinforce this commitment once again.」
The prevention of misconduct, corporate ethics, and compliance with laws and regulations continue as part of an integrated effort to secure social trust through quality and safety. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「For the Group, securing and continuously maintaining society’s trust in its quality, safety, and compliance is of the utmost importance, and we will reinforce this commitment once again.」
The existing policies on preventing misconduct, corporate ethics, and compliance with laws and regulations have been reaffirmed as securing social trust together with quality and safety. - FY2019-Q3Special investigation report received; additional investigation ongoingAnnual report
「Hitachi Chemical progressively explained the matter to customers and others, and received an investigation report from the special investigation committee in November of the same year. Hitachi Chemical is currently conducting an internal investigation into its subsidiaries and other entities identified in the report as requiring follow-up.」
Hitachi Chemical received the special investigation committee’s report in November 2018, but its internal investigation into subsidiaries and other entities is continuing. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The investigation found that improper inspections and other practices had also been conducted on products other than certain industrial lead-acid batteries.」
The scope of the improper inspections at Hitachi Chemical expanded beyond the certain industrial lead-acid battery products initially identified. - FY2018MaterialisedAnnual report
「In June 2018, it was discovered that Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of the Company; hereinafter, “Hitachi Chemical”) had used testing methods different from those agreed with customers for battery capacity shipment tests on certain products in its industrial lead-acid battery business, and had recorded and submitted to customers data in inspection certificates that differed from the actual measurements.」
In relation to the policy of preventing misconduct and ensuring compliance, improper product testing methods and falsification of inspection certificates at a subsidiary were discovered, and a policy of establishing a special investigation committee and explaining the matter to customers was presented. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「With a strong determination to eradicate misconduct within the Group, we will ensure compliance with laws and regulations and international social norms, reinforce corporate ethics, and continue contributing to the environment and local communities.」
The eradication of misconduct, compliance with laws and corporate ethics, and contributions to the environment and local communities remain ongoing policies. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「With a strong determination to prevent misconduct within the Group, we will ensure compliance with laws and regulations and international social norms, reinforce corporate ethics, and continue contributing to the environment and local communities.」
The Group has adopted an integrated policy covering the prevention of misconduct, compliance with laws and international norms, corporate ethics, and contributions to the environment and local communities.