Group-wide Compliance and Whistleblowing Framework
First written in FY2016. 4 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fiscal year ending March 2026, the Compliance Committee met 7 times (4 regular meetings and 3 ad hoc meetings) to deliberate the development and operation of the internal control system, the operation of the Corporate Ethics Improvement Proposal Office, and measures to improve compliance.」
The Company held 7 meetings of the Compliance Committee and operated the Honda Code of Conduct, internal reporting channels including an external counsel channel, CSA and internal audits. The compliance function was reorganized as the Compliance & Privacy Officer. - 2026-06-03RestatedGeneral Meeting of Shareholders
「2026年３月期において、コンプライアンス委員会を７回（定期委員会４回、臨時委員会３回）開催し、内部統制システムの整備・運用状況、企業倫理改善提案窓口の運用状況、コンプライアンス向上に係る施策などを審議しました。」
コンプライアンス委員会、内部通報窓口、CSAおよび内部監査による運用を再確認した。 - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fiscal year ended March 2025, the Compliance Committee met 6 times (4 regular meetings and 2 ad hoc meetings) to deliberate the development and operation of the internal control system, the operation of the Corporate Ethics Improvement Proposal Office, and measures to improve compliance. Regarding the matter disclosed on 3 June 2024 as “Discovery of Improper Conduct in Type Approval Applications for Automobiles,” management approved measures to prevent recurrence at the Management Committee, and the Compliance Committee monitored their progress.」
The Company held 6 meetings of the Compliance Committee and disclosed the process for approving and monitoring progress on measures to prevent recurrence of the improper conduct in type approval applications. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Compliance Committee met 5 times (4 regular meetings and 1 ad hoc meeting) to deliberate the development and operation of the internal control system, the operation of the Corporate Ethics Improvement Proposal Office, and measures to improve compliance.」
The group-wide operation of the internal reporting channel, Compliance Committee, CSA and internal audits has been reaffirmed. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Compliance Committee met regularly and on an ad hoc basis to deliberate the development and operation of the internal control system, the operation of the Corporate Ethics Improvement Proposal Office, and measures to improve compliance. Each division verified compliance with laws and regulations using the Control Self-Assessment (CSA) method, and the Internal Audit Department conducted internal audits of the results.」
The operation of the Compliance Committee, internal reporting channel, CSA and internal audits is disclosed again for the fiscal year. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Compliance Committee met regularly and on an ad hoc basis to deliberate the operation of the Corporate Ethics Improvement Proposal Office and the communication of the Honda Code of Conduct, among other matters. Each division verified compliance with laws and regulations using the Control Self-Assessment (CSA) method, and the Internal Audit Department conducted internal audits of the results.」
In addition to the external counsel channel and the Compliance Committee, the Company discloses the operation of the committee during the fiscal year, CSA verification and internal audits. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company has established the Corporate Ethics Improvement Proposal Office as an internal reporting channel. In addition to an internal channel, it has established an external channel operated by a law firm and operates the channels under rules that include protection for proposers. The Executive Officer and Head of the Human Resources and Corporate Governance operation has been appointed Compliance Officer. The Company has established a Compliance Committee chaired by the Compliance Officer to deliberate important compliance matters.」
The internal reporting system is described in detail, including an external channel operated by outside counsel and protection for proposers, as well as the operation of the Compliance Officer and the Compliance Committee. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company establishes and thoroughly communicates a code of conduct that its officers and employees must follow, including compliance with laws and regulations and internal rules. It establishes an internal reporting system for compliance matters. It appoints an officer responsible for overseeing compliance matters and establishes a compliance framework.」
A compliance framework combining a code of conduct, internal reporting and an officer responsible for oversight is described.