Compliance Violation Risk
First written in FY2018. 3 of 6 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 6 of 38 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「Disciplinary actions: There were 4 disciplinary actions in fiscal 2025. Although the number declined from 6 in the previous fiscal year, cases occurred involving conduct attributable to inadequate basic information security practices, abuse of organizational authority and insufficient awareness of harassment, among other factors. Preventive measures have been implemented for each case.」
Although the number of disciplinary actions declined from 6 to 4, cases involving information security, abuse of authority and harassment occurred, and preventive measures were implemented. - 2026-05-26MitigatedGeneral Meeting of Shareholders
「We have established internal and external reporting and consultation channels (hotlines) that allow direct reports to and consultations with the secretariat of the Compliance Committee and audit & supervisory board members, whether anonymously or with identification. We have also taken stringent measures to ensure that hotline users do not suffer adverse consequences. When a report is received or a violation is discovered, we respond promptly and appropriately, impose strict disciplinary action on violators, analyze the root causes and implement measures to prevent recurrence.」
The Company detailed its operation of reporting channels, whistleblower protection, disciplinary action for violations, root-cause analysis and recurrence-prevention measures. - FY2024MaterialisedAnnual report
「There were 8 disciplinary actions in fiscal 2023. The number increased from 5 in the previous fiscal year, and some cases resulted in severe measures, including suspension from work. Preventive measures have been implemented for each case.」
The company discloses that the number of disciplinary actions increased from 5 in the previous fiscal year to 8, with some cases resulting in severe disciplinary measures. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「The group has established the "Nippon Unisys Group Corporate Action Charter," the "Group Basic Compliance Regulations" and the "Nippon Unisys Group Code of Conduct for Officers and Employees." By building a compliance promotion framework, it works to ensure that all group officers and employees comply with laws, social norms and internal rules and conduct themselves ethically.」
To address compliance risks associated with new businesses and the use of data, the company has established a corporate action charter, basic regulations, a code of conduct, and education and reporting systems. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「The diversification and increasing complexity of compliance-related risks are expected to accompany the creation of new businesses under the medium-term management plan.」
The company explicitly states that compliance violation risks are expected to diversify and become more complex as new businesses are created. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「However, the risk of compliance violations may not be completely avoidable. If an event occurs that violates laws or regulations, the group's business performance may be affected by a decline in its social credibility and payments of compensation for resulting damages, among other factors.」
The company discloses reputational damage and compensation for damages arising from compliance violations as separate business risks.