Operation of the Code of Conduct and Internal Whistleblowing System
First written in FY2016. 1 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「In order to strengthen independence from management, all Directors serving as Audit & Supervisory Committee Members are included among the reporting contacts.」
In connection with the transition from a company with an Audit & Supervisory Board to a company with an Audit & Supervisory Committee, the reporting framework, which previously included all Audit & Supervisory Board Members, was reorganized to include all Directors serving as Audit & Supervisory Committee Members. The rules protecting whistleblower confidentiality and prohibiting adverse treatment continue to be applied. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Company has established internal rules for handling internal reports, including confidentiality for whistleblowers, a prohibition on adverse treatment and a prohibition on individuals handling reports concerning matters in which they are involved, and operates an internal control system. In addition, all Audit & Supervisory Board Members are included among the reporting contacts to strengthen independence from management.」
The Company continues to protect whistleblowers, prohibit related parties from handling reports and operate reporting contacts that include all Audit & Supervisory Board Members. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company has established internal rules for handling internal reports, including confidentiality for whistleblowers, a prohibition on adverse treatment and a prohibition on individuals handling reports concerning matters in which they are involved, and operates an internal control system. In addition, all Audit & Supervisory Board Members are included among the reporting contacts to strengthen independence from management.」
The Company disclosed the establishment of internal rules for handling internal reports, providing for whistleblower protection and prohibiting related parties from handling reports, and the inclusion of all Audit & Supervisory Board Members among the reporting contacts. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group has established a code of conduct that its officers and employees must follow. It ensures that the code is communicated through new employee training, regular publication in the company newsletter, postings in offices and the preparation of cards that employees must carry. In addition, the Group conducts an annual employee survey to assess how the code is being implemented, reports the results to the Board of Directors and confirms how thoroughly the code has taken root. This process has been carried out since the current fiscal year.」
The compliance framework is operated through communication of the code of conduct, annual employee surveys and the participation of all Audit & Supervisory Board Members in the internal reporting hotline.