Severing Ties with Antisocial Forces
First written in FY2017. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2021.
- FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The company has established a framework for responding to unjust demands and other matters involving antisocial forces in cooperation with external specialist organizations, including risk management consultants, lawyers, and police stations, and will continue working to strengthen this framework.」
The company has specified a response framework for severing ties with antisocial forces that includes cooperation with external specialist organizations in addition to the Group's internal whistleblowing system. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group has introduced a whistleblowing system throughout the Group to facilitate the early detection of violations of laws and regulations and misconduct and to strengthen compliance management. The system also plays a role in eliminating relationships with antisocial forces.」
The company describes the operation of measures to sever ties with antisocial forces, including the introduction of a whistleblowing system throughout the Group. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The company recognizes that relationships with antisocial forces that threaten social order and safety or sound corporate activities could lead to violations of laws and regulations. It will categorically reject transactions with such forces and take a firm stance to prevent harm caused by them.」
For the first time, the company independently stated that severing ties with antisocial forces is a basic policy for compliance with laws and regulations.