(Adopted October 2003)

Contribute to society

As a company aspiring to be a New Value Creator, provide trustworthy products and services that satisfy our customers.

Communicate with society

Communicate with the various parties associated with the company, including its customers and shareholders as well as members of the local community. Actively and fairly disclose pertinent information about the company.

Behave as a good corporate citizen

Comply with laws and regulations, respect human rights, and actively contribute to society as a good corporate citizen.

Play an active role in preserving the global environment

Recognize that playing an active role in preserving the global environment is an important management issue, and strive to coexist with the environment in all corporate activities by conserving energy, reducing emissions and waste, promoting recycling, and so forth.

Prioritize fairness and trust in corporate activities

Engage in proper trade based on free, fair, and transparent market competition, and conduct corporate activities that earn the deep trust of society.

Comply with national laws and regulations

Pursue management reform from a global perspective, comply with the respective national laws and regulations in overseas operations, and be selfdisciplined with high ethical standards. Conduct corporate activities with respect to the culture and customs of each country and contribute to the advancement of local communities.

Raise motivation and create a corporate culture that lets employees demonstrate their ability

Strive to create a corporate environment that allows each and every employee to be motivated to demonstrate their ability, respect individual human rights, character, and personality, and maximize creativity and professionalism.

Break off relations with antisocial forces

Always work for the good of society, break off relations with antisocial forces that threaten the order and safety of civil society, and take a resolute stand as a unified company.