Ethical Code
Hakuto Group Ethical Code
Date
issued:
March
31,
2005
Date
revised:
May
10,
2006
Basic Principles of the Company
-
We
respect
the
Company
as
a
member
of
the
global
society
and,
being
owned
by
its
shareholders,
we
endeavor
to
make
a
maximum
fair
profit
and
to
divide
such
profit
among
shareholders
while
providing
an
appropriate
allotment
for
Company's
employees.
-
We
supply
our
customers
with
safe
and
high
quality
products/services
which
benefit
our
society,
satisfy
our
customers
and
increase
their
confidence
in
the
Company.
-
We
abide
by
the
applicable
law,
Company
regulations
and
contracts
while
we
carry
out
Company
business
in
every
country
and
region
where
the
Company
does
business.
-
We
keep
fair
and
transparent
relationships
with
people
and
business
partners,
including
government
offices
concerned.
-
We
cooperate
with
our
community
as
a
"good
corporate
citizen"
trusted
by
the
people
of
the
community,
while
having
active
interest
in
protection
of
the
global
environment
and
contributing
to
the
community
with
our
best
efforts.
Code of Conduct
-
We
have
an
internal
control
system
(corporate
governance
system)
which
we
effectively
execute,
check
and
continuously
improve.
-
We
respect
the
fundamental
human
rights
and
do
not
discriminate
against
any
person
by
his
or
her
nationality,
race,
sex,
birthplace,
political
creed
or
religion.
Sexual
harassment,
violent
acts
and
intimidation
are
strictly
prohibited
especially
when
they
are
committed
by
any
person
taking
advantage
of
his
or
her
position
(superior
position)
in
the
office
or
the
trade
relation.
-
We
carry
out
fair,
transparent
and
legitimate
trades
in
free
competition,
which
make
a
fair
profit
for
the
Company.
-
We
must
strictly
observe
the
laws
and
ordinances
as
well
as
the
manners
and
customs
of
the
country
and
area
where
the
Company
office
is
located,
always
remembering
that
they
should
contribute
to
the
development
of
the
country
and
area
concerned.
-
We
don't
take
any
acts
which
would
cause
the
Company
damage
and
harm.
We
don't
have
a
relation
with
any
party
or
person
who
intends
to
cause
the
Company
damage
and
harm.
We
don't
have
a
relation
with
any
party
or
person
who
is
doing
an
anti-social
activity.
-
In
our
distribution
business,
we
respect
equally
both
customers
and
principals
(suppliers).
We
try
to
keep
a
harmonious
relationship
and
to
build
a
communication
bridge
between
both
parties.
-
We
are
allowed
to
give
a
gift
and/or
entertain
our
business
partners
only
within
the
limit
permitted
by
the
law,
commercial,
moral
and
social
common
sense.
-
We
make
contracts
and
promises
only
by
tangible
means
such
as
a
written
form
of
document.
After
such
contracts
and/or
promises
are
made,
we
correctly
execute
it,
thus
enhancing
the
Company's
reputation.
-
The
Company
respects
the
freedom
of
any
individual
of
the
Company
to
have
any
personal
creed
for
politics
and
religion,
however
we
must
ensure
that
our
business/job
is
not
affected
in
any
manner
by
our
personal
political
and
religious
creed.
-
We
are
not
allowed
to
use
Company
property
for
our
private
purpose,
steal,
give
or
sell
Company's
property/assets
to
any
other
party
or
person
without
the
Company's
permission.
-
We
respect
the
intellectual
property
belonging
to
the
Company
or
business
partners.
-
We
strictly
control
the
confidential
information
of
the
Company
and
business
partners.
We
ensure
that
we
don't
use
such
information
which
has
become
known
while
carrying
out
business
with
them
for
any
purpose
other
than
the
justifiable
use
for
Company
business.
-
We
are
allowed
to
use
the
information
network
of
the
Company
legitimately
and
properly
according
to
the
company
regulations.
-
We
positively
participate
in
environmental
protection
and
quality
control
activity
conducted
by
the
Company
while
also
participating
in
the
same
activity
promoted
by
business
partners.
In
addition,
we
understand
the
spirit
of
Corporate
Social
Responsibility
and
execute
it
accordingly.
-
We
disclose
information
of
the
Company
required
by
it's
stakeholders
with
correct
and
sufficient
contents,
a
proper
timing
and
proper
manner.
-
In
case
we
have
acquired
any
confidential
in-house-information
of
the
Company
or
business
partner
while
conducting
business,
we
are
not
allowed
to
trade
stocks
of
such
company
before
the
information
is
formally
released
to
the
public.
Also,
we
are
strictly
prohibited
to
propagate
such
information.
-
We
must
be
sure
not
to
export
or
offer
any
transfer
of
products
or
technology
prohibited
by
laws
and
regulation
in
order
to
maintain
national
and
international
security.
-
For
any
person
who
feels
it
is
difficult
to
report
the
illegal
or
violated
acts
made
by
the
Company,
business
partner
or
their
employees
openly
or
who
wants
to
keep
the
reporting
act
confidential,
there
is
a
“window”
which
accepts
such
information
and
keeps
the
secrecy
of
the
reporting
person.
The
Company
guarantees
that
the
reporting
person
is
protected
in
accordance
with
laws
and
Company
regulations.
Note
-
The
word
"Company"
in
this
paper
includes
every
company
belong
to
Hakuto
group
in
Japan
and
overseas.
-
The
phrase
"business
partner"
in
this
paper
includes
every
supplier,
customer
and
any
party
which
have
business
relation
with
Hakuto
group
companies
and
their
employees
too.