YASKAWA Group Corporate Activity Standards
The YASKAWA Group's management policy advocates contribution to the development of society and the welfare of mankind through the performance of its business. We will at the same time build a solid and trustful relationship with the society by fully recognizing corporate citizenship, and by operating a conscientious and fair business. We thus respect human rights and conduct ourselves in a socially responsible manner toward the creation of a sustainable society, observe both the spirit as well as the letter of all laws and regulations applying to our activities both in Japan and abroad in accordance with the following ten principles.
- We, by the development and provision of socially beneficial products and services in a safe and environmentally friendly manner, shall contribute to the improvement of people's lives and to the economic and social development, while taking necessary measures to protect personal data and customer related information.
- We shall work to protect the environment proactively with a broad perspective in our overall business activities.
- We shall engage in communication not only with shareholders but also with members of society at large, including active and fair disclosure of corporate information. We will also work to prevent insider trading.
- As "a good corporate citizen," we shall actively engage in philanthropic activities, and other activities of social benefit.
- We shall respect diversity, individuality and differences of the employees, to secure safe and comfortable workplaces, and to ensure the mental and physical well-being of the employees.
- We shall observe laws and regulations applying to our overseas activities, respect the local culture and customs, and strive to manage our overseas activities in such a way as to promote and contribute to the development of local communities.
- We shall operate businesses based on fair, transparent, and free competition and sound trade, which strictly observe all laws and never violate social norms.
- We shall reject all contacts with organizations involved in activities in violation of the law or accepted standards of responsible social behavior.
- Top management shall assume the responsibility for implementing these standards and for taking all necessary action in order to raise awareness in its corporation and inform its business partners of its responsibility. Management shall also promote the development and implementation of systems that will contribute to the achievement of business ethics.
- In the case of incidents contrary to the principles of these standards, top management must work to solve the problems caused by these incidents, investigate the cause for the incident, and develop reforms to prevent recurrence. After the prompt public disclosure of information regarding the incident, responsibility for the event and its effects should be clarified and disciplinary action should be taken, including the highest levels of management where necessary.
