NDK Group CSR Guideline

NDK Group CSR Guideline

The NDK Group, based on its Mission "Wave Motion Tech Moves Our Future!" which is rooted in the Founding Principle of "Contributing to the prosperity of society and world peace through our service to customers," pursues the contribution to the best interests of our customers. At the same time, we will continue to uphold high ethical standards and fulfill our social responsibility of helping to create a sustainable society. The creation of a sustainable society is essential to the continued growth and development of the NDK Group.

The NDK Group CSR Guideline has been established as a guide to proper business conduct necessary to create a sustainable society and it applies to all executives and employees of the NDK Group. It has been formulated on the basis of NDK's corporate philosophy, ethical standards, and Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) code of conduct.

Each of the NDK Group companies must declare its commitment to complying with this CSR Guideline. All executives and employees of the NDK Group are expected to understand and comply with this CSR Guideline. Board members and managerial staff of the NDK Group, in particular, must demonstrate high legal compliance and ethical standards in the performance of their duties, serve as role models for their staff, and consistently provide advice and guidance to their staff to ensure their compliance with this CSR Guideline. To implement the CSR Guideline, each of the NDK Group companies must develop internal rules and manuals, provide training, and raise awareness.

Any member who violates the CSR Guideline will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Staff Handbook or other rules.
All executives and employees of the NDK Group are expected to observe the following Basic Code of Behavior as a part of promoting this CSR Guideline.

Basic Code of Behavior
  1. We will pursue the contribution to best interests of our customers according to our Mission that is based on our Founding Principles. At the same time, we will uphold high ethical standards and fulfill our social responsibility of helping to create a sustainable society.
  2. We will comply with relevant laws and regulations and the like in all our business activities.
  3. We are aware of our mission and responsibility as one of the world's leading manufacturers. We will, therefore, make best effort to develop and offer useful, safe and reliable products and services that benefit society, to earn trust and confidence of consumers and customers, and to increase their satisfaction.
  4. We are dedicated to free competition and fair trade, and will strive to maintain sound and normal relationships with political organizations and administrative authorities.
  5. We will uphold and respect human rights, diversity, individuality, and personal characteristics, and provide a safe and pleasant workplace.
  6. We are committed to and responsible for proactively and continuously undertaking initiatives to protect the global environment.
  7. We will disclose or provide corporate information to stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.
  8. We will take appropriate security measures to ensure that any information we may obtain in the course of business, including personal or customer information, is properly protected and managed.
  9. We will make effort not to have any involvement with social forces or organizations.
  10. We will respect the cultures and customs of the countries in which we operate, and strive to contribute to the development of such countries and our local communities.

As for the details, see this NDK Group CSR Guideline.

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