The Kawasaki Group Code of Conduct
1. Acceptable Business Conduct
- 1-1 Fair Business Practices
- We will not obstruct free and fair competition, and we will work to maintain a healthy market.
- 1-2 Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance
- We do not engage in bribery or other forms of corruption and do not provide any inappropriate entertainment or gifts.
- 1-3 Political Activity and Lobbying
- We do not engage in unauthorized use or provision of company money or goods for political activities. We do not engage in illegal lobbying.
- 1-4 Non-Involvement with Criminal Organizations
- We will not engage in any transactions or otherwise have any involvement with any criminal organizations, such as gangs or mafia, or any organizations that are connected to them.
- 1-5 Conflicts of Interest
- We will not seek profit for ourselves or third parties at the expense of company interests.
- 1-6 Import and Export Control
- We will abide by applicable laws and regulations concerning import and export controls.
- 1-7 Prevention of Money Laundering
- We will pay attention to processes in our business activities so as not to allow or facilitate money laundering.
- 1-8 Accurate and Complete Financial Reporting
- We conduct accurate and truthful accounting in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards. We will create complete and accurate financial reports and provide them to internal and external stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.
- 1-9 Prohibition on Insider Trading
- We do not trade securities on undisclosed material information to obtain benefits for ourselves or third parties.
- 1-10 Information Security
- We will properly manage, use, and store sensitive information.
- 1-11 Protection of Personal Information
- We will use personal information appropriately in accordance with the prescribed purposes of use and will take proper care to prevent loss or leakage.
- 1-12 Respect for Intellectual Property Rights
- We protect the fruits of the company's intellectual efforts with intellectual property rights and actively put such intellectual property to use. We respect the intellectual property rights of others.
2. Dealing with Stakeholders
- 2-1 Quality and Safety of Products and Services
- We provide high-performance, high-quality, safe products and services.
- 2-2 Compliance with Engineering Ethics
- We will develop technology with a high level of integrity.
- 2-3 Respect for Human Rights in Our Business Activities
- We respect the human rights of all people in our business activities.
- 2-4 Eliminating Unethical Use of Products and Technology
- We do not provide products and technologies for unethical purposes of use.
- 2-5 Donations and Support
- We will carry out responsible donations and support as a corporate citizen and member of society.
- 2-6 Disclosure Company Information
- We will disclose corporate information in a timely and appropriate manner to enhance society’s trust and understanding toward Kawasaki Group.
- 2-7 Respect for Diversity in Human Resources
- We value each of our employees and support efforts to use their talents and abilities in full. We respect diversity and strive to build a workplace in which all employees can live up to their full potential.
- 2-8 Employee Safety and Health
- We recognize that the safety and health of our employees is a top priority and make every effort to create a safe and healthy workplace environment.
- 2-9 Working with Suppliers
- We engage in fair procurement activities. We cooperate with our suppliers to fulfill our social responsibilities.
- 2-10 Caring for the Environment
- We provide eco-friendly products and services and contribute to sustainable development.