Maruho Hatsujyo Kogyo Corporate Conduct Charter

As a manufacturing company, Maruho Hatsujyo Kogyo is committed to developing one-of-a-kind technologies and delivering products and services that benefit society. For this reason, we recognize that compliance with laws and regulations is the foundation of our corporate social responsibility. Based on this recognition, we will manufacture safe and reliable products based on the following Corporate Conduct Charter. In order to realize the spirit of this Corporate Conduct Charter, top management will also build an effective governance, risk management, and compliance system, disseminate it throughout the company and among Group companies, and encourage the supply chain to act in accordance with the spirit of this Corporate Conduct Charter.

Conduct as a Manufacturing Company

1. Through innovation, we will actively engage in research and development, manufacturing, sales, and provision of safe products and services that benefit society, and strive to achieve sustainable economic growth and resolve social issues.
2. We will provide a stable supply of quality products and services that meet customer needs. We will also strive to discover the potential needs of consumers and customers in order to create new value and create markets.
3. In research, development, manufacturing, inspection, etc., we handle the data with scientific rigor and ensure its reliability.
4. We will provide appropriate information and communicate honestly with consumers and customers about our products and services to earn their satisfaction and trust.
5. We will treat our suppliers and business partners with respect, and conduct our business in an appropriate manner based on a spirit and attitude that is honest and fair. We will also maintain sound relationships with politicians and administrators.
6. Regarding our competitors, we will conduct fair and free competition and maintain sound relationships with our customers and competitors.
7. We will respect the diversity, personality, and individuality of our employees, and ensure a pleasant and rewarding work environment that takes health and safety into consideration.
   In the area of human resource development, we will enhance the capabilities of our employees, and strive to instill the ethical standards that are appropriate for employees of Maruho Hatsujyo Kogyo and to improve their qualifications.
8. We will establish and maintain a thorough management system with due consideration for the proper protection of personal and customer information and other information.
9. In the event of a loss of trust from society, we will endeavor to resolve the problem, investigate the cause, and prevent a recurrence, and fulfill our responsibilities.

Conduct as a Corporate Citizen

10. We will respect the human rights of all people, act as a good corporate citizen, actively participate in society, and contribute to its development. We will also deepen communication and harmonize with local communities.
11. Recognizing that global environmental conservation is a common issue for all mankind, we will carry out corporate management for a sustainable society.
12. We will never have any relationship with anti-social forces that threaten the order and safety of civil society and corporate activities. We will thoroughly implement organized crisis management in preparation for terrorism, natural disasters, cyber attacks, and pandemics.

Conduct as Maruho Hatsujyo Kogyo

13. We will work to understand the conditions at the current time. In the future we will strive to improve conditions to the way they should be. Using the common platform of Maruho Hatsujyo Kogyo, we will pursue Truth as individuals, employees, and members of society.
14. We will practice compliance, take pride and responsibility in our work, and be business people trusted by society.
15. We will protect the good organizational climate, culture, and traditions that have been nurtured since our founding, and at the same time, we will continue to change and grow in response to changes in the internal and external environment.
16. We will synchronize the growth of each individual with that of the organization, and contribute to the growth of the Maruho Hatsujyho Group and society.