The trust we have cultivated with our customers and other stakeholders since our founding, and our desire to live up to that trust, form the foundation of the YOKOGAWA brand. The sentiments embodied in the brand are reflected in YOKOGAWA's products, services, and solutions. In order to continue to be a company that stakeholders need, we will fulfill our responsibility to people's happy lives, society, and the future of the planet under the YOKOGAWA brand.
Realization of the corporate philosophy
We act based on our corporate philosophy: "YOKOGAWA contributes to the realization of a sustainable society through measurement, control, and information. YOKOGAWA people should be good citizens and courageous pioneers."
Compliance with laws and regulations and cooperation with society
We will comply with the laws and regulations of our respective countries and regions, respect social norms and international guidelines, and act with a high sense of ethics.
We respect the cultures and customs of each country and region.
Respect for human rights
We understand the human rights demanded internationally and respect the dignity and human rights of all people.
We are committed to ensuring that our business activities do not cause or encourage human rights violations, and we will take prompt action if we discover any such situations.
Fair business practices
We do not engage in any form of corruption, including bribery and the provision of benefits, and we conduct our business activities fairly and honestly, while maintaining healthy relationships with all stakeholders.
We will respond resolutely to unjust and illegal demands and will not associate with any activities or organizations that threaten the order and safety of civil society or encourage criminal activity.
Contribution to society and the environment
We develop and provide socially useful and safe products and services, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society by solving our customers' challenges.
We understand that efforts toward realizing a sustainable society are a common challenge for humanity and an essential requirement for the survival of our company, and we will act proactively in this regard.
Trust relationships with stakeholders
We will provide appropriate and fair information disclosure to all stakeholders and maintain and develop trusting relationships through constructive dialogue.
Customer Relationships
Providing safe, high-quality products and services and maintaining social responsibility:
We aim to contribute to solving our customers' challenges, build long-term partnerships, and grow together by respecting human rights and minimizing our environmental impact throughout the supply chain and product lifecycle, while providing safe and high-quality products and services.
Providing Appropriate Information:
We provide our customers with the necessary information accurately and appropriately to ensure they can use our products and services safely and satisfactorily.
Regarding hospitality and gift-giving with customers , we do not engage in any hospitality, gift-giving, or exchange of money with customers or sales partners that deviates from sound business practices or social and international norms.
Relationship with shareholders
Timely and Appropriate Information Disclosure:
We aim for highly transparent management that earns market trust by proactively disclosing necessary information to our shareholders in a timely and appropriate manner.
Prohibition of Providing Benefits:
We will maintain a healthy and transparent relationship with shareholders by refraining from providing any benefits in connection with the exercise of their rights.
Company-employee relationship
Prohibition of Forced Labor and Child Labor:
We do not tolerate forced labor or child labor in any workplace anywhere in the world.
Eliminating Discrimination and Creating a Comfortable Working Environment:
We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, political views, national origin, social background, disability, or any other circumstances. We also strive to enhance the capabilities of our employees, create a work environment that respects diversity, personality, and individuality, and work towards creating a more comfortable workplace that prioritizes health and safety.
Respect for Workers' Rights:
We respect workers' rights, including the freedom to join labor unions, and we comply with laws and labor contracts. We also strive to maintain and develop trust between management and employees through sufficient communication.
Prohibition of Harassment:
We respect each other and will build a corporate culture that does not tolerate harassment, including sexual harassment and power harassment.
Relationships with the local community and society
We are committed to protecting the global environment
by providing products and services that reduce environmental impact, working together with our customers. We comply with environmental laws and regulations, and strive to minimize our environmental impact throughout our supply chain and product lifecycle, acting with environmental considerations in mind.
Contributing to Local Development:
As good citizens, we build cooperative relationships with local communities and contribute to the sustainable development of the countries and regions in which we operate through local employment and other means.
Relationships with business partners
Prohibition of Unfair Trade Practices:
We conduct fair trade based on trust with our business partners. We will never engage in unfair discrimination against our business partners or use our superior position to impose unilateral conditions.
Regarding entertainment and gifts from business partners
, we decline entertainment and gifts from our business partners, such as subcontractors and suppliers.
Relationship with competitors
Fair and Free Market Competition:
We will comply with the laws and regulations concerning fair competition and fair trade established in each country and region, and will not engage in illegal activities such as cartels or other anti-competitive agreements, unfair trade practices, or misleading representations, thereby promoting fair and free competition.
Respect for Intellectual Property Rights
: Just as we protect our own intellectual property rights from unfair infringement by others, we also respect the intellectual property rights of others and strive not to infringe upon them.
Relationship with politics and administration
Prohibition of entertainment and gifts to public officials, etc.
We will never provide benefits such as entertainment or gifts to politicians, public officials, etc. that could be perceived as bribery, and will maintain a healthy and transparent relationship.
Regulations on Political Donations:
We comply with laws and regulations regarding political donations and will not make donations or contributions that exceed the limits permitted by law.
Compliance requirements in international trade
Security Trade Control:
We comply with laws and regulations concerning security trade control and cooperate in maintaining international peace and security. When exporting weapons or goods that may be used or diverted for the development of weapons as defined by law, or when providing regulated goods or technology, we will follow the procedures such as obtaining permits and will not engage in any actions that violate these.
We will comply with the tax
laws of each country, provide products and services at fair prices, refrain from fraudulent tax avoidance, pay taxes appropriately internationally, and contribute to public finances.
Proper use and management of group assets
Proper Use and Preservation of Group Assets:
We will appropriately use and preserve the tangible and intangible assets of the YOKOGAWA Group for our business activities and will not divert them for our own benefit or the benefit of a third party.
Thorough Information Security Management:
We are bound by confidentiality obligations regarding confidential information of the YOKOGAWA Group and third parties that we obtain in the course of our work. We will maintain confidentiality not only during our employment but also after we leave the company.
Furthermore, when using and operating information equipment and other information systems, we will comply with company regulations regarding security and strive to prevent information leakage or damage.
Prohibition of Conflicts of Interest:
We will act in a manner that does not harm or risk harming the company's interests by pursuing our own or a third party's interests. Company transactions and the use of company assets should be judged and carried out based on the company's interests.
Management responsibility
The management team will take the lead in adhering to this code of conduct and ensuring sound business operations. In the event of any incident that violates this code of conduct, the team will promptly take corrective measures and strive to prevent recurrence, and will take strict disciplinary action against the individuals involved, including themselves.