Code of Conduct and Code of Practice

All directors and employees of the RIKEN KEIKI Group are committed to compliance and to fostering an open and transparent workplace culture that is “bright, energetic, and cheerful.” We act in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Code of Practice.

The Code of Conduct defines the basic principles of behavior that clarify our responsibilities to customers, shareholders, business partners, employees, and society.

The Code of Practice sets out specific standards of expected and prohibited conduct that give concrete form to the principles of the Code of Conduct. Each of us is expected to ensure that our daily actions conform to these standards.

Together, the Code of Conduct and the Code of Practice represent our shared values and ethical standards. They serve as a foundation to guide us in conducting ourselves with integrity and appropriateness in our daily work.

◆Code of Conduct

[Customers]

• We engage in fair transactions with customers and act from the customer’s perspective.
• We provide customers with truthful and beneficial information in good faith.
• We deliver high-quality products and services based on superior technology.

[Shareholders]

• We proactively provide shareholders with timely and appropriate information.
• We perform our duties with integrity, keeping shareholder interests in mind, and with a strong sense of ethics and responsibility.
• We pursue long-term, sustainable growth in corporate value and strive to be an attractive company.

[Business Partners]

• We build fair and equitable business relationships with partners and conduct business with integrity.
• Through fair and transparent transactions, we procure the best and most suitable resources.

[Employees]

• We respect each other’s individuality and values, and strive to build a healthy workplace environment.
• We act with the awareness of being members of society and pursue professionalism in our corporate roles.
• We handle company assets, tangible and intangible, properly and appropriately.

[Society]

• We respect the rights and property of others and will not exploit or infringe upon them.
• We comply with laws and regulations, and endeavor to maintain sound and proper relationships to avoid causing suspicion or distrust.
• We sincerely address environmental issues to gain society’s understanding of our business activities.
• We seek co-prosperity through engagement with society and aim to help realize a sustainable and better society.

◆Code of Practice

• Sincere Customer Engagement – We listen carefully to customers’ voices and apply them to our business operations.
• Product Information and Labeling – We provide accurate information about our products, delivering safety and satisfaction to customers.
• Compliance with Quality Standards – We manufacture and supply optimal products under ISO-based quality management systems.
• Fair Market Competition – We provide products under fair market conditions, complying with the spirit of antitrust laws, and strictly manage exports to prevent diversion to weapons or military use.
• Fair Selection of Suppliers – We provide equal opportunities for prospective suppliers, select fairly, and reject materials sourced through illegal or inhumane practices, including conflict minerals.
• Receiving Entertainment or Gifts – We do not accept excessive entertainment or gifts.
• Providing Entertainment or Gifts – We do not offer excessive entertainment or gifts.
• Relationship with Public Officials – We strictly refrain from prohibited entertainment or gifts to public officials.
• Exclusion of Antisocial Forces – We firmly refuse any relationship with antisocial groups that threaten social order or safety, and do not engage in acts that could support such groups.
• Responsible Public Relations – We ensure proper communications to promote accurate understanding and evaluation of our company.
• Timely and Proper Disclosure – We disclose corporate and business information to stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Prohibition of Insider Trading – We do not engage in insider trading or any stock transactions that may create suspicion of such activity.
• Proper Document and Information Management – We recognize the importance of managing documents and information and handle them appropriately.
• Protection of Company Assets – We safeguard all company assets, tangible and intangible, and do not engage in acts that harm them.
• Confidentiality Obligations – We strictly manage confidential information and never disclose it without legitimate reason.
• Protection and Respect for Intellectual Property Rights – We protect our own intellectual property rights and take utmost care not to infringe the rights of third parties.
• Restrictions on Competing Transactions – We do not engage, without approval, in activities that directly or indirectly conflict with the company’s interests.
• Responsible Execution of Duties – We perform duties responsibly and efficiently in compliance with laws, the Articles of Incorporation, and internal rules.
• Fair and Transparent Decision-Making – Decisions are made based on internal rules, approval procedures, laws, and appropriate supporting materials.
• Proper Accounting and Internal Controls – We conduct proper accounting in compliance with laws and rules, and strive to establish effective internal controls.
• Separation of Public and Private Interests – We clearly distinguish between company and personal positions, avoiding personal interests in the workplace and misusing company status outside the workplace.
• Safe and Healthy Workplace – We comply with internal rules for safety and health, and build an open and transparent workplace.
• Respect for Human Rights –
  • We do not engage in unjust discrimination based on gender, age, origin, nationality, race, ethnicity, beliefs, creed, religion, illness, or disability, and we strive to maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
  • We endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices and disabilities so that all employees can work with confidence and fully demonstrate their abilities.
  • We prohibit child labor, forced labor, or any acts that aid, abet, or promote such practices.
  • Together with our business partners, we promote respect for human rights across all transactions, contributing to mutual sustainable growth and a more sustainable society.
• Privacy Protection – We respect personal privacy and do not unjustly infringe upon it.
• Prohibition of Harassment – We do not engage in any form of harassment, ensuring a sound workplace environment.
• Environmentally Responsible Business Activities – We comply with environmental laws and internal rules and actively pursue environmentally friendly initiatives in all business activities.
• Individual Responsibility for Environmental Issues – Each of us takes environmental issues seriously and actively addresses them as individuals.
• Social Contribution – As a good corporate citizen, the company strives to contribute to a better society, and each of us also endeavors to contribute individually.
• Internal Reporting – We report or provide information on violations or potential violations of laws or internal rules through the Compliance Hotline. Reported matters are promptly investigated and resolved with appropriate measures. No employee will suffer disadvantageous treatment for making a report in good faith.