YKK Group has established the YKK Group Code of Conduct that sets the scopes of behavior of which YKK Group employees in all countries and regions should be aware.
YKK Group Code of Conduct
Compliance
We always comply with laws, regulations, and our internal rules, and are committed to responding to societal demands.
Compliance
In every aspect of the performance of our work duties, we comply with our internal rules and the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we undertake business activities and respond to societal demands.
Understanding compliance requirements
We always perform our work duties with an understanding and awareness of the latest laws and regulations, internal rules, and societal demands, and strive to learn about these through training and other means.
Fair and good-faith conduct
We base our business activities on fairness, always act in good faith, promptly report any issues or concerns, and take corrective and preventive measures. Also, based on laws, regulations, and internal rules, we work to ensure that reporters of such issues are not subject to any disadvantageous treatment.
Fair Operating Practices
We build relationships based on trust in order to maintain a fair and healthy relationship with society and ensure our mutual prosperity.
Relationships of trust with business partners
In order to fulfil our social responsibilities throughout our entire supply chain, we look for sociably responsible conduct in our business partners, select suppliers based on purchase conditions, and build fair business relationships based on trust.
Compliance with competition laws and regulations
We always comply with laws and regulations governing competition, and engage in fair, transparent, and free competition and business dealings.
Opposition to bribery and corruption
We do not engage in bribery or commit any acts of corruption whatsoever in any of our dealings with public officials and the private sector, either directly or through third parties.
Refusal to engage with antisocial forces
We have no relationship whatsoever with antisocial forces that threaten the social order and the healthy activities of companies. We resolutely and steadfastly refuse to accede to any requests for contributions to such forces.
Proper use of intellectual property rights
We appropriately maintain and use our own intellectual property rights, and continuously undertake the necessary management and improvements to prevent infringement of the intellectual property rights of other companies.