Guidelines

（１）Compliance with laws and social norms, and fair transactions

We will comply with laws, ordinances, and government notifications that apply to our business activities. (Corporate law, anti-monopoly law, subcontracting-related law, labor-related laws and regulations, environment-related laws and regulations, etc.)
We will establish a Code of Conduct for ensuring compliance with laws and rules.
We will maintain a whistleblowing system for the reporting of illegal activities and improprieties.
We will prohibit dealings with antisocial forces.
We will prohibit improper provision or receipt of profits.
We will engage in fair transactions with business partners.
We will conduct internal audits to prevent misconduct or errors in business.
We will not misuse our advantageous position in acts that place our suppliers at a disadvantage.
We will respect the intellectual property rights of suppliers and will not use suppliers’ product specifications or know-how without permission. We will also ensure that goods we purchase do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties.
We will not purchase minerals that may be causes of social problems.

（２）Respect for human rights

We will prohibit all forms of harassment.
We will prohibit forced labor, child labor, and unreasonably low wages. We will also not purchase goods made or obtained under unfair working conditions.
We will not discriminate against employees in hiring, placement, or evaluation based on factors such as gender, nationality, age, or religion.
We will comply with internationally accepted norms, such as the International Bill of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, as well as support and put into practice the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

（３）Occupational health and safety

In our business activities, we will comply with national and local labor-related laws and practice strict occupational safety and health management.
We will identify potential disaster and accident risks, prepare emergency response plans for them, and ensure workplace-wide awareness of said plans.
We will provide workers with appropriate protective gear, including safety caps, safety helmets, protective goggles, and gloves.
In the event of injuries or illness due to an occupational accident, we will administer appropriate treatment, investigate and address the cause of the accident, and then keep a record of the incident and response.
We will identify the risks involved in physically demanding work, such as work performed in an unnatural posture, and appropriately manage such work so that it does not lead to accidents or illness.
We will establish appropriate safety measures for all machinery and equipment used by Nitta. In particular, we will perform a risk assessment and safety evaluation whenever new machinery or equipment is introduced.

（４）Assurance of stable supply

We will prepare for natural disasters, accidents, and other contingencies, establish a risk management system, and implement a BCP.

（５）Consideration of the environment

We will construct and operate an environmental management system and maintain and improve the environmental friendliness of our systems.
We will deal with air pollution, water pollution, and industrial waste appropriately and show care for the environment.
We will endeavor to procure and use raw materials, parts, and consumables that have a low environmental load and will work to reduce our environmental impact.
We will practice green procurement and purchasing.
With regard to chemical substances banned by law, regulations, etc., we will obtain the latest information and appropriately manage them based on data.

（６）Social contribution and communication

We will actively undertake activities that contribute to the development of international society and local communities.

We will accurately communicate to suppliers and all other stakeholders information about our policies and business activities.

（７）Information management

We will safeguard confidential information, create internal rules relating to it, and establish security control measures, as well as implement system-based measures.
We will appropriately manage and protect personal information and confidential information, such as that of employees or that which is learned through supplier or customer transactions.