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DENSO Group Declaration of Corporate Behavior
DENSO’s responsibility to key stakeholders
DENSO explicitly defines its responsibilities to each stakeholder group as it puts into practice its CSR activities as outlined in the DENSO Group Declaration of Corporate Behavior.
| (Formulated in April 2006 and revised in July 2009) |
[Text of declaration]
We, DENSO Corporation and its Group companies*, will actively contribute to the sustainable development of society through trustworthy corporate activities in each country and region.
We trust that our suppliers will support the aims of this policy and reflect it in their behavior as well.
* Companies subject to management under the Company’s consolidation policy and companies in which DENSO is the largest shareholder
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We will honor the culture and history of each country and region, and under the leadership of our management for each company, strive to sincerely operate with respect for people and act in such a way as to garner the trust of our stakeholders. |
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We will comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law and promote ethical behavior, as well as promote open and fair information disclosure and dialogue. |
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We will anticipate changes and challenges in order to create new values. Also we will work to ensure the best quality by focusing upon on-site verification and implementing “Kaizen” (continuous improvement). |
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We will work toward the development of our associates by encouraging communication and teamwork. |
Responsibility to Our Customers
For customers’ trust and satisfaction, we will create “new values.”
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Based on our “Customer First” policy, we will develop and provide fascinating, safe products and services of high quality to respond to customers’ expectations by pursuing advanced technologies. |
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We will handle intellectual property in an appropriate manner and ensure protection of personal information for all people connected with the Company, beginning with our customers. |
Responsibility to Our Associates
We will respect our associates and provide a work environment that encourages each individual’s dynamic work.
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We will maintain and improve a safe and healthy working environment for all our associates. |
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We will build and share a sense of “mutual trust and responsibility” with associates through sincere communication and dialogue. |
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We will support fair work conditions and employment opportunities to encourage success within a diverse workforce. Also, we will honor human rights and will not tolerate any form of forced or child labor. |
Responsibility to Our Shareholders
We will strive to enhance corporate value and encourage dialogue with shareholders.
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We will strive to enhance corporate value while achieving stable and long-term growth. |
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We will strive for transparency through timely and fair disclosure and dialogue regarding our operating and financial conditions. |
Responsibility to Our Suppliers
We will maintain open, fair and transparent dealings.
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Our doors will be open to suppliers throughout the world as we pursue fairness in all business transactions. |
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We will respect our suppliers as business partners, and aim for mutual growth based on mutual trust. |
Responsibility to International and Local Communities
We will aim for harmonious growth with the environment by proactively working toward environmental protection throughout all areas of business activities.
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We will seek an optimal balance between the environment, such as the prevention of global warming and conservation of biodiversity, and the economy in the way we develop technologies, operate our facilities and act as individual associates. |
We will work toward philanthropic activities that contribute to the harmony and well-being of each regional society in
which we conduct business operations.
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We will promote activities aimed at building a better future for each region, both independently and in partnership with community organizations. |
We will comply with each country’s competition laws and endeavor to maintain sound and fair business operations.
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We will not tolerate collusion and bribery, and will maintain honest and fair relationships with government agencies and public authorities. |
* Revisions and additions were made to certain parts of the DENSO Group Declaration of Corporate Behavior in July 2009 to make its contents more easily understood.
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