Philosophy
We at SANYO DENKI Group Companies, aim to help all people achieve happiness, and work with people to make their dreams come true.
To carry out the corporate philosophy, we do the following :
For Environment...
For society and the natural environment we will help preserve the global environment and contribute to the prosperity of mankind through our corporate activities.For Customers...
For customers and users we will create new values through technology, products and services.For Suppliers...
For suppliers and vendors we will strive for integrated technical development and harmonious mutual prosperity through parts purchase, production contracting and joint development.For Investors...
For investors and financial institutions we will increase our investment worth and credit through sound management policy and good access to information.For Competitors...
For competitors and the industry we will strive to build industrial and technical development through technical alliances and competition.For Employees...
For all of our employees we will help individuals to achieve self-fulfillment through their work and the company.Under the corporate philosophy to "Aim to help all people achieve happiness", SANYO DENKI is committed to develop new technologies and products in six sectors on the basis of three technological concepts.
Three Core Technologies
Technology for protecting the global environment
Technology for using new energy sources and saving energy
Technology for protecting people’s health and safety
Six Sectors
Medical
Business sector that manufactures medical and nursing equipment for contributing to human health.Information and communications
Business sector that manufactures ICT equipment such as computers, communications equipment, and their peripheral devices.Industrial
Business sector that manufactures industrial automation equipment such as machine tools and robots.Environmental protection
Business sector that manufactures equipment for promoting the protection of the global environment.Home automation
Business sector that manufactures equipment for improving lifestyle.Energy utilization
Business sector that manufactures equipment for electric power generation and conversion, energy saving, and new energy utilization.Corporate Activity Standards [Policy]
The SANYO DENKI Group has established a “Corporate Activity Standards” for employees to ensure that our corporate activities are based on our corporate philosophy.
This “Corporate Activity Standards” is a set of policies, guidelines, and explanations, by category, for the normative behavior of each and every employee. Employees reflect on their own behavior by checking the Code of Conduct in a timely manner and receive regular training to deepen their understanding of the Code of Conduct and put it into practice on an ongoing basis.
1. Corporate Philosophy
1.1 The Intention of Our Corporate Philosophy
"We at SANYO DENKI Group Companies, aim to help all people achieve happiness, and work with people to make their dreams come true."
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group aims to enhance the value of our company’s existence to human society, and to uphold its corporate philosophy.
(2) Our corporate philosophy forms the foundation of all SANYO DENKI Group corporate activities.
(3) The SANYO DENKI Group will ensure that all our corporate activities are in line with our corporate philosophy.
1.2 The Scope of Application of Our Corporate Philosophy and Corporate Activity Standards
The SANYO DENKI Group’s corporate philosophy and Corporate Activity Standards are applicable to all corporate activities of SANYO DENKI Group companies.
2. The Observance of Laws and Regulations, and the Protection of Assets
2.1 The Observance of Relevant Regulations and Laws
The SANYO DENKI Group accepts its responsibility as a member of international society, agrees to abide by laws and regulations, and act in a socially responsible manner.
2.2 The Protection of Our Tangible and Intangible Assets
The SANYO DENKI Group has a responsibility to properly use, preserve, and safeguard our company’s tangible and intangible assets, use them as efficiently as possible, and must not engage in any improper behavior that could cause loss or damage to them.
2.3 The Management of Information
The SANYO DENKI Group recognizes the value of information as an asset, and strictly manages information to prevent its leakage and unauthorized use.
3. Society and the Environment
3.1 The Prevention of Global Warming
The SANYO DENKI Group will strive to do the following to prevent global warming:
(1) suppress the exhaust of greenhouse gases
(2) develop products that prevent global warming
(3) cooperate with national and local government global warming prevention measures
(4) reduce energy consumption at our factories and offices
(5) improve energy efficiency in the development of new products
3.2 Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling
The SANYO DENKI Group will strive to do the following to reduce our environmental impact, and establish a recycling-based economy and society:
(1) reduce the amount of waste it produces
(2) reuse and recycle used products if possible when developing new products
3.3 Measures Regarding Hazardous Chemical Substances
The SANYO DENKI Group will do the following aimed at reducing our use and emissions of hazardous chemical substances, in order to reduce our impact on the environment:
(1) control the use of chemical substances in our products
(2) control the use of chemical substances used in our manufacturing processes
(3) control the amount of chemical substances emitted during our manufacturing processes
3.4 The Promotion of Mutual Understanding with Society
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group actively engages in activities to promote mutual understanding and trust, in order to achieve harmony and coexistence with society.
(2) In accordance with our management policies and business strategies, the SANYO DENKI Group actively communicates with society, and discloses corporate information fairly and accurately.
(3) The SANYO DENKI Group has no relations with any antisocial group whatsoever.
3.5 Local Communities
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group fulfills its responsibilities as members of local communities and cooperates in the creation of healthy, safe, and comfortable communities.
(2) The SANYO DENKI Group cooperates with local communities to preserve and protect the environment; improve people’s welfare; and promote education, culture, industry and international exchanges.
3.6 Politics
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group does not intervene in politics for or against a specific party, politician and/or candidate.
(2) The SANYO DENKI Group guarantees each of its employees the freedom to participate in political activities and support any political party, politician or candidate.
3.7 Administration
When receiving any instruction or order from the government about its business activities, the SANYO DENKI Group will immediately examine its appropriateness.
4. Customers
4.1 Our Basic Stance Regarding Customers
The SANYO DENKI Group aims to create new value for our customers.
4.2 The Antimonopoly Law
The SANYO DENKI Group shall comply with the Antimonopoly Act and other related laws in all the countries where it operates.
4.3 Gifts and Entertaining
The SANYO DENKI Group complies with laws and regulations in accordance with commonly accepted practices, when presenting gifts or entertaining customers.
4.4 Gifts and Entertainment for Public Officials
The SANYO DENKI Group does not give gifts to, nor entertain public officials.
4.5 Resale Agents
In accordance with laws and regulations, the SANYO DENKI Group does not impose resale conditions in our dealings with resale agents.
4.6 Import and Export-related Regulations and Laws
The SANYO DENKI Group complies with Japan’s “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act” and “Customs Act”, and similar import-export-related laws and regulations in other countries.
5. Suppliers
5.1 Our Fundamental Stance Regarding Suppliers
The SANYO DENKI Group considers suppliers to be important business partners, and aims to maintain friendly and trusting relationships with them, for our mutual coexistence and prosperity.
5.2 Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The SANYO DENKI Group complies with commercial laws and regulations, and it does not engage in any illegal transactions.
5.3 The Selection of Suppliers
The SANYO DENKI Group selects all suppliers from whom we purchase goods and services, based on just and fair assessments.
6. Investors and Financial Institutions
6.1 Investors
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group carries out activities that enhance its corporate value in order to increase investor benefits.
(2) The SANYO DENKI Group discloses information that can have a significant effect on investment decisions, in a timely and appropriate manner.
6.2 Financial institutions
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group conducts responsible financial dealings within the scope considered necessary to maintain our business activities.
(2) The SANYO DENKI Group prioritizes safety and certainty when making large-scale financial investments.
(3) The SANYO DENKI Group makes a thorough repayment plan when borrowing large sums of money.
(4) The SANYO DENKI Group fulfills its contractual obligations regarding liabilities.
(5) The SANYO DENKI Group provides appropriate accounting information to financial institutions.
7. Competitors
7.1 Just and Fair Market Competition
The SANYO DENKI Group always complies with each country’s antimonopoly and other relevant laws and regulations, and we compete fairly and justly with individuals and companies in the market.
7.2 Interference in Market Competition
The SANYO DENKI Group competes with individuals and companies in the market and conducts its corporate activities in a socially responsible manner that does not interfere with market competition.
8. Employees
8.1 Health and Safety
The SANYO DENKI Group provides a safe, comfortable and clean work environment for employees.
8.2 The Maintenance of Employees’ Health
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group provides employees with a healthy work environment.
(2) In addition to implementing regular employee medical exams, the SANYO DENKI Group also supports activities to maintain and promote employees’ health and prevent illness.
8.3 Respect for Human Rights
The SANYO DENKI Group respects the human rights of all people.
8.4 The Protection of Privacy
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group will not violate an individual’s privacy when disclosing personal information.
(2) The SANYO DENKI Group handles personal information in accordance with the laws and regulations of all the countries where it operates.
8.5 Our Personnel Administration System
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group maintains a personnel administration system, through which employees can pursue self-realization through their life and tasks at work.
(2) The SANYO DENKI Group’s personnel administration system is fair and just with regards to hiring, advancement, promotions, transfers, evaluations, wages, dismissals and retirement.
8.6 Human Resource Development
(1) The SANYO DENKI Group strives to be a company in which people can find purpose, demonstrate their ability, and achieve self-realization through their work.
(2) The SANYO DENKI Group fulfills its corporate philosophy and social mission by developing employees with common sense and considerable creativity, who work with a sense of mission and are willing to take on challenges.
(3) SANYO DENKI Group employees shall strive to improve their knowledge, skills and qualifications, so that they can adapt to the demands of advanced management and technological innovation.
(4) The SANYO DENKI Group impartially gives employees opportunities to develop their skills on a regular and ongoing basis.
8.7 Employee Welfare
The SANYO DENKI Group maintains a welfare system designated to stabilize and improve the emotional and economic well-being of its employees and their families.
8.8 Labor Unions
The SANYO DENKI Group respects the rights of labor unions, etc. organized in accordance with laws and regulations, complies with labor-management agreements and strives for stable labor relations for the development of the SANYO DENKI Group, and to maintain and improve working conditions for our employees.
8.9 The Responsibilities and Authority of Managers and Supervisors
The SANYO DENKI Group appoints managers and supervisors, clarifies their responsibilities and authority, and they are to perform their assigned duties.
8.10 Employees’ Obligation to Work in Good Faith
SANYO DENKI Group employees have an obligation to properly perform their duties properly and work in good faith.
8.11 Obligations Regarding Employee Reports
The SANYO DENKI Group urges us to make reliable reports to ensure the smooth performance of work.
8.12 Employee Obligations Related to Communications
The SANYO DENKI Group requires that employees communicate instructions, orders, requests, reports, correspondence and consultations accurately and without delay.
9. Consultations
9.1 Witnessing Corporate Activity Standards Violations, and Consultations
If we discover any violations of this Corporate Activity Standards, or if we suspect any suspicious activity, please contact your supervisor, a member of the Corporate Activity Standards Committee, or the SANYO DENKI General Affairs Department. Consultations will be kept strictly confidential.