SMK Philosophy
SMK Philosophy
SMK is committed to the advancement of mankind through development of the information society,
by integrating its current technological strengths and creating advanced technology.
Action Guidelines
- 1. Contribute to society with pride and confidence.
- 2. Be customer-oriented, with zeal and sincerity.
- 3. Challenge courageously for higher goals without fear of failure.
- 4. Trust and respect each other for a brighter working atmosphere.
- 5. Keep an open mind, and view SMK from a global perspective.
SMK Group Charter for Corporate Behavior
SMK Group, in addition to being an economic entity engaged in the creation of added value through fair competition, must be useful to society as a whole.
For this reason, SMK Group will adhere to the following ten principles; respect human rights and follow the letter and spirit of all laws, whether domestic or foreign, and of international rules, and behave in a socially responsible manner.
- 1. For customer confidence, we will develop and provide superior goods in terms of quality, cost,
and safety through our accumulated advanced technology. - 2. To be understood/supported by stakeholders such as customers, business partners, and
shareholders, we will engage in fair, transparent, and free competition,
under the spirit of independence, self-help, and self-regulation. - 3. We will promote communication with society, by fairly disclosing corporate information,
as an open enterprise in the advanced information network age. - 4. We will take independent and positive action, fully recognizing the necessity of environment
conservation. - 5. We will strive to make it possible for employees to lead pleasant and enriched lives,
by guaranteeing a comfortable and safe work environment and respecting
our employees' dignity and individuality. - 6. We will actively engage in social contribution activities as a good corporate citizen.
- 7. We will stand firm against anti-social forces and organizations that threaten the order
and security of civil society. - 8. In overseas operations, we will comply with the laws and regulations of the countries
and regions, respect human rights and other international norms, and manage
ourselves in a manner that contributes to local development. - 9. To make the spirit of the Charter a reality, top executives will always listen to the voices
within and outside SMK, take the lead in raising awareness of the Charter
among all relevant Group members and to bring corporate systems into line with it, and
endeavor to cultivate corporate ethics. - 10. When the Charter is violated, top executives will take the initiative in resolving the problem,
endeavoring to clarify its causes and prevent its recurrence, and take the necessary action.
This includes precise explanation to the society and punishment for responsible persons,
including themselves.
SMK Group Code of Conduct
* Only the title of each article of the SMK Group Code of Conduct is published on this page.
Introduction
The SMK Group Code of Conduct sets forth the basic standards of behavior to be practiced by all officers and employees in order to comply with the SMK Group Charter for Corporate Behavior.
SMK Group commits itself to be bound by this Code and requests all officers and employees to understand this Code and act in accordance with it.
President, CEO and COO, Yasumitsu Ikeda
- 1. General provision
- 1) Purpose of this Code
- 2)Scope of Application
- 2.Human Rights and Labor
- 3)Prohibition of Forced Labor
- 4)Prohibition of Child Labor
- 5)Respect for Human Rights
- 6)Prohibition of Discriminations
- 7)Compliance with Employment Regulations
- 8)Working Hours and Wage
- 9)Freedom of Association and Respect for Collective Bargaining Rights
- 4)Prohibition of Child Labor
- 3.Health and Safety
- 10)Safety Measures of Machineries
- 11)Health and Safety in the Workplace
- 12)Emergency Measures
- 13)Considerations for Physically Burdensome Work
- 14)Health and Safety in the Facilities
- 15)Health Management
- 11)Health and Safety in the Workplace
- 4.Environment
- 16)Environmental Permits and Reports
- 17)Minimization of Environmental Impact (drainage, sludge, exhaust, etc.)
- 18)Water Resources and Biodiversity Conservation
- 19)Reduction in Emission of Greenhouse Gasses and Final Waste
- 20)Management of Chemical Substances Contained in Products
- 21)Environmental Protection Activities
- 17)Minimization of Environmental Impact (drainage, sludge, exhaust, etc.)
- 5.Fair Trade and Ethics
- 22)Compliance with Applicable Laws
- 23)Establishment of Customer Confidence
- 24)Fair Advertising and Public Relations
- 25)Free and Fair Competition
- 26)Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
- 27)Fair Transactions with Suppliers of Materials and Services
- 28)Prohibition of Corruption and Bribery
- 29)Conflict of Interest
- 30)Regulation of Donations and Political Contributions
- 31)Stand against Antisocial Forces
- 32)Responsible Mineral Procurement
- 33)Compliance with Laws Concerning Import and Export
- 34)Security Trade
- 35)Disclosure of Management Information
- 36)Prohibition of Insider Trading
- 37)Appropriate Accounting Procedure
- 38)Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing
- 39)Prohibition of Private Activity
- 40)Appropriate Use of Corporate Assets
- 23)Establishment of Customer Confidence
- 6.Quality and Safety
- 41)Product Safety and Quality Assurance
- 7.Information Control
- 42)Control of Trade Secret and Company Secret
- 43)Information Security
- 44)Protection of Personal Information
- 43)Information Security
- 8.Social Contribution
- 45)Social Contribution
- 9. SMK Ethics Helpline
- 46)SMK Ethics Helpline
- 10.Supplementary Provision
- 47)Reference
- 48)Improvement or Amendment of this Code of Conduct
- 49)Penalty
- 50)Submission of Pledge Card
- 51)Enforcement
- 48)Improvement or Amendment of this Code of Conduct