NOK Charter of Corporate Behavior
We, NOK Corporation, are committed to being an entity that fulfills the role of driving efforts toward the realization of a sustainable society according to our founding Principles under the NOK spirit. We will pursue this through developing the Management Policies in such a way that all our stakeholders are proud of us and chase their dream with us; and, while upholding the principle of fair and free competition, through creating added value that is socially useful, generating employment, and acting autonomously and responsibly. In order to achieve this realization, we will behave according to the eleven principles set forth below in the Principles of Corporate Behavior in both domestic and overseas operations, so as so respecting human rights, complying with related laws, regulations, and international rules as well as the spirit behind those, and discharge our social responsibility with a strong sense of ethical values.

Our Founding Principles
1.The Management has to run the Company based on feelings of care and trust in its employees.
2.The Management has to run the Company while uniting to ensure full ventilation without forming any cliques.
3.The Management has to run the Company while making absolutely incredible efforts against all odds and risks.
4.The Management has to run the Company while pursuing dreams with management plan.

Management Policies
1.We are committed to be a strong and unique parts supplier while focusing its managerial resources on core business areas.
2.We are committed to be a profitable and robust company while fulfilling company-wide cost reduction programs ranging from front-line sales to manufacturing floor.
3.We are committed to continuously improving our quality while producing and selling our products that are proven to be technologically unique and socially useful, on a global scale.

Principles of Corporate Behavior

1. Provision of Socially Useful Products	We will develop and provide socially useful and safe products through the creation of new value, and provide pertinent information regarding products and have sincere dialogues with end users and customers while also working to achieve sustainable economic growth and solve social issues, thereby gaining their satisfaction and deeper trust.
2. Fair and Appropriate Trade	We will ensure that we engage in fair, transparent, and free competition, that transactions are appropriate, and that responsible procurement is carried out, when selling products and purchasing materials. Also, we will maintain a sound and proper relationship with political bodies and government agencies.
3. Proper Disclosure and Management of Information	We will disclose accurate information about the Company timely and appropriately, and have constructive dialogues with the various stakeholders who surround our business in order to increase the corporate value. Also, protect and properly manage personal and customer data and other types of information as well as intellectual property rights.
4. Thorough Risk Management and Severance of all relations with Antisocial Forces and Groups	We will resolutely provide systematic risk management to prepare against activities of antisocial forces, terrorists, cyberattacks, natural disasters, and other elements that threaten the lives of the public and business activities. Especially we will resolutely confront any antisocial forces or groups and sever all relations with such groups.
5. Commitment to Environmental Conservation	We will proactively initiate environmental conservation activities while taking into account the fact that commitment to solving environmental issues is a prerequisite for a company to engage in business activities as a going concern.
6. Promotion of Social Contribution Activities	As a good corporate citizen, we will actively participate in communities and contribute to their development.
7. Cooperation with the International Community	As a global corporation, we will comply with laws and regulations of the countries and regions where our business operations are based, and respect human rights and other international norms of behavior (ex. prohibition of child labour and forced labour). Also, conduct business by taking into consideration the local culture and customs as well as the interests of stakeholders, and contribute toward the development of the local economy and society.
8. Respect for Human Rights	We will carry out management that respects the human rights of all people.
9. Provision of a Safe and Comfortable Working Environment	We will realize a work style that enhances the abilities of employees while respecting their diversity, character and personality, and by drawing a line between public and private matters, and maintaining order in the workplace, we will realize a comfortable working environment that takes cleanliness, health, and safety into consideration.
10. Responsibilities of Our Officers	Our officers, while carrying out management with the recognition that it is their role to realize the spirit of this Charter, will establish effective internal control systems, and will take the lead in an exemplary manner to implement the Charter within the entire NOK Group, while encouraging our business counterparts to act in a manner consistent with this Charter. In addition, our officers will constantly listen to opinions from both within and outside the Company to ensure compliance with business ethics.
11. Response to Problems	In the event that a matter in noncompliance with this Charter arises, which causes society to lose trust in us, our officers will take steps such as taking the lead in solving the problem, identifying the cause, and taking measures to prevent the recurrence of similar problems, thus fulfilling their responsibilities. Moreover, they will publicly disclose relevant information promptly and appropriately, fulfill their accountability requirements, indicate those who are in authority and those who are responsible, and severely punish those involved, including them.

NOK Group Environmental Statement
As NOK Group is a part of society, all employees recognize that the company's operations, products, and services have a significant impact on the environment on a global scale. To foster the development of a sustainable society, we establish NOK Group Environmental Statement and strive for environmental conservation management that considers future generations and beyond. We also work with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, local communities, and business partners in the value chain from raw material procurement, production, distribution, use, and disposal to continuously reduce our environmental impact.
1.Based on our existing proprietary technologies, we strive to reduce environmental impact by promoting the improvement of technologies and the development of products that take environmental conservation into consideration.
2.We comply with environmental laws and regulations, local government ordinances, and regional agreements, etc., and promote activities for environmental conservation.
3.We promote energy conservation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to achieve a decarbonized society.
4.We strive to conserve resources and contribute to a circular society by reducing, reusing, and recycling waste.
5.To conserve water resources, we promote efficient water use and appropriate management of water quality.
6.We assess our impact on biodiversity and promote biodiversity conservation activities tailored to local characteristics in cooperation with business partners and external organizations.
7.We strive to prevent environmental pollution and reduce environmentally hazardous substances by thoroughly managing all chemical substances.
8.We disclose information on environmental conservation and social contribution activities and proactively communicate with local and broader society.
9.We promote environmental education for all our employees to raise awareness of the global environment.
10.We strive to continuously improve our environmental management system by setting targets, promoting activities to reduce environmental impact, and regularly assessing progress.

Environmental Management System

In order to promote environmental conservation and management smoothly and steadily, NOK is working on the following company-wide system. The Central Environmental Conservation Committee, chaired by the President and Representative Director, determines the risks and opportunities involved in environmental conservation and management, as well as company-wide business policies.
The ESG Committee also reports to the Board on important issues such as priorities and outcomes of identified risks and opportunities. Substantial environmental conservation activities are promoted mainly by the company-wide Environmental Secretariat and the Energy Conservation Subcommittee under the supervision of the company-wide Environmental Conservation Supervisor, and environmental conservation activities are carried out in accordance with environmental targets and policies at each business site.
In fiscal 2021, we set up a subcommittee to deal with carbon neutrality. We will study road maps to achieve carbon neutrality and specific methods to reduce CO2 emissions, and promote measures to achieve carbon neutrality.

Procurement-Related

1.Procurement Policy
1.We comply with laws, regulations and social norms.
2.Based on the idea of free competition, we select suppliers in a stringent manner by providing fair and equal opportunities.
3.We share mutual interests and benefits with suppliers based on the idea of mutual prosperity.
4.We engage in open communication and build a relationship of trust with suppliers.
5.We conduct improvement activities proactively in collaboration with suppliers.

2. NOK Group Sustainability Procurement Guidelines
We, NOK Group, are committed to being an entity that fulfills the role of driving efforts toward the realization of a sustainable society while upholding the principle of fair and free competition, through creating added value that is socially useful, generating employment, and acting autonomously and responsibly.
We believe that if we are to achieve this goal, it is essential that our awareness is shared across suppliers and to work together throughout the supply chain to realize a sustainable society, and established NOK Group Sustainability Procurement Guidelines as our code of conduct.
We ask our suppliers, who are important business partners of the NOK Group, to understand the purpose of this guideline and to implement it on their own, and we also ask their own suppliers to implement it.
NOK Group Sustainability Procurement Guidelines (941KB)

3. Green Procurement Guidelines
NOK Group Green Procurement Guideline (Ver.5.2) (222KB) 
Attachment-1_Substances Impacting on Environment Managed by NOK Group (Ver.5.2) (368KB) 
Attachment-2_Applied Companies List (Ver.5) (152KB)