Sustainability
Strengthen Compliance
The RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP practices its corporate philosophy, the RIKEN TECHNOS WAY, and serves as an engine toward the creation of a sustainable society considering the responses to global environmental and social issues as important management challenges. To that end, Group companies promise to fulfill their social responsibilities in accordance with the ten principles in our Code of Conduct.
RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP Code of Conduct
Indicators and Targets
| Indicators | Scope | Unit | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | Medium- to Long-term Targets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | FY2030 | ||||||
| Number of serious compliance violations | consolidated | cases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of whistleblowing reports (Number of cases handled) | consolidated | cases | 2 (2) | 4 (4) | 6 (6) | - | - |
| Attendance ratio of human rights and compliance training*1 | consolidated (domestic) | % | 58 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
*1The figures for 2022 exclude on-demand participants, and the figures for 2023 and 2024 include on-demand participants.
Basic Policy on Bribery Prevention
Basic Policy on Bribery Prevention by RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP
Riken Technos Corporation and its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as "Each Group Company") shall establish this Policy on bribery prevention in accordance with the RIKEN TECHNOS WAY and the RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP Code of Conduct.
1. Prohibition of Bribery
Each Group Company shall not provide or receive money or goods or other economic benefits beyond the scope deemed appropriate in accordance with the laws and regulations, guidelines, etc. of the country or region in which it operates the business.
2. Establishment of System
Each Group Company shall establish a system to prevent bribery, including an anonymous report system, in order to detect and rectify violations of compliance, such as bribery, or acts that may violate compliance at an early stage.
3. Retention of Records
Each Group Company shall prepare and retain records in an accurate and appropriate manner in order to reasonably demonstrate that no bribery has been committed.
4. Cooperation in Education and Investigation
Each Group Company shall provide regular education and training to prevent bribery. In the event of any act that violates or may violate this Policy, strict punishment shall be imposed, and serious cooperation shall be provided for the investigation by the relevant authorities.
Whistleblower System
The Group has formulated the RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP Whistleblower Regulations to formalize the establishment and implementation of the whistleblower system. For employees who wish to make reports or seek advice about doubts regarding breaches of laws, regulations, and the Articles of Incorporations, they can contact the Audit Department or a third-party hotline operated by a legal advisory firm.
Besides general means of communication, we have also established a whistleblower hotline that allows whistleblowers to make reports anonymously. We take rigorous measures to prevent whistleblowers from being identified and make sure that no detriment is suffered by whistleblowers.
Contact Point for Inquiries from Outside of the Company
The Group has formulated the RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP Whistleblower Regulations to formalize the establishment and implementation of the whistleblower system. For employees who wish to make reports or seek advice about doubts regarding breaches of laws, regulations, and the Articles of Incorporations, they can contact the Audit Department or a third-party hotline operated by a legal advisory firm.
Besides general means of communication, we have also established a whistleblower hotline that allows whistleblowers to make reports anonymously. We take rigorous measures to prevent whistleblowers from being identified and make sure that no detriment is suffered by whistleblowers.
Compliance Education
Compliance training is continuously conducted for officers and employees of Group companies. We strive to nurture awareness about compliance by informing everyone about the RIKEN TECHNOS WAY and the RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP Code of Conduct as well as by conducting education related to compliance issues in daily operations and similar topics.
The RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP Compliance Manual, which consolidates topics such as the matters to be observed by Group employees and methods of response when an issue has occurred― is made known to our officers and employees as well as consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and overseas, and we make periodic revisions to the manual.
Basic Policy on Internal Control System
We have declared that the RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP practices and observes the RIKEN TECHNOS WAY and the RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP Code of Conduct and operates its business activities. The RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP believes that the Internal Control System, a system established to ensure appropriate and efficient business operations, is a necessary and essential measure for the more reliable fulfillment of the abovementioned business practices by ensuring the appropriateness of business operations, in accordance with the Companies Act of Japan and the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Companies Act of Japan. Please refer to “Basic Policy of the Internal Control System” for more information.
Elimination of Antisocial Powers
In the RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP Basic Policy on Internal Control System, our Group clearly state that we “shall never have any relationships with antisocial powers or organizations that threaten the security and order of civil society” and that we “shall show fortitude and adamantly refuse any unreasonable demands by antisocial powers or organizations.” We are also a member of the Special Violence Prevention Measures Association of the Metropolitan Police Department (Tokubouren) and exchange information with the local police and member companies. At the same time, we also make known our stance of eliminating antisocial powers in the compliance training conducted regularly for our employees.
Internal Audits
The Audit Department has established a system that allows the conduct of effective and organizational audits by conducting audits of the Company and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and overseas in collaboration with the Audit & Supervisory Committee. Reports on the state of internal audits are provided by the Audit Department to the Audit & Supervisory Committee as well as to the Management Committee and the Board of Directors. An effective dual reporting line is also put in place, including giving regular monthly reports to the President & CEO.