Aisin Group Principles of Corporate Behavior
Rooted in our belief in “quality first,” we, the Aisin group of companies, strive to actively contribute to
the creation of a sustainable society through our business activities in each country
and territory in which we operate. To this end, in accordance with the following nine principles,
irrespective of the location, we respect human rights, abide by the letter and spirit of all applicable laws,
rules and regulations, and act in a sincere and socially responsible manner.
1. Safety, Quality and Contribution to Creating a Sustainable Society
We gain the satisfaction and trust of our customers and contribute to realizing sustainable economic
growth and resolving social issues by always striving to develop new technologies, and developing and
offering products and services that are of high quality, safe and beneficial to society.
2. Compliance
We are committed to fair, transparent and open competition and appropriate and responsible business
in a socially responsible manner, while complying with applicable laws, rules and regulations. We also
maintain ethical relationships with government officials and do not establish or maintain relationships with
individuals or groups that promote illegal activities or threaten public order or safety.
3. Disclosure and Communication
We make available to the public our corporate information in a user-friendly and fair manner,
and actively and positively communicate with our stakeholders* in order to establish and develop healthy
relationships.
4. Respect for Human Rights
We respect the human rights of all people.
5. Realization of Diversified Work Styles and Upgrading the Work Environment
We realize a work style that can enhance our employees' capabilities and respects their diversity,
characters, and individuality. We also provide a positive and productive work environment that is safety-
and health-conscious.
6. Environment
We recognize that how to deal with our environment is a matter impacting all humans and is of critical
importance to our corporate existence and business activities, and we proactively and positively address
environmental issues.
7. Social Engagement and Contribution to Development
We are aware that we are a member of society, and contribute to its sustainable development through
active social engagement. We also provide support for our employees' voluntary social engagement regarding
various social issues, and strive to resolve such issues in cooperation with a wide variety of stakeholders.
8. Thorough Crisis Management
We prepare ourselves for threats to civil life and corporate activities, and maintain thorough organizational crisis management.
9. Company Leadership
Our senior management takes the lead in upholding these principles, and strives to provide thorough
instruction in these principles to all persons within the group, and makes known these principles to everyone
concerned, including our suppliers, by establishing effective governance. If there is a violation of these
principles, senior management takes the responsibility to determine the cause and takes preventive measures
to resolve the issues, and will strictly discipline those individuals (including senior management) responsible
for violations of the principles.
*The term “stakeholders” refers to all the persons and organizations connected with our company operations,
including our employees, shareholders, creditors, community residents, states, and local government agencies.
Established: January 2010
Revised: May 2019
Revised: May 2019
