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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
THE TWO CSR CORNERSTONES
Based on an underlying management principle of New
Value Creation, the Konica Minolta Group aspires to
be an innovative, global corporation through market
leadership driven by technological sophistication and
customer trust, as it continues to provide inspiring
creation in imaging business domains.
As a result, the Group has created a Charter of
Corporate Behavior standard upon which individual
employees base their daily activities and work to
continuously improve each activity.
This continuous improvement is what generates
trust in the Konica Minolta Group by the Group’s
stakeholders, including shareholders, customers,
business partners, regional societies and employees.
Konica Minolta is confident it can fulfill its economic,
social and environmental corporate responsibilities
in a broad spectrum of areas, while at the same time
enhancing corporate value.
Moreover, the Konica Minolta Group is committed to
the pursuit of what it believes are the two cornerstones
of CSR—New Value Creation and the Charter of
Corporate Behavior under which it fulfills its social
responsibilities.
CORPORATE CODE OF ETHICS
Corporations, in addition to being economic entities
engaged in the pursuit of profit through fair
competition, should be beneficial to society at large.
For this reason, the Konica Minolta Group shall behave
in a socially responsible manner and shall have all of its
directors, officers and employees clearly acknowledge
the spirit of the Charter of Corporate Behavior.
Senior management shall recognize that the fulfill-
ment of the spirit of this Charter is its own role and
responsibility and shall take the initiative to ensure
that all directors, officers and employees fully under-
stand the Charter. In addition, the management shall
constantly pay attention to the opinions of internal and
external parties and shall promote the implementation
of effective systems to secure ethical corporate behavior.
THE KONICA MINOLTA GROUP CHARTER
1. Beneficial and Safe Products
We shall strive to earn the confidence of consumers
and clients through the development and provision of
socially beneficial products and services with the utmost
consideration for safety.
2. Fair and Transparent Corporate Activities
We shall, in the pursuit of fair and transparent corporate
activities, comply with laws and social regulations and
act in accordance with international rules and the articles
of incorporation.
3.
Communication with Society and Information Disclosure
We shall communicate with society at large and disclose
corporate information fairly and adequately.
4. Environmental Protection
We shall acknowledge the seriousness of global
environmental issues and shall act voluntarily and
affirmatively to protect the environment.
5. Contribution to Society
We shall, with a global perspective, affirmatively make
contributions to society while respecting local customs
and cultures.
6. Respect for Employee
We shall endeavor to make the lives of employees
comfortable and fulfilling, provide a safe work
environment and respect each employee’s personality
and individuality.
7. Responsible Actions
In the event of a violation of the principles of the Charter
and in order to solve the problem, senior management
shall investigate the cause of the violation and develop
reforms to prevent its recurrence in accordance with
corporate compliance procedures. Prompt public
disclosure of precise information and an explanation
regarding the violation shall be made and responsibility
for the violation shall be clarified. Strict and fair disci-
plinary action shall be taken, including with respect to
senior management where necessary.