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Promoting Thoroughgoing Compliance
We have established a Global Code of Conduct and have identified
sections and officers at each of our operations responsible for promoting
compliance measures.
To ensure full understanding of the code, employees in Japan take an
e-learning or video training course based on the Japanese version of the
Nissan Code of Conduct—“Our Promises,” revised most recently in October
2010—after which they sign an agreement to abide by it. In this way we seek
to ensure across-the-board understanding, making all our people more deeply
aware of compliance issues. A number of education programs to promote
compliance are held regularly for employees in North America, and a set of
universal guidelines has been drawn up for each country in Europe. We are
also carrying out compliance-related training in other regions based on
guidelines that take into account conditions in each country. Moreover, all
group-affiliated companies have introduced their own codes based on the
Nissan Code of Conduct.
Additionally, we have created sets of internal regulations globally
covering the prevention of insider trading, personal information management,
information security, prevention of bribery and corruption and use of social
media. With these regulations in place, Nissan is working to prevent
compliance infractions.
Global Code of Conduct for Nissan Group
Principle
The following standards apply to all employees in Nissan Group
companies (collectively herein referred to as “Nissan” or “Company”). Each
member of the Company is charged with responsibility to uphold and
extend this code of conduct.
Global Code of Conduct
1
Comply with All Laws and Rules
Nissan employees will abide by all laws of the country, and
all regulations of the Company, in which they work.
2
Avoid Conflict of Interest
The best interests of Nissan are expected to be
foremost in the minds of employees. It is prohibited to
behave, act or use information in a way conflicting with
Company interests.
3
Preserve Company Assets
Nissan employees are personally accountable for
preserving and safeguarding Company assets.
Unauthorized use or diversion of Company assets,
including funds, information and intellectual property,
is prohibited.
4
Be Impartial and Fair
Nissan employees must maintain impartial and fair
relationships with business partners, including dealers,
parts suppliers and other third parties.
5
Be Transparent and Accountable
Nissan employees shall make fair, transparent, timely and
appropriate disclosure of the Company’s business
activities to our stakeholders, including stockholders,
customers, other employees and local communities.
6
Value Diversity and Provide Equal Opportunity
We value and respect the diversity of our employees,
suppliers, customers and communities. Discrimination or
harassment, in any form or degree, will not be tolerated.
7
Be Environmentally Responsible
Nissan employees shall strive, within the business
objectives of Nissan, to consider environmental protection
when developing products and services, to promote
recycling and to conserve materials and energy.
8
Be Active; Report Violations
Nissan employees are expected to carry out their work in
accordance with the Code of Conduct. Employees who
suspect that a violation of the Code of Conduct has
occurred are obligated to report it as soon as possible, and
such employees shall be protected from retaliation.
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