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We are committed to thorough compliance across the group with
respecttolaws,socialnorms,andethics.
Toensurethesustainabilityandreliabilityofourcorporateactivities,
Alpine analyzes a wide range of possible risk factors.
The Alps and Alpine Groups recognize as key risk
management themes the prevention of risks that have a
potentiallylargeimpactonbusiness,andappropriateaction
andquickrecoverywhentheydooccur.Initiativesare
advanced under the policy shown on the right.
■ Risk Management Approach
Risk Management
Asamemberofthe Alps Group,Alpineappeals toall
itsorganizationsandemployeestomakeaconcertedeort
at all times to act responsibly and sensibly in line with the
six action guidelines included in the Alps Group Compliance
Charter with the aim of ensuring fair management in
keepingwith theprinciplesoflaw,social requirements,
andcorporateethicalstandards.Herewebelieveittobe
important to go beyond the formalities of observing laws and
rules by proactively taking appropriate action through an
understandingofwhythoselawsandrulesarenecessary,
andwhattheirpurposeandsignicanceare.
■ Compliance Policy
Compliance
We have established a business continuity plan (BCP)
that keeps pace with environmental changes in order to
ensure thesafetyofouremployees and their families, and
minimize the impact on our customers in the event of an
emergencysituation.In2014,westrengthenedcollaboration
with group companies and enhanced our business continuity
plan.In2015, we workedontheestablishment ofa disaster
action system to handle the initial response to customers and
mediabytheAlpineDisasterActionHeadquartersintimeof
disaster.
■ Business Continuity Management
Safety Conrmation System Development
Alpine adopted an Internet-based comprehensive
safetyconrmationsystemaftertheGreatEastJapan
Earthquakein2011,andcarriedoutperiodicaldrillsfor
preparation.
Certicationasapartnershipoceforreghting
IwakiHeadquarterssetuptheAlpineFireBrigadeasa
redefenseorganizationforself-protectionaccordingto the
requirementforlarge-scalepropertiesundertheFireService
Act. The Fire Brigade is made up of employees and conducts
periodicaltraining(redrills,useofreextinguishersandAED,
etc.)twicemonthlytoprepareforinitialreghtingoperations,
emergency evacuation and aid in time of disaster.
■ Alpine Fire Brigade
Partnership Oce for Fireghting Certied
by Iwaki City
AlpineIwakiHeadquarterswascertifiedby IwakiCity
FireDefenseHeadquartersasapartnershipoffice
for firefighting in June 2015. This partnership office
certification system was established by the Fire and
Disaster Management Agency of Japan to acknowledge
eachcompany’s cooperationinreghting activitiesas
a social contribution and to improve regional disaster
control systems through such cooperation by companies.
Periodical Training
Risk Management Policy
●Wewillplacetoppriorityonensuringthesafetyofemployees,
allpeopleoncompanypremises (includingvisitors, related
companyemployees,on-sitesubcontractorsandtempsta)
and families of employees.
●Wewillcontinuebusinessactivities aslong aswecan, and
do everything we can to maintain the supply of products and
the provision of services to customers.
●We will endeavor to preserve both tangible and intangible
companyassetsandmakeeortstominimizedamageusing
the most suitable methods.
●Wewilldemonstrate responsibleconduct,take quickand
appropriateaction,andstrivetorestoreoperations when
risksdoeventuateinorder toearnthe trustofcustomers,
shareholders and all other stakeholders.
AtAlpine,thelegalaffairsdepartmentsateach
corporatecenterinJapan,theUnitedStates,Europeand
China provide compliance education programs according to
regional characteristics.
■ Compliance Education
JAPAN
Ethics education for engineers was carried out for new recruits.
Contractmanagement,antitrustlawandhumanrights/harassment
education was provided to new managers. Employees transferring
overseas were made familiar with case studies by area (antitrust
law,bribery,etc.).Antitrustlaweducation was carriedout for sales
departmentpersonnel,andcontractmanagementeducationwasgiven
to personnel in charge of contract business.
USA
Legalcomplianceseminarswerecarriedoutformanagerialpersonnel,
andeducationregardingcondentialinformationprotection,prevention
ofthird-partyinfringementonproductsandintellectualproperty,cross-
culturalunderstanding,andhumanrights/harassmentwascarried out
for employees.
Europe Seminarsonantitrustlaw,anti-briberylaw,andadvancedcondential
information protection were held for employees.
China
Educationonlegalissuesinelectronicbusinesstransactions,response
totherevisedChineseEnvironmentalProtectionLaw,andprevention
of excessive entertainment and bribery was given to employees.
Education regarding Alpine’s ethical perspective and legal compliance
was carried out for new employees.
South
Korea
Preventive education was carried out on sexual harassment in the
workplace.
Alpine has an internal whistleblowing system for
allemployeesinJapan.Calledthe“EthicsHotline,”
employees can call for consultation on issues related to
ethicallyquestionableandillegalbehavior.Awhistleblower
protection clause is included in our internal regulations.
This system acts to help detect potential problems in
advanceandenablepromptresolution.Furthermore,Alpine
isexpandingthisEthicsHotlineandotherconsultation
systems at overseas bases in a manner suitable to the
situationineachcountry.Currently,wehaveinitiatedthe
systemsinmajorsales,developmentandproductionbases
around the world.
■ Ethics Hotline
In accordance with the Alps Group Compliance
Charter,AlpineincorporatedbasicrulesintotheAlpine
EthicalandLegalCompliancePolicy,whichhasbeenrolled
outtoallgroupcompanies,toensurethatemployeesact
fairly and appropriately as members of society.
Regulations reflecting the laws of each country
have been added at each location around the world to
implement guidelines that bear closer relevance to daily
actions.Additionally,internalmediasuchase-Learning
andLegalNewsareutilizedtoactivelyspreadspeciclegal
knowledge and improve individual awareness.
■ Compliance Structure
Person
Personal
Information Disclosure of personal information is prohibited.
Ban on
Discrimination
Violentforceandlanguage,sexualharassment,and
discrimination are prohibited.
Object
Product Safety Givedueconsiderationtothesafetyandqualityof
products.
Environmental
Concern Give due consideration to the natural environment.
Property
Corporate
Property Personal use of corporate property is prohibited.
Intellectual
Property
Violation of intellectual property of other organizations
is prohibited.
Information
Corporate
Secret
Personal use and disclosure of corporate secrets is
prohibited.
Ban on Insider
Trading
Dealing of the company’s stock by the employees
before disclosure of corporate information is
prohibited.
Trading
Fair Trade Comply with antitrust legislation and every law and
rule.
Donations and
Reception
Receiving donations and reception beyond a
reasonable extent is prohibited.
Alpine Ethical Guidelines (Alpine’s 10 Commandments)
Alps Group Compliance Charter
Fundamental Philosophy
Asa member of the global community,Alpsiscommittedtodisplayingfairness
inits corporate activities, as wellastotakingresponsibleandsensibleactionin
order that Alps may continue to develop with society while making valuable social
contributions.
Action Guidelines
1. Alps will abide by the laws and ordinances that govern its business and will
ensure sensible behavior to avoid involvement in antisocial acts.
2.Alpswillrespectforeignculturesandcustoms,andwillcontributetolocal
community development.
3.Alpswillaimformaximumproductsafetyandqualitywhileengaginginfair
tradeandcompetitionwithothercompanies,andmaintainingstrongtieswith
authorities.
4. Alps will disclose information fairly to shareholders and other stakeholders.
5.Alpswillprovideasafeanduser-friendlyworkplace,andwillrespectthe
character and individuality of employees.
6.Alpswillendeavortomanageandusesociety'sassets,includinggoods,
moneyandinformation,inasuitablemannerwithoutdisplayingbehaviorthat
could be of disadvantage to society.
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