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COMPLIANCE STRUCTURES AND SUPERVISION
Based on the spirit of “Trust. And Pride” and the mission of “Serving
society with superior quality,” Bridgestone has implemented and
developed internal compliance systems. A unit dedicated to
handling compliance, which is overseen by the Chief Compliance
Ofcer (CCO), has responsibility for the operation of a compliance
counseling ofce that includes a helpline to provide employees
condential channels in seeking compliance-related advice, as well
as for promoting compliance-related education for directors and
employees. Recognizing the CSR-related importance of compliance
activities, Bridgestone has previously established the Compliance
Committee, which is chaired by the CCO and is a subcommittee of
the Integrated CSR Enhancement Committee, which is chaired by
the CEO and President. Moving forward, Bridgestone will continue
to advance compliance activities as one facet of its CSR.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk management activities, led by the Chief Risk-Management
Ofcer (CRO), focus on the identication and mitigation of
operational risks and the implementation of measures—as outlined
in a basic risk management manual—designed to prevent both
small-scale accidents and large-scale incidents. Contingency
planning activities include the formulation and review of business
resumption plans aimed at restoring operations as quickly as
possible in the event of any disruption. In line with the recognition
of the importance of risk management in CSR, Bridgestone has
previously established the Risk Management Committee, which is
chaired by the CRO and is a subcommittee of the Integrated CSR
Enhancement Committee. Moving forward, Bridgestone will
continue to nd additional ways to strengthen the system to
comprehensively manage risks that could have a major inuence on
the operating activities of Bridgestone and other Group companies.
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
Bridgestone has formulated internal policy guidelines regarding
the protection of personal data. In addition to developing and
implementing a management system based on this policy, all
employees of the parent company, Bridgestone Corporation,
undergo privacy training and are provided access to related
awareness programs to address this important issue.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
On May 1, 2006, the Board of Directors instituted an ofcial
company policy governing internal control systems; the Company
reevaluates its activities in this area each year, working to ensure
appropriate internal control. In regard to the Japanese Financial
Instruments and Exchange Act, and in particular to the section
regarding the evaluation of internal control systems to assure the
reliability of nancial reporting and related information, Bridgestone
will continue to enhance its operational and personnel systems,
thereby ensuring a reliable and effective system of internal controls
on a Groupwide basis.
DISAVOwAL OF ANTISOCIAL ELEMENTS
Bridgestone has no connection whatsoever with antisocial forces
or groups that threaten public order and safety, and takes a
resolute stand against such elements. A department has been
established to evaluate information received regarding such
matters and take necessary action to ensure compliance with this
policy, and the Company has worked to build relationships of trust
and cooperation with external institutions, such as the police and
other related organizations. Bridgestone is working to create a
manual for dealing with inappropriate or illegal requests, evaluating
contracts and the parties thereto to ensure their appropriateness
and that they have no relationship with any organization or group
that are illegal or threaten public order or safety, and implementing
other related measures. Bridgestone will strive to see that these
measures are widely known and will continue to strengthen internal
systems aimed at identifying any such groups, programs or
initiatives with which the company may come in contact.
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