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Risk Management
The Nikon Group, in order to properly manage risks
with a significant effect on business management, has
established the Risk Management Committee, chaired
by the executive vice president, as administrating risk
management. Since April 2012, this committee has
enhanced the function as an evaluator, identifying and
assessing risk.
Nikon considers business continuity to be fundamental
to social responsibility, and has formulated Business
Continuity Plans (BCPs) assuming large-scale disasters
or other disruptions. After the restoration of business
operations affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake,
we conducted new risk assessments at Nikon Group
company sites in Japan, and revised the BCP from the
perspective of damage assumptions and initial response,
with the assumption that the Tokyo region would sustain
the maximum extent of damage. During the fiscal year
ended March 2013, Nikon also conducted Business
Continuity Management (BCM) activities focused on
preparations for an earthquake directly beneath Tokyo.
Expansion and Promotion of Environmental
Management
The Nikon Group, to ensure a sound environment for
the next generation and provide for the sustainable
development of society, has formulated the Nikon Basic
Environmental Management Policy, intended to contribute
to the preservation of the global environment through the
prevention of environmental pollution and the efficient
utilization of resources. Under this policy, Nikon carries
out effective environmental conservation activities through
its environmental management system. Specifically,
we formulated the three-year Nikon Environmental
Action Plan and set environmental targets that are being
implemented throughout the Group.
Implementation of Compliance Activities
Maintaining strict compliance with legal regulations while
carrying out business activities is a matter of fundamental
importance to the Nikon Group. We are expected to achieve
a particularly high level of awareness of compliance
issues, not only in Japan but also in other countries where
cultural differences must be taken into account.
The Nikon Code of Conduct establishes the standards
of proper behavior that all employees should observe
in the conduct of their everyday business activities. We
have implemented measures to firmly establish this code
across the corporate Group, with the aim of fostering a
common global awareness. Specifically, the Compliance
Section develops compliance activities in cooperation
with compliance facilitators stationed in the various
departments of Nikon and in Group companies. In the
fiscal year ended March 2013, we provided compliance
education under the theme of precautions when using
social media. This was aimed at enhancing employees’
awareness of the importance of complying with the code
and observing the rules of etiquette.
Respect for Human Rights and Work Environments,
and Promoting Diversity in the Workforce
The Nikon Group does not discriminate on the basis
of race, beliefs, gender, educational background,
nationality, religion, age, or any other factor. We respect
diversity and human rights of each and every employee,
and provide a rewarding work environment. Our
fundamental stance is to respect the diversity and human
rights of employees with different backgrounds and to
treat them fairly, so that they can apply themselves to
their work, utilize their abilities, and produce results as
a team. In Japan, Nikon’s efforts include promoting the
role of women in the workplace, and supporting people
with disabilities. Recognizing that the development of
global-minded employees has become an urgent issue, in
the fiscal year ended March 2013, Nikon held a Global HR
Meeting of human resources stakeholders to establish
common policies for HR development. Reflecting the
success of this effort, Nikon Group HR Vision was
established in March 2013.
Co-existence with Society and the Natural
Environment (Social Contribution Programs)
The Nikon Group pursues a basic policy under which
it proactively engages in social contribution activities
and, as a good corporate citizen, contributes toward the
realization of a better society.
Nikon, as part of a long-term effort to assist the
victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and support
the restoration of communities, is pursuing a variety of
activities under the slogan of “Assisting Reconstruction
through Photography.” One of the measures implemented
under this slogan is the photo book project for junior high
school students. We donate compact digital cameras to
schools in disaster areas, create photo books with the
pictures the students take, and give them out as presents.
During the fiscal year ended March 2013, 46 junior high
schools, and one board of education in Iwate, Miyagi and
Fukushima prefectures participated in the photo book