Supply Chain CSR Promotion Guidelines

14. Practicing moderation in entertainment, gift exchanges, and invitations

Exercise moderation and perform within the acceptable range of social norms and obey the laws and regulations of each country and region in regards to entertainment, the exchange of presents, and invitation relating to your business. In particular, do not entertain, provide gifts of monetary value, or extend invitations to public officials in Japan or abroad that violate the applicable laws and regulations in each country and region.

Specific Guidelines

Maintain Sound and Transparent Relationships with Government and Municipal Offices
1. Do not provide entertainment, gifts, or invitations to any public servants in government offices in accordance with laws such as Japan’s National Public Service Ethics Act.
2. In striving to expand your global business, do not provide entertainment, gifts, or invitations to any public servants in overseas government offices in accordance with national or regional laws and regulations.
Observe Japan’s Political Funds Control Law and Public Offices Election Law
Before making a political donation or contribution, whether to a candidate or a political party, thoroughly study and uphold laws such as Japan’s Political Funds Control Law and Public Offices Election Law, and follow any relevant procedures that are specified.
Practice Moderation in Entertainment and Gift Exchanges with Business Partners
When entertaining, exchanging gifts with, or extending invitations to customers or business partners, comply with the laws and regulations relating to each country and region and seek moderation appropriate to the standards of society in maintaining sound business practices.