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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): The Essence of Our Management
Fulfilling our CSR by Pursuing Our Management Philosophy and Implementing the Konica Minolta Group Charter of Corporate Behavior
To fulfill our CSR, which is the essence of our management, all Konica Minolta Group employees endeavor to realize our Management Philosophy, as expressed in the phrase "The creation of new value." At the same time, we remain committed to our day-to-day tasks in adherence to the Konica Minolta Group Charter of Corporate Behavior.
In commitment to these tenets, both adopted at the birth of our Company through integration of the former companies Konica and Minolta, we have resolved as follows regarding our CSR:
Our Resolution
In pursuing "The creation of new value," the Konica Minolta Group will seek to develop into an innovative global enterprise that continues to create inspiring imaging products and services, and that continues to pioneer the imaging market with unique advanced technologies, rooted in the strength of customer confidence.
To achieve these lofty goals, the Company intends to develop and deliver reliable products and services, further improve the transparency and fairness of our business activities, enhance communication with our stakeholders, minimize the environmental impact of our products and business activities, augment our corporate citizenship activities and honor our employees. In faithfully observing the Konica Minolta Group Charter of Corporate Behavior, which stipulates these actions, both the Company and individual employees are resolved to fulfill their daily tasks, while always working to fulfill every aspect of our CSR.
We believe that only through outstanding efforts to sustain our CSR levels can we meet the expectations of our various stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, suppliers, contractors, local community members and employees. We also believe that by fulfilling our responsibilities in economic, social, environmental and other areas, we will ultimately enhance our corporate value.
In the field of imaging, we will continue to innovate our business and our technology, so as to remain an entity that is essential to society.
Konica Minolta Group Charter of Corporate Behavior
Enterprises should contribute to society, in addition to pursuing profits through fair competition. In this understanding, all Konica Minolta Group employees will engage in our business activities in full compliance with social norms and in full adherence to the spirit of the Konica Minolta Group Charter of Corporate Behavior.
Senior management shall recognize its responsibility for honoring the spirit of this Charter and for ensuring that all employees fully understand the Charter. In addition, senior management shall always heed the voices of our stakeholders, both inside and outside the Group, and shall establish effective internal systems for fulfilling our CSR and ensuring thorough observance of our corporate ethics.
- Beneficial and safe products
We shall strive to earn the confidence of consumers and clients through the development and provision of socially beneficial products and services with the utmost consideration for safety. - Fair and transparent corporate activities
We shall, in the pursuit of fair and transparent corporate activities, comply with laws and social regulations and act in accordance with international rules and the articles of incorporation. - Communications with society and information disclosure
We shall communicate with society at large and disclose corporate information fairly and adequately. - Environmental protection
We shall acknowledge the seriousness of global environmental issues and shall act voluntarily and affirmatively to protect the environment. - Contribution to society
We shall, with a global perspective, affirmatively make contributions to society while respecting local customs and cultures. - Respect for employees
We shall endeavor to make the lives of employees comfortable and fulfilling, provide a safe work environment, and respect each employee's personality and individuality. - Responsible actions
In the event of a violation of the principles of this Charter,in order to solve the problem, senior management shall investigate the cause of the violation and develop reforms to prevent its recurrence in accordance with corporate compliance procedures. Prompt public disclosure of precise information and an explanation regarding the violation shall be made, and responsibility for the violation shall be clarified. Strict and fair disciplinary action shall be taken including with respect to senior management where necessary.
Dated: October 1, 2003
Enhancing Our Corporate Value through Interactive Communication
The Konica Minolta Group believes that a key element of CSR is interactive communication with our various stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, employees, suppliers, contractors and those residing near our business sites. To promote our stakeholders' understanding in regard to our business, and to win their trust, we will disclose our business information in a fashion that is fair and timely to all our stakeholders. Moreover, by maintaining close and positive communication with our stakeholders we will work to earn their trust and support, thereby enhancing our corporate value.
