Chapter 1. Realization of a sustainable society

1. 1.We develop and provide products and services that are useful and safe for society through our original innovative technologies and creativity to realize sustainable economic growth and the resolution of social issues.
2. 2.We provide products and services that meet the needs of business partners and society while ensuring quality and safety.

Chapter 2. Honest and fair business activities

1. 1.We comply with laws and company rules in Japan and overseas, and act honestly and fairly with high ethical standards.
2. 2.We strive to ensure fair and free competition by complying with competition law in Japan and overseas, and other basic rules regarding business transactions.
3. 3.We build fair and equal partnerships with business partners and strive to maintain and improve mutual understanding and trust.
4. 4.We do not engage in bribery with any third party, including business partners and public officials.
5. 5.We do not engage in any activities that conflict or may conflict with the interests of the company.
6. 6.We implement appropriate export controls for the maintenance of international peace and security.

Chapter 3. Respect for human rights

1. 1.We respect the rights of all people involved in the Maxell Group's business activities and do not infringe upon them.
2. 2.We implement human rights due diligence appropriately.
3. 3.We prevent the occurrence of human rights violations, and if any do occur, we strive to correct them promptly.
4. 4.We promote diversity and inclusion for the realization of a society where diverse individuality is respected and everybody can play an active role.

Chapter 4. Enhancement of workplace environments

1. 1.We create workplace environments based on the idea that we will prioritize protecting safety and health in everything.
2. 2.We strive to create workplaces where each and every employee can work with a sense of job satisfaction and promote the realization of diverse work styles and work-life balance.
3. 3.We respect the individuality and independence of employees and support their career formation, the development of abilities and skill improvements.

Chapter 5. Initiatives for environmental problems

1. 1.We aim for the achievement of a decarbonized society and a recycling-based society through the pursuit of innovation to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society where everybody can live with peace of mind.
2. 2.We promote initiatives for the reduction of environmental risks.
3. 3.We promote initiatives for the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Chapter 6. Relationship with society

1. 1.We recognize that a company is a member of society and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to contribute to the development of society.
2. 2.We disclose corporate information in a timely and appropriate manner and build relationships of trust through two-way communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
3. 3.We never engage in anti-social transactions with anti-social forces either in Japan or overseas.
4. 4.We build healthy and normal relationships with political and government administration and maintain transparency.

Chapter 7. Information management

1. 1.We manage and handle personal information appropriately.
2. 2.We manage and handle confidential information of the company and third parties appropriately in accordance with its importance.
3. 3.We comply with insider trading regulations.
4. 4.We take appropriate security measures to prevent the leakage of information and respond to incidents such as cyberattacks.

Chapter 8. Management, protection and use of corporate assets

1. 1.We use all assets of the company only for the execution of business and proper purposes, manage them appropriately and do not impair their value.
2. 2.We position the Maxell brand as an important management resource and strive to maintain and enhance its value.
3. 3.We create intellectual property positively, protect it appropriately and strive for its effective use. In addition, we survey the intellectual property rights of other parties in advance, take measures if there is any doubt and respect the intellectual property of other parties.