Corporate Information
EIZO Group Anti-Bribery Policy
Established on January 31, 2024
EIZO Corporation and all EIZO Group Companies (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “EIZO Group”), have established the “EIZO Group Principles of Conduct”, which are to be strictly adhered to by all individuals working in the EIZO Group.
One of the principles is, "We comply with the letter and spirit of the law and act ethically." It expresses our belief that each of us must not only comply with laws and regulations, but also always behave honestly, fairly, and impartially with high ethical standards beyond those required by society. This is fundamental for earning the trust of society and stakeholders.
With this consideration, we hereby establish the EIZO Group Anti-Bribery Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) for the purpose of preventing all acts related to bribery and corrupt practices.
1. Basic Policy
(1) We never engage in any illegal provision of benefits*1 to public officials*2, irrespective of their country or
nationality.
(2) We never provide or accept any benefits that violate public order and morals or deviate from socially accepted
norms in relationships with companies or individuals, irrespective of their country or nationality.
(3) We comply with all laws, regulations, and guidelines related to bribery in all countries and regions where we
conduct business activities (collectively referred to as, "anti-bribery laws and regulations"*3).
2. Scope of Application
This Policy applies to all individuals working within the EIZO Group (hereinafter referred to as "Officers and Employees"). We expect our suppliers and business partners to support this Policy.
3. Prohibition of Bribery
3-1 Bribery of Public Officials
(1) We do not provide benefits to public officials with whom we have business relations, especially with wrongful
intent.
(2) We do not provide benefits that are deemed socially unacceptable, even to public officials with whom we have no
business relations.
(3) We do not make facilitation payments*4.
3-2 Bribery of Non-Public Officials
(1) We do not provide benefits to companies or individuals, including business partners, with wrongful intent.
(2) Even without wrongful intent, we do not provide benefits to companies or individuals beyond what is deemed
socially acceptable.
4. Prohibition of Accepting Bribes
(1) We do not accept any benefits from others with wrongful intent.
(2) We do not accept any benefits from others that are deemed socially unacceptable, even without wrongful intent.
5. Record Keeping
(1) When providing benefits to public officials or companies/individuals in a manner that does not violate this Policy,
we will do so only with prior approval from EIZO Group authorities and will create and maintain accurate records
of such benefits.
(2) To fulfill accountability for compliance with this Policy, we factually and accurately record all such transactions and
archive related documentation in accordance with the internal regulations of each company within the EIZO
Group.
6. Consultation, Reporting, Whistleblowing, & Cooperation with Investigations
(1) EIZO Group establishes appropriate consultation, reporting and whistleblowing systems to ensure compliance
with the Policy by Officers and Employees, and to prevent and correct any conduct by Officers and Employees
that violates this Policy.
(2) In the event of any actions related to bribery, accounting irregularities, or any conduct that could lead to the
suspicion of bribery or accounting irregularities, we must immediately consult, report, or whistleblow to the
reporting channels or the compliance section of each company within the EIZO Group. In addition, we will
fully cooperate with any investigation conducted by the EIZO Group.
7. Implementation of Internal Education
EIZO Group regularly provides education on anti-bribery to Officers and Employees to ensure thorough awareness and understanding of this Policy.
8. Risk Assessment & Review
EIZO Group will regularly assess the risk of bribery and, as necessary, review this Policy, related internal rules, and measures based on this Policy.
Mr. Yoshitaka Jitsumori
President & CEO
*This Policy is subject to periodic supervision by the Board of Directors.
*1 "Benefits" means any tangible or intangible benefits, direct or indirect, including financial and non-financial benefits, promises of acts or omissions expected by the other party.
*2 "Public Official" means an individual falling under any of the following categories:
(a) Those engaged in the public service of the government or local public entities (hereinafter collectively referred to as
"government, etc.").
(b) Those deemed to be an official engaged in public service according to laws and regulation.
(c) Those engaged in the affairs of government-related agencies.
(d) Those engaged in the affairs of public enterprises granted benefits by the government, etc.
(e) Those engaged in the public services of international organizations.
(f) Those delegated authority by a government, etc. or an international organization to conduct its affairs.
*3 "Anti-bribery laws and regulations" means the laws and guidelines related to bribery in each country, including criminal laws, company laws, unfair competition laws, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the U.K. Bribery Act.
*4 "Facilitation payment" means small payments requested by a public official, without legal basis in relevant laws and regulations, such as an application for customs clearance, censorship, or issuance or extension of an entry or stay visa and other similar processes.