Basic policy
TAIYO YUDEN believes that in order for a company to achieve sustainable growth, it is important to meet the demands and expectations of stakeholders, appropriately manage anticipated risks, fulfill social responsibilities by contributing to social development, and earn the trust of society. Accordingly, we define the three areas essential to achieving these goals—compliance, risk management, and social contributions, and promote Group-wide initiatives in line with the CSR Charter and CSR Code of Conduct.
Governance Structure
TAIYO YUDEN CSR activities are based on action plans formulated each year in light of legal, regulatory, and other developments. Finalized plans and results of previous fiscal year activities are reported to the Internal Control Committee, which oversees all activities, as well as to the Board of Directors through the President and CEO.
To prepare for potential problems and concerns, we established a system that enables the swift implementation of countermeasures and measures to prevent recurrence, and conduct periodic training sessions for all employees to reduce the likelihood of such occurrences.
In risk management activities, officers in charge and HQ departments appointed for each risk area identify major risks and recommend countermeasures. Based on this policy, each division engages in detailed risk identification and evaluation, and implements appropriate countermeasures.
In compliance promotion activities, officers in charge and HQ departments establish activity policies and Group-wide rules for each provision of the CSR Code of Conduct, and manage and oversee their proper execution by implementing organizations.
Risk Management
- Policy
- We aim to minimize losses and maximize profits and corporate value by identifying risks in overall company management.
- Specific Initiatives
- We create a list of risks that affect business activities, and formulate and implement risk reduction measures or risk maintenance and management procedures. These risks are presented in a nine-cell matrix based on operational impact and likelihood of occurrence.
As part of our risk management efforts, we re-evaluate the appropriateness of risk reduction measures and maintenance and management procedures annually, and formulate plans for the next fiscal year based on evaluation results.
When new risks arise, we promptly incorporate them into our initiatives and ensure they are addressed. - Business Continuity Plan and Business Continuity Management
- In response to the materialization of risks, we activate the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) formulated as part of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and implement business continuity measures.
We aim to ensure the safety of our employees, prevent the spread of damage to local communities, safeguard product quality, ensure a stable supply of products to customers, and minimize losses in our business operations.
To this end, we formulated a plan that clarifies our continuity policy, system, and execution procedures, and we continuously work to improve this plan.
Compliance
- Policy
- We ensure thorough compliance by clarifying applicable laws, regulations, internal rules, and other compliance requirements, while continuously monitoring compliance status and making necessary improvements.
- Specific Initiatives
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To Deepen Understanding of the TAIYO YUDEN Group CSR Code of Conduct
To deepen understanding of the CSR Code of Conduct, we created the CSR Code of Conduct Handbook, which explains the code using concise descriptions and illustrations.
The Handbook is published in 11 different languages, and distributed to all executives and employees.
In addition to providing training for all employees upon joining the Company, we conduct annual training for all executives and employees utilizing e-learning and other methods.
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- Internal Reporting System
- The TAIYO YUDEN Group has introduced an internal reporting system with the aim of early detection and correction of acts that violate or may violate the CSR Code of Conduct.
As part of this reporting system, we have established internal reception desks at TAIYO YUDEN and domestic and overseas subsidiaries, as well as external reception desks that provide support in multiple languages, including local languages.
Reports and consultations can also be made directly with the Audit and Supervisory Committee desk.
To ensure the utmost protection for whistleblowers, we have established rules for managing information that can identify whistleblowers, rules that prohibit retaliation against whistleblowers, and prohibit attempts to identify whistleblowers, while also facilitating anonymous reporting.
We promote the internal reporting system using the Company's internal website, posters displayed in offices, Company newsletters, and annual education for all employees.
We also established a reporting desk on our website so that TAIYO YUDEN Group business partners and other parties outside the Group can report any violations of laws and regulations by Group executives or employees.
In FY2025, 114 reports were received by reporting desks.
Prevention of bribery
Basic approach
TAIYO YUDEN Group strives to prevent socially inappropriate or illegal entertainment and gifts, bribery, and facilitation payments based on the CSR Code of Conduct in addition to complying with laws and regulations.
In addition, TAIYO YUDEN Group has established policies regarding politics and administration and responds based on the laws of each country and region.
- Article 15 (Prohibition of entertainment, gifts, and conflicts of interest)
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1.Entertainment and gifts to customers and entertainment and gifts from business partners are limited to the minimum necessary within the bounds of social norms, maintaining a moderate relationship.
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2.Entertainment and gifts within TAIYO YUDEN Group are prohibited, maintaining a fair relationship.
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3.We do not engage in acts that go against the interests of TAIYO YUDEN Group and lead to the benefit of ourselves or third parties.
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- Article 16 (Politics, Administration, and Anti-Social Forces)
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1.To maintain a sound and normal relationship with politics and administration, we do not engage in bribery or actions that may cause misunderstanding.
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Countermeasures and results
- Establishment of internal regulations
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TAIYO YUDEN Group considers the following as risks of bribery:
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Entertainment and gifts to public officials
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Entertainment and gifts to customers (sales partners and agents)
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Entertainment and gifts from suppliers
Therefore, TAIYO YUDEN Group has established the "TAIYO YUDEN Group Regulations on Entertainment, Gifts, Anti-Bribery, and Conflicts of Interest" for the prevention of bribery and has also established guidelines for each country and region.
In particular, entertainment and gifts to public officials are considered a significant risk as they can lead to compliance issues, and are therefore strictly regulated. -
- Education
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TAIYO YUDEN Group continuously provides annual education to executives and employees (including temporary and contract employees).
Overseas Group companies also conduct continuous training based on local situations to raise awareness. - Results
- In fiscal year 2025, no cases of administrative disposition or criminal punishment related to bribery were confirmed.