The CITIZEN Group Code of Conduct

Thorough Permeation of The CITIZEN Group Code of Conduct

The CITIZEN Group Code of Conduct serves as a guiding standard for actions and decisions that align with The CITIZEN Group's corporate philosophy. By realizing this philosophy, The CITIZEN Group aims to foster its growth while contributing to the development of a sustainable society, embodying the ethos of being a company "Loved by Citizens, Working for Citizens." This Code of Conduct is available in nine languages, including Japanese, and has been distributed across all our offices in each country where we operate. All executives within the group must submit a written commitment to adhere to the principles outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Furthermore, dedicated individuals responsible for promoting the Code of Conduct have been appointed at each of our business locations. We engage in comprehensive awareness-raising endeavors, taking into account the distinct cultural and regional contexts of each location. These initiatives include activities such as displaying informative posters, distributing booklets and portable reference cards.

We annually conduct online training sessions for our domestic employees (6,284 persons) to further bolster these awareness efforts. In FY2023, 6,184 employees participated in the training, representing an impressive participation rate of 98.4%.

The CITIZEN Group Code of Conduct

  1. Act responsibly towards society and strive to raise the corporate value of The CITIZEN Group.
  2. Create and promote products and services that demonstrate our commitment to safety, quality, and the environment.
  3. Engage in business practices that are fair, transparent, open to competition, and responsible.
  4. Respect human rights and diversity, and provide a safe and pleasant working environment.
  5. Recognize the importance of environmental conservation, and take voluntary and proactive measures.
  6. Manage and protect company assets in an appropriate manner.
  7. Abstain from actions that would harm the company’s long-lasting values.
  8. Strive to contribute to regional communities in which we operate.

Permeation Activities for The CITIZEN Group Quality Code of Conduct

In order to fulfill our responsibilities as a manufacturing company, The CITIZEN Group has also formulated The CITIZEN Group Quality Code of Conduct, which clearly states our approach to manufacturing and values based on The CITIZEN Group Code of Conduct, "2. Create and promote products and services that demonstrate our commitment to safety, quality, and the environment.” This code is aimed at further ensuring thorough quality-related compliance.

The CITIZEN Group strives to disseminate The CITIZEN Group Quality Code of Conduct through various opportunities, including training for newly appointed directors and new employees, e-learning for all employees, poster displays, disclosure on the intranet, and feature articles in the company newsletter.

We are also working to disseminate the Quality Code of Conduct to our overseas offices by displaying posters translated into various languages.