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| Honda group companies in each region create their own Guideline based on the ‘Honda Conduct Guideline’. |
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| Guided by Honda Philosophy, Honda has expanded its business globally based on the pursuit of new dreams and the determination to make them come true. Through these efforts, we have shared a “joy” and established a trust with customers and society around the world. In order to further advance our global business in each region, every Honda associate in various countries around the world needs to share a common value at Honda and become even more self-reliant. The “Honda Conduct Guideline” represents the important values that have guided our actions to date. With each one of us sharing these values, we will be able to further gain the trust of our customers and society, helping Honda strengthen our position as“a company that society will want to exist.” |
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| Compliance |
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Respect for the Law |
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| Proper understanding of the law |
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We will understand and abide by the letter as well as the spirit of applicable laws, stay informed of any revisions to the law and take the necessary courses of action. |
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| What to do in case of unclear interpretation |
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Whenever there is a doubt or unclear interpretation of the law, we will consult with the legal department, government bodies and/or outside experts. |
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| What to do if the law has been violated |
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Whenever a violation of the law or the risk of such an occurrence is noticed, we will immediately report to or consult with the supervisor or the legal department, or make a proposal to the Business Ethics Proposal Line. |
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| Report/notification to government agencies |
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We will properly make reports/notifications to government agencies as required by law. |
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Respect for Company Rules |
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| Proper understanding of company rules |
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We will understand and abide by the letter as well as the spirit of related company rules, stay informed of any revisions and take the necessary courses of action. |
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| What to do in case of unclear interpretation |
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Whenever there is a doubt or unclear interpretation of a company rule, we will consult with the department that created the rule to confirm proper understanding. |
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| What to do if rules have been violated |
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Whenever a violation of a company rule or the risk of such an occurrence is noticed, we will report to or consult with the supervisor or make a proposal to the Business Ethics Proposal Line. |
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| Report/notification |
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We will properly make reports/notifications as required by company rules. |
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Respect for Social Norms |
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As a member of society, we will behave ethically and in accordance with the common sense of the community in which we operate. |
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| Traffic Safety |
| In order for Honda to be a leader in traffic safety, we will abide by traffic rules and drive safely. |
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| Environmental Protection |
| To help Honda actively promote environmental protection, we will proactively seek the means to protect the environment. |
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Proper processing of waste and pollutants |
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We will strive to minimize and properly process waste and pollutants at each step of our activities, in development, production, logistics, sales, service, and, ultimately, disposal. |
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| Efficient use of natural resources and recycling |
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We will strive to make efficient use of energy and other natural resources, and continue to advance our recycling efforts. |
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| Legally required measurements, recording and reporting |
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We will conduct measurements, recording and reporting on the environment related to soil, underground water, air, noise, smells, etc., as required by environmental laws or company rules. |
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| Contributions to Society |
| In order for Honda to be a good corporate citizen with strong roots in the community and society at large, we will actively participate in activities that contribute to the well being of society. |
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Community Participation |
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We will become active members of the local community and participate in local activities. |
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| Social welfare |
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We will actively support people with mental and physical difficulties. |
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| Disaster relief |
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We will actively support disaster relief activities. |
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| Volunteer activities |
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We will actively encourage, support and participate in volunteer activities. |
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| Management of Information |
| In order for Honda to properly manage customer- and business partner-related information, we will pay the utmost attention to the appropriate handling of confidential information. |
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Management of Information Security |
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We will appropriately manage information security such as the locking of storage cabinets, and carefully managing computers and security passwords. |
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| Confidential Information Disclosure Prevention |
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We will not release confidential information or personal information regarding customers, business partners, and associates. |
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| Safety and Hygiene |
| We will strive to provide a safe, hygienic and comfortable work environment for every Honda associate. |
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Providing for a comfortable working environment |
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We will provide a comfortable working environment by maintaining an orderly, well-organized and clean workplace. |
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| Respect for smoking rules |
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We will respect rules and etiquette regarding smoking. |
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| Accident prevention |
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We will strive to manage potentially dangerous processes and areas to prevent injuries on the job. |
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| Action to be taken when an unsafe operation is discovered |
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Whenever an unsafe process or area is noticed, we will immediately report to the supervisor. |
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| What to do in case of disaster |
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Whenever a disaster occurs, priority must be given to protecting human life and preventing the disaster from worsening. |
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| Emergency contacts |
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To ensure quick action, everyone will be informed in advance of what to do and who to contact in the event of an emergency situation. |
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| Discrimination |
| In order to make sure Honda is a fair, discrimination-free company, we will affirmatively accept the uniqueness and differences of people around the world and act in adherence to the principle that all people are created equal. |
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Prevention of discrimination |
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We will not discriminate according to place of birth, nationality, beliefs, religion, sex, race, ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, hobbies, education, or status within society. |
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| Prohibition of Use of Discriminatory Language |
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We will not use words/expressions considered discriminatory or that may be interpreted as discriminatory. |
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| Protection of Privacy |
| To make sure Honda emphasizes the privacy of individuals, we will do our utmost to respect and protect privacy. |
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Respect for Privacy Protection Laws |
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We will abide by the letter as well as the spirit of laws protecting individual privacy. |
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| Prevention of Unauthorized Revelation of Private Information |
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Before providing private information to a third party, we must first obtain the approval of the person(s) concerned. |
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| Business Transactions |
| To make sure Honda maintains a fair and sound relationship with our business partners, we will conduct fair, sound transactions. |
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Selection of business partners |
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When we need to purchase products or services, we will select a business partner by comparing and evaluating in an impartial manner the terms and conditions offered by various business partners |
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| Prohibition on excessive gifts and benefits |
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In our dealings with business partners, we will neither offer nor accept gifts or benefits beyond that normally considered appropriate. |
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| Prohibition on improper exercise of positions and authorities |
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We shall not exercise positions or authorities inappropriately to exact improper benefits from business partners; nor will we give business partners improper benefits. |
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| Relationships with Governmental Agencies |
| As representatives of an independent corporation, we will keep our relationships with government officials in a straightforward and sincere manner. |
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Abiding laws and regulations for ethics |
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We will act in a manner that recognizes government officials’ ethics and what are considered conflicts of interest under the relevant laws and regulations. |
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| Prohibition on excessive gifts and benefits |
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We will not offer government officials any gift or benefit exceeding the social custom or socially accepted limits. |
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| Communication |
| As a highly accountable company, we will value communications with society. |
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