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Corporate Ethics and Compliance
Mazda believes that a company cannot achieve
sustainable growth without the trust of all its
stakeholders, whether these are customers,
shareholders, investors, suppliers, employees or the
local communities where we work, both in Japan and
overseas. We are committed to strict adherence to all
relevant laws, and to business practices that follow
appropriate ethical codes, as a basic means of ensuring
that the company meets its social responsibilities and is
trusted by its stakeholders. At Mazda, we are aware of
the importance of compliance by our directors and
employees, and we promote true and fair business
practices throughout the Mazda Group.
Compliance Cards
Outline of "Mazda Corporate Ethics Code of Condauct"
Five key items defining corporate ethics as sincerity:
Action guidelines
Comply with laws and regulations, corporate rules,
common sense and sound practice in the international society.
Comply with laws and regulations and the company's rules. With respect to
matters not clearly provided for, make a judgment considering their spirit.
Be fair and even-handed.
Fulfill the company's social responsibilities.
Treat employees,customers and clients fairly and justly.
Not obtain from or give to anybody an unjust benefit and/or favor taking
advantage of the business position.
Make distinctions between public and private affairs,
and should never pocket or abuse the company's assets.
Fulfill your own duties faithfully.
Keep confidential information, never infringe on any intellectual
property right , whether it belongs to Mazda or another party.
Be honest.
Seek to develop, manufacture and sell products taking into
consideration human safety and environment.
Reports of violations of law or regulation:
Direct report to the Ethics Consulting Office as soon as any violation is known.
All retaliatory action or inappropriate treatment with respect to any person
reporting or cooperating with investigation of violations is forbidden.
Always act with a view to seeking sound profits.
Respect civil rights and human dignity.
Always state the truth honestly and timely in reporting internally
and /or to the public.
Mazda's compliance stance
President
Ethics Consulting Office(Internal Auditing Div.)
cooperation
Ethics Committee (Secretariat: Office of Legal Affairs, Corporate Affairs Div.)
Consultation and reports
Consultation and reports
Training / Company-wide education
Advice / and recommendation
Training / Company-wide education
Advice / and recommendation
Mazda divisions and departments
(Executive Directors / Head Office General Manager / Division General Managers = responsible for compliance)
Affiliated companies
Social & Environmental Report 2005