A. Business Activities

A-1. Compliance with Laws, Regulations and Rules - We will carry on our business activities in compliance with the laws, regulations and rules of each country and region in which we operate and those prescribed specifically for respective business categories.

A-2. Supply of Products and Services from Customers' Viewpoint - We will provide technologies, products and services, which are safe and of high quality. We will conduct activities from the viewpoint of customers, as well as in compliance with the safety/quality-related laws, regulations and standards.
Should we find that a distributed product or service is unsafe or has a serious problem in quality, we will promptly communicate this information to our customers and take action to minimize the spread of damage, and at the same time we will use our best endeavors to prevent similar incidents happening in the future.

A-3. Free Competition and Fair Commercial Transactions - We will conduct our business activities lawfully and with fairness and transparency. We will not unfairly limit free competition which would include not making arrangements with others in the same trade about product prices, volumes, manufacturing facilities, and market share. We will not involve ourselves in bid-rigging to decide the winning bidder and contract price in bidding.

A-4. Fair Commercial Transactions with Distributors - We will carry out commercial transactions with distributors faithfully and fairly. We will not undertake actions that may unjustly restrict the business activities of distributors, such as giving instructions about sales prices for consumers or retailers or prohibiting their handling of our competitors' products.

A-5. Fair Commercial Transactions with Suppliers and Consignees - We will select suppliers and consignees based on appropriate evaluation standards and carry out commercial transactions faithfully and fairly. We will not undertake actions such as unjustly delaying payment of the purchase price or setting unjustly strict conditions on transactions with suppliers and consignees by taking advantage of any superior position we may have as buyer or consigner.

A-6. Appropriate Advertising - We will conduct advertising in a lawful and appropriate way. We will comply with advertising related laws, regulations and standards.
We will avoid the use of descriptions and expressions that cannot be sustained or justified or which are misleading to customers.

A-7. Compliance with Export Control Related Laws and Regulations - We will comply with export control related laws and regulations and contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. We will properly manage the export of goods and transfer of technologies that are subject to export control by following procedures prescribed in relevant laws, regulations and the company rules.
We will not carry out actions which are inappropriate for an international enterprise, such as the export of goods and transfer of technologies which depart substantially from what is deemed to be socially acceptable.

A-8. Entertainment and Gifts When providing or receiving entertainment or gifts we will act in accordance with the company's rules, the customs of the region or county in which we are operating and international norms.

B. Relationship with Employees

B-1. Respect for Human Rights - We will respect the individuality and human rights of each and every person and will not use discriminatory language or conduct or engage in any form of harassment or bullying whether on the grounds of gender, age, nationality, race, religion, creed, physical or mental disability or otherwise. We will comply with our policies on equality of opportunity in employment and will not allow the use of forced labor or child labor of any kind.

B-2. Ensuring a Safe and Comfortable Working Environment - We will ensure a safe, healthy and comfortable working environment for all our employees in which there is a culture of mutual trust and confidence by giving due consideration to safety and health, and will continue to strive to maintain and improve the working environment.

B-3. Conflict of Interest - We will maintain a clear distinction between our business and personal lives and will ensure that our business dealings are not influenced in any way by our own interests. In the event that a conflict of interest arises between the company and an individual, we agree to abide by decisions made by the company in relation to that conflict or potential conflict.

C. Assets and Information

C-1. Proper Management and Use of Company's Assets - We will effectively handle and use our company's assets. No such assets will be used for private purpose or any purpose unrelated to business activities, without permission from the company.

C-2. Respect for Intellectual Property Rights - We will respect the value of effective intellectual property owned by our company or others and handle it in a proper manner. We will protect and make effective use of our company's intellectual property as business assets.

C-3. Proper Handling of Confidential Information - We will strictly manage and properly handle confidential information. Confidential information relating to the company or to third parties will only be used for acceptable business purposes and will only be disclosed in accordance with the company's rules on disclosure.
Confidential information from either inside or outside the company will not be obtained unlawfully or in an unjustifiable manner.

C-4. Proper Handling of Personal Information - We will collect and use personal information to the reasonable extent allowed and in an appropriate manner. We will handle personal information consistently with the procedures prescribed in relevant laws, regulations and the company rules.

C-5. Prohibition of Insider Trading - We will not involve ourselves in illegal dealings on the stock market. In the event that significant inside/non-public information is known about SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. or its subsidiaries, we will not trade in the securities of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. or its listed subsidiaries until such information comes into the public domain.
In the event that significant inside/non-public information is known about a listed business partner, we will not trade in the securities of that business partner until such information comes into the public domain.

C-6. Recording and Disclosure of Corporate Information - We will properly record, communicate, report and store all materially relevant information relating to our corporate activities such as information relating to technology, production, distribution, personnel, environmental and social contribution activities as well as accounting and financial information. We will not record or report information that may be false or misleading.
We will disclose information in a timely manner in accordance with the company's rules and the relevant laws and regulations for the region or country in which we operate.

D. Relationship with Local Communities and Society

D-1. Coexistence with the Earth - We will pursue the coexistence of environmental conservation and economic development, and will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. We will conduct business activities which are not only in "compliance with the environmental related laws and regulations“ but also aimed at “Symbiotic Evolution” of life on Earth and society thorough creating a culture and environment which future generations can be proud of.

D-2. Coexistence and Mutual Prosperity with Society and Local Communities - For the purpose of gaining trust and a broad understanding from society about our corporate activities, we will engage in proactive dialogue with society and local communities and promote social action programs by working together with them for mutual harmony and benefit.

D-3. Political Activity and Political Contributions - We will eliminate undue political influence in our business and will establish sound political/business relationships. We will not participate in illegal or inappropriate election campaign activities nor will we provide funds illegally or inappropriately to political parties or to fund political activities.

D-4. Severing of Contacts with Antisocial Forces/Groups - We will immediately sever contact with any antisocial forces/groups that threatens the order and safety of civil society and impedes the sound development of corporate activities. We will reject all unwarranted demands from such antisocial forces/groups.