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Principles of Corporate Ethics

1. Ensure the Safety and High Quality of Products

2. Thoroughly Consider the Environment and Safety

3. Maintain Fair and Honest Transactions

4. Respect Employees' Individual Human Rights and Diversity, and Maximize Their Potential

5. Pursue Profitable Growth and Accommodate Shareholders' Expectations

6. Maintain a Fair, Open and Exemplary Corporate Position

7. Strictly Manage Information and Assets

8. Contribute to the Enrichment of Society through Activities that Make A Social Contribution

9. Respect Cultures of Individual Countries and Observe Laws and International Rules When Conducting Business Activities

10. Draw a Distinct Line between Business and Private Matters

11. Executives and Managers Shall Acknowledge Responsibilities

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11. Executives and Managers Shall Acknowledge Responsibilities

Executives and managers shall firmly acknowledge that compliance with Kao's Business Conduct Guidelines is their responsibility and obligation. They shall also take the lead in fulfilling social responsibilities, and accept the responsibility as executives and managers respectively to communicate the values of Kao's Business Conduct Guidelines to their members and group companies.
Executives and managers shall always seek to understand changes in the management environment and listen to voices inside and outside the company to effectively improve the managerial system.