Governance
Based on our Corporate Philosophy, the Nikon Group fulfills our responsibilities to stakeholders with integrity and sincerity, conducting highly efficient and transparent management to ensure sustainable development in the future. Specifically, we intend to strengthen our governance structure on a global basis and strive to manage and address risks surrounding the Group in a comprehensive manner. In addition, we view compliance as not only observing laws and regulations but also meeting the expectations of our stakeholders and earning their trust. To this end, we strive to ensure that all employees are familiar with and thoroughly understand the Nikon Code of Conduct.
Materiality
10. Thorough compliance
- Vision
- Zero compliance violations
- Strategy
- Spreading awareness of the Nikon Code of Conduct
- Indicator: Targets
(Target Fiscal Year) -
- Establishment of compliance awareness*: 95% or more (FY2025)
- Awareness level of whistleblower system*: 95% or more (FY2025)
- *Checked by Nikon Group awareness surveys
11. Strengthening corporate governance
- Vision
- Governance that is transparent, efficient, and trusted by stakeholders
- Strategy
- Continuously conducting effectiveness evaluations of the Board of Directors and improving its diversity
- Indicator: Targets
(Target Fiscal Year) -
- Evaluating Board effectiveness and addressing key issues: 100% (every fiscal year)
- Board of Director Diversity: Optimizing the composition of the Board of Directors to meet stakeholder demands (every fiscal year)
12. Strengthening risk management
- Vision
- Appropriate measures in place to address key risks
- Strategy
- Establishing a company-wide risk management system in line with environmental changes and management strategies
- Indicator: Targets
(Target Fiscal Year) -
- Progress in identifying important risks and implementing measures based on risk assessments: 100% (every fiscal year)
Major Activities in Fiscal Year 2023
Awareness of the Whistleblower (Reporting and Consultation) System
Tax risk assessment
Significant information security incidents in the past 3 years
