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Philosophy and Approach Related to Sustainability

Philosophy and Approach

Philosophy and Approach

The Three Corporate Principles

Contributing to Society through Business Firmly Rooted in Principles of Integrity and Fairness

The Three Corporate Principles Corporate Responsibility to Society, Integrity and Fairness, and Global Understanding Through Business have served as MC’s core philosophy since MC’s inception, inspiring us to conduct fair and sound business activities at all times. We have constantly endeavored to enhance our compliance initiatives. Measures have included establishing the Corporate Standards of Conduct to set forth our expectations with regard to how business should be conducted, in conjunction with developing various compliance-related internal rules, introducing a compliance officer system, and expanding and upgrading risk management frameworks. The Mitsubishi Corporation Code of Conduct requires employees to conduct business in compliance with laws and regulations as well as global standards such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established by the United Nations (UN) and the core labor standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO). It also requires officers and employees (including full-time and part-time employees, secondees and temporary staff; hereinafter only referred to as "officers and employees") to act in a socially responsible manner by complying with the highest ethical standards, and to acknowledge commitment to the Mitsubishi Corporation Code of Conduct. MC adopted the Environmental Charter Social Charter, and Human Rights Policy in accordance with the Three Corporate Principles, and we commit to increase our corporate value as well as to contribute to the sustainable development of society, as a globally integrated business enterprise. MC Group companies share a common history and philosophy*The Three Corporate Principles, Corporate Standards of Conduct, Code of Conduct, Environmental Charter, Social Charter, and Human Rights Policy are shared with all MC Group employees globally via a portal site for MC Group companies as well as through various internal training programs.* as they continue to grow together and learn from one another.

MC will fulfill our mission of simultaneously generating economic value, societal value, and environmental value through our business activities. 

The Three Corporate Principles

Corporate Standards of Conduct

  1. Aim of Corporate Business Activities
    Through its business activities, Mitsubishi Corporation will endeavor to increase its value. At the same time, MC will strive to enrich society in all ways, developing and offering its customers the best services and products, with the highest regard for safety.
  2. Fairness and Integrity in Corporate Business Activities
    Mitsubishi Corporation will continue to develop its business activities in compliance with all relevant laws, international regulations and internal rules. MC will act responsibly and will respect the highest social standards.
  3. Respect for Human Rights and Employees
    Mitsubishi Corporation will respect human rights and will not engage in any discrimination. MC will preserve and improve its corporate strengths through the development of its employees, all the while respecting the character and individuality of each employee.
  4. Information Security and Disclosure
    While Mitsubishi Corporation will continue to develop, implement and improve the effectiveness of its information security management system, at the same time MC will disclose information accurately and in a timely fashion, so as to maintain transparency and be correctly understood by both its stakeholders and the general public.
  5. Consideration for Environmental Issues
    Mitsubishi Corporation understands that an enterprise cannot continue to prosper without consideration for its environmental performance, and will strive to protect and improve the global environment and pursue sustainable development through all aspects of its business activities.
  6. Contribution to Society
    As a responsible member of society, Mitsubishi Corporation will actively carry out philanthropic programs in an effort to promote the enrichment of society. Moreover, MC will support efforts of its employees to contribute to society.

Mitsubishi Corporation Code of Conduct

Basic Policy

All officers and employees of Mitsubishi Corporation (the “Company”) must comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations where they operate, international standards and rules, and all internal corporate rules and policies. In addition, all officers and employees of MC must act in a socially responsible manner by complying with the highest ethical standards in the conduct of their business.

Basic Principles

  1. Respect human rights, and do not discriminate on any basis or engage in any form of harassment.
  2. Maintain a high regard for environmental considerations in conducting our business operations, and ensure that our business is conducted in an environmentally sustainable manner,and comply with treaties, laws and regulations concerning the environment.
  3. Promote fair business practices and comply with trade rules, regulations, and internal corporate rules and policies.
  4. Comply with the rules and regulations of international trade.
  5. Protect and properly use confidential and proprietary information, protect the rights of MC and respect the rights of others.
  6. Do not engage in insider trading.
  7. Avoid conflicts of interest with MC; maintain a distinction between corporate and private business.
  8. Record and report accounting and financial information timely and accurately.
  9. Maintain proper legal and ethical standards with respect to gifts and entertainment.
  10. Resolutely oppose any organization, group or individual engaged in unlawful activities and do not provide money or other types of economic benefits to them.
  11. Promptly report to or consult the superiors, the Group Compliance Officers, the relevant departments, the Secretariat for the Compliance Committee, or the outside counsel in charge of Compliance upon discovering or committing any violations of this “Code of Conduct.”

Mitsubishi Corporation Environmental Charter

At Mitsubishi Corporation we consider the Earth itself to be our most important stakeholder and are continually working towards the realization of a sustainable society through our business activities.

  • We will strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by continually implementing new efficiency measures and embracing new technologies.
  • We will promote the sustainable use of natural resources including energy, minerals, food stocks and water throughout our global business operations.
  • We recognize the critical importance of what ecosystems can provide and are committed to protecting ecosystems and mitigating any potential impacts on biodiversity.
  • We will strive to create and enhance environmental value through environmental conservation and environmental impact reduction measures including pollution prevention.
  • We will continue to actively engage and work with our various stakeholders openly and transparently and disclose information on the environmental impacts of our business operations in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • We will conduct all of our activities in compliance with environmental laws while adhering to international rules and social standards.

Mitsubishi Corporation Social Charter

Mitsubishi Corporation strives to achieve sustainable societal value though our business operations by contributing towards lasting solutions to the wide spectrum of sustainability challenges facing today’s global society.

  • We will work to address local societal challenges in the regions and communities in which we operate, contributing towards lasting and sustainable development through our business activities.
  • We will continue our wide-ranging philanthropic commitments while regularly adapting our approach in line with ever-evolving societal needs and challenges.
  • We will fully respect human rights and indigenous peoples’ rights.
  • We will fully respect fundamental labor rights and endeavor to ensure the provision of proper working environments with consideration for safety, health, and other aspects.
  • We will not engage in corruption of any kind and will take appropriate preventative measures to safeguard against such practices.
  • We will continue to actively engage and work with our various stakeholders openly and transparently and disclose information on the social impacts of our business operations in an appropriate and timely manner.

Human Rights Policy

MC has formulated a Human Rights Policy to organize and clarify its approach to human rights and to promote efforts to respect them.

Value Creation Process

MC’s businesses are underpinned by financial and other capitals which exist both internally and externally.

We invest the capitals into businesses to address social challenges through our businesses and continuously create significant shared value. The created shared value strengthens the capitals and becomes a source of further value creation. By repeating this cycle, we aim to achieve sustainable growth.

For more details of Value Creation Process,please refer to our Integrated Report (Integrated Report / Annual Report | Mitsubishi Corporation).

Value Creation Process

* As of March 31, 2024

サステナビリティ部（PQ）, 総務部（PH）, IR・SR部（PI）, 法務部（PL）