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Philosophy and Approach Related to Sustainability

Philosophy and Approach

Philosophy and Approach

The Three Corporate Principles

Helping to Enrich Society

MC promotes corporate activities rooted in the principles of fairness and integrity, based on the Three Corporate Principles, which have served as MC’s core principles since its founding. We have constantly endeavored to enhance our compliance initiatives, by establishing the Corporate Standards of Conduct as a guideline for corporate actions, developing various compliance-related internal rules and regulations, introducing a compliance officer system, expanding and upgrading risk management frameworks, and establishing appropriate internal control systems. In order to ensure compliance, each and every employee has pledged and signed the Mitsubishi Corporation Code of Conduct, which requires employees to conduct business in compliance with laws and regulations, 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), as well as act in a responsible manner in accordance with social norms. MC has adopted the Principles of Corporate Governance, the Environmental Charter, the Social Charter, and the Human Rights Policy in accordance with the Three Corporate Principles, and we are committed to contributing to our sound and sustainable growth and continuous increase of corporate value, as well as to helping enrich society, both materially and spiritually, as a globally integrated business enterprise.
MC Group companies share a common history and philosophy 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 Group’s 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.”

Principles of Corporate Governance

MC has formulated Principles of Corporate Governance to clearly provide stakeholders with MC’s basic policy on corporate governance which the Company should consistently maintain over the medium to long term.

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

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