The F-tech Group has established “Compliance with Laws and Regulations,” “Compliance with Internal Rules,” and “Fair Trade” as part of “Our Code of Conduct”. The F-tech Group has recently established the F-tech Group Ethics Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) to further substantiate its ethical behavior.
After obtaining advice from outside experts and respecting the United Nations “Global Compact” adopted in July 2000 and the Keidanren “Charter of Corporate Behavior. This policy was approved by the Board of Directors of F-tech Inc. on November 21, 2023.
Through the implementation of this policy, we will work together with our stakeholders to engage in business activities in order to continue to be a company that society accepts. This policy is disclosed on the F-tech Group’s website and is communicated to all stakeholders.

4. Matters considered in international norms

(1)  Prohibition of corrupt practices

The F-tech Group shall not offer or promise any money, goods or other benefits to government officials or similar persons for the purpose of obtaining business profits. We shall comply with the anti-corruption laws and regulations of all countries in which we operate, and shall not engage in any corrupt acts, including bribery, breach of trust, embezzlement, and insider trading

(2) Prohibition of Conflicts of Interest

In order to maintain fairness in its dealings, the F-tech Group will not engage in any conflicts of interest regulated by law in all countries in which it operates

(3) Prohibition of Fraud and Deception

The F-tech Group, in accordance with its belief that fraud is unacceptable, will strive to create an organization that does not engage in intentional acts of deception, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts, or complicity in crimes such as money laundering

(4) Prohibition of anti-competitive practices

The F-tech Group will follow the laws and regulations of all countries in which it operates, including “prohibition of private monopolization,” “prohibition of unfair restraint of trade (cartels and bid rigging),” and “prohibition of unfair trade practices,” and will conduct business through free and fair competition

(5) Ensuring Information Security

The F-tech Group is committed to the appropriate management of its information assets, the prevention of information security incidents, and the safe and accurate operation of its information assets

5. Internal Reporting System

The F-tech Group has established a “F-tech Group Corporate Ethics Improvement Proposal Desk” both internally and externally for direct contact and consultation regarding human rights (harassment and working conditions), corrupt practices (bribery, anti-competitive practices, etc.), and violations of laws, regulations, and corporate ethics.
Proposals to the desk will be accepted from all employees of the F-tech Group. The privacy of the proposer shall be protected, and necessary measures shall be taken to ensure that the proposer will not be disadvantaged in the performance of his/her duties because of his/her proposal to the contact point. We will conduct fact-finding investigations to determine whether there are any legal or ethical issues with respect to the reports we receive. Depending on the importance of the suggestion, the Company will take internal disciplinary action, issue cautions and instructions, and alert employees via e-mail or other means

6. Education

In order to create ethical awareness among all F-tech employees and to ensure that all employees are aware of the contact information for the Corporate Ethics Improvement Proposal Desk, we distribute the “Our Code of Conduct” pocketbook and a guidebook for easy understanding. In addition, information is distributed through a monthly e-mail newsletter, as well as periodic compliance training will be provided to employees according to job level

7. Understanding Ethics and Compliance Awareness

We conduct periodic questionnaires on stress checks at each workplace, and in the course of these checks, we review for sign of any occurrence of harassment and other problems. Based on the results of this analysis, each organization and workplace implements improvement measures, and the Compliance Committee monitors the progress of these measures