Compliance

YKK Group Code of Conduct

YKK Group has established the YKK Group Code of Conduct that sets the scopes of behavior of which YKK Group employees in all countries and regions should be aware.

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YKK Global Criteria of Compliance

YKK AP introduced the YKK Global Criteria of Compliance (YGCC), the YKK Group's compliance standards based on the YKK Philosophy ̶ CYCLE OF GOODNESS^® and ISO 26000, and is developing and operating a compliance system.

For more information, please click on the following link to the "YKK Global Criteria of Compliance" page.

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Corporate Compliance System

We have established a Compliance Committee to promote the YKK AP Group corporate compliance system. Divided into five units, this system promotes the compliance activities of YKK AP and affiliated companies. Each unit is working independently to enhance monitoring, including compliance with rules, regulations, and guidelines.

FY2025 Corporate Compliance System

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Putting Compliance into Practice

Distribution of the "YKK Group Compliance Book"

With the aim of increasing understanding, awareness, and sensitivity to the YKK Group Code of Conduct, which applies to all across the world, we distribute the "YKK Group Compliance Book" to all employees to spur change in how they think and act to promote compliance activities throughout YKK Group.

Implementation of Compliance Education

As part of our compliance activities, in addition to regular compliance training for officers, all employees receive at least two hours of compliance training per year on topics such as curbing long working hours, eliminating harassment, preventing bribery, and complying with subcontracting laws.

For persons heavily involved in compliance work, we also provide education in specialized fields led by the relevant specialized departments and committees (HR, purchasing, occupational health and safety management, trade management, information security, technical asset management, the environment, etc.).

Introduction of the Whistleblowing System in YKK Group

YKK Group has introduced the "YKK Group Whistleblowing System" to prevent illegal business acts in carrying out business activities and build a strong compliance-adhering structure by taking early action. The system allows employees to anonymously consult and report behavior that violates laws, work regulations, and company rules to internal and external contact points. This system has been made available to all users. We also have consultation desks inside and outside of the company to help employees with work environment matters, mental concerns, and health. We have also set up whistleblowing contact points for overseas companies to establish a structure that enables consulting and reporting.

"YKK Group Supplier Reporting Contact Point" have established to provide redress for those involved with the company from human rights violations that may arise in the course of corporate activities.

Establishment of a Basic Policy on Customer Harassment

We established a Basic Policy on Customer Harassment based on the YKK AP Human Rights Policy. In addition to establishing a customer harassment consultation desk, we conduct training for employees to learn about customer harassment and methods for dealing with it.