Code of Conduct

The Mitsubishi Paper Mills Group (the“MPM Group”) hereby establishes the“Code of Conduct of the Mitsubishi Paper Mills Group” to assist in fulfilling its social responsibility and foster a corporate group that deserves the trust of the community.

The top management of each company in the MPM Group shall recognize that the observance of this Code of Conduct is an obligation, and that they shall build effective governance systems for performing the obligation. The top management shall also encourage behavior based on the principles of this Code of Conduct within the supply chain of our group.

1. Purpose of corporate activities
   Through advanced technology and innovation centered on functional and paper materials, we shall develop and provide useful, safe products and services to society, in order to ensure sustained growth of the MPM Group and contribute to the development of a recycling-oriented society.
2. Integrity and legal compliance
   We shall act with integrity and sincerity as a member of society, and observe to the letter and spirit of domestic and foreign laws, regulations, etc. We shall conduct fair and transparent corporate activities, disclose corporate information proactively, and properly, constructively communicate with relevant stakeholders in order to offer greater insight into the MPM Group, all while striving to improve corporate value.
3. Work environment, with consideration given to diversity safety as the paramount priority
   We shall give top priority to safety and health in the workplaces and respect each employee’s personality and individuality. We shall develop pleasant and fulfilling workplaces by maintaining an influx of diverse human resources, ensuring that each employee can exercise and enhance their abilities.
4. Coexistence with global environment
   We shall contribute to the preservation of the irreplaceable global environment and the formation of a recycling-oriented society by sincerely addressing environmental concerns and making efforts towards sustainably managing of forests, global warming countermeasures, respecting biodiversity, and reducing our environmental footprint, among other areas.
5. Respect for human rights
   We shall conduct business that respects the human rights of all people, such as people affected by our corporate activities, people in the local community, and people in the international community.
6. Cooperation with the international community
   We shall fully respect the customs and culture of regions of the world in which we conduct corporate activities, and strive to earn the trust of society.
7. Thorough crisis management
   We shall strive to maintain order and safety in civil society and in our corporate activities, strictly implementing systematic crisis management in preparation for that such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, and public misconduct or terrorism.