Hitachi is committed to high standards of corporate governance. Effective Board control, risk management, information management and ensuring compliance each have dedicated processes in our company.
Hitachi is strengthening corporate governance including the role and composition of the Board of Directors, increasing transparency around key governance instruments like Codes of Conduct and values and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Spreading understanding of and respect for compliance norms among all Hitachi Group employees is a fundamental management issue as we seek to rigorously implement fair business practices and avoid risks around the globe. The Hitachi Group Codes of Conduct and the Hitachi Group Code of Ethics and Compliance spell out decision-making procedures and actions for all Hitachi Group executive officers and employees.
The Hitachi companies must have a clear understanding of opportunities and risks and take appropriate measures if they are to achieve sustainable growth. These risks include social and environmental issues, including climate change, resource depletion, the curtailment of business activity due to significant disasters, and social instability due to growing inequality.
Information and data are key value drivers for any business, and information security is one of the most critical issues companies face with risks from cyberattacks, leaks of information and operational stoppages. Information security governance is a key management issue alongside the protection of personal data and showing due consideration for privacy.
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