Whistleblowing

Situations where support is available

Reporting

To inform the Company of noncompliance* by an officer(s), an employee(s), etc. of the Company.
We do not accept reports of any conduct unrelated to business operations or any conduct that is not in violation of laws, regulations, or company rules, but is contrary to socially accepted norms and ethics.
*Noncompliance: Any conduct that violates or is likely to violate laws, regulations, or company rules.


Consultations

Obtain any necessary advice prior to or, in connection with, a report.
Please refer to items (a) through (d) below for specific details.
We do not accept legal or business-related consultations.
(a) Whether one’s conduct, or that of other officers, employees, etc. constitutes noncompliance
(b) How the report will be handled
(c) How whistleblowers are protected
(d) Adverse treatment resulting from reporting

Situations where support is not available

Falsehoods, content that defames or slanders others, or any content intended for any other improper purposes may not be reported or consulted upon.

Points to note

In principle, please provide your name, company name, and contact information to the hotline representative when making a report or seeking a consultation.
Anonymous reports will be accepted, but in such cases the Company may not be able to conduct the necessary investigation or make necessary responses.
When reporting to an external point of contact, however, you may request that your name not be disclosed to the Company.

Contact Information

Internal point of contact (Legal Affairs Group, Corporate Planning Department, Frontier Consulting Inc.)
Email: helpline@frontierconsul.net


External point of contact (Ishii Law Office)

Email: fc-helpline@ilo.gr.jp
Mail: ATTN: Ishii Law Office Frontier Consulting external point of contact
Hibiya Marine Bldg. 11F, 1-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005

Other

There are no restrictions on the format for reporting and consultations.
You will not suffer any adverse treatment from the Company on the ground of using either of the points of contact.