Compliance
We emphasize not only compliance with laws and regulations but also compliance with internal codes and ethical codes. As well as conducting awareness-raising activities so that each person in the ULVAC Group acts with a spirit of compliance, we have established and are operating a range of institutions and regulations to ensure thorough compliance.
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ULVAC Group Corporate Code of Ethics
ULVAC has signed the United Nations Global Compact, a global initiative. The ULVAC Group Corporate Code of Ethics was established to share our fundamental management principles and further promote fair and transparent corporate governance. Since its enactment, we have provided training to all officers and employees and distributed booklets to our group companies, striving to raise compliance awareness. In October 2025, we revised the Code of ethics to strengthen ethical conduct, appropriate information handling, human capital development, and respect for human rights. This revision was based on global environmental changes and aligned with international norms such as the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The ULVAC Group Code of Corporate Ethics was approved by ULVAC's Management Committee and Board of Directors."
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Compliance Education
We conduct company-wide education on compliance, prevention of insider trading, prevention of harassment, prevention of misconduct in research activities, etc., for all employees of ULVAC, Inc. every year and the attendance rate is 100%. The education is designed to raise awareness not only in terms of knowledge but also to enable our employees to act appropriately.
Whistleblowing System
In addition to an internal reporting system whose independence is guaranteed, we have established an external reporting system to comply with laws and regulations, such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and Japan's Whistleblower Protection Act. We have established a system that gives due consideration to maintaining confidentiality during the investigation process. We have established a reporting system that allows whistleblowers to report with confidence, either anonymously or under their real names, so that we can quickly detect misconduct and take appropriate corrective action. We protect the personal information and privacy of whistleblowers and do not tolerate any retaliation or harassment against them. When an internal report is received, the first step is for ULVAC's Compliance Committee to investigate the facts. This investigation is conducted with particular attention to fairness, carefully and thoroughly. As necessary, we engage external experts to conduct meticulous and extensive interviews and their analysis. Furthermore, the Compliance Committee is chaired by the President of the Company, and its members themselves are bound by strict confidentiality obligations in its operation.
Handling of Violations
In the event that, based on the results of an investigation by the Compliance Committee, it is deemed that a violation of laws or regulations has been committed, then the opinion of an external expert, such as a lawyer, may be sought as necessary, steps will be taken to ensure that the violation ceases with immediate effect and improvement measures will be implemented, and those involved in the violation will be dealt with after deliberation by the appropriate bodies. In addition, the root causes of the violation are also investigated in order to formulate effective measures for preventing recurrence.