In Nikon Group, the Risk Management Committee play a key role in
establishing Nikon Group's
risk management system in order to manage all risks affecting Nikon
Group with the following measures;
- Assessment of risks within the Group
- Implementation of countermeasures to serious risks which could affect business operations
- Training and education for employees and management team in order to minimize any damages from the risks
- Periodic monitoring of major risks
- Implementation of PDCA cycle of the risk management system
Main Activities
- The establishment of a BCM system for possible disasters such as a major earthquake.
- Strengthening information security.
- Ongoing review of the expatriate employee safety assurance system as the global operational presence expands.
- Maintaining preparedness for a pandemic influenza.
Risk Management System Progress
- July 2006
- The BCM Subcommittee and Information Subcommittee were established.
- July 2007
- The Disaster Prevention Committee and BCM Subcommittee were merged to create the new Integrated Disaster Prevention and BCM Committee. (The BCM Subcommittee became independent from the Risk Management Committee.)
- October 2007
- The expatriate employee safety assurance system was reviewed.
- April 2008
- Preparation for a pandemic influenza was started.
