Thorough Compliance

Basic Approach
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Basic Approach

The Nikon Group believes that our business is rooted in every member acting with integrity and fairness under our corporate philosophy of Trustworthiness and Creativity. Therefore, we established the Nikon Code of Conduct to stipulate our basic stance toward social responsibility and the standards for all officers and employees working for the Group to behave in a sensible manner with high ethical standards.

The Nikon Code of Conduct defines actions to be taken as a member of the Nikon Group on respecting human rights and sound working environments. The code also defines actions to be taken for all possible matters in daily business operations in the following categories: anti-bribery and corruption, relationships with business partners and social responsibility, fair competition and business transactions, import and export control, and taxation.

Our vision is to strive for zero compliance violations to ensure compliance with the Nikon Code of Conduct, and we are committed to ensuring each member is aware of this code.

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Nikon Code of Conduct

Strategy

The Nikon Group takes the following measures to achieve our Vision to strive for zero compliance violations.

We will continue to provide training, as well as implement measures to ensure all employees are aware of the Nikon Code of Conduct. We will periodically review the Nikon Code of Conduct in light of stakeholder requests, trends in social issues, and the business activities of the Nikon Group.
We will raise awareness of the reporting and consultation system, foster an environment that allows ease of use for employees, work to detect behavior that conflicts with laws and compliance in early stages, and resolve any issues appropriately.
We will establish a system to respond in accordance with the culture, customs, laws, and regulations of each country and region.

Main Initiatives

Reporting and Consulting System (Code of Conduct Hotline)

The Nikon Group has included provisions regarding a reporting and consulting system in the Nikon Code of Conduct and has established such systems at all Group companies in and outside Japan in order to respond to reports of violations or potential violations of the Nikon Code of Conduct. The Compliance Department is responsible for internal consultation systems in Japan while advising overseas reporting and consulting systems and escalating issues from overseas to the head office. We also make employees aware of this system through written explanations on the Nikon Code of Conduct, accessible to all employees, and relevant training programs.

Diagram of the Reporting and Consulting System in Japan

Anti-Bribery

The Nikon Group has established the Nikon Anti-Bribery Policy with the approval of the Executive Committee to reconfirm our commitment to anti-bribery both internally and externally. To ensure compliance with the Nikon Anti-Bribery Policy, each Regional Headquarters outside Japan formulates their own Anti-Bribery Guidelines under the direction of the Compliance Department. These guidelines reflect regional characteristics and summarize the business practices, precautions, and procedures necessary to comply with the policy regarding entertainment, gifts, donations, and other activities.

Specifically, we are taking steps to ensure full compliance with written application and approval procedures for expenditures related to public officials, etc. As a general rule, we have banned facilitation payments. In addition, at the start of transactions with third parties, such as intermediaries, Nikon makes the Nikon Anti-Bribery Policy known to all parties, and in principle, the contract must include a clause regarding anti-bribery.

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Nikon Anti-Bribery Policy (PDF:243KB)

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Compliance Training for Directors and Employees of the Nikon Group

The Nikon Group aims to instill an awareness of the concept of compliance in every person at the Nikon Group, from our top management to each and every employee.

At the March 2026 meeting of the Risk Management and Compliance Committee, a compliance seminar was conducted by the Compliance Department Manager for committee members, including Nikon's full-time directors. The seminar covered specific points of caution and required responses to management based on cases that have occurred within the Group.

For employees, we provide classroom training and e-learning. In fiscal year 2025, employees in Japan received training on various topics, including integrity and preventing power harassment, through compliance coordinators in each department and Group company. At Group companies outside Japan, Regional Headquarters take the lead in continuously implementing activities to train and raise awareness of the Code of Conduct.