Corporate conduct charter

In order to fulfil our corporate social responsibility (CSR) in global corporate activities, we will comply with the relevant laws, regulations, rules, codes and guidelines and act with the highest ethical standards and a good social conscience appropriate for a company engaged in a business that affects human lives, based on the following principles:

• We aim to improve productivity with the spirit of challenge and creative ingenuity in order to respond diligently to medical needs. We will provide beneficial, safe, and reliable pharmaceuticals and services.
• We will carry out our corporate activities in a fair and transparent manner and maintain a healthy and normal relationship with our stakeholders.
• We will actively communicate with our stakeholders by disclosing corporate information in a timely and appropriate manner in accordance with the principles of corporate accountability.
• We will take all possible measures to protect our and other companies' confidential and personal information obtained in the course of our business activities.
• We will carry out corporate activities in compliance with the laws and regulations of each country and region, while respecting their various cultures and customs and contributing to their development.
• We will respect diversity in the personal values and qualities, and individuality of our employees, and will maintain a pleasant working environment that is safe and politically correct.
• We will voluntarily and actively engage in activities aimed at protecting the global environment.
• We will actively engage in social action programmes as a “good corporate citizen”.
• We will not give in to any unreasonable or illegal demand from antisocial forces or groups that may threaten the order or safety of society.
• We will strive to rationalise and streamline our entire business management and actively work to improve our management structure.
• Board members and corporate auditors of the Daiichi Sankyo Group will take the initiative by building and maintaining an effective system to implement this charter, and ensure that it is understood by all members within the Group.