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For AGC Group, the pursuit of its group vision, “Look Beyond,” represents the fulfillment of its CSR. In celebrating our 100th anniversary this year, we have established the AGC Group Charter of Corporate Behavior. This Charter serves as a set of guidelines for all employees to follow, to correctly pursue “Look Beyond” toward creating a sustainable society and achieving our success in the next 100 years.
We will fulfill our social responsibility based on the AGC Group Charter of Corporate Behavior, while at the same time aiming to achieve our business targets. We will increase our corporate value and fulfill Our Mission: “to make the world a brighter place,” in order to develop our Group into a highly profitable, fast-growing, and outstanding global enterprise.

AGC Group Charter of Corporate Behavior

(Established on June 1, 2007)

The AGC Group strives to be a company trusted by all its stakeholders, a company that meets the expectations of the world business community to grow and develop responsibly, and a company that significantly contributes to a healthier global society. We in the AGC Group will achieve these goals by practicing the following principles that are based on our shared values of “Look Beyond.”

■Integrity: Sincere Behavior

1.	The AGC Group will develop and provide useful goods and services of superior quality, while giving due consideration to safety and the environment, and will strive for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
2.	The AGC Group will understand and comply with applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which it does business.
3.	The AGC Group will promote fair trade and conduct its operations in accordance with the principle of fair competition and all applicable laws and regulations. The Group will support the development of appropriate competition laws.
4.	The AGC Group will maintain sound relationships with government agencies and other responsible organizations. The Group will not support organizations that threaten the order and security of society.
5.	The AGC Group will properly manage and safeguard its own proprietary information, intellectual property, and other assets and will respect the property rights and interests of it customers and other business partners.

■Environment and Safety: With Due Consideration

6.	The AGC Group regards environmental conservation as an essential responsibility of global citizens and will proactively contribute to the development of a sustainable society.
7.	The AGC Group will seek to implement technological innovations and new product developments that reflect due consideration for the environment and will participate in ongoing activities to preserve the environment and safety and security at work.
8.	The AGC Group will maintain its workplaces with a proper regard to occupational health and safety for the people related to the business activities of the Group.

■Diversity: Respect for People

9.	The AGC Group will respect cultural diversity in race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender, and background.
10.	The AGC Group will respect people's diverse capabilities and personal dignity in the Group's business activities and will create fair and open environments at its workplaces without discrimination.
11.	The AGC Group will not engage in forced labor or child labor and will not tolerate infringements of human rights.

■Harmony with Society: from “Responsibility” to “Reliability”

12.	The AGC Group will strive to be a trusted corporate citizen, fulfilling its responsibilities to the communities in which it does business.
13.	The AGC Group will build productive and proper relationships with business partners and encourage them to adhere to business principles consistent with its own.
14.	The AGC Group will communicate responsibly with customers, local citizens, shareholders, and other members of society by disclosing information in a fair and appropriate manner.

The management of all AGC Group companies, recognizing that it is their responsibility to realize the spirit of this Charter, will take the initiative to achieve an understanding of the Charter within all Group companies and the companies with which they do business. We will pay attention to the voices of our stakeholders, both internal and external, and promote the development and implementation of systems that will enhance ethical corporate behavior under the vision “Look Beyond.”
In the case of any behavior contrary to the principles of this Charter, we will work to identify the cause and prevent a recurrence, making it clear to those inside and outside Group companies that the situation is being addressed diligently. We will take appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions when necessary.