To cultivate happiness among people, the Tamura Group strives to be your one and only company by extracting unique and superior corporate strengths and continuously providing products and service that delight our customers and society.


Corporate Philosophy

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Tamura's founding spirit of “Supplying customers with the world best products” is expressed in the phrase “the one and only company,” upheld as the corporate slogan representing Tamura's management philosophy. In April 2000, the Tamura Group Mission, structured into three tiers with Mission at the top, was established to be positioned alongside Vision and Guidelines. The Tamura Group Mission embodies “the desire to be a global company that is accepted by the international community” and “a source of pride for its employees and keeps the dream alive.” In January 2007, the Tamura Group Code of Conduct was instituted to outline the standards of thought and action to be adhered to in day-to-day activities that are envisioned in the Tamura Group Mission guidelines.
In March 2014, the Tamura Group revised its Code of Conduct to stipulate the Group's fundamental policy of giving due respect to the seven principles stated in ISO 26000, which provides Guidance on Social Responsibility, and pursuing seven core subjects.
Further, in October 2018, the Group stipulated the fundamental policy for achieving SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and identified SDGs as one of the priority issues to be worked on by the entire Group.

Mission The Tamura Group supplies an original range of products and services, highly regarded in the global electronics market, to satisfy the evolving needs of customers, employees and shareholders supporting the Group's growth. Vision 1. The management of the Tamura Group is based on businesses related to the requirements of the global electronics industry. 2. The business of the Tamura Group is based on technologies that support rapidly diversifying customer needs, with a special focus on high market value. 3. The Tamura Group evaluates its employees with fairness and highly rates excellent performance and exceptional productivity. 4. The Tamura Group is a responsible member of the global community and respects the laws and customs of the countries in which it conducts business activities. 5. The Tamura Group strives to protect the global environment, conserve natural resources and promote recycling. Guideline 1. We attach great importance to partnership. We strive to attain the goals of individuals, as well as the group, by conducting our business affairs in an exemplary manner. We also endeavor to monitor market needs in real time with the aim of improving our own skills while enhancing customers' expectations. 2. We attach great importance to nurturing a spirit of creativity. To prosper in the global electronics market, where technologies are developing at a phenomenal pace, we strive to be creative and proactive in our approach to developing new products and services. 3. We attach great importance to individuality. We promote the synergy of individual wisdom with group know-how to achieve new value and ever higher standards of excellence. 4. We attach great importance to social responsibility. We are a responsible corporate citizen and strive to be a transparent organization that is responsive to our shareholders, customers, affiliates, government organizations, and the communities in which we conduct business. We also actively participate in environmental conservation efforts and recognize this involvement as a prerequisite to maintaining sustainable growth.

Tamura Group Code of Conduct

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The Tamura Group Code of Conduct outlines the basic guideline and the specific code of conduct for each of the 17 principles listed below, which are necessary to carry out business activities and job duties.

1. Ensuring Customer Trust and Satisfaction Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group will focus on the timely supply of an original range of products and services highly regarded in the global electronics market, focusing on the market standard. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Respond to customer requests in good faith and impartially （２）Ensure customer trust and work to improve satisfaction 1) Promote Socially Responsible Procurement 2) Promote Green Procurement 3) Promote Non-Use of Conflict Minerals （３）Formulate a business continuity plan and endeavor to fulfill supply responsibilities to customers 2. Acquiring the Trust of All Shareholders and Stakeholders in our Business Activities Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group are committed to satisfying the expectations and trust of everyone that supports operations, including shareholders. Specific Code of Conduct （１）The Tamura Group with comply with ethical standards and laws and regulations based on the provisions of the Code, and will strive to manage activities that accord importance to the interests and expectations of all supporting parties. 3. Respecting Basic Human Rights Basic Guideline The Tamura Group will constantly respect human rights that form the foundation for mutual understanding. The Tamura Group will not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, beliefs, social standing, illness, or mental or physical disability in any corporate activities. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Prohibition against all forms of discrimination 1) Prohibition against discrimination 2) Prohibition against inhumane treatment （２）Protection of Personal Information （３）Respect the freedom of association （４）Prohibition against improper labor practices 1) Voluntary employment 2) Prohibition against child labor*1 3) Minimum wage 4) Working hours 4. Safe and Healthy Workplace Environment Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group will ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment by making every effort at all times to prevent injury, illness, and accidents in the workplace. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Take machinery and equipment safety measures （２）Ensure thorough health management （３）Take security safeguards and measures in the workplace environment （４）Prepare to respond to emergencies （５）Manage work that is physically stressful （６）Establish and implement reporting procedures and systems for industrial accidents and occupational illnesses 1) Encouragement of reporting by employees 2) Classification and recording of accidents and illnesses 3) Provision of treatment as required 4) Investigation of accidents and illnesses, and implementation of corrective measures to eliminate causes 5) Encouragement of employees to return to work 5. Free Competition and Fair Trade Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group will comply with the various related laws and regulations regarding prohibition against monopolies, free competition, and fair trade, which apply in each country and region, and will not engage in any acts that deviate from these basic principles. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Prohibition of agreements or discussions that reciprocally limit freedom in business activities （２）Prohibition of use of status in transactions （３）Prohibition of misrepresentations, exaggerated representations or offering excessive gifts or rewards 6. Prohibition Against Insider Trading Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group will not engage in an act that adversely affects the sound or fair operation of the securities market, such as the use of any insider information*2 obtained in the course of operations for financial gain. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Prohibition of disclosure of insider information to third parties （２）Prohibition of personal use of insider information 7. Prohibition Against Inappropriate Entertainment or Gifts Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group will not engage in acts of bribery relating to the acceptance of entertainment or gifts, or engage in activities that are outside the scope of socially acceptable standards. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Prohibition against inappropriate conduct towards government employees （２）Compliance with socially accepted norms 8. Prohibition of Inappropriate Transactions with and Inappropriate Political Contributions to Public Bodies Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group will comply with all related laws and regulations regarding transactions with public bodies and the provision of political contributions. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Impartial, open and fair transactions with public bodies （２）Maintain transparency in politics 9. Compliance with Laws and Regulations Regarding Import and Export Controls for Security Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group will comply with related law and regulations regarding import and export including the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and related laws and regulations of trading partner countries that are enacted for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security, and will not engage in any acts that violate such laws and regulations. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Appropriate classification （２）Imports and exports in accordance with classification results （３）Prevention of misuse as weapons of mass destruction (nuclear weapons, biological weapons, chemical weapons, missiles, etc.) 10.Creation, Protection and Use of Intellectual Property Rights*3 and Know-How Basic Guideline The Tamura Group is fully aware that intellectual property rights and know-how are valuable assets to the Tamura Group and are the cornerstone of the corporation, and will encourage creative endeavors involving these and appropriately protect and utilize such rights. Furthermore, the Tamura Group will specifically, fairly, and justly evaluate executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group that have created intellectual property by establishing an invention reward system. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Promptly notify the company of intellectual property rights （２）Respect third parties intellectual property rights （３）Compliance with disclosure and supply procedures 11. Prohibition of Participation in Antisocial Behavior Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group will take a firm attitude toward antisocial activities and forces such as corporate racketeers and organized crime groups, and implement organizational activities that do not expose susceptibilities. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Prohibition of relations with antisocial activities and influences such as corporate racketeers and organized crime groups （２）Prohibition of responding to inappropriate demands from antisocial forces such as corporate racketeers and organized crime groups （３）Prohibition of transactions with antisocial forces such as corporate racketeers and organized crime groups 12. Prohibition Against Competition or Conflict of Interest Basic Guideline The Tamura Group will not permit executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group to engage in any personal acts that are disadvantageous or likely to be disadvantageous to the corporate activities of the Tamura Group. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Prompt reporting to the company 13. Appropriate and Timely Disclosure of Information Basic Guideline The Tamura Group will disclose information timely to ensure the correct understanding and trust of its shareholders, customers, trading partners, Executives and Employees and other stakeholders in local communities. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Promote internal information sharing （２）Disclose corporate information 1) Actively provide information 2) Accurate recording and reporting 14. Appropriate Protection and Handling of Information (Corporate Information, Private Information, etc.) Basic Guideline Executives, employees, and members of the Tamura Group will handle information created or obtained in the course of operations or information received from the trading partners, and personal information as confidential information according to the level of importance and necessity of the information. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Comply with information handling regulations （２）Disclosure of restricted information （３）Prohibition against improper use of confidential information （４）Prohibition against obtaining information through improper means 15. Preservation of Company Assets Basic Guideline The Tamura Group will establish regulations for handling company assets (tangible and intangible assets such as products, parts, and information) and will strictly enforce these regulations. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Appropriate handling of company assets （２）Prohibition against improper use and protection of assets 16. Respect for the Global Environment Basic Guideline The Tamura Group is aware that tackling environmental issues is vital for the existence and activities of a corporation, and will independently and actively implement and promote integrated activities tackling from the three aspects of a low-carbon society, recycling society and a natural symbiotic society. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Establishing and achieving superior environmental preservation targets 1) Restrictions on products containing specified substances 2) Chemical substances and environmental pollutants 3) Discharged water and waste materials 4) Atmospheric pollution 5) Environment related licenses and reports 6) Pollution prevention and resource saving 7) Biodiversity （２）Promote technical innovations （３）Provision of environmentally friendly products and services （４）Raising environmental awareness and acting responsibly （５）Support environmental preservation activities 17. Cooperation with the International Community and Co-existence with Local Communities Basic Guideline The Tamura Group will build trust, deepening mutual trust and understanding with countries and local communities, and actively engage in business activities that contribute to the region, to ensure harmony and co-existence with society. Specific Code of Conduct （１）Respect for all cultures and customs （２）Implement social action programs that contribute to local communities （３）Foster a corporate culture that emphasizes social action programs （４）Implement activities to protect biodiversity