TOA CORPORATION “CODE OF CONDUCT”
After reflection upon the misconduct related to the execution of soil improvement work and other
issues, and to prevent the lessons that were learned from being forgotten, TOA CORPORATION has
revised the “TOA CORPORATION CODE OF CONDUCT.”
Going forward, we shall thoroughly instill this conduct in all executives and employees,
and carrying forward our business activities with this as the foundation, we shall engage in efforts
to realize our corporate philosophy of “developing the company's business with high-level technology
and fulfilling our social responsibilities through sound management.”
Article 1 Carry out fair and sincere corporate activities
- 1. Observe Laws and Regulations, and carry out fair and sincere corporate activities
We shall observe Laws and Regulations as well as the spirit of Laws and Regulations without
exception, refrain from putting priority on our own reasons or circumstances, and follow social
decency, in carrying out fair and sincere corporate activities.
- 2. Fair competition and proper transactions
We shall promote fair and transparent free competition, and proper transactions
- 3. Shut off any relationships with anti-social forces
We shall shut off any and all relationships with anti-social forces that pose a threat to the
order and safety of society.
- 4. Protect intellectual property
We shall respect the intellectual property rights of others, and properly manage and protect
information, including personal information, utilized in the course of conducting business
activities.
- 5. Ensure proper disclosure of corporate information and the transparency of management
We shall endeavor to ensure the transparency of management as an “Open Company” through the
disclosure of corporate information in the proper manner and at the right time.
- 6. Maintain proper relationships with political and government bodies
With regard to our relationship with political and government bodies, we shall observe all
relevant Laws and Regulations, and maintain a transparent and proper relationship.
Article 2 Execution of social responsibilities
- 1. Provide high-quality construction and services
We shall thoroughly implement measures, including the reliable sharing of information, to
prevent the recurrence of misconduct related to the execution of work, and provide high-quality
construction and services, by scrupulously executing work, in order to prove worthy of the
client's trust.
- 2. Improve construction technologies
We shall endeavor to develop technologies and improve technologies in order to respond to the
various needs of the client.
Moreover, we shall, without fail, conduct inspections and
other actions on technologies provided to the client, in order to prove worthy of trust.
- 3. Make every possible effort to prevent disasters to the public
We shall never forget the lessons learned from the incident of the disaster to the public, and
every possible effort shall be made to prevent disasters to the public.
- 4. Response to natural disasters
When a natural disaster strikes, we shall promptly and systematically carry out disaster
response actions, such as rescue of inhabitants of the devastated area and secure their safety,
and emergency repairs on disaster-stricken structures.
Article 3 Respect for humans
- 1. Realize a good working environment and enrichment for workers
We shall respect “people,” who are the pillar of our corporate activities, and endeavor to
establish a good working environment that is rewarding and that they can take pride in, and
realize enrichment for the working people.
- 2. Strengthen and enhance measures for occupational safety and health
We shall promote strengthening and enhancing our occupational safety and health measures in
order to prevent work-related accidents and work-related illnesses, and ensure the safety and
good health of people involved in construction work.
- 3. Prohibit discrimination and unfair treatment
We shall prohibit any form of discrimination and unfair treatment of employees with regard to
hiring and how they are dealt with, because of nationality, gender, beliefs, or other reasons.
- 4. Human resources development
We shall nurture employees who are capable of taking action by becoming aware of on their own
and thinking for themselves about what action needs to be taken, by not only raising the
capabilities of each individual through education and training and self-enlightenment, but also
by promoting a climate that enhances dialog with superiors and subordinates.
Article 4 Coexistence with society
- 1. Carry out widespread communication
We shall enhance communications with our stakeholders, including stockholders, clients, and
business partners, and promote mutual understanding with regard to corporate activities, with
the aim of becoming a trusted “Open Company.”
- 2. Promote CSR activities
We shall always have an awareness that we are a company involved in improving social
infrastructure, and endeavor as a “good corporate citizen” to make contributions to society.
- 3. Efforts to preserve the environment and other initiatives
We shall endeavor to coexist with the environment in all areas of corporate activities, and
proactively carry out efforts in the preservation of the environment, renewable energy, and
saving energy, in response to demands from society.
- 4. Be in harmony with and contribute to the international community
In the international community, it goes without saying that we shall observe international rules
as well as local Laws and Regulations, and respect the culture and customs of local communities,
and promote business activities that contribute to their development.
Enacted June 2006
Revised April 2018