{"id":3991,"date":"2025-12-19T16:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ir.test.kitazato.co.jp\/ja\/?page_id=3968"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:26:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T04:26:55","slug":"ethics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kitazato.co.jp\/en\/corporate\/ethics\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guided by its corporate philosophy, \u201cHappiness, for the Next Generations\u201d, Kitazato Corporation recognizes its social responsibility as a company supporting reproductive medicine and conducts its business activities based on high ethical standards and strict compliance with laws and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a company that handles products and technologies related to the beginning of life, we place the highest priority on quality, safety, and reliability and strive to remain a company trusted by society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points of Conduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand and comply fully with all applicable laws and internal regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consult with supervisors or relevant departments when faced with uncertainty to ensure informed decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritize ethically integrity over corporate or personal interests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhancement of Professional Expertise and Creative Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As members of a company engaged in reproductive medicine, we continuously strive to enhance our professional expertise and capabilities and approach our work with creativity and a strong spirit of challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points of Conduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continuously improve the knowledge and skills required for one\u2019s duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond flexibly to advances in medicine and changes in society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uphold the highest ethical standards in all research, development, manufacturing, and sales activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respect for Human Rights and a Comfortable Workplace Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We respect the human rights and diversity of all individuals and maintain a safe, comfortable, and harassment-free working environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points of Conduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect individual differences, including race, nationality, gender, age, and values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not engage in, tolerate, or overlook harassment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperate in creating a workplace that promotes physical and mental health and safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Responsibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We recognize environmental conservation as a vital management priority and actively work to reduce environmental impact and promote 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