Compliance

YKK Global Criteria of Compliance

Practical Application and Purpose of Implementation

In FY2019, YKK AP introduced the YKK Global Criteria of Compliance (YGCC), the YKK Group's compliance standards based on the YKK Philosophy and ISO 26000, and the adoption of the YKK Global Criteria of Compliance at major sites in Japan and overseas was completed in FY2021. From FY2022 onward, we have been promoting the establishment of YGCC operation while accommodating new business sites.

We regularly carry out YGCC audits such as self-inspection and internal audits. Standardized monitoring contributes to reduction of on-site workloads by eliminating duplicate monitoring items.

Standards for Compliance Activities: "YKK Global Criteria of Compliance"

1.Management System

  • Business Licenses
  • Social Compliance Policy
  • Social Compliance Committee
  • Opinions from the Employees
  • Whistle-Blowing System
  • Compliance Violations

2.Labor Conditions

  • Child Labor
  • Forced Labor
  • Discrimination
  • Discipline, Harassment or Abuse
  • Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
  • Regular Employment/ Employment Contract

3.Working Hours and Wages

  • Working Hours
  • Wages and Benefits

4.Health and Safety

  • Health and Safety Management System
  • Emergency Planning & Fire Safety
  • Medical Services
  • Sanitation/ Hygiene
  • Physical Hazards
  • Chemical Hazards
  • Structural Integrity
  • Dormitory and Canteen

5.Environment

  • Environmental Management System
  • Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Water Use
  • Waste Water Discharge and Effluents
  • Waste Management
  • Atmospheric Emissions
  • Chemical Management

6.Fair Business Practice

  • Fair Competition
  • Anti-Bribery
  • Confidential Information Protection
  • Non-Competition Obligation
  • Personal Information
  • Intellectual Property
  • Accounting and Tax Preparation
  • Antisocial Forces
  • Supplier Management
  • Foreign Trade
  • Subcontracting

7.Contract Construction Work (Items Specific to YKK AP's Business)

  • Management System
  • Labor Conditions
  • Hours and Wages
  • Health and Safety
  • Environment
  • Fair Business Practices
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