Gakken Group Charter of Corporate Conduct

Recently the siginificance of corporate role and corporate social renponsiblity are increasing. In order to meet the expectations of all stakeholders and remain a company that is trusted by society, Gakken Group has established “Gakken Group Charter of Corporate Conduct ”which each officer and individual employee should comply.

In order to practice“Gakken Group Charter of Corporate　Conduct”,we established“Gakken Compliance Code”and distribute to all employees. We coduct trainings and daily communication activities for the dissemination and throughness of compliance as well.

Based on our Group Philosophy‐Gakken Group truly hopes for everyone to lead the enriched life by providing the sensation, satisfaction and peace of mind for the day along with the dreams and hopes for tomorrow‐we aim at conducting corporate activities that meet the values that people and society now expect in the fields of education, information, and culture.

As a member of Gakken Group, we take responsibility and pride in our Gakken brand developed over many years, conform to laws, ordinances and social ethics, and are committed to fulfill our social responsibility.

The top management and each individual employees of Gakken Group carry out business in accordance with Gakken Group Charter of Corporate Conduct and promote compliance management.

For our customers

We ensure the highest level of safety for our products and services and promote appropriate sales activities to earn the confidence of our customers.

For stockholders and investors

We provide appropriate management information disclosure to establish a relationship of trust with stockholders and investors.

For business partners

We maintain fair relations with all of our business partners, and conduct fair and free market competition.

For employees

We respect human rights, and create corporate culture where all employees can fully demonstrate their creativity.

For Society

We conduct social action programs and environmental protection, and fulfill our responsibilities as a corporate member of society.

Established in May,2003