“Sampo-yoshi”
The ITOCHU group declares the spirit of “Sampo-yoshi” as our new corporate mission, which spirit originates from the message of our founder Chubei Itoh I (the merchant based in the former Ohmi Province of Japan (present-day Shiga Prefecture)).
This original business spirit has been passed down through the years from ITOCHU's establishment in 1858 to the present day, and it will continue to be passed down to many future generations to come.
*In Japanese, “yoshi” means “good,” and “sampo” means three sides, and these three sides consist of
(1) the seller (“urite”), (2) the buyer (“kaite”) and (3) society (“seken”). “Sampo-yoshi” is therefore:
“urite-yoshi” (meaning “good for the seller”)
“kaite-yoshi” (meaning “good for the buyer”)
“seken-yoshi” (meaning “good for society”)
We sincerely wish to contribute to solving social issues by not purely seeking to maximize our profits but also considering and responding to the expectations and trust of all of our surrounding stakeholders, including our customers, our shareholders and our employees. “Sampo-yoshi” is the business spirit by which ITOCHU aims to bring a positive effect into the world and to contribute to sustainable society for all.
I am One with Infinite Missions
All our executives and employees will take pride in our work and in the company, devote ourselves to earning the trust of customers, and contribute to society through the development of the company's business.
Our company complies with laws and regulations, and also abides by international rules and their spirit, and acts with social prudence.
Our company handles products and services after thoroughly assessing their social contribution and usefulness. We will endeavor to meet the needs of our customers, and offer safe and valuable products and services while giving full consideration to product liability, conservation of natural resources and energy, and preservation of the environment.
We will prudently manage our business with a long-term vision, instead of pursuing short-term profit.
Our company carries out its commercial activities based on the awareness that ensuring fair and free competition is the fundamental principle of the market economy. We will also maintain sound, normal and transparent relations with government and public administration.
Our company will make positive efforts to disclose corporate information to our shareholders in an accurate, fair, and timely manner.
Our company always acts in consideration of environmental issues, and on its own initiative makes positive efforts to contribute to the environment.
Our company ensures harmony between corporate profits and social benefits, and actively fulfills its role as a “good corporate citizen.”
Our company aims to create a comfortable working environment by ensuring employees feel fulfilled and rewarded for their work. Our management completely respects each employee’s personality and individuality, and nurtures a free-spirited corporate culture, allowing them to fully demonstrate their creativity.
Our company firmly confronts antisocial forces and groups that threaten public order and the safety of civil society.
Our company respects the culture and customs of other countries, maintains peaceful relations, and conducts management that contributes to the development of local communities.
Our Company and Staffs well understand and comply with this Corporate Code of Conduct and establish appropriate internal support system for this purpose.
Our management takes the initiative, serves as a role model, and endeavors to achieve the spirit of our Corporate Code of Conduct. If a situation in contradiction to the Corporate Code of Conduct occurs, the management on its own initiative will undertake cause survey and establish measures to prevent recurrence. The management also clarifies where the authority and responsibility lies for any such event and then administers disciplinary action to them including the management themselves if appropriate.