Basic Approach
Under its corporate philosophy, “Contributing to Society through Science and Technology,” the Shimadzu Group operates globally across four business segments—Analytical & Measuring Instruments, Medical Systems, Aircraft Equipment, and Industrial Machinery—and is committed to pursuing Planetary Health (the Well-Being of Mankind and the Earth). Through this commitment, the Shimadzu Group works to create social value and address social challenges across four customer domains: Healthcare, Green, Materials, and Industry. In strengthening governance, the Shimadzu Group is guided by the following basic principles:
- Enhancing management transparency and accountability
- Strengthening the oversight function of the Board of Directors
- Ensuring rigorous compliance and risk management
- Strengthening internal controls
- Emphasizing dialogue with stakeholders
By adhering to these principles, the Shimadzu Group seeks to achieve sustainable growth and enhance corporate value.
Corporate Governance Measures
In December 2015, the Company established its Corporate Governance Policy (“CG Policy”) to set out its approach to the concrete implementation of the Corporate Governance Code (“CG Code”). In addition to enhancing its corporate governance measures, the Company regularly reviews the CG Policy in light of the status of those initiatives and changes in the external environment, and works to improve the effectiveness of governance.
Corporate Governance Policy
- Appropriate cooperation with stakeholders
- Securing shareholders’ rights and equal treatment
- Appropriate disclosure and transparency
- Constructive dialogue with shareholders
- Responsibilities of the Board of Directors and related bodies
CG Policy
https://www.shimadzu.com/ir/governance/policy.html
CG Report
https://www.shimadzu.com/ir/governance/report.html