UBE Corporation (President: Yuki Nishida; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter, "UBE") announced today that it has established a new UBE Group Code of Conduct, replacing the former UBE Group Action Guidelines, which served until now as the foundation for the Group's ethical standards and guiding principles.

This Code of Conduct is based on the UBE Group's philosophical framework--which comprises its Founding Principles, Purpose, Corporate Philosophy, and Management Principles--and will serve as a foundation for decision-making and a standard for action for all individuals engaged in the Group's operations.

The Code of Conduct consists of five chapters: four are structured around the UBE Group's Management Principles, which emphasize the Group's core values of ethics, safety and security, quality, and people; the fifth addresses responsible and sustainable procurement practices in supply chain management.

The Code incorporates key themes that corporations today are expected to address, such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); access to water and sanitation; and respect for the rights of refugees and migrants. It also includes decision-making flow chart, checklists, practical case examples, guidance on reporting and consultation, and Q&A sections--reflecting the Group's values and providing a practical guide that employees can more easily apply in their everyday responsibilities.

In accordance with the Code of Conduct, all employees of the UBE Group will continue to carry out their daily duties with a strong sense of ethics. By making these efforts, the UBE Group seeks to earn even greater trust from its customers and the broader society, to create value that shapes the future, and to contribute to social progress.

Contact

Public Relations Group, Corporate Communication Department, UBE Corporation
Tel: +81-3-5419-6110; E-mail: contact_pr@ube.com