To contribute to the creation of an affluent society, the Metal One Group is committed to the creation of values through business activities in conformity with the three criteria for corporate social responsibility listed below.

(1)	To obey all official laws and regulations, and behave responsibly in line with accepted social standards.
(2)	To be considerate of the global environment.
(3)	To contribute to the well-being of humankind and society.

Metal One has responsibilities to a diverse range of stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, employees, governments, NPOs and various communities. With all activities based on our corporate philosophy - "Global Citizen," "Honesty and Virtue," and "Aspirations and Creativity" - Metal One's officers and other staff members will emphasize compliance with laws and regulations, global environmental considerations, and all our stakeholders - by returning value to shareholders, ensuring stable livelihoods for our employees, coexisting with customers and sharing prosperity, and maintaining harmony with the public sector and the community - while striving to contribute to the sustainable development of society as a whole.

Metal One promotes CSR efforts by delineating practical plans of action at the departmental level. In FY2010, the company began specific efforts in line with objectives based on the previous year's results. Likewise, our main affiliated companies have conducted self-analyses based on CSR perspectives and begun CSR efforts based on the issues they had uncovered.

Metal One Corporation has been diligent in carrying out lawful and fair business practices, having a guide to conduct in our business operations called the "Code of Conduct," and having subsequently established necessary additional internal rules.

All officers and employees of Metal One Corporation (the "Company") must comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations where they operate, international standards and rules, and all internal corporate rules and policies. In addition, all officers and employees of Metal One Corporation must act in a socially responsible manner by complying with generally accepted standards in the conduct of their business.

Basic Principles:

	To respect human rights, and refrain from discriminating on any basis, and engaging in any form of harassment.
	To maintain a high regard for environmental considerations in conducting our business operations, and ensure that our business is conducted in an environmentally sustainable manner, and comply with treaties, laws and regulations concerning the environment.
	To promote fair business practices and comply with trade rules and regulations.
	To comply with the rules and regulations of international trade.
	To protect and properly use confidential and proprietary information, protect the rights of the Company and respect the rights of others.
	To refrain from engaging in insider trading.
	To avoid conflicts of interest with the Company; maintain a distinction between corporate and private business.
	To provided financial and accounting records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
	To maintain proper legal and ethical standards with respect to gifts and entertainment.
	To resolutely oppose any organization, group or individual engaged in unlawful activities and do not provide money or other types of economic benefits to them.
	To promptly report to or consult the Superiors, the individuals in charge of Compliance for each business department, the relevant departments, the Secretariat for the Compliance Committee, or the outside counsel in charge of Compliance, upon discovering or committing any violations of this "Code of Conduct."

Metal One respects all individual rights and strictly adheres to laws and regulations on the protection of personal information. A support center and webpage deal with issues regarding the personal data Metal One keeps.

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