Management Philosophy

Management Philosophy

Act with integrity and contribute to society through technology and engineering.

Since its establishment in 1946, the ID&E Group has contributed to the building of social infrastructure in Japan and overseas.

Yutaka Kubota, the founder of ID&E, confidently stated “Tackle your problems with sincerity and the road ahead shall be clear,” and dedicated his technical expertise and passion to building social infrastructure that is safe and reliable. That spirit of social contribution based on conducting business with conviction is a part of the corporate DNA that continues to guide our employees today.
The world is full of people who desire better living standards. The ID&E Group will remain committed to acting with integrity as it contributes to national and regional social development all over the world.

Code of Conduct

The ID&E Group's Code of Conduct stipulates its duties and policies and specific behavioral standards for its officers and employees for their business activities.

1. WINNING THE CONFIDENCE OF SOCIETY

1-1 Faithful and Ethical Behavior

Acting with integrity has always been the most fundamental aspect of our corporate responsibility. Thus, ID&E Group is committed to behaving in an ethical manner, enhancing corporate governance, improving the quality of technical services and products, and earning the trust and respect of society. ID&E Group makes sure that officers and employees are aware of the corporate governance policy, put the policy into practice, and ensure the transparency and credibility of corporate management.

1-2 Compliance with Social Norms, Laws, Regulations and Elimination of Misconduct

ID&E Group is committed to strictly following the letter and spirit of applicable laws and regulations and eliminate misconduct. ID&E Group also strictly deals with conflicts of interest that could undermine the fair performance of our duties, actions that could lead to conflicts of interest, or actions that could be perceived to be conflicts of interest. ID&E Group eliminates antisocial forces and organizations that threaten the order or peace of the civil society and severs relationships with them.

2.PROVIDING QUALITY TECHNICAL SERVICE

2-1 Developing Technologies

The mission of ID&E Group is to contribute to the sustainable development of society by offering technical skills in the services we provide. ID&E Group correctly understands the needs of society and is committed to research and development of new technologies.

2-2 Ensuring Technical Quality

With pride in its team of professionals, ID&E Group is committed to maintaining and improving quality to provide high-quality technical services and products that achieve customer satisfaction.

3.FAIR AND TRANSPARENT OPERATING PRACTICES

3-1 Fair and Free Competition

ID&E Group refuses to pursue business interests through illicit means; therefore, ID&E Group operates in a fair, transparent manner of free competition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

3-2 Responsible Business Activity

ID&E Group is well aware of the influences of our decisions. ID&E Group respects the position of business partners and maintains fair practices, while ID&E Group promotes their adoption of the practices of social responsibility.

3-3 Proper Financial Reporting

Accurate, complete and reliable financial reporting are necessary to fulfill ID&E Group’s obligation to provide full and truthful disclosures to investors, stakeholders and regulatory authorities, for this purpose ID&E Group has an internal control systems to ensure fair and appropriate financial accounting and recordkeeping practices.

3-4 Protection and Use of Intellectual Property

Knowledge and innovation are key drivers of growth and prosperity. ID&E Group respects that intellectual property is used to contribute to the sustainable development of society, while ID&E Group works to protect and manage those rights.

4.ESTABLISHING A MOTIVATING WORK ENVIRONMENT

4-1 Respect for Human Rights

ID&E Group affirms diversity and does not limit employment opportunities or discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, sex, faith, or social status.

4-2 Creating a Dynamic, Reliable Work Environment

Based on a free and open-minded corporate culture, ID&E Group preserves the rights of motivated and capable employees and creates a working environment which respects labor management cooperation, where such employees can work with a sense of security. Also, ID&E Group engages in sincere and constructive discussions and negotiations when determining working conditions etc., and thus maintains and develops sound labor management relations.

4-3 Realizing Work-Life Balance

The work environment of ID&E Group rewards all employees for fulfilling job responsibilities, meet the career expectations of each person, and allow each employee to make individual choices with regard to different lifestyles at home, keeping pace with the changes in life stages. In addition, to accommodate various lifestyles, shorten total working hours and diversify employment and work patterns. Promote measures against overwork and mental health, and actively support the health of employees. In addition, maintain and promote a working environment in which employees can maintain their health and comfort.

4-4 Creating a Safe Work Environment

ID&E Group places top priority on safety in every aspect of corporate activities.

4-5 Developing Human Resources and their Competence

To develop human resources with high ethical standards, creativity, and deep expertise, ID&E Group consistently provides educational opportunities on corporate and professional ethics. ID&E Group also maintains a system to enhance expert knowledge and the technologies of employees and encourages every employee to obtain official qualifications.

5.PR ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND PROTECTION

5-1 Enhancing PR (public relations) and IR (investor relations) Activities

ID&E Group promotes engagements with stakeholders and ensures the transparency and credibility of management through such opportunities as the general meeting of shareholders, where we welcome open discussion for enhanced IR activities.

5-2 Information Management and Preventing Insider Trading

ID&E Group strictly protects and controls all information obtained in the course of business and prevents abuse and leaking of such information. ID&E Group also maintains the systems of compliance to prevent insider trading.

6. CONSERVING THE ENVIRONMENT

6-1 Providing Environment-friendly Technologies and Products

ID&E Group recognizes that conservation of the global environment is a priority issue shared by all human beings and promotes research and technological development for a sustainable society.

6-2 Reducing Load on the Global Environment

ID&E Group positively promotes environment-friendly business activities to create a more affluent environment where nature and people can coexist in harmony. ID&E Group complies with laws, regulations, international standards, and company rules concerning the environment, including our Sustainability Basic Policy.

7. CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY

7-1 Contributing to society through our businesses

ID&E Group is committed to working as a team and building socio-economic infrastructure as the basis of affluence for communities and residents around the globe. ID&E Group respects the history and culture of each nation and region and contributes to the sustainable development of society through excellent technical services and products appropriate for each region.

7-2 Participating in Social Action Programs

As members of the local communities and as a good corporate citizen, ID&E Group works with the communities in which we operate and contribute to their welfare. Officers and employees are encouraged and supported to voluntarily take part in social contribution activities. ID&E Group also encourages engineers in developing nations through operational assistance from the Kubota Fund, established by Yutaka Kubota, the founder of the leading group company, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.

8. ENHANCING THE BRAND VALUE

With recognition of the brand (credibility) of ID&E Group as a proud management resource, we will protect and enhance its value.

9. ENSURING PROPER CHANNELS FOR REPORTING AND PROCESS OF CORRECTION

ID&E Group promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by establishing a consultation/whistleblowing system and reporting channels for thorough enforcement of corporate ethics, and by enhancing the effectiveness of such systems. ID&E Group does not treat any officer or employee who consults or reports in a disadvantageous manner because of such actions. Any conduct that violates the Code of Conduct must be dealt with fairly and promptly in accordance with laws, regulations, and internal rules.