Any conductor behavior that may conflict against laws,social norms or corporate ethics should be basically improved through the chain of command in the workplace.Some employees, however, may find it difficult to raise questions or consult with others within their own workplaces.
Recognizing this, the Nippon Paper Group introduced the Helpline System on April 1, 2004. The System allows any employee of the Group to make direct notification or hold consultations separate from the command structure in the workplace.The Compliance Office, which operates under the General Affairs Dept. of Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., is the contact body inside the Group. There are also contact bodies outside the Group.The Helpline System guarantees the privacy of whistleblowers and protects them from problems potentially occuring after notification or consultation, so that they can do so without anxiety. It also ensures that problems are discovered and addressed at their early stage.