Our Code of Conduct is composed of the "Basic Code of Conduct" common to all stakeholders, and the stakeholder-specific "Code of Conduct towards Principal Stakeholders."

1．Basic Code of Conduct

1. (1) We will strive to observe laws and regulations, company rules, industry rules, norms of social behavior, etc., and to enhance our sense of ethics constantly.
2. (2) We will not simply content ourselves with "corporate logics" and "industry logics," but will maintain sound social judgment.
3. (3) We recognize that sales and profits can be won based on a high sense of ethics, and will act accordingly. In the event of a conflict between generating sales or profits and behaving in an ethical manner, we will always opt for ethical behavior.
4. (4) We will maintain sound and normal relations with all stakeholders.
5. (5) We will respect other people's human rights, personality and individuality, and not engage in any improper discrimination or harassment.
6. (6) We will protect company property, including information assets, in accordance with company rules and similar regulations, and handle it correctly.
7. (7) We will appropriately manage and use all personal information, confidential information and information on intellectual property, etc., obtained from stakeholders in accordance with laws and regulations, company rules and similar regulations.

2．Code of Conduct towards Principal Stakeholders

• (1) Conduct towards Customers

  • We will endeavor, in all business activities, from research and development to production, sales, and post-marketing surveillance, to identify the customer needs of patients, healthcare practitioners, and others.
  • We will conduct research for, and develop, the most advanced pharmaceuticals, provide high-quality and safe products together with useful information, and endeavor constantly to increase customer satisfaction.

• (2) Conduct towards Shareholders

  • We will disclose timely and appropriate information to shareholders, to enable them to gain a correct understanding of Astellas.
  • We will make effective use of the capital that shareholders entrust to the company to help increase enterprise value.

• (3) Conduct towards Employees

  • We will respect not only other employees' human rights and safety, but also the personality and individuality of each as a colleague, so as to create pleasant workplace environments.
  • We will create workplaces in which people respect and support each other, by creating an open-minded working environment.

• (4) Conduct towards Suppliers

  • We will respect suppliers as important partners, maintaining relationships as equals based on contracts.
  • We will conduct fair and transparent business with suppliers based on objective criteria governing each transaction.

• (5) Conduct towards Our Industry

  • We will engage in free and fair market competition in accordance with the rules.
  • We will respect other companies' rights and property, and will take the greatest possible care with respect to the methods of obtaining and handling external information.

• (6) Conduct towards the World of Politics and Public Administration

  • We will understand the mission and responsibility (to serve the public good) of public servants, politician, etc., and maintain impartial, transparent and sound relations with them.
  • We will perform faithfully our legal and other obligations with respect to accounting records, reporting, notifications, and tax payments to public agencies, etc.

• (7) Conduct towards Society

  • We will attach importance to communication with local communities and society, and will contribute actively to society from each of their perspectives.
  • We will observe local laws and respect local cultures and customs, both within Japan and overseas, to build mutual trust with people.
  • We will maintain a resolute stance towards antisocial forces and organizations that pose a threat to social order and stability.

• (8) Conduct towards the Environment

  • We will remain fully conscious of the impact of the company's day-to-day business activities on the local community and the Earth's environment, and undertake environmental-conservation activities.
  • We will make active efforts to ensure efficient use of resources and energy, and to reduce and recycle waste, so as to reduce the burden on the environment.

[Scope of application]

It covers the officers and employees of Astellas Pharma Inc. and the affiliated companies of the group in Japan.