ABOUT D&M

SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

At D&M Holdings, making a positive contribution to the world around us is a top priority. As a global company, we believe good business practices have a positive impact on sustainable growth worldwide.

We strive continuously to improve our practices and corporate activities, making ethical business conduct and legal compliance fundamental aspects of our operations. D&M has adopted a code of conduct, internal controls and an environmental action plan to ensure our practices are environmentally and socially responsible.

Corporate Governance

The D&M Group attach importance to the enhancement of the corporate value through sound management whilst recognizing the importance of complying with corporate ethics, applicable laws and regulations.

The Company's corporate governance system is based on the board of directors which is responsible for deciding important operational matters for the whole Group as well as monitoring and supervising the execution of duties by the Corporate Officers, and the Corporate Auditor responsible for auditing the performance of duties by Directors to achieve 1) enhanced management transparency, 2) faster decision-making, and 3) improved management control and monitoring function. The election of outside directors and outside corporate auditors, introduction of officers system and the establishment Compensation Committee shall further refine its corporate governance.

* 　The Compensation Committee, composed of a majority of outside directors, is set up to improve the transparency
　　and objectivity in the process of the deliberation on the compensation related issues.

Compliance

The D&M Group has established the following compliance structure placing emphasis on compliance management.

◆Compliance regulations

To raise awareness of corporate ethics and compliance throughout the organization, compliance related regulations, including Global Charter of Conduct has been formulated and are available on the company intranet.

◆Establishment of the Compliance Committee

To enhance the effectiveness of legal and ethical compliance within the D&M Group, the Company has established the Compliance committee. The committee is responsible for overseeing the compliance system within the company, and to prevent and provide for early detection of any improper conduct within the company

Role:

· To monitor compliance of the Charter of Conduct

· To establish and review the compliance related internal regulations

· To investigate on non-compliance and non-compliance reported to the D&M Compliance Hotline

· To report its findings and any remedial actions to the Corporate Auditor

◆Compliance Hotline
"D&M Compliance Hotline" has been introduced to prevent and provide for early detection of any illegal, dishonest, unethical or fraudulent act by an employee or a business division within the D&M group.

A law firm has been designated as a contact point to protect the whistle-blower from unfair treatment.

◆Compliance Traning

The D&M Group believes that compliance efforts are essential elements in sustaining the credibility of the company.

Training programs have been conducted to all employees and compliance seminars are held for new employees on regular basis. Legal Division provide support for the running of compliance training program in our overseas group companies whilst taking into account local laws, regulations, customs and cultures.

Green Procurement Guidelines

The D&M Group has established this Green Procurement Guideline as part of its efforts to protect the global environment. We request that our suppliers understand and actively cooperate with our Green Procurement Guidelines, which are designed to foster a sustainable global economy. Compliance with the D&M Group Green Procurement Guideline is now mandatory for suppliers.

Green Procurement Guideline (PDF)	Supplier Evaluation List (Excel)
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