It is the NSG Group's mission to be the global leader in the manufacture and supply of glass products, through the best use of our people and technology and the pursuit of innovation, judged best in class by our customers, our people and our shareholders.

Our Code of Conduct sets out the principles by which the Group will strive to conduct its business activities in pursuit of its mission.

The Code defines the conduct expected of both the Group and its employees across all areas of our business and applies to relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, business partners, the community and all others with whom we have contact in daily business life.

The wide range of issues addressed in the Code reflects the many diverse activities that are involved in operating as a successful global business.

The overriding basis of the Code is that the Group will carry out these activities in a safe, professional, legal and ethical manner and in a way that demonstrates the Group's corporate social responsibility. Wherever possible the Code defines a fair and common sense approach to doing business. Some elements are dictated by strict legal requirements.

The content of the Code also takes into account the Group's Values & Principles, particularly the emphasis on safety, taking personal ownership for our actions and communicating with openness and involvement.

The Code brings together the key issues and principles from the many different areas of Group policies and regulations and presents them in a readable form in one document. It is of necessity broad and general in nature and cannot be expected to anticipate every situation.However, whatever the circumstances the spirit and intention of the Code's principles should always be followed.

A shorter document “The Way we do Business”, summarizing the main points of the Code has been distributed to all employees in their own language.

The NSG Group aims to enjoy the highest reputation worldwide for the professional, legal and ethical way it conducts its business. It is the responsibility of everyone to follow the principles of this Code to ensure that the Group operates in this manner.

Katsuji Fujimoto

President and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Stuart Chambers

Executive Vice President and Group Chief Operating Officer (COO)

 

May 2008

 

CSR Report 2007