Compliance & Policy
NTS Kabushiki Kaisha. (“the Company”) conducts its business activities with a strong commitment to legal compliance, ethical conduct, and operational integrity in transactions with public-sector organizations and private-sector clients both in Japan and internationally.
To remain a trusted and reliable business partner, the Company operates in accordance with the following policies.
1. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
The Company complies with all applicable laws and regulations of Japan and conducts its operations with due consideration for the laws, contractual requirements, and industry standards of the countries and regions in which its clients operate.
In engagements involving public-sector and defense-related organizations, the Company places particular emphasis on transparency, accountability, and appropriate operational processes.
2. Protection of Confidential Information and Information Assets
The Company manages confidential information, technical data, and personal information obtained through its business activities under appropriate internal controls and management frameworks.
Information handling is conducted in accordance with contractual obligations, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), with clear definition of permitted use and access.
The Company also maintains internal rules and provides ongoing guidance and awareness to relevant personnel to ensure proper information management.
3. Fair Business Practices and Ethical Conduct
The Company upholds fair and sound business practices as a core management principle.
All transactions are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and contractual terms, with an emphasis on transparency, integrity, and ethical decision-making.
4. International Operations and Government Engagement
The Company has extensive experience supporting operations involving public-sector and defense-related organizations in Japan and abroad.
Our organization includes personnel with hands-on experience supporting U.S. government and defense-related operations, and with a strong understanding of U.S. regulatory frameworks, operational practices, and compliance requirements.
This internal expertise enables us to engage effectively with U.S. government stakeholders and to support international transactions in a compliant, reliable, and culturally informed manner.
5. Supply Chain Management and Procurement Policy
The Company recognizes the importance of supply chain integrity, including consideration of country of origin, manufacturing background, and supply continuity, in transactions with public-sector and private-sector clients.
In particular, for engagements involving U.S. government and defense-related requirements, the Company respects applicable procurement standards, import and export controls, contractual obligations, and relevant regulatory requirements, and conducts procurement and supply activities in accordance with client specifications.
Supplier selection is based on comprehensive evaluation of quality, safety, reliability, and continuity of supply. Where appropriate, the Company confirms origin-related information and manufacturing history to maintain transparency and accountability within the supply chain.
6. Safety Management and Quality Assurance
As a company engaged in fuel and lubricant supply, hazardous materials handling, logistics, and port-related operations, the Company recognizes safety management and quality assurance as critical responsibilities.
Operations are conducted in accordance with applicable qualifications, laws, and internal standards, with a focus on maintaining safety, reliability, and consistent quality.
7. Continuous Review and Improvement
The Company periodically reviews this policy in light of changes in laws, regulations, business environments, and operational requirements, and makes improvements as necessary to maintain appropriate compliance and governance standards.
Note:
This policy outlines the Company’s general principles and approach. Specific transaction terms and obligations are governed by individual contracts and applicable agreements.