Corporate Citizenship

We aim to be a good corporate citizen, and to be a company that local and international communities can rely upon and trust.

Concept of Corporate Citizenship

We are committed to our management principle of "being a company in harmony with society and trusted by the international community.?EWe contribute to society by providing products and services to promote the well-being of people. As a good corporate citizen, DENSO resolves to tackle social problems from a wide range of perspectives for better living and a more affluent society. Through these activities, DENSO aims to be a company with a broader social presence.

Promoting DENSO's Unique Program

DENSO YOUTH for EARTH Action
- New Eearthlings Project -

DENSO Corporation implemented its an international education program called "DENSO YOUTH for EARTH Action: New Earthlings Project"(DYEA) in Japan in 2008.
DENSO's DYEA program, which is in cooperation with Japan Environmental Education Forum, encourages young people to become actively involved in creating a sustainable society with a broad insight that encompasses diverse viewpoints.

Support for the Physically Challenged
- A Barrier-free Society -

One way that we support the socialization and self-reliance of the physically challenged is through the Wheelchairs and Friendship Center of Asia (WAFCA).

Youth Development
- Passing the Joy of Creation
onto the Next Generation -

As a manufacturing company DENSO continues to hold events to support services so that children can experience the joy of science and technology.

Harmony with the Environment
- Conservation -

We are expanding ECO-Ranger 21, an environmental education program for children. DENSO employees also conduct environmental protection activities with people around our business locations.

Supporting Volunteer Activities of DENSO employees

DENSO created our Volunteer Support Center to offer information through in-house journals, our intranet, and the Internet. The Center has developed a volunteerism award system, Matching Gifts*1 and the Heartful Fund(DENSO JAPAN associates donation fund) and other support systems to stimulate volunteer activities among DENSO employees. The Volunteer Support Center works together with the DENSO Heartful Clubs established in 1994 by volunteers, supporting and coordinating the activities of approximately 1,330 members.

*1 When our directors or employees donate to philanthropic organizations accepted as deserving DENSO support, we match their contributions, doubling their gifts.

Efforts of Group Companies

DENSO Group companies in each country and region around the world take a proactive stance toward social contribution activities aimed at resolving social issues endemic to each area. The Company especially has been addressing environmental beautification, welfare and education support activities on DENSO Group Community Service Day from 2004 under the unified slogan "Turn Compassion into Action." Every year, this day is set aside as a day when each business site contributes to respective local communities. In fiscal 2011, some 54,000 people in 25 countries and regions participated.