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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Actively practicing the Omron Principles is an integral part of fulfilling our corporate social
responsibility. CSR is a fundamental aspect of our management strategy, and we accordingly have set
specific objectives for our CSR.
Working for the Benefit of Society
We place the fundamental tenet of “Working for the ben-
efit of society” at the highest level in our corporate value.
This belief is our core value that a company exists to serve
society, and that only when this is accomplished should
the company earn profits, enjoy sustainable growth and
receive trust and respect from society as a good corporate
citizen. The belief is also to emphasize our commitment to
the stakeholders in the society. This is the very spirit behind
the Omron Corporate Motto established in 1959, “At work
for a better life, a better world for all,” which we practice in
every facet of our activities.
CSR Basic Policies
The long-term management vision GD2010 that will cul-
minate in fiscal 2010 places the Company’s involvement
in society at the forefront and outlines three aspects of
our social participation: 1. contributing to a better society
through business operations; 2. always demonstrating
fairness and integrity in the promotion of corporate activ-
ities; and 3. showing a commitment to addressing societal
issues as a concerned party. We are diligently and con-
scientiously reviewing and addressing issues as we set
specific objectives and exercise CSR management with
a view to enhancing the Company’s long-term corporate
value.
CSR Management System
Omron considers it essential to embed CSR into its man-
agement strategies, and to practice CSR as part of its
business operations. As such, Omron has worked to
strengthen its CSR management system globally.
In the end of fiscal 2007, the Group CSR Committee
was set up to help the management team assess the over-
all status of CSR and define the specific issues that the
Omron Group faces. Chaired by the president, the com-
mittee’s main tasks include formulating the Omron
Group’s CSR policy and strategies as well as promotion
and monitoring of CSR activities in key areas. Members
are presidents of business companies, general managers
of head office administrative divisions, and presidents of
regional group head offices. Business companies and head
office divisions (including the environment department
and the legal affairs department) are responsible for put-
ting into action the policies and strategies determined by
the committee.
Issues Identified by the Sustainability Strategy
Assessment
To objectively grasp its own CSR management status,
Omron conducted diagnoses of its sustainability strategies
in fiscal 2008 using tools developed by an external consult-
ing firm. As a result, several issues were discovered including
the insufficient assessment of overseas sites' work envi-
ronments by the head office and business companies, lack
of systematized CSR education for employees, and others.
Bases on these findings, Omron intends to enhance glob-
al-level CSR activities while at the same time strengthening
on-side capabilities to promote CSR practices.
President
BC Presidents
Business Divisions
Japanese Group Companies
Overseas Group Companies
Head Office Division
General Managers
Head Office Divisions
Support
Regional Group
Head Office Presidents
CSR Managers
Chair: President Group CSR Committee
Issue-specific
Promotion Committees
Specialized
Committees
CSR Management Dept.
BC CSR Managers BC CSR Promotion Team
[Covered Areas]
CSR Policies/Strategies, Corporate Ethics,
Human Rights/Labor Practices, Environment,
CSR Procurement, Information Disclosure, etc
CSR Management Structure