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DENSO Corporation

A quick introduction to DENSO’s key technologies, strengths, and environmental initiatives

Facts & Figures

DENSO is a global company focused on advanced mobility that contributes to greater well-being and positively changes how the world moves. As a global Fortune 500 company, we have a broad product portfolio and widespread global impact.

Established

in 1949

We are a trusted Tier 1 automotive supplier and influencer, providing thermal, powertrain, mobility, electrification, & electronic systems to carmakers and other manufacturers around the world.

Automotive parts company in terms of global sales

No.2

We are the world's second largest parts and systems provider in terms of sales.
(MARKLINES Top 30 global automotive parts supplier rankings for FY 2023)

Consolidated net sales

EUR 45.7 billion

In Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2025, DENSO achieved consolidated net sales of approximately EUR 45.7 billion.

DENSO’s Future Direction

4 Core Technologies

DENSO is focused on the development of core technologies in four different fields to create new value and influence the future of mobility.

  • Electrification

  • Advanced Safety and Automated Driving

  • Connected Driving

  • Factory Automation /AgTech

R & D expenses

EUR 4.0 billion

We are committed to R&D and invested nearly 10% of our global consolidated sales to accelerate technological development focusing on electrification and autonomous technologies, such as automated driving and automatic operation.

Number of patents worldwide

38,000

DENSO is leveraging its business strategy and intellectual property strategy to utilize its value-added technologies.

DENSO Group

187 Companies

We have research, production, and sales offices throughout the world, with a total of 187 consolidated subsidiaries.

Total employees

158,056 people

DENSO’s talented, diverse, and skilled employees around the world work together to deliver superior products made possible by our technological expertise and quality-first mindset.

Global Network

35 Countries and Regions Across the Globe

DENSO's network spans 35 countries and regions, enabling our associates to share diverse skills and perspectives and deliver global and regional solutions to meet societal needs.

Sustainability

As a mega supplier, DENSO has the ability and influence to develop solutions for society’s greatest needs. This is why DENSO is focused on sustainable management, which we define as a balance between "helping solve societal issues while generating profits through business operations".

We have identified 15 priorities in three key areas, in which we believe we can make a significant impact:
1) environment
2) security
3) corporate infrastructure

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Green
Since our founding, we have always believed that we have an obligation to protect the environment within our communities and around the world.

DENSO’s environmental commitment includes:
1) Prevention of global warming
2) Prevention of air pollution
3) Reduction of substances negative environmental impact
4) Preservation of resources, and conservation of water resources
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Peace of Mind
We all want a safer world. In order to achieve this, DENSO is committed to helping reduce traffic accidents, enabling free and comfortable transportation, developing safe and secure products, and responding to the needs of an aging population.
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Corporate Foundation
We strongly support compliance, the strengthening of information security, the promotion of human resources activities, health and occupational safety, work style reform, the protection of human rights, sustainable procurement, and governance.
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