Message from the Chief Monozukuri Officer

Jiro Ebihara
Senior Executive Officer
Chief Monozukuri Officer (CMzO)

In accordance with our green and peace of mind principles, I believe that the roles of manufacturers in addressing social issues at home and abroad have been, are, and will continue to be the development of advanced technologies and the establishment of stable production and supply systems. DENSO’s global resources for technology development and for production and supply are expected to play major roles in addressing social issues. At the same time, we cannot realize these roles unless our employees worldwide are satisfied with their jobs and are happy. Mindful of its roles, DENSO aims to make itself indispensable not only to direct customers but to society as well. To this end, in fiscal 2025 we will conduct production activities with an emphasis on the following two goals.

1. Realizing Monozukuri That Contributes to an Energy-recycling Society

DENSO is already steering toward production free of CO₂ emissions to become carbon neutral by 2035 without the use of carbon credits. We are advancing ambitious initiatives that lead the way in the manufacturing industry’s utilization of energy. For example, we are changing over to manufacturing methods that incorporate hydrogen utilization technologies to save energy while meeting energy demand. In addition, we will develop materials and processing technologies for the realization of a resource-recycling society (circular economy), which has recently become a focus of attention. Our employees in Japan and overseas will collaborate to develop technologies that address social issues.

2. Passing on the Significance and Enjoyment of Monozukuri and Developing Human Resources in a New Era

In every age, the realization of new value has stemmed from new Monozukuri technologies. I believe that the increasing integration of digital technologies and AI into society will bring about unprecedented innovation in Monozukuri. Such innovation will be driven by human ingenuity: our employees’ skills will be needed to initiate and realize breakthroughs. Personnel engaged in DENSO’s Monozukuri will derive job satisfaction from an awareness of their role in creating new value that addresses social issues. This sense of purpose will make DENSO a place where people want to continue working, which in turn will drive the Company’s Monozukuri forward.