Fiscal 2025 Highlights and Lowlights
(April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025)

Highlights: Green

Initiation of Demonstration to Expand Automotive Recycling Process—Contributing to the Realization of a Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry

DENSO CORPORATION and other partners, such as REVER CORPORATION and Waseda University, have initiated demonstration to verify technologies for the automotive component dismantling process, and this demonstration has been chosen by an industry–government–academia collaborative project supported by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment.
This demonstration concluded at the end of January 2025 and helped to identify challenges involved in implementing dismantling and recycling processes [within society/on a widespread basis].
Through this project, DENSO and its partners aim to contribute to the expansion of recycled materials in automotive parts and the realization of a circular economy in the automotive industry.

Highlights: Peace of Mind

Selected as a Noteworthy DX Company for the First Time Ever

DENSO CORPORATION has been selected as a Noteworthy DX Company 2024 under the Digital Transformation Stocks (DX Stocks)* initiative jointly promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the Information-technology Promotion Agency. This marked the first time that the Company was selected by this initiative. In 2024, 25 companies were included as DX Stocks, with 21 companies being selected as Noteworthy DX Companies. We believe the selection reflects positive evaluations of our various initiatives, including the development of a food traceability system utilizing QR Codes^Ⓡ.

* The DX Stocks program selects and highlights companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that have established internal frameworks to promote digital transformation (DX) in ways that contribute to enhancing corporate value, and that have demonstrated excellence in the utilization of digital technologies.

Highlights: Green

Implementation of Demonstration for Lightweight Solar Power Generation Together with Kyocera

DENSO CORPORATION, together with Kyocera Corporation, conducted a demonstration of lightweight solar power generation at its Nishio Plant as part of its efforts to increase the internal power generation ratio at its existing plants. The demonstration ran from October 2024 to September 2025.
As plant roofs designed under seismic standards prior to 1981 often do not meet the load-bearing requirements of conventional solar power systems, DENSO has been working with Kyocera to develop a lightweight solar solution that can be installed on the roofs of existing plants. In the future, DENSO will examine the installation of these systems at the plants of Group companies both in Japan and overseas.

Highlights: Green

Implementation of Demonstration for Energy Management Systems Utilizing BEVs at the Head Office

DENSO CORPORATION commenced a demonstration involving the introduction of energy management systems utilizing BEVs with the aim of achieving carbon-neutral vehicle transport and office operation.
By deploying a proprietary V2X* system independently developed by leveraging our expertise and know-how in control technologies and quality management, which we have cultivated through many years of automotive component development, the system works to utilize electricity in an optimal manner across solar power generation facilities (both on-site and off-site), company-owned BEVs, and stationary storage batteries. Through this demonstration, we aim to achieve carbon neutrality for both company-owned BEVs and the main building of the head office (a six-story office building).

* V2X (Vehicle to X) refers to technologies that connect vehicles to various infrastructure, including homes, office buildings, factories, and power grids.

Highlights: Corporate Foundation

Japanese School of Manufacturing in India Recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

DENSO JIM (Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing), opened by DENSO India Ltd ., has been certified as a Japanese Style Manufacturing School* by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Established in April 2024, DENSO JIM aims to train and recruit future leadership candidates in the manufacturing field. Currently, approximately 300 trainees have entered the school. During the two-year education period, these trainees will learn basic manufacturing skills through the concepts and practices of Japanese manufacturing such as “5S,” “Kaizen,” and “ Atarimae.”

* Under the Manufacturing Skill Transfer Promotion Program agreed upon at the Japan–India summit, the Japanese Style Manufacturing School initiative certifies and supports human resource development institutions established by Japanese companies operating in India.

Highlights: Green

DENSO and JERA to Jointly Develop High-Efficiency Hydrogen Generation Technology Combining SOECs with Waste Heat Utilization and to Conduct Joint Demonstration Testing at a JERA Thermal Power Station

DENSO CORPORATION and JERA Co., Inc. announced that they will jointly develop high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology that combines SOECs* with waste heat utilization and conduct joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station.

Using SOECs developed by DENSO, the two companies will commence the joint development of high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology utilizing waste heat. Beginning in fiscal 2026, DENSO and JERA will conduct joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station.

Through this joint development and demonstration testing, the companies will work toward the early establishment of a global supply chain for green hydrogen and ammonia and contribute to finding solutions for global decarbonization and energy issues.

* SOEC (solid oxide electrolysis cells): SOECs operate at high temperatures using a ceramic membrane as an electrolyte to electrolyze water vapor and produce hydrogen. While there are other methods for hydrogen production such as alkaline water electrolysis, which uses an alkaline liquid as the electrolyte, and PEM (proton exchange membrane) water electrolysis, which uses a polymer membrane as the electrolyte, the SOEC has the feature of requiring less electrical energy for electrolysis compared to these other methods.

Highlights: Corporate Foundation

Received Grand Prize in the Corporate and Organization Category at the Nikkei Reskilling Awards 2024

DENSO CORPORATION received the Grand Prize in the Corporate and Organization Category at the Nikkei Reskilling Awards 2024, hosted by Nikkei Inc. These awards recognize companies that implement outstanding reskilling (relearning) initiatives to develop human resources, as well as public organizations that support such initiatives.
In the automotive industry, software development has become increasingly more important due to the advancement of vehicle intelligence, including automated driving, electrification, and connectivity, as well as the widespread adoption of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) concept. To continue to deliver new value to the automotive industry and society at large, DENSO has been working to further enhance its software development capabilities. As part of these efforts, DENSO has introduced two reskilling-related programs: the Career Innovation Program, which supports career development for software engineers, and the Career Transition Program, which supports transitions from other technical fields to software engineering roles.

Highlights: Green

DENSO Abashiri Test Center Certified as Nature Coexistence Site by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment

The DENSO Abashiri Test Center, located in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, has been certified as a “Nature Coexistence Site” by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment.
“Nature Coexistence Sites” are areas recognized by the Ministry of the Environment as contributing to biodiversity conservation through private-sector and other initiatives. The “Nature Coexistence Site” initiative was launched by the Ministry of the Environment in fiscal 2024 in order to achieve the global “30by30” initiative,* which aims to conserve at least 30% of terrestrial and marine ecosystems by 2030.
With certification as a Nature Coexistence Site, the DENSO Abashiri Test Center will be registered in the international OECM (Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures) database and will help to achieve the “30by30” initiative.

* The “30by30” initiative represents one of the targets for 2030 under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted in December 2022, to realize biodiversity conservation.

Highlights: Corporate Foundation

Received Highest Rating of Gold on the PRIDE Index for the Third Consecutive Year

DENSO CORPORATION received the highest rating of Gold on the PRIDE Index 2024, an evaluation framework developed by work with Pride to assess corporate initiatives supporting LGBTQ+ community members and other sexual minorities in Japanese workplaces.

Highlights: Corporate Foundation

Won Gold and Other Medals at the 62nd National Skills Competition and the 44th National Abilympics

DENSO won 15 medals at the National Skills Competition, including three gold medals, in the precision equipment assembly, milling, and mobile robot job categories. In addition, at the National Abilympics, we claimed three medals, including one gold, in the electronic device assembly event.
Moreover, since the inaugural National Skills Competition 62 years ago, we have won a total of 601 podium medals, including 160 gold medals. Also, DENSO’s haul of 38 podium medals from the 27th through the 44th National Abilympics includes 19 gold medals.

Highlights: Corporate Foundation

Received the Innovation Award at the Good Career Company Awards 2024

At the Good Career Company Awards 2024, hosted by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, DENSO received the Innovation Award (Director-General for Human Resources Development Award) in recognition of its outstanding initiatives and achievements in supporting the career development of its employees.

Highlights: Green

Received Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards

At the Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards in fiscal 2025, DENSO received awards for three of its projects, including the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for its project to “Establish New Air Cleaning Technology through Technological Development.”
DENSO received a total of three awards at the 2024 Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards: the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the Director-General of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Award, and the Chairman’s Award of the Energy Conservation Center, Japan. DENSO has won awards at the Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards for 15 consecutive years since 2009. This is the first time in nine years that we received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the highest award available, and also the first time that three projects have been simultaneously honored in the Energy Conservation Case Studies category.

Highlights: Green

Commencement of Demonstration for Charging Service at Apartment Complexes Using Charging Systems for BEVs and PHEVs in Collaboration with Tokyu Community

Together with Tokyu Community Corporation, DENSO CORPORATION has commenced a demonstration for a charging service at apartment complexes operated by Tokyu Community, using charging systems for BEVs and PHEVs developed by DENSO.
In recent years, as the electrification of vehicles rapidly progresses, the development of charging services and infrastructure has become a societal challenge.
DENSO believes that in order to promote the introduction of charging equipment at apartment complexes, it is essential not only to clearly understand the charging situation, such as when charging occurs, who is doing the charging, and how much is being charged, but also to measure the excess capacity of the building’s contracted electricity and establish an efficient charging system. To that end, in cooperation with the major property service company Tokyu Community, we will start a demonstration test aimed at establishing a model for a charging service at apartment complexes that can be used over the long term in a stable manner.

Highlights: Green

Suzuki’s First BEV, “e VITARA,” Adopts eAxle

The eAxle, jointly developed by BluE Nexus Corporation, AISIN CORPORATION, and DENSO CORPORATION, has been installed in Suzuki Motor Corporation’s first mass-produced BEV model, the e VITARA.
The newly adopted eAxle uses a small motor and inverter to achieve high power density and high dynamic performance. Moreover, its loss reduction technology also contributes to excellent electrical efficiency.
The product will be supplied by BluE Nexus’ Indian subsidiary BluE Nexus Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. and manufactured in India, where Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited produces the vehicle. This structure will contribute to the rollout of BEVs by Suzuki in countries around the world in line with market needs.

Highlights: Green

Launch of EV Charging Control System “EVECOM”

DENSO CORPORATION has commenced sales of “EVECOM,” an electric vehicle (EV) charging control system, through its subsidiary DENSO SOLUTION CORPORATION. The system is geared toward corporate and organizational fleet operators, as well as apartment complexes and commercial facilities.
The recently launched EVECOM is a next-generation EV charging control system comprising cloud servers and controllers connected to EV chargers. By enabling EV chargers to communicate with cloud servers and smartphones via IoT infrastructure, the system provides various features, such as user authentication and electricity measurement, while resolving issues such as increased power consumption and infrastructure costs associated with the expansion of EV charging [stations/environments].
EVECOM is derived from combining the words “energy” and “community,” encapsulating its aim of creating new value for mobility-oriented lifestyles.

Highlights: Green and Peace of Mind

DENSO Becomes First Japan-based Company to Acquire EcoPass Certification from Catena-X

DENSO CORPORATION has become the first Japan-based company to acquire EcoPass*¹ certification from Catena-X,*² a dataspace*³ for securely exchanging data across automotive supply chains in Europe. This certification demonstrates that the DENSO application under development for Digital Product Passport*⁴ (DPP) conforms to Catena-X rules and ensures secure data exchange between approved stakeholders.

*¹ EcoPass: A function to realize data exchange among companies in conformity with the Catena-X rules based on data models defined by Catena-X
*² Catena-X: An end-to-end, collaborative and open data ecosystem for the automotive industry, connecting all players along the value chain
*³ Dataspace: A standardized mechanism for data sharing and linkage across companies and organizations while ensuring mutual reliability
*⁴ Digital Product Passport: A digital certificate that records various kinds of information, including product manufacturer, materials used, recyclability, and dismantling methods, that proves the sustainability of products to ensure traceability throughout [the product / a product’s] life cycle

Highlights: Peace of Mind

Community Information Distribution Service “Life Vision” Wins Excellence Award at the Social Products Awards 2025

Life Vision was awarded the Excellence Award at the Social Products Awards 2025, hosted by the Association for the Promotion of Social Products, a general incorporated association.
The Social Products Awards is Japan’s first award program that showcases outstanding products and services—known as “social products”—that provide benefit[s] to people and the planet and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. Entries are evaluated based on both their social impact and product value.
Life Vision, which received the award, is built around the concept of being “accessible to anyone,” “easy to use,” and “reliable.” It has already been adopted by more than 90 municipalities as an information delivery service that connects local governments and residents in aging communities. Notably, its ability to facilitate two-way communication between municipalities and residents during disasters was highly praised as a valuable initiative in addressing regional issues.
Moving forward, we aim to introduce Life Vision in municipalities across Japan while contributing to the resolution of local community issues.