Contribution to society

The purpose of DENSO TAIYO is to support the independence of people with disabilities. It has shown the world that people with physical disabilities can also manufacture high-quality products.

This was an international event organized by the Scientific Exploration Society of the U.K. to commemorate the achievements of British explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. The aim was to bring together the young people of the world in a round-the-world science, service, and adventure project. The three-month adventure tours were called "Phases" and consisted of ecological research, camping, and nautical training in jungles, mountains, and caves. It was also a trip to perform community service and come into contact with other cultures around the world. The "Zebu" sailing ship became a topic of discussion as it traveled to the various locations.

The company supports the regular DENSO CUP SOCCER Japan vs Korea University matches that are played between selected universities in Japan and Korea, and also the DENSO CUP CHALLENGE SOCCER regional university soccer matches

DENSO established a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) to address the social issues surrounding children with disabilities in Asia through support activities for wheelchairs and education.

Wheelchairs and Friendship Center of Asia（External link）

A new environmental education program for children was devised based on the new concept of "environment" x "education." The "ECO Ranger" name is a combination of the two key words "ecology" (i.e. the environment) and "ranger" (i.e. the keeper of a forest). The key characteristic of the program is its hands-on type field learning. The aim is to use enjoyable field learning for enlightenment and education on environmental protection.

This is a system that deducts 100 yen per time from the monthly salaries and bonuses of employees who volunteer to participate. The money is accumulated and then used for purposes such as donations to local organizations and employee projects, and for natural disaster relief.

When the prefectures of Fukushima, Miyagi and Iwate were severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake disaster, the fund provided livelihood and schooling assistance to orphans and other children in the prefectures and also provided grants to non-profit organizations in the affected areas.

Students from technical colleges in the Chubu area spent a year conducting the on-site surveys, design, and production to generate power that the local community would appreciate. DENSO provided the "Denso Magnet" as the generator to be used and also provided financial support for the production and technical assistance from employees.

As an activity to communicate the fun of science to children, DENSO began teaching classes to fifth-grade elementary school students on "electromagnets and motors," a field in which the company excels. The classes progress in line with the syllabus and include tasks such as the students making electromagnets using the enameled wire that DENSO actually uses in its products. DENSO employees and retirees visit the elementary schools as "special lecturers" and give the special classes as part of the regular science classes, so the activity not only meets the needs of the schools, but has also helped deepen understanding of the initiatives of the company.

In addition to donations and the transportation of relief supplies, DENSO East Japan (now DENSO FUKUSHIMA) was opened up as an evacuation center. DENSO conducted activities from immediately after the earthquake, including with a total of 674 people taking part in reconstruction support activities in the affected areas, and the lending of refrigerated containers. In addition, the company continued activities such as Tohoku support tours and the Kariya candle night to never forget March 11th.

Reference：Together with Local Communities