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The Hitachi Foundation Marks Its 20th Anniversary: Established in 1985 in Washington, DC, the Hitachi Foundation aims to enhance the well-being of disadvantaged people and communities in North America and to create knowledge that advances good corporate citizenship.

Ensuring Our Safety and Security through Information Security: Protecting personal information, guarding against crime, ensuring the food safety-these are just some examples of heightened security consciousness nowadays. The Hitachi Group utilizes all of its capabilities to provide solutions for keeping our society safe and secure.

Developing Scientific Minds: Hitachi is implementing its founding mission, "to contribute to society through technology." This extends beyond product development to include the education of youth, the introduction of the fruits of innovation, and programs aimed at raising public interest in science and technology.

The WorldSkills Competition, Supporting Manufacturing: Since its founding, Hitachi has devoted itself to fostering young technicians and passing down skills within the organization.
We have competed in the national championships for the WorldSkills Competitions since the first in 1963, with strong results at domestic and international competitions.

Paper Recycling System Increases Employment of Mentally Challenged People: This combined recycling and information security system also helps in the process of normalization.

Kokoro Gatari-Connecting Patients and Families: ALS is a disease that causes the muscles in a person's body to cease functioning properly. Hitachi has developed the communication devices "Den-no-shin" and "Kokoro Gatari" to connect ALS patients with their families.

"Hitachi CSR Activities 2005" Afterwards: Disarming Anti-Personnel Mines in Cambodia and Sri Lanka

(Published in July 2006)

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Hitachi Group CSR Report 2008 (PDF)

Detailed data and the activity report are here. Search category index.