To reinforce our management structure, we improve the quality of products and services globally through our tradition of monozukuri craftsmanship.
Partnerships with governments and policymakers around the world are vital for creating a sustainable society and growing our Social Innovation Business. Through external relations like these, we are able to have discussions with governments and groups from Japan, as well as other countries and regions, with the goal of providing optimal and relevant solutions for society.
To ensure that shareholders and investors can make sound investment decisions, we provide the information they need in a fair, transparent and appropriate way that strives to enhance communication with them.
Our social contributions are tailored to local needs, but help to resolve the challenges facing a global society. In emerging economies, we are tackling poverty, starvation, disparities in education and medical care, and destruction of the environment.
Cherishing humanity is fundamental to management at Hitachi. When operating globally, we respect human rights based on international codes for all of our stakeholders, valuing the cultures of every country and region to enhance our understanding of their values.
One priority in the 2012 Mid-Term Management Plan is to expand our global procurement ratio, particularly by stepping up purchasing in emerging nations. This will reinforce our global competitiveness and operational foundation. For global procurement, we respect the human rights and the basic work rights of everyone in the supply chain. We collaborate with suppliers in promoting CSR by sharing guidelines and communicating proactively.
We have a range of initiatives that help us become a company that develops employees’ abilities or ideas and empowers them to realize their potential. We are committed to creating an attractive work environment by, for example, appointing more female managers, and improving child and nursing care support.
Because we believe that maximizing employee potential is vital for creating new value, we work hard to improve employees’ abilities and to develop their careers. Given the accelerating pace of globalization, we urgently need to develop leaders capable of competing in the global arena. We are pushing ahead with a range of initiatives to enhance and expand our global business.
The health and safety of employees is our highest priority. Based on the Hitachi Group Health and Safety Policy, we work hard to ensure that employees are healthy and safe by constantly improving conditions for them. The English version of the Hitachi Group Health and Safety Policy is scheduled to be published within fiscal 2011.
Hitachi has instituted a range of measures designed to support richer, more stable lives for employees and their families.
