Social Contribution
Basic Stance
Based on our Corporate Philosophy of "the company will promote corporate growth while fulfilling the following responsibilities as a good corporate citizen," we will contribute to the creation of a pleasant society as a member of the local community, while enhancing our social value through contributions toward social value.
Highlights of Initiatives in Fiscal 2025
Social contribution activities with a sense of togetherness, in cooperation with various organizations
By conducting collaborative activities with NPOs and various community groups centered on cooperation with the Toyota group, we have been able to expand our network and make an even greater contribution.
●Clothing collection activities to support regions outside Japan
Out of a desire to help those suffering from clothing shortages around the world, we collect clothing and raise funds for shipping costs, and make donations to African, Middle Eastern and Asian countries through NPOs.
Collaboration with Toyota group
Collaboration within Toyota Boshoku group
Toyota Group Boccia tournament in cooperation with an NPO
We participated in a boccia tournament in collaboration with a non-profit organization (Special Olympics Nippon, Aichi) which supports sports for people with intellectual disabilities.
Four Core Areas of Our Social Contribution Activities
The Toyota Boshoku group strives to make a contribution to society, with active member participation as the driving force behind our activities in four core areas, namely activities with local communities, environmental preservation activities, fostering youth through education, and contributing to disaster recovery assistance, aimed at meeting the expectations of stakeholders.
Activities with Local Communities
The Toyota Boshoku group is not just focused on the local areas we operate in, we’re also committed to helping to stimulate and revitalize local communities around the world. For example, we contribute to the resolution of social issues through such activities as blood drives and food donations to care homes. In fiscal 2025 our social initiatives saw us working with around 1,200 organizations in 18 different countries.
Community service activities such as grass mowing and picking up trash
As part of our contribution to the local community and environmental protection, we regularly conduct environmental beautification activities such as grass mowing and picking up trash.
Exchange activities with the local community by Manager’s Society
Toyota Boshoku has "Manager’s Society"* for each job position, which carry out voluntary activities. Along with mutual cooperation among the association members through horizontal connections that go beyond their divisions, we are conducting various activities both inside and outside the company, while building strong interpersonal relationships.
- Division General Manager’s Society, Department General Manager‘s Society, Senior Specialist‘s Society, Chief Leader’s Society, Group Leader’s Society, Team Leader’s Society
Providing meals to children in an orphanage
We supplied meals for the children at the Pattaya Orphanage, which is located in the same region, and donated needed supplies. (STB Textiles Industry (Thailand))
Food drives
In association with Toyota City, we ran a food drive to donate surplus household foodstuffs to welfare organizations and other important organizations. This drive provided assistance to people struggling to afford food, while simultaneously contributing to a reduction in food loss (Toyota Boshoku).
Blood donation events
In fiscal 2025, we continued to hold eight annual blood donation events in Japan. In addition, the Governor of Aichi Prefecture presented certificates of appreciation to the Sanage and Oguchi plants in recognition of their longstanding cooperation in blood donations.
We will continue to cooperate in blood donations in fiscal 2026 and beyond to save as many lives as possible.
Environmental Preservation Activities
We take a serious approach to global warming, waste generation, as well as other related issues, and we contribute toward environmental preservation through initiatives such as tree planting and environmental cleanup activities. As a result of our activities, we planted 59,000 trees in 13 countries and regions in fiscal 2025.
Forestation activities in Japan
Members of Toyota Boshoku and Japanese affiliates, and their families, contribute to global environmental conservation through ongoing forest maintenance activities such as weeding, pruning, and tree thinning, as well as tree planting. (4 times/year)
Global tree planting activities
Through tree planting activities, we are promoting the conservation of forest resources and the prevention of global warming also outside of Japan.
About 40 people, including company members, their families, and members of affiliated companies, participated in activities (Toyota Boshoku Europe (Belgium))
In recognition of our activities to prevent desertification, we received the Carbon Neutral Certificate from the China Quality Certification Centre
Coastal cleanup activities
Since fiscal 2008, we have been continuously conducting coastal cleanup activities. Through our activities, we are contributing to the maintenance of beautiful scenery and safe seashores.
Fostering Youth through Education
We support the wholesome growth of young people who will lead the next generation through such initiatives as our manufacturing experience program, as well as our Sports Clinic and other sports initiatives.
Oka KOBA Project activities
We are participating in the Oka KOBA Project activities organized by Toyota City. Together with children, we imagine the mobility of the future, and at the same time as gaining knowledge and learning about technology and skills, the children hear from us about the appeal of manufacturing and the joy of giving shape to their dreams.
We have participated continuously since fiscal 2005 (formerly Why Manufacturing? Project, Car Manufacturing Research Project).
Craft class using wood from forest thinnings
We hold craft classes to make benches and other items from wood, with the aim of conveying to local children the warmth of wood and the joy of manufacturing.
Kids basketball classes (Women’s Basketball Team)
Current and former players from the Toyota Boshoku Sunshine Rabbits (a team in the Women’s Japan Basketball League) participate in Kariya City’s Kids basketball classes as instructors, playing and practicing with local children.
Rowing lessons in Ishikawa Prefecture (Rowing Team)
We held rowing lessons in Tsubata-machi, Ishikawa Prefecture, which has been the host for the All-Japan Rowing Championships and training camps prior to the Japan Games. We held joint practice sessions and discussion with junior and senior high school students from Ishikawa Prefecture, who gave their all despite the lingering effects of the earthquake.
Long-distance record meet (Long Distance Team)
Since 2019, the Toyota Boshoku Long Distance Team has planned and operated a long-distance record meet for local running clubs and middle/high school long distance teams twice a year.
Current and former athletes serve as pacemakers and focus on improving participants' records and promoting athletics.
Vocational lecture to junior high school students (Handball Team)
Current players of Toyota Boshoku Kyushu Handball Team Red Tornado SAGA gave a vocational lecture to first-year junior high school students in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, as part of learning about their future path. To help students think about their future, they spoke to them about the paths they have taken as athletes.
TB SPORTS (Company Sports Club) activities
Contributing to Disaster Recovery Assistance
We work to ensure that in the event of a natural disaster, we can provide swift and effective assistance to the recovery effort.
Training of disaster volunteer coordinators
Since fiscal 2021, we have been training disaster volunteer coordinators to support the recovery of areas affected by earthquakes, windstorms, floods and other disasters.
We also conduct regular drills with local governments to ensure that we can provide prompt assistance in the event of an emergency.
Noto Peninsula Earthquake disaster area recovery support activities
On January 1, 2024, an earthquake struck the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
To support the affected area, we made a monetary donation for disaster relief and also provided disaster supplies (drinking water, blankets, blue tarpaulin sheets, bag toilets, etc.). In cooperation with Toyota group companies, we also took part in disaster volunteer activities, including the clearance of rubble and removal of household belongings in the local area.
In addition, we continue to conduct activities including supporting the marketing of local specialty products.
