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 FY2023
Social contribution activities during coexistence with the coronavirus
In fiscal 2023, the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, we continued to implement activities to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the load on local medical services. In addition, having implemented measures to prevent infection, we engaged in creative activities at sites around the world, including resuming some of the activities that we had been conducting previously.
![Photo:Preventing the spread of infection and reducing the load on local medical services via workplace vaccinations (Toyota Boshoku)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img2_1_04.jpg)
![Photo:Volunteer work, including at a PCR test reception desk (Tianjin Toyota Boshoku)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img2_1_02.jpg)
![Photo:Community exchange activities at the environmental forest Kashimo, held for the first time in three years (Toyota Boshoku)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img2_1_05.jpg)
![Photo:Community exchange activities at the environmental forest Kashimo, held for the first time in three years (Toyota Boshoku)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img2_1_06.jpg)
![Photo:Also for the first time in three years, we organized craft classes for children in special needs schools in Kariya City using forest thinning collected from forestation activities carried out in Kashimo, Gifu Prefecture (Toyota Boshoku)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img2_1_07.jpg)
![Photo:Also for the first time in three years, we organized craft classes for children in special needs schools in Kariya City using forest thinning collected from forestation activities carried out in Kashimo, Gifu Prefecture (Toyota Boshoku)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img2_1_08.jpg)
![Photo:Athletes from Toyota Boshoku held an online Dream Classroom for elementary school students to convey the importance of striving to achieve their dreams (Toyota Boshoku)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img2_1_09.jpg)
![Photo:Athletes from Toyota Boshoku held an online Dream Classroom for elementary school students to convey the importance of striving to achieve their dreams (Toyota Boshoku)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img2_1_10.jpg)
![Photo:A flea market was held to collect unwanted items from company members and their families. The sales proceeds were donated to charity (Toyota Boshoku Europe)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img2_1_11.jpg)
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 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 economies around the world. For example, we work to vitalize local economies, and contribute to the resolution of social issues through such activities as blood drives and food donations to care homes. In fiscal 2023 our social initiatives saw us working with around 1,000 organizations in 18 different countries.
Community service activities such as grass mowing and picking up trash
![Photo:Environmental beautification activities around the Toyohashi Plant](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_2_03.jpg)
![Photo:Working with the local community on an environmental beautification project at Uehara Sango Pond Road in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_2_04.jpg)
![Photo:Environmental beautification activities with local residents in the Sanage area of Toyota City](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_2_05.jpg)
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, Manager’s Society for Kikanshoku, Assistant Manager’s Committee, Chief Leader’s Society, Group Leader’s Society, Team Leader’s Society
![Photo:Support activities for children’s cafeteria by the Assistant Manager’s Committee](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_3_03.jpg)
![Photo:Support activities for children’s cafeteria by the Assistant Manager’s Committee](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_3_04.jpg)
![Photo:The Group Leaders’ Society conducts cleanup activities inside and outside of local welfare facilities for people with disabilities](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_3_05.jpg)
![Photo:The Group Leaders’ Society conducts cleanup activities inside and outside of local welfare facilities for people with disabilities](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_3_06.jpg)
Relief clothing collection activities: Conducted ad hoc since 2000
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. (Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, these activities are currently suspended. Activities are scheduled to resume in fiscal 2024).
![Photo:Group companies and local student volunteers working together](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_4_01.jpg)
![Photo:Vietnamese children receiving clothing](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_4_02.jpg)
Food donations to orphanages
Every year, we donate items including drinking water and sweets to an orphanage in Rayong Province, Thailand (Toyota Boshoku Filtration System (Thailand) Co., Ltd.).
![Photo:Donations handed to a representative of the children’s welfare facility](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_5_02.jpg)
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).
![Photo:A company member placing food donations into a collection box at a company building](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_6_01.jpg)
Blood donation events
In fiscal 2023, blood donation events were again held at each of the Toyota Boshoku group’s sites, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Number of participants: 1,015
In addition, the Kariya Plant received the "Silver Merit Award" from the Japanese Red Cross Society, which is presented to organizations that have continuously cooperated in blood donation for 15 years or longer.
In fiscal 2024, Toyota Boshoku will continue to conduct blood donation events twice a year to help alleviate the serious blood shortage, and each of our sites will cooperate proactively with blood donation.
![Photo:Toyota Boshoku Tohoku cooperates with blood donation at the Miyagi Plant](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img4_7_02.jpg)
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.
Tree planting activities outside Japan
![Photo:Tree planting to protect mangroves (Thailand)](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img5_2_04.jpg)
Ocean cleanup activities: Conducted continuously since FY2008
![Photo:Joint activities with the NPO](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img5_3_01.jpg)
Fostering Youth through Education
We support the wholesome growth of young people who will lead the next generation through such initiatives as our MONOZUKURI Experience program, as well as our Sports Clinic and other sports initiatives.
Activities of the "Car Manufacturing Research Project" (formerly the "Why Manufacturing? Project"): Continuous participation since FY2005
We are participating in the "Car Manufacturing Research Project" sponsored by Toyota City to teach children the joy of manufacturing.
![Photo:Checking the structure of a car seat](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img6_1_01.jpg)
Seatbelt education for elementary school students
We conducted education on seatbelt use at an elementary school close to the plant. Automobile seats were prepared for the children to experience and convey the importance of wearing seatbelts.
(Toyota Boshoku Türkiye)
![Photo:A classroom lecture](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img6_2_03.jpg)
![Photo:Hands-on experience with a seat](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img6_2_04.jpg)
Exhibition on Lifestyle Ingenuity in Kariya City
With the aim of fostering creativity among students in Kariya City, Toyota Boshoku exhibited a booth where visitors could learn about the Karakuri devices we have produced and experience how Karakuri works.
![Photo:Children showing a keen interest in Karakuri devices](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img6_3_02.jpg)
Kids basketball classes
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.
![Photo:Practicing with local children](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img6_4_01.jpg)
![Photo:Practicing with local children](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img6_4_02.jpg)
Strengthened club activities (Japanese-language only)
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.
![Photo:Disaster volunteer coordinator training course](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img7_1_01.jpg)
![Photo:Initial training at a disaster volunteer center](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img7_1_02.jpg)
Relief activities following major earthquake in southeastern Türkiye
In February 2023, an earthquake with an epicenter in southeastern Türkiye occurred.
Two companies based in Türkiye, Toyota Boshoku Türkiye and TB Sewtech Turkey, organized a rescue team of 35 company members immediately after the earthquake. Subsequently, the team received authorization for dispatch from Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and carried out rescue activities in the affected areas. Fourteen people were rescued from collapsed buildings.
![Photo:Rescue activities by company members trained in emergency disaster response](/_assets/img/sustainability/social/contribution/img7_2_01.jpg)