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CSR Issues and FY2007 Results

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  • Degree of progress: Self-assessment was conducted to comprehensively evaluate the progress of activities, including achievement of GD2010 second stage (FY2005-07) targets, degree of global expansion of activities, external evaluation, comparison with other companies, etc. 　

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1. Contribute to a better society through business operations
CSR issue and basic policy FY2007 results Degree of progress

Innovation driven by social needs

Offer products and services to address social needs related to safety, security, environmental conservation and healthcare, by capitalizing on OMRON's core competencies of sensing and control technology. The key concept is creating the "best matching of machines to people."

Provided the following products and services to help solve social challenges:

  • Safety light curtain designed to support operator safety at manufacturing sites
  • Flow sensor, an essential component of fuel cell systems
  • Blood glucose self-monitor designed to support prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases
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Customer issues

Strive to enhance the quality of products and services for maximum customer satisfaction. A particular emphasis is placed on products and services that operate safely and can be used comfortably. Also work to fulfill accountability to customers and sincerely handle customer claims on defects or flaws related to products and services.
  • MC-670-E digital thermometer selected for German iF Product Design Gold Award.
  • Established OMRON Group voluntary action plan for product safety.
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2. Always demonstrate fairness and integrity in the promotion of corporate activities
CSR issue and basic policy FY2007 results Degree of progress

Organizational governance

Build and effectively operate an efficient and transparent corporate governance system by focusing on 3 concepts, namely fulfilling management accountability, achieving management transparency, and pursuing high business ethics. This is intended to promote sustained growth while earning support from stakeholders.
  • Top executives gave presentations to share the OMRON Principles at 23 overseas sites.
  • Held explanatory sessions for CSR Practice Guidelines around the world to accompany presentations.
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Fair operating practices

As a responsible member of society, ensure fairness and integrity for action and behavior at all organizational and individual levels in order to promote highly ethical corporate activities by placing the highest priority on legal/regulatory compliance and respect for fair social rules.
  • Published regional editions of CSR Practice Guidelines. Held explanatory sessions for managers.
  • Held compliance officer meeting in China.
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3. Show a commitment to addressing societal issues as a concerned party
CSR issue and basic policy FY2007 results Degree of progress

Human rights

Strive to raise employee awareness of human rights in the workplace and create a workplace atmosphere that values the personality and talents of individuals, thereby helping to build a pleasant society free from discrimination.
  • Introduced basic human rights guidelines at explanatory sessions for CSR Practice Guidelines held at overseas sites.
  • Offered training on the theme of sexual harassment and helped raise consultation skills of sexual harassment advisors at Group companies in Japan.
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Labor practices

  • Promote management that motivates employees to fully demonstrate their talents and support them in achieving their individual goals, so as to stimulate the development of individuals and the company.
  • Promote a diversity of talented people to vital positions in the workplace depending on their performance and achievements, regardless of gender, race and other non-performance related attributes.
  • Strictly follow laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety, creating a work environment that is both physically and mentally safe and comfortable.
  • Achieved Group-wide average disabled employee ratio of 2.3% in Japan.
  • Introduced personnel appraisal system for managerial class, based on evaluation of their implementation and sharing of the OMRON Principles.
  • Opened second onsite daycare center.
  • Launched career reentry system to support work-life balance from mid/long-term perspective.
  • Continued female leader training while improving training programs.
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Environment

OMRON believes that addressing environmental issues is one of its most important management objectives. Based on this awareness, strive to reduce the environmental impact of business activities, while creating environmentally sound products and technologies. In this way, OMRON promotes environmental management that enhances both ecology and economy.
  • Collected information in preparation for the second step in China RoHS and REACH regulations and conducted worksite survey to assess the current status.
  • Launched resource productivity improvement initiative for selected models on a trial basis.
  • Conducted corporate environmental audits for 11 production sites in Japan and 2 sites abroad.
  • Although CO2 emissions increased 5% overseas compared to FY2006, emissions per unit of production decreased 19%.
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Community involvement and development

  • Strive to proactively contribute to community development as a responsible corporate citizen mainly through supporting people with limitations to enhance the quality of their lives (QOL)*.
  • Show respect for local customs and culture when entering new countries/ regions and consider the impact of business activities.
  • Studied basic scheme of employment support for persons with disabilities. Supported their community involvement through sponsorship of sports events for disabled persons.
  • Approx. 10,200 employees worldwide participated in Founder's Day volunteer activities.
  • Launched "OMRON Outreach" initiative aimed at improving living standards in underprivileged communities in Southeast Asia.
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Supply chain management

In the spirit of partnership, and based on open and fair dealings with suppliers and associates, ask for their understanding and cooperation in OMRON's CSR procurement, while cooperating extensively with them in promoting their CSR activities.
  • Conducted interviews with main suppliers in Japan, asking for cooperation in CSR procurement.
  • Conducted questionnaire survey regarding CSR targeting 94 main suppliers (69 in Japan and 25 in China) on a trial basis.
  • Suppliers with whom OMRON reached contracts including CSR provisions numbered 249 in China, accounting for 81% of total.
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* QOL (Quality of Life) is a scale for measuring the degree to which a person enjoys a rewarding life as desired.

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