CSR Activities in China

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Specifying focus areas for promotion of CSR practices in China

Since 1979 when the company initiated technological exchange with China, OMRON has built strong associations with the country. Beginning in 2001 OMRON, based on the GD2010 plan, specified China as an important strategic region and aggressively expanded business in the region. At present, more than 13,000 Chinese employees are working in Greater China, with the scale of production and sales expanding annually. The results have been annual expansion in the economical, environmental and social impact of OMRON's businesses in China.

Against this backdrop, OMRON set forth five key areas of CSR activities in China in February 2005. While integrating CSR activities with business operations, OMRON is actively promoting community involvement with the aim of harmonious coexistence with Chinese society. Activities in each key area conducted in China during fiscal 2006 are as follows:

FY2006 CSR Activities in China

Promotion of compliance and maintenance of ethical standards
- Assigned corporate ethics officers
- Monitored compliance status regarding the three most important laws related to customs, bribery and activities falling outside each company's scope of business
Environmental conservation
- Promoted environmental conservation activities at production sites
- Conducted environmental audits for production sites
Expansion of CSR procurement
- Announced global purchase and procurement policy
- Promoted new contracts including CSR provisions with suppliers
Recruitment/support for persons with disabilities
- Worked proactively to achieve legally mandated levels for employing disabled persons specified for various parts of China
- Contributed RMB 1 million to an association for the disabled in Shanghai
Contribution to local communities by taking advantage of OMRON's distinctive strengths
- Formulated basic framework for community involvement
- Community contributions
Establishment of OMRON Education Fund, donation of experimental equipment to universities, co-sponsorship of Dalian International Marathon, employee volunteer activities at various sites on 'Founder's Day' (May 10th)