This report includes information about corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives by the Mitsubishi Electric Group to help realize a sustainable society. It primarily reports on significant activities, events and changes that occurred in fiscal 2008. In reporting our activities, we tried to go beyond just presenting our principles and the results of activities to date in order to also touch on future policies and issues. We are guided in this effort by the "plan-do-check-act" approach.
We endeavor to fulfill our responsibility of presenting information to the public in order to broaden our range of communication with stakeholders. We appreciate any and all frank and honest feedback intended to further improve the report.
Composition
Aiming to fulfill our responsibility of presenting information to the public, the CSR report makes disclosures and consists of four main sections of content: Basic Policy & Management, Social Responsibility, Philanthropic Activities, and Environmental Report. In particular, the Social Responsibility section reports on our responsibility and conduct toward stakeholders.
In terms of the environment, Environmental Vision 2021 was established and all Group companies are undertaking initiatives for preventing global warming, forming a recycling-based society, and fostering environmental awareness.
These challenges are introduced in the Environmental Topics section.
Period Covered by the Report
April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008
Some policies, targets and plans from after the close of fiscal 2008 are also included.
Report Coverage
- Social Aspects
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Reporting focuses on Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
*The range of data compiled is noted individually.
- Environmental Aspects
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and 99 affiliates (77 in Japan, 22 overseas)
- Economic Aspects
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Reporting is primarily for Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, consolidated subsidiaries, and affiliated companies to which the equity method is applied.
*Detailed information is disclosed in our Investor Relations site.
References
- Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2003), Ministry of the Environment
- Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2007), Ministry of the Environment
- Business Owner Environmental Performance Indicator Guideline (2002), Ministry of the Environment
- Environmental Accounting Guidelines (2005), Ministry of the Environment
- Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2001 –With Focus on Stakeholders, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Sustainability Reporting Guideline 2002, Global Reporting Initiative
- Global Reporting Initiatives, Sustainability Reporting Guidelines Version 3.0
Regarding Future Projections, Plans and Targets
This report contains not only statements of past and present fact related to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and its affiliates (Mitsubishi Electric Group), but also future projections, plans, targets and other forward-looking statements. Such projections, plans and targets constitute suppositions or judgments based on information available as of the time they are stated. Future business activities and conditions may differ from projections, plans and targets due to changes in various external factors.
The Mitsubishi Electric Group conducts business in the form of development, manufacturing and sales in a broad range of areas, and these activities take place both in Japan and overseas. Therefore, the group's financial standing and business performance may be affected by a variety of factors, including trends in the global economy, social conditions, laws, tax codes, litigation and other legal procedures, etc. We would ask readers to keep these points in mind when reviewing this report.