Omron celebrates 75th Anniversary with voluntary work and eco-initiatives

To mark the 75th anniversary that it celebrates in 2008, Omron is reaffirming its core corporate value, “Working for the benefit of society”, through an extensive programme of voluntary work by the company’s 35,000 employees.

The company has a long-standing commitment to the creation of a better society, and each year the company’s locations worldwide mark ‘Omron Day’ with activities in support of local charities and welfare organisations.

Eco-Volun programme

The 75th anniversary celebrations take this a stage further, with a five-month ‘Eco-Volun’ programme of environmental initiatives and voluntary work, culminating in a substantial donation to nominated charities. Between 10 May and 30 September 2008, Omron employees will take part in activities ranging from increased recycling and energy saving through to community and charity work. To start this event the European Omron companies have used the afternoon of 9 May 2008 to take part in local social-contribution activities.

Through to the end of September, all Omron employees will be awarded ‘Eco-Volun’ points according to the activities undertaken. The company will make donations to nominated charities, based on the number of points gained by all employees. Omron Europe will use its donation to contribute to a Red Cross project for Healthcare Education in Malawi.

One of the poorest and most densely populated countries in Africa, Malawi has very high rates of diseases such as Aids, malaria, respiratory illnesses and nutritional deficiencies. The Red Cross is working with the Malawi Government to deliver a health education programme aimed pregnant women, with the aim of reducing childhood mortality rates. Omron Europe’s 75th Anniversary efforts will be used to support this programme.

Invitation to all Omron employees

In a message to employees, Omron Group Chairman Yoshio Tateisi said “I invite every one of you to take our 75th anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Omron’s corporate core value. Together with you, I would like to renew our commitment … to the creation of a better society—a sustainable society where all can live and flourish together.”