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Corporations can promote their sound development only by cooperating with
one another and by growing together in various relationships with the people
around them, regional societies, nations, the globe, etc. In this sense,
corporations are strongly required to cooperate with, and have responsibility
to, societies as a "good corporate citizen" as in the case of
each individual person.
Since its inception, IBM has positively and globally engaged in support
activities for affluent social environments by emphasizing "contribution
to society" as one of its important corporate missions. This is because
IBM considers it important not only to provide better products and services,
but also to be a "good corporate citizen" who can fulfill social
responsibility by making efforts to benefit the public at all times.
Similarly, IBM Japan considers that the "good corporate citizen"
should be "a company that is helpful to society" and "a
company that makes people's lives and societies affluent," and aims
at providing social contributions in association with global activities
and conducting business activities to become an organization indispensable
for society. Under the slogan of "One with society," IBM Japan
conducts these activities by counting education as the top priority, pursuing
things necessary to develop an affluent Japanese society including science,
technology, culture and social welfare, and providing solutions to problems
that utilize IBM's technology, know-how and skills.
In addition to conducting corporate activities, IBM Japan has established
various support systems that can positively support voluntary activities
at the initiatives of employees with respect to working hours, money and
information under the concept that "IBM's employees must be good citizens
first." We consider that it is important to continue these activities
even though they are inconspicuous.
Activity policy
Focus Areas
- Education (Reinventing Education)
- Science, Technologies and Culture
- Social Welfare (Bridging the Digital Divide)
- Voluntary Activities of Employees (Magnifying Employee Involvement)
Grant guidelines
- Activities are not directly related to sales activities.
- No economic benefits are expected in return.
- Support activities are not related to specific individuals.
- Support is not related to political or religious activities.
IBM Japan conducts social contribution activities by drawing the line with
business based on the above 4 standards, and continuously makes efforts
to play a role as a "good corporate citizen" with the result
that these activities can contribute to the raising of IBM Japan's brand
value.
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