CSR activities in FY2017
Relationships with Local Communities
Our Group's CSR Policy states that, in addition to developing a variety of initiatives around the world, "We shall make every effort to interact meaningfully with society on a local level and to engage in activities that contribute to society." We benefit the world through more than just our business activities.We also work on achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through various activities tied closely to local communities around the world.
Main Activities
■Number of social contribution activities
FY2016 685→ FY2017705 (Japan 496,Americas 109,Europe 43,Asia 57)
■Breakdown of expenditures by area
NTN Rotating School
As one of our centennial activities, we assumed title sponsorship of "Tour of Japan (TOJ)", Japan’s largest bicycle road race. We also organized "NTN Rotating School", an event designed to provide hands-on experience of our technologies at each TOJ stage.
It was organized to promote harmonious coexistence with local communities. The contents of NTN Rotating School are a workshop during which children enjoy learning what bearings are, hands-on instruction in bearing assembly etc. The events were also a way to let our employees interact with community members and teach the children who will shape the next generation. About 3,000 visitors came to our activity booth during the eight days of the race in 2018.
Hands-on instruction in bearing assembly
The workshop teaching children about bearings through original stories
Sensory boards donation
NTN-Bower Corporation (Macomb Plant) in west central in Illinois, U.S.A has designed and created original sensory boards that let students experience the function of various parts including bearings. The boards were donated as teaching materials to five elementary, junior high and high schools in the local school district. Devised to assist the functional rehabilitation of students with mental or physical impairments, the boards are being used effectively in classes at the schools.
The donated sensory board
Support Integration of Young People in State Welfare Institutions
NTN-SNR ROULMENTI S.R.L(Romanian subsidiary) teamed with volunteer organizations to hold an event for local children in specialized care facilities. The children painted pictures on a large canvas depicting the themes of friendship and their future ambitions. It also provided support for renovation work on the children’s living spaces. Other activities closely tied to the community were held, including a plant tour and giveaway of NTN goods for the children.
The children who participated in
The employees who planned the activities
Children drawing pictures on the theme of dreams and friendship
The plant tour
Visit and Assistance to Children’s Specialized Care Facility
Employees of NTN BEARING-SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD. ,visited “SUNBEAM” a children’s specialized care facility run by a nonprofit organization. The day’s activities included a lunch party and movie screening, which were popular with the children. SUNBEAM is home to about 50 children ranging in age from 2 to 19, who require specialized care for a variety of issues. NTN BEARING-SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD. periodically holds events to enable greater interaction with children requiring specialized care.
The employees visiting SUNBEAM
Mangrove planting
The employees in the ASEAN/India region took part in one of our centennial events with NTN distributors by donning matching polo shirts to plant 100 mangroves. The event served to express our gratitude for past service received, and as a symbol of collaboration for the next 100 years.
Planting mangroves
The employees and distributors who participated in