Contribution to Local Communities
The Kawasaki Group, as a corporate citizen, constructs a good relationship with local communities and contributes to their continuation and development.
The Efforts for Development of the Local Communities
Support for Vissel Kobe, INAC Kobe Leonessa, and FC Gifu
Kawasaki has been supporting the J1 soccer league "VISSEL KOBE" as an official sponsor since the team was established in 1995, and the WE League women's professional soccer club "INAC Kobe Leonessa" as a wear sponsor since 2019. We have also supported FC Gifu soccer team in the J3 League as an official sponsor since 2014. We will contribute to the society and community through sports, including the sound development of young people and the promotion of the soccer through the academies and soccer schools promoted by each club.
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Interaction Opportunities with the Local Community at Akashi Works
Since fiscal 2011, we have held regional exchange meetings and invited students of elementary and junior high schools near the Akashi Works and their parents. Today, these have become a very popular event with close to 200 people participating in each meeting. In fiscal 2023, an event was held on March 20. Activities have included an introduction to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, explanations about the products made at the Akashi Works, a bus tour of the facility, and a tour of Kawasaki Good Times World. These activities allow visitors to get a better understanding of our operations.
SDGs Lecture at Gifu Works
In September 2023 the Gifu Works held an SDGs Lecture at the nearby Ryokuyo Junior High School in Kakamigahara City to provide explanations of SDGs initiatives at the Kawasaki Group and the Gifu Works. Participating students made such comments as “I was able to learn about the Kawasaki Group’s wide-ranging business activities and vision” and “It was meaningful to learn about the Kawasaki Group’s contribution to achieving the SDGs through its business and the activities of the local Gifu Works.” Going forward, Kawasaki will continue to contribute to the endurance and development of local communities through activities that positively communicate the Group’s initiatives.
Participation in Team Tyura Sango at Okinawa Office
Since fiscal 2015, many of our Group employees have participated as volunteers in the activities of Team Tyura Sango, which are aimed at the regeneration of coral reef through the planting of coral seedlings in Onna-son, Okinawa Prefecture. In fiscal 2023, a total of five activities were held. These Team Tyura Sango activities were awarded the Grand Prize at the Third Annual Good Life Award, sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment in December 2015.
Kawasaki Good Times Foundation—Operating Social Contribution Fund in U.S.
The Group established the Kawasaki Good Times Foundation, a social contribution fund in the U.S., in 1993. Kawasaki Heavy Industries (USA), Inc., a U.S. subsidiary, performs fund management and administration. The fund makes donations to art and cultural institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, various charitable projects, programs that support education, medicine, and science, and disaster relief activities.
Scholarship Program Established in U.S.
With the intention of helping deserving local students attend college, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A (KMM) has established a close relationship with Northwest Missouri State University. In 2016 the "Kawasaki Powering Dreams Scholarship" was established, providing up to $10,000 a year to offset students' costs. In 2018 the Kawasaki Kids program was established to further support dependents of KMM employees who attend Northwest Missouri State University. The "Powering Your Potential Scholarship" was launched, bestowing 10 to 15 financial awards annually.
Conclusion of Disaster Prevention Agreement with Local Governments
We have signed disaster prevention agreements with local governments where our facilities locate. Through providing our facilities and products, we take a social responsibility as a member of the local community.
Major agreements with local governments
| Works | Agreement party | Year | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
Gifu Works
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Gifu Prefecture | 1987 | If a major disaster occurs in Gifu Prefecture, the Gifu Works will cooperate with emergency transportation of people and supplies using company helicopters. |
| 2009 | If a major disaster occurs in Gifu Prefecture, the Gifu Works will provide parking areas for emergency air corps aircraft from other prefectures and fueling facilities. | ||
| Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture | 1997 | If a major disaster occurs in Kakamigahara City, a portion of the Gifu Works will be provided at no cost for use as a supply logistics hub for the city. | |
Akashi Works
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Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture | 2013 | The Akashi Works will provide its heliport for transportation of injured or ill persons who require advanced medical care or for transporting emergency supplies in the event of an earthquake or other major disaster. |
| If a disaster occurs or is likely to occur in Akashi City as a result of a major tsunami, a portion of the site will be opened to local residents a temporary evacuation site. |
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