Group Corporate Philosophy
Group Corporate Philosophy Created by All Group Members Working Together
The Kobelco Group Corporate Philosophy was established in 2020. Following the quality misconduct that was made public in 2017, we launched a project to formulate our corporate philosophy by revisiting who we are and what we aspire to achieve, in order to transform our once closed-off corporate culture. In its formulation process, we placed an importance on taking a bottom-up approach. Through Dialogue Platforms and other forms of discussions at each workplace, we created opportunities for not only management and selected members but also for all members of the Group to give considerable thought about our mission. Integrating the thoughts of all, the Group Corporate Philosophy was completed over a period of about one year.
The Group Corporate Philosophy comprises four
elements: KOBELCO's View of the Future and KOBELCO's Mission, along with the Core Values of KOBELCO and the Six Pledges of KOBELCO, which present our values to be shared and code of conduct.
KOBELCO's View of the Future incorporates the spirit
that has been passed down since its founding: Making the world today and in the future a better place by providing products that can be used safely and reliably for a long time while offering new value to society.
KOBELCO's Mission represents its vision of providing
solutions to the needs of society in ways only possible by KOBELCO, integrating diverse businesses, technologies, and qualities of its people that it has developed through the effort to meet societal demands.
Our Group strives to realize a world in which people, now and in the future, can fulfill their hopes and dreams while enjoying safe, secure, and prosperous lives, as stated in its Group Corporate Philosophy formulated by Group employees.
- *Under the "Core Values of KOBELCO—Next 100 Project," we are implementing various measures to ensure every member of the Group act in line with the Group Corporate Philosophy .
KOBELCO's View of the Future
We envision a world in which people, now and in the future, can fulfill their hopes and dreams while enjoying safe, secure, and prosperous lives.
Our technologies, products, and services are not only for those who live in the present, but also for future generations.
KOBELCO sees a sustainable, beautiful, and flourishing world in the future, with safety and security in people's lives. Such a future will give rise to value that creates new conveniences and comfort and help people fulfill their hopes and dreams.
KOBELCO's Mission
Our mission is to provide solutions to the needs of society, by making the best use of the talents of our employees and our technologies.
KOBELCO's assets and strengths lie in the various talents of each employee as well as in its diverse technologies that support our broad range of businesses. We have cultivated these advantages in an effort to meet the needs of the times.
We continue to take on the challenge of transcending organizational boundaries and conventional thinking to solve increasingly complex issues, while supporting the foundations of society.
Core Values of KOBELCO
- 1We provide technologies, products and services that win the trust and confidence of our customers we serve and the society in which we live.
- 2We value, and support the growth of, each employee on an individual basis, while creating a cooperative and harmonious environment.
- 3Through continuous and innovative changes, we create new values for the society of which we are a member.
Six Pledges of KOBELCO
- 1Uphold the Highest Sense of Ethics and Professionalism
We not only follow the laws, corporate rules and societal norms, but also conduct our corporate activity in a fair and sound manner with the highest sense of ethics and professionalism.
- 2Contribute to the Society by Providing Superior Products and Services
Guided by our "Quality Charter", we provide safe, sound, and innovative products and services to our customers, and thereby ensure customer satisfaction and contribute to the advancement of the society.
The Kobelco Group will comply with all laws, public standards, and customer specifications, and make continuous efforts to improve quality, with the goal of providing Trusted Quality in our products and services.
- 3Establish a Comfortable but Challenging Work Environment
We provide a safe and comfortable work environment, and we value each employee's character, personality and diversity, and provide each employee with a challenging work experience so as to allow each employee to use his and her fullest capability.
- 4Live in Harmony with the Local Community
We make efforts to be a good "corporate citizen" in each local community which serves as the base for our group.
- 5Contribute to a Sustainable Environment
We aim to build a richer and more sustainable world, and we conduct environmentally friendly manufacturing and contribute to the betterment of the natural environment through our technologies, products and services.
- 6Respect Each Stakeholder
We respect all of our stakeholders, including customers, business associates, employees and shareholders, as our colleagues and build good and sound relationships with all of them.