In addition to business activities, Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corporation is committed to engaging in social contribution activities to resolve various social issues and help realize a sustainable society.
Activity Concepts
- 1. We strive to contribute to society in accordance with the Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group and the Toshiba Group Standards of Conduct.
- 2. As a company supporting social infrastructure, we contribute to the healthy and sustainable development of the countries and regions where we operate.
- 3. We support employees’ voluntary activities.
Assistance for activities to improve social infrastructure
Support for the infrastructure projects in emerging countries
As a company that underpin power generation, industry, and social infrastructure, we have helped upgrade inadequate infrastructure since FY2014 in emerging countries where we have deep business ties, and offer assistance to contribute to the development of local communities.
Key projects supported(2017-2021)
| Year | Assistance project/Description | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | We built wells and toilets for two schools to improve the water and sanitation environment of the residents of Islampur. | Bangladesh |
| 2020 | We extended emergency aid to save the lives of children who were vulnerable in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.※1 | Various countries |
| 2019 | We built irrigation facilities to help increase crop yields in arid areas.※1 | Nepal |
| 2018 | We installed a drinking water supply system to supply safe water to four elementary schools and local residents in Kandal Province, Cambodia※1 | Cambodia |
| 2017 | We installed drinking water supply system equipment (water storage tanks, water supply pumps, drinking water filters, etc.) in order to supply safe water to elementary schools in four towns in Kingdom of Thailand, Sa Kaeo Province, Ta Praya District.※1 | Thailand |
*2 Facility installation and donation through Lions Club Tokyo Akasaka
Children drinking clean water（Thailand）
（Courtesy: World Vision Japan）
Drinking water supply system project （Cambodia）
（Courtesy: World Vision Japan）
Irrigation facility project（Fikkal, Nepal）
（Courtesy: World Vision Japan）
Emergency aid during the COVID-19 pandemic
（Courtesy: World Vision Japan）
Assistance for Activities to Develop Future Generations
Support for the construction of schools and other educational facilities in emerging countries
Since FY2010, we have been providing assistance※1 for the construction of school buildings, dormitories and other structures for elementary and junior high schools, as well as pre-schools, so that children in emerging countries can have opportunities to learn.
Key projects supported（2017-2021）
| Year | Assistance project | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | To improve sanitation in Doan Ket Commune, we installed water filtering systems and built toilets at local kindergartens, elementary schools, and junior high schools. | Vietnam |
| 2021 | We supported the construction of water and sanitation facilities at nursery and elementary schools in Ðoàn Kết Commune to provide clean drinking water. | Vietnam |
| 2020 | We built toilets and other sanitation facilities at three schools in Rajshahi to improve their educational and sanitary environments.※1 | Bangladesh |
| 2018 | Assistance in construction and repair of lavatories at the SAKURA CAMBODIA-JAPAN FRIENDSHIP SCHOOL(TOMNOP ROLORK CHAS PRIMARY SCHOOL)※2 | Cambodia |
| 2017 | Currently constructing the Ledang Primary School Current school buildings primarily made of bamboo wood are easily damaged by wind and rain, and are not very durable. By constructing strong brick or cement school buildings, we provide a safe and secure learning environment for children. |
Indonesia |
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Assistance: Funding through the Nonprofit Organization World Vision Japan
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※2
Financial assistance through Japan Team of Young Human Power (JHP)
Redang Elementary School（Indonesia）
Sanitary water facility project in Doan Ket Commune（Vietnam）
（Courtesy: World Vision Japan）
Employees’ Volunteer Fund
The Employees’ Volunteer Fund of Toshiba Plant Systems & Services is a donation fund that collects voluntary contributions from employees' monthly salaries and bonuses. It is operated as a matching gift scheme, with the company donating an additional amount of money in proportion to the funds collected from the participating employees.
The Employees’ Volunteer Fund donates money to projects and organizations related to: 1) the promotion of science, technology, and culture, 2) environmental protection, 3) support for the development of the next generation, and 4) social welfare activities.
Major contributions
Yokohama Arts Foundation
Children’s Workshop at the Yokohama Museum of Art (This photograph was taken before 2019.)
Kanagawa Reforestation Partner System
Special Olympics Nippon Foundation
(Online marathon event in 2020 to connect people across the nation)
Promotion of Activities Rooted in Local Communities
Our business offices and worksites engage in activities to contribute to local communities. Going forward, as a good corporate citizen we will continue to actively engage in social contribution activities.
Volunteer clean-up events
We pick up trash, cigarette butts and other items discarded near business offices and worksites.
Forest maintenance
We participate in events to maintain forests, including thinning operation.
Collection of PET bottle caps
We participate in events to provide vaccines to children around the world by donating collected PET bottle caps.
Commemorative backpack gift
We participate in events to collect used backpacks and send them to children overseas.
