In 1990, Group-wide initiatives were initiated in Japan. In response to local needs, each office now engages in philanthropic activities in four main areas: social welfare, global environmental conservation, science and technology, culture and arts, and sports.

Environmental Conservation Satoyama Woodland Preservation Project

Mitsubishi Electric has conducted the Satoyama Woodland Preservation Project since 2007. This project seeks to restore "familiar nature," such as parks, forests, and rivers located in the vicinity of our business sites. The aim of this project is to repay nature for its various bounties and for cultivating diverse life, and to contribute to the communities where our business sites are located. Under the key words "simple" and "sustained," these activities are taking place throughout Japan in phases. Employees put in physical effort to participate in building a safe and secure community, which also helps to broaden communication with the local community.

Outdoor Classroom Mitsubishi Electric Outdoor Classroom

Mitsubishi Electric Outdoor Classroom Project, which was launched in 2006, provides opportunities to experience nature with the local people to encourage awareness of nature ecosystems under the guidance of Nihon Yagaiseikatsu Suishin Kyokai (the Japan Wildlife Activity Association).

Social Welfare Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund

The Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund was established in 1992 as a gift program in which the Company matches the amount of any donation made by its employees, thus doubling the goodwill of the gift. Many employees participate in the Fund each year. Branches have been set up at each of our business sites across Japan so that employees can provide monetary gifts that benefit social welfare facilities in their community. The community chests in each prefecture have cooperated since the Fund’s inception to provide referrals to donation recipients and information about community needs.

Science and Technology Mitsubishi Electric Science Workshops

Since 2009, through the "Mitsubishi Electric Science Workshops" children can experience basic scientific principles related to electricity, heat, sound, light, wind, communications and programming. The workshops convey the joy of science through experiments and other activities, show the relationships between the basic scientific principles and real products, and help the children realize how the products are useful in society while enjoying science.