Here we outline our four businesses, through which we contribute widely to the lives of people around the world.
Machine tools
Citizen began production of machine tools in 1936, utilizing the technologies and know-how developed through the manufacture of watch parts. Our products contribute to the development of manufacturing industries all over the world.
About Us
More than a century since it was founded in 1918 with the desire to produce Japanese-made watches, the CITIZEN Group has evolved into a corporate entity engaged in a wide range of businesses.
CITIZEN's corporate philosophy, "Loved by citizens, working for citizens" is to
deeply contribute to the lives of people around the world through the manufacturing of products that are loved and trusted by citizens.
Message From President & CEO
Crafting a new tomorrow Towards sustainable value creation
Based on our corporate philosophy of “Loved by Citizens, Working for Citizens,” The CITIZEN Group values coexistence with our local communities and strives to contribute to society as a good corporate citizen. We also strive to address social challenges through our businesses and fulfill our responsibilities as members of the international community in order to build a sustainable society by achieving progress together with our communities.
Based on The CITIZEN Group Code of Conduct "8. As a good corporate citizen, we will contribute to and live in harmony with local communities," we have established The CITIZEN Group Social Contribution Policy. As a member of society, we aim to conduct business activities that are beneficial to society, and to have all Group companies get involved, value their ties to the local community, and cooperate in the revitalization of the community.
We also aim to fulfill our responsibilities as good corporate citizens through cooperation with the partners we need in order to contribute to society, such as local governments, NPOs, NGOs, and volunteer organizations. The CSR Office of CITIZEN WATCH plays a central role in advancing these activities.
The CITIZEN Group Social Contribution Policy (Established in April 2019)
Basic Policy
The CITIZEN Group upholds its corporate philosophy of “Loved by Citizens, Working for Citizens” and embraces The CITIZEN Group Code of Conduct’s Article 8, “As a good corporate citizen, we will contribute to and live in harmony with local communities,” as the basic policy for our social contribution activities.
Guidelines
In promoting social contribution, we have set the following three guidelines.
We shall contribute to the development of regional communities through our business activities based on consultations with the regions and mutual trust.
We shall make an effort to foster a flexible and creative corporate culture through further deepening our relations with regional communities by establishing friendships with local residents and by cooperating with regional vitalization efforts.
We shall carry out social contribution activities in collaboration with NPOs, NGOs, volunteer organizations, regional communities, and so on.
Priority Areas
Based on the social contribution guidelines, we will focus on the following areas:
A: Learning and education
B: Environment
C: Sports
D: Disaster relief
Active Support for Social Contribution Activities
The Group provides employees with opportunities to confront social issues, encourages their voluntary participation, and supports their activities.
