Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses across virtually every industry including industrial finance, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, foods, and environmental business. MC's current activities are expanding far beyond its traditional trading operations as its diverse business ranges from natural resources development to investment in retail business, infrastructure, financial products and manufacturing of industrial goods.
With more than 200 Offices & Subsidiaries in approximately 90 countries worldwide and a network of over 500 group companies, MC employs a multinational workforce of nearly 60,000 people.
MC seeks to contribute to the enrichment of society through business firmly rooted in principles of fairness and integrity.
Although our activities encompass everything from trading to business investment, the essence of what the company do at MC can best be described as focusing on the needs and seeds of customers and society, conceiving business models, and reliably providing functions and services to propel these businesses forward.
For example, in trade, a historical mainstay of MC's operations, the company is able to steadily provide high value-added services by utilizing our frontline businesses to gather information while linking together functions such as logistics, financing, and marketing.
When MC invests in a business, they share risk with their partners and add value to the business by leveraging MC's organizational strength and global networks to procure necessary business resources.
In addition, they provide optimal solutions for all stages of business-from development, procurement and production, to logistics and sales. Supporting the realization of these solutions, linking businesses and coordinating customer affiliations are all important MC functions.
Furthermore, MC also anticipates trends in the market and society and takes initiative to develop new business.
Through consistent and dedicated efforts, MC is committed to further strengthening the high level of trust earned from our customers over the years.
Vision
The Three Corporate Principles are the foundation of the vision and strategy for our commitment to corporate social responsibility.
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Corporate Responsibility to Society
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“Shoki Hoko” Strive to enrich society, both materially and spiritually, while contributing towards the preservation of global environment.
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Integrity and Fairness
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“Shoji Komei” Maintain principles of transparency and openness, conducting business with integrity and fairness.
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Global Understanding Through Business
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“Ritsugyo Boeki” Expand business, based on all-encompassing global perspective
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Mitsubishi Corporation’s Objective: Create Sustainable Corporate Value
MC will aim to create sustainable corporate value (sustainable economic value, sustainable societal value and sustainable environmental value) by helping to solve global problems through business activities in the light of the needs and expectation of all stakeholders.
Sustainable Economic Value – Aim for sound emerging growth and increased corporate value through the proactive reshaping of its business models and portfolios.
Sustainable Societal Value – Contribute to economic development as a responsible corporate citizen.
Sustainable Environmental Value – Aim to conserve and contribute to the global environment, recognizing our planet as its greatest stakeholder.
Environmental Charter
At Mitsubishi Corporation considers the Earth itself to be the most important stakeholder and they are continually working towards the realization of a sustainable society through our business activities. The following are the company’s environmental charter:
