Denso
| Industry:autocomponents | ISIN:JP3551500006 | Country:JP | CRR:B |
Company Profile:
Denso Corporation, based in Japan, is one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive components and systems. The company produces and sells products in six segments, including automotive electronics, air conditioning and engine technology.
Strengths/weaknesses profile:
Strengths:
- comprehensive and group-wide environmental policy
- transparent information on measures taken to reduce/substitute the use of environmentally hazardous substances in products
- transparent information on research on/production of core elements to reduce environmental impact of vehicles
- implementation of measures to ensure fair business practices
Weaknesses:
- lack of information regarding measures to extend the useful life of end-products
Reasons for inclusion in the Index:
As a supplier to the automotive industry, Denso helps to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles. The company carries out a large amount of R&D work in this area. As part of the “2010 Environmental Action Plan”, technological initiatives for reducing consumption and emissions will be promoted.