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CSR GUIDELINE 10 Pursue Social Initiatives

Results of Social Contribution Activities in FY 2006

Toray Group's ongoing program of social contribution activities included FY 2006 donations of about ¥1,040 million on a consolidated basis, or approximately 1.1% of its consolidated ordinary income. On a non-consolidated basis, Toray contributed about ¥770 million, or approximately 1.5% of its nonconsolidated ordinary income.

Principal activities included donations to the Toray Science Foundation and Toray Science Foundations in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia; assistance for Mishima City in Shizuoka Prefecture, to whom we provide water for irrigation, firefighting, and a water park; co-sponsorship of the Musée d'Orsay Exhibition; and disaster relief following earthquakes in central Java, Indonesia, and on the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Toray Science Foundation


The 47th Toray Science and Technology Prize Award Ceremony

Toray established the Foundation in 1960 to contribute to basic research in science technology and to the development of science technology and culture. The Foundation was hailed at the time as a pioneer in private research grants, and its work continues to be highly regarded today. Two recipients of the Toray Science and Technology Prize have gone on to win the Nobel Prize.

Principal Toray Science Foundation Activities

  1. (1)Toray Science and Technology Prize
    An award honoring outstanding achievements in science and technology
  2. (2)Toray Science and Technology Grant
    Grants to young researchers engaged in basic research projects in the fields of science and technology
  3. (3)Toray Science Education Prize
    A prize presented to junior and senior high school teachers who have given creative and innovative lessons in science with good results
  4. (4)Science Lecture Meetings

Toray Science Foundations in Three ASEAN Countries


Award ceremony at the Thailand Toray Science Foundation

Toray Science Foundations were established from 1993 to 1994 in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia to support and promote research in science and technology while working to spread science and technology. These organizations undertake a variety of activities and programs each year.

Development of Science Technology

Results of Social Contribution Activities


Volunteers load trucks with waste

Participating in Volunteer Relief Efforts for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

A total of 54 Toray employees—48 from the Ishikawa Plant, including the general manager, and 6 from the Hokuriku Branch, including the branch general manager— participated in volunteer activities sponsored by the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Relief Headquarters in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula on March 25, 2007.

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