Fuji Xerox received a special "Corporate Citizen" prize at the Japan Philanthropic Association's inaugural "Corporate Philanthropy Awards," which were held in Tokyo on February 3.
The prize was created to honor companies that endeavor to solve societal problems through their business operations. Fuji Xerox was recognized for providing frontline showrooms and facilities to assist in the production of large-size textbooks for visually impaired children, with employees helping to create the books.
Akira Sugino, senior vice president responsible for sales at Fuji Xerox was presented with the award by Japan Philanthropic Association.
"I would like to thank all my colleagues in sales throughout Japan
who took time out to perform these community-oriented activities,"
said Sugino in his acceptance speech. "Fuji Xerox employees gave
advice on color copy machines and helped to feed the paper, among other
tasks, to assist in the production of the large-size textbooks. This
project has raised the social awareness of our employees and has given
them an opportunity to experience first-hand the importance of corporate
social responsibility. At Fuji Xerox, we strive to create a 'strong,
kind and interesting' company as well as similar-minded employees, based
on the 'good company' concept, which is one of our primary business
visions. It is indeed an honor to receive this award."
The ethos and business strategy of Fuji Xerox are centered on social
contribution. This idea cascades through every level of the organization.
The books for the children are produced at the showrooms and facilities
of our key sales locations, not by specialized departments, while assistance
is given by the employees who work at these places. It is these aspects
of Fuji Xerox's work that earned this award.
