Ten years have passed since the unprecedented Great East Japan Earthquake. I would like once again to express my deepest condolences and sympathy to those affected by the disaster. From my experience I learned that, although there can be a flurry of confusing information, we should not assume what response to take. Since then, I have acquired the habit of making decisions swiftly while considering the worst case scenarios and the impact of changes in the environment.
For the last 10 years, the entire Group has been continuously engaging in activities to support recovery. These benefit those who receive support and our employees who participated. Also, in terms of implementing and achieving SDGs and ESG management, all employees must have a sense of morality and ethical standards. Although we all aim to become ideal role models, it is likely that we drift away from this goal. Engaging in disaster area support gives people an opportunity to remember their awareness of ideal role models.
Even when the COVID-19 pandemic is stamped out, the trend towards digitalization, such as the widespread adoption of teleworking, will continue, which is expected to change our lifestyles dramatically. Considering earthquake disasters and the pandemic as not only catastrophes but also major changes in society, we will strive to turn them into an opportunity to create a new future.
March 2021
Hironori Nishikawa, President & CEO