Creating social value based on Social IN as the core philosophy
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2018.
Olympus moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018, 7 years before the typical company in this theme (2025).
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2018ReframedAnnual report
「The group states its purpose in its management philosophy, “Our Reason for Being,” as “realising the health, security and spiritual well-being of people around the world,” reflecting its aim of contributing broadly to society by responding through its business activities to people's and society's fundamental needs for health, security and spiritual well-being, and has adopted this as the foundation of all its activities.」
Rather than the former designation “Social IN,” the underlying philosophy is expressed as “Our Reason for Being” in the management philosophy. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The group conducts research and development activities to integrate with society as a member of the public, share its values, propose new value through its business, and improve people's health and quality of life.」
The group reconfirmed Social IN as the underlying philosophy for creating social value through its research and development and business activities. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company calls its philosophy of integrating with society as a member of the public, sharing society's values, proposing new value through its business, and improving people's health and quality of life “Social IN (Social In),” and has adopted it as the foundation of all its activities.」
It is used as the common underlying philosophy in the explanations of research and development, governance and CSR.