Community
Our approach to community activities
The Fujitsu Group contributes to local communities—who is one of the important stakeholders for us—around the world through donations, investment in organizations that address social issues, volunteer activities that leverage the skillsets of its employees, etc. in hopes of “solving global environmental issues”, “developing a digital society”, and “improving people's well-being” as well as creating a sustainable society. Furthermore, through the continued cycle of generating both financial and non-financial outputs and outcomes through such community activities and applying those to our business activities, we strive to address social challenges and create value for local communities.
Key focus areas
Among community activities, those related to the essential contributions of Materiality, namely, “solving global environmental issues”, “developing a digital society”, and “improving people's well-being”, are positioned as top priority areas. The Fujitsu Group will contribute to expanding positive impacts through reduction of GHG emissions, improving digital accessibility, conducting ICT skills training, etc.
Promotion framework
Community Activities Promotion Office is set up as the global headquarters under the Sustainability Management Committee. A community activity promotion leader responsible for regional headquarters duties is appointed in each region and placed in charge of planning and promoting activities according to the situations of each country.
Global and regional headquarters hold quarterly Community Steering Meetings (CSM) to share policies and initiatives at the global level, review progress, and discuss challenges. Each region regularly holds Region Community Meetings (RCMs) with community activity promotion leaders from each country to share information on the deployment and implementation of policies and initiatives.
The Community Activities Promotion Office compiles the activities results in each region on a quarterly basis based on key performance indicators (KPIs), and regularly collaborates with the CSM in holding discussions aimed at improving the activities on both sides based on their actual situations. In addition to quantitatively assessing the impacts generated through these activities, the office also submits reports to the Sustainability Management Committee twice a year for discussions on how to improve these activities.
Employee community activity support system
Most of the Fujitsu Group in Japan has in place a community activity support system to encourage each employee's active contribution to society.
-Leave System‐
Fujitsu offers a leave of absence system for employees to participate in the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers/Senior Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers programs (for up to 3 years), and a volunteer leave of up to 5 days a year, cumulatively up to a maximum of 20 days in total.
-Employee Donations‐
Fujitsu has set up a donation site specifically for employee use in hopes of increasing employees’ awareness of social issues and fostering a volunteer mindset through donations. The Group also offers matching donations by topping up employee donations at a certain rate for disaster and humanitarian support related donations, if certain criteria are met.
-Introduction of Data Collection Platform‐
Fujitsu has introduced a data collection platform to aid the visualization of the results and effects of its community activities in order to optimize management. We will also work on assessing the impact of employees’ involvement in community activities on non-financial indicators, such as correlation with employee engagement.
Initiatives of Fujitsu Group
The Fujitsu Group promotes community activities globally as follows.
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Employee-led activities
Employees take the initiatives in conducting community activities, including programs that are planned and implemented by employees on selected SDGs through idea brainstorming and communication using internal social media, support activities (pro bono) for companies, NPOs, and various organizations aimed at addressing social issues, as well as events such as lectures by diverse companies and NGO/NPO representatives and panel discussions/workshops with employees.
Furthermore, we also provide educational support programs, where employees act as lecturers in discussing design thinking that Fujitsu practices in promoting its business, and problem-based learning using technology as the theme. -
Grants to NGOs/NPOs
The Fujitsu Group implements financial aid programs for specific initiatives of NGOs and NPOs that its employees want to support, in order to realize Fujitsu’s Purpose. The co-creation among employees and NGO/NPO contributes to the realization of a sustainable society. In FY2025, financial aid was provided to 4 organizations from 4 countries through an internal recruitment process.
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Activity impact assessment and disclosure
The Fujitsu Group has joined the membership of Business for Societal Impact (B4SI)*1 since 2023, and will strive to accurately measure and disclose the results of its activities and their impacts.
- (*1) Business for Societal Impact (B4SI)： An international standard for measuring the impact of social contribution by companies
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Toward realizing a sustainable society through the power of sports
Focusing on children's challenges and learning, inclusive society, and the environment, Fujitsu Sports carries out various social contribution activities primarily in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where Fujitsu’s headquarter and team activities are based, but also nationwide. Athletes of our team that recognized and certified by the city as "Kawasaki Sports Partners” and "Kawasaki Sports Ambassadors“, which the team that places Kawasaki City as their hometown and not only compete in top sports leagues but also those that actively participate in community activities, visit elementary schools in the city to lead sports classes.
Additionally, sensory rooms are set up at sports venues for children with sensory challenges and clothing recycling drives are held to reuse the plastic materials contained in clothing using Kawasaki City's cutting-edge technology. In this manner, these ongoing efforts target the realization of a sustainable society by bringing about positive change through the power of sports.
Examples of activities
Examples of main activities in each contribution area of Materiality in FY2025 are as follows.
Planet: Fujitsu Plants Miyawaki Forest in Lisbon: A Legacy of Sustainability and Community (Portugal)
Global Delivery Business Group has established an in-house fund called the Sekinin Fund, which supports selected projects undertaken by employees addressing key materiality issues across Planet, Prosperity and People. In Portugal, the fund was used to establish the Fujitsu Miyawaki Forest in collaboration with Forest Impact, a B Lab-certified organization promoting reforestation using the Miyawaki method, and the Lisbon Benfica Parish Council.
The Miyawaki Forest is a reforestation method devised in the 1970s by Japanese botanist Dr. Akira Miyawaki. By densely planting diverse native species, it makes it possible to rapidly and sustainably regenerate an ecosystem of natural forest. The method also shortens forest growth and maturation, which normally takes 30 years, to just a few years. By bringing about sustainable soil improvement and carbon sequestration, these forests help to create sustainable environmental value for future generations. In FY2025, 450 trees representing 29 different species were planted in a plot of approximately 200 square meters, supporting the health and well-being of the 35,000 people living in Benfica.
- Employee that participated in the activities: 18
Prosperity: Supporting the closure of the digital divide among young people living in impoverished areas (The Philippines)
In the Philippines, while economic growth continues, a complex interplay of income inequality and social and structural challenges has resulted in a poverty rate that remains above 20%. Insufficient educational opportunities can limit career choices, and natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes have a particularly significant impact on vulnerable people.
Fujitsu, in collaboration with World Vision Japan, has constructed and renovated ICT rooms and procured equipment for 6 schools in the Philippines, with the goal of fostering the skills that young people need to thrive in the information society. Furthermore, Fujitsu is providing support for educational activities for students and training for teachers on ICT utilization over a 3 year period starting in 2025. Through these initiatives, Fujitsu aims to improve the learning environment and promote the acquisition of ICT skills, ultimately leading to expanded opportunities for the children's future education and employment.
- Employee that participated in the activities: 7
- Beneficiaries: Estimated total number of participants over the 3 year support period: approximately 20,000 (including students, teachers, and prospective new students during the target period)
People: Fujitsu Tech Program: Empowering Future Innovators (Poland)
In Poland, Fujitsu offers the Fujitsu Tech Program, which comprehensively provides young people with the scientific, technical, and professional skills necessary for 21st-century workplaces and higher education. In addition to skills training in agile methodologies, project management, and business communication, the program covers skills essential for IT careers, including AI, Python, DevOps, network security, and software quality.
In partnership with 2 technical high schools in Łódź and Katowice, Poland, a team of 15 trainers, 4 mentors, and 4 staff members supports approximately 300 students across 10 classes. Over the past 6 years, the program has delivered 1,920 hours of instruction and over 200 hours of mentoring, with 66 students completing internships at Fujitsu. This comprehensive approach contributes to developing individuals with both practical IT and business skills.
This program has garnered international attention, including being featured at the World Urban Forum. Fujitsu has also been recognized by the city of Łódź as a company actively involved in creating and supporting education.
- Employee that participated in the activities: 30
- Beneficiaries: 300
FY2025 performance
The following chart describes the expenditures for community activities at Fujitsu Group in FY2025
Disaster and humanitarian assistance
Through the giving of donations, the Fujitsu Group supports people in need of emergency aid in disasters and conflicts around the world.
In FY2025, we donated a total of 19,917,135 yen through company support funds, employee donations, and matching donations (that are equal to donations made by employees).
