Society

With local communities

The JATCO Group's aim is to become a “good corporate citizen” that is loved by local communities. Corporate activities are conducted through our involvement with local communities. JATCO considers it an important responsibility to be proactively involved with society as a community member and contribute to the local community in a variety of ways.
Participating actively in resolving local issues by leveraging the JATCO Group’s technologies and assets helps make our presence appreciated by the community, which is beneficial to the company. These efforts lead to mutual growth and development of the community and company. For instance, by using our automotive unit technologies to develop a drive unit for e-bikes, we can help address community challenges, such as promoting local tourism and health enhancement.
We are also maintaining the flower beds at the Gakunan Electric Train’s JATCO MAE Station to enrich the lives of everyone in the region. While responding to increasingly complex societal issues, the JATCO Group continually contributes to regional revitalization and the resolution of societal and environmental issues through dialogue with local communities.

Fuji Area: Certified as a Bicycle Commuting Promotion Company by Fuji City

In 2022, JATCO signed an agreement with Fuji City regarding resolving regional issues using bicycles, and has been advancing the use of bicycles for community development. In March 2025, JATCO obtained certification as a declared company under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Certified Bicycle Commuting Company” Declaration Project, which certifies companies and organizations that promote bicycle commuting, in cooperation with Fuji City. This not only promotes heightened environmental and health awareness among employees, but also contributes broadly to community development from the perspective of promoting bicycle use in Fuji City.

Fuji Area: Exchange between Local Government and Regional Companies (Tuesday Meeting)

The Tuesday Meeting is an exchange meeting held for many years as a forum for Fuji City and local companies to share recent updates and information. In June 2025, JATCO hosted the meeting, bringing together Fuji City and 13 local companies, where the Fuji City Future Children’s Department explained the city’s measures to address declining birthrates, followed by active discussions with participating companies. Participants also deepened exchanges through tours of JATCO’s CVT plant and lettuce farm.

Thailand: Acceptance of Shizuoka High School Students for Internships

JATCO and JATCO (Thailand) Co., Ltd. support the “High School Student Overseas Internship” program organized by the Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education, which aims to develop global human resources who can play active roles both domestically and internationally. In 2024, we accepted six high school students from the prefecture for internships. Pre-training was conducted in the Fuji Area in July, and in August they traveled to Thailand, where they had opportunities to interact with local members and experience Thai culture. JATCO will continue to support opportunities for developing global human resources and learning about the appeal of companies.

Mexico: Acceptance of Universities and Vocational Schools

JATCO Mexico regularly conducts plant tour programs inviting students from universities and vocational schools. In 2024, we accepted three schools including the Northern Aguascalientes Institute of Technology. For students, this is a valuable opportunity to directly experience how the knowledge they learned in theory is actually applied in the automotive industry. Through such industry-academia collaboration initiatives, we develop young talent and build relationships with educational institutions, contributing to the development of the local community.