Since its founding, the IHI Group has addressed societal challenges through its business activities, guided by its management philosophies: “Contribute to the development of society through technology” and “Human resources are our single most valuable asset.” Our continued efforts to create value together with society form the very foundation of our approach to sustainability.

We have defined our desired state in 2040 as “Supporting the safety, security, and prosperity of people worldwide at its core.” As a company that supports the foundations of society and national strength, the IHI Group is committed to fulfilling this responsibility. In an era where instability has become the norm, it is essential that the fundamental systems supporting society and industry—such as energy, infrastructure, and industrial foundations—remain resilient. With this recognition, we view it as a core management mission to support the conditions that enable society and nations to function sustainably, without being swayed by short-term changes.

To realize our desired state in 2040, the IHI Group will address fundamental societal challenges like carbon neutrality and the strengthening of infrastructure resilience through its business activities. To this end, we will deliver value to society across the entire lifecycle, starting from our technological strengths, while building new value chains through collaboration with partners to achieve sustained value creation.

We regard the very act of addressing societal challenges as a source of competitiveness and a driver of sustainable growth. This way of thinking lies at the core of the IHI Group’s approach to sustainability. By directly engaging with societal expectations and needs, and reflecting those voices in our management, we will continue to advance our value creation.

Technology and human capital form the foundation of the IHI Group’s value creation. Each individual will continue to refine their expertise and take on challenges, while those challenges are supported and encouraged across the organization. We believe this cycle of challenge and support is what enables us to continue underpinning the foundations of society and national strength.

Going forward, we will continue to engage in dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders, sincerely listening to expectations, concerns, and candid feedback, and incorporating them into our management. As a united IHI Group, we will take on the challenge of achieving a significant leap forward toward our desired state in 2040.