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Message from the President

Ichisuke Fujioka, one of the founders of Toshiba, began manufacturing electric incandescent light bulbs in 1890, more than 130 years ago. True to his entrepreneurial spirit that has inspired Toshiba through the generations, our mission is to contribute to society by creating new value.

"Committed to People, Committed to the Future." is the Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group. In keeping with this principle, Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation is committed to helping achieve carbon neutrality and a circular economy by maximizing the value offered by its lighting business. Our focus in business is threefold: general lighting, industrial light sources, and new business fields. In the general lighting business, we will take the initiative in realizing Lighting 5.0(*), a next-generation lighting concept leading to brighter and better lives for people everywhere. In the industrial light source business, we will enhance communication with our customers to identify and meet their potential needs, thereby helping them resolve their issues. Our new business is focused on illuminating a path to a brighter future. Its highlights are ultraviolet (UV) lighting and cyber-physical systems (CPS). UV lighting leverages our long-cultivated UV technology to satisfy the needs of diverse applications whereas cyber-physical systems (CPS) enable various solution services with new added value.

We will pursue sustainability management while according the highest priority to human life, safety, and compliance. Recognizing that people are indispensable, fulfilling vital roles at the very heart of our business, we will actively promote occupational health and safety management initiatives.

We will always endeavor to earn the trust of all our stakeholders and to advance hand in hand with them. We would appreciate your continued support and patronage.

* Lighting 5.0: Concept of next-generation lighting for Society 5.0 defined by the Japan Lighting Manufacturers Association (JLMA)

Takashi Nishihara
President and Chief Executive Officer
Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation

西原 隆史

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