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At Astellas, we contribute to the health of patients by creating innovative healthcare solutions to address diseases with unmet medical needs. We will continue our endeavor to cultivate an organizational culture and achieve sustainable value creation through acquiring and developing talent in order to provide the access to healthcare solutions we have created to as many patients as possible. When we promote our business activities, we respect human rights and are embracing a culture of respect of all people engaged in procurement, manufacturing and distribution—and we are committed to improving product quality and safety based on a set of high ethical standards. Alongside our business activities, we contribute to more sustainable local communities through employee volunteerism activities that help address local health challenges.
With the many health challenges facing our communities, we proactively engage in and contribute to a range of activities aimed at supporting the development of a stronger, more robust society.
Changing Tomorrow Day is Astellas’ global volunteer event where employees around the world come together to create impact through a variety of service-based activities.
Astellas encourages employees around the world to participate in a diverse range of volunteer activities that promote healthcare and the environment as part of Changing Tomorrow Day. We are excited to bring more volunteer opportunities with patients to our employees and help shape the healthcare landscape of tomorrow.
| Region | Participants | Volunteering hours | Number of countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established Markets*¹ | 36 | 225 | 4 |
| China*² | 40 | 220 | 1 |
| International Markets*³ | 677 | 3,221 | 9 |
| Japan | 497 | 798.5 | 1 |
| United States | 4,328 | 16,374.4 | 1 |
| Total | 5,578 | 20,838.9 | 16 |
*1Italy, Spain, Denmark, United Kingdom
*2China
*3Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Colombia, Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia
Feedback from employee volunteers
“Volunteering is a benefit for everyone at Astellas. I have heard many times that volunteer events are like a “bright shining star” and focus on helping others and bringing hope to the community”
Croatia and Slovenia
“I love spending time outside in nature with my family and wanted to be able to share the gift of being active outdoors by volunteering with an organization that supports those with disabilities. Every time I volunteer with this organization, my heart is full and I leave humbled by the journey others travel in life. Giving joy and independence to someone else is so rewarding”
United States
“I think it is important to recognize that there is always someone beyond my own work and volunteer activities. I believe it is important to do even the smallest of things and build on them”
Japan
Ireland
Japan
Indonesia
The Flying Star Fund, established in 1996 by Astellas’ employee volunteers is a Matching Gift program which matches employee donations made throughout the year. Through the Flying Star Fund, Astellas provides donations of wheelchair-accessible vans to welfare facilities and nonprofit organizations for children with intractable diseases.
Wheelchair-accessible van donation
FY2024
| Number of donated vans | Total number of donated vans since 1997 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 229 |
Donations to NPO for children with intractable diseases.
FY2023
| Name of supported organization | Amount (yen) |
|---|---|
| Shine On! Kids | 200,000 |
| Magokoro Organization for Childhood Cancer（MOCC) | 200,000 |
| Japan Committee, Vaccines for the World’s Children | 200,000 |
| Chance for Children, Inc. | 200,000 |
| Japan CliniClowns Association | 200,000 |
| Total | 1,000,000 |
