2011 Suzuki CSR Report - global suzuki

Introduction
Special Topics
Corporate
Philosophy and CSR
Environmental
Responsibility
Social
Responsibility
Data
03 Electric Vehicles,04 Welfare Vehicles (“With” Series)
SUZUKI CSR REPORT 2011
●Safe Driving Training Program "For Preventing Accidents"
In order for people to enjoy using our electric wheelchair
in a safe manner, Suzuki is making efforts to promote better
understanding of operation method by conducting faceto-face
sales through full-time sales persons and showing
potential customers how to operate an actual wheelchair.
Furthermore, we conduct the “Suzuki Electric Wheelchair
Safe Driving Program,” which is a training session for the
people who are currently using our electric wheelchair,
working in conjunction with local police departments,
traffic safety committee, etc. At the same time, we are
making efforts to foster trainers for that program.
We try to improve the trainee’s awareness of traffic safety
and prevention of traffic accidents etc. through seminars
and practical training.
●Electric Wheelchair Association Safety Activities
The Electric Wheelchair Safety Promotion Association was
established by manufacturers and dealers to promote safe
and proper use of electric wheelchairs for the disabled
and senior citizens. Program workshops contribute to
smoother and safer traffic flow and help putting the
electric wheelchairs to practical use. As a member of
the association, and as an organizer, Suzuki works with
authorities and other related groups to educate the public
on the safe use of these devices, and create a society in
which wheelchairs can be used safely.
●Electric Wheelchair Safety Instruction Commendation System
Sponsored by the Traffic Bureau of the National Police
Agency, the Electric Wheelchair Safety Instruction
Commendation System promotes traffic safety public
education and recognizes and commends concerned
parties that take an active role in the prevention of
wheelchair related traffic accidents. Suzuki take an active
part in this commendation system as an organizer of the
Electric Wheelchair Safety Promotion Association.
04 Welfare Vehicles (“With” Series)
Sales of our “With” series welfare vehicles began in 1996.
These vehicles are designed to provide seniors and the
disabled with greater ease of entry and exit of the vehicle.
At present, four different models and two types, “Courtesy
Type” and “Lifting Seat Type” are available. We are working
to develop a lineup of vehicles that accommodate specific
needs and situations.
■Wheelchair Courtesy Car
Wheelchair courtesy cars make it easy for persons
requiring special care to get into and out of the rear of
the vehicle while seated in the wheelchair. The lowfloor
vehicle allows the care personnel to easily support the
passengers who require special care during getting on
and off. This vehicle can accommodate either a manual or
electric wheelchair. The Solio, Wagon R and Every Wagon
can be fitted with the lifting passenger seat.
Number of Sales
3,500
“With” Series Sales
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Fiscal
■Lifting Seat Type Vehicle
This type of vehicle enables the passenger seat for the
person requiring nursing care to be moved up, rotated and
moved down by remote control.
Since the seat can be brought into a position that makes
it easy for the person requiring nursing care to get in and
out of, the stress on the assistant is reduced. The Wagon
R can be equipped with the lifting passenger seat.
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