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On September 21, the NYK-TDG Maritime Academy (NTMA), which is located in the suburbs of Manila and jointly run by NYK and the Transnational Diversified Group (TDG),* proudly graduated the 107 students comprising the academy???s Class of 2015.
NYK president Tadaaki Naito and TDG chairman J. Roberto C. Delgado, in addition to invited guests that included Hans Leo J. Cacdac, administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, participated in the graduation ceremony for the students, all of whom had enrolled in 2011.
President Naito encouraged the students in his commencement address by saying, ???You had to endure homesickness and adapt to different personalities and cultures while maintaining a positive outlook. But I am also sure that you now have a better understanding of the vast opportunities and privileges that you will have by graduating from this academy. Congratulations, Class of 2015. You made it. All your hard work and sacrifices have paid off.???
Since opening in 2007, NTMA has established a scholarship program for students who might find it financially challenging to pursue such a degree. The curriculum offered at NTMA produces high-quality seafarers by providing them with a unique core curriculum in addition to valuable training on board, drawing on NYK???s extensive experience cultivating the best seafarers from all over the world. NTMA has been highly evaluated as a maritime school and was one of the first maritime academies to be recognized in 2011 by Japan???s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under a new certification program for graduates of overseas maritime academies.
After obtaining the seafarer certificate of competence, graduates of NTMA will begin a career as a third officer or third engineer on NYK-operated ships and aim to become a captain or chief engineer on NYK vessels, including the more technically challenging high-risk ships. A total of 554 students have graduated from NTMA since the academy opened, and most graduates are actively engaged as officers or engineers on NYK-operated ships.
NYK will continue its effort to improve both the quality and quantity of Filipino seafarers as executive candidates within the NYK Group.
*Transnational Diversified Group (TDG). A business group established by Chairman J. Roberto C. Delgado. Business activities include vessel agent services, seafarer manning, training and cadet education, as well as other logistics businesses. TDG and NYK have maintained a cooperative relationship since the establishment of TDG in 1976.
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NYK Selected for DJSI for 13th Consecutive Year
NYK has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)* for a 13th straight year.
The DJSI, which is a major yardstick for companies engaging in socially responsible investment (SRI),** is composed of select sustainability-driven companies from over 3,500 companies invited to participate in a selection process consisting of an in-depth analysis of economic, environmental, and social criteria, such as corporate governance, risk management, water-related risks, and stakeholder relations.
As well as the FTSE4Good Index for which NYK was also selected for a 13th straight year in August, the DJSI is an important selection standard as a global index for investors who make a point of corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
NYK has also been selected for the Nadeshiko Brand*** and as a good corporate citizen will continue to take an active role in social issues, including the conservation of the environment, to contribute to the achievement of a better global society.
* Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): The results of the annual DJSI review are announced jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, the world's largest global resource for index-based concepts, data, and research, and SAM Sustainable Asset Management AG, a Switzerland-based company that conducts assessments of corporate sustainability.
** Socially Responsible Investment (SRI): investment based on not only a company???s economic performance but also its environmental measures, compliance with laws, and other corporate social responsibility factors as evaluation criteria.
*** Nadeshiko Brand: The Nadeshiko Brand comprises companies that encourage women to play active roles in the workplace, including the development of environments in which women are able to further their careers.
Reference: The NYK Group???s CSR activities
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NYK Joins Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
NYK has become a member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), a global business network that works toward realizing fair trade in the entire shipping industry.
The network has a vision of a maritime industry free of corruption, and collaborates with governments, authorities, international organizations, and key stakeholders to identify and mitigate the root causes of corruption in the maritime industry.
NYK and its group companies have implemented a number of measures to prevent corruption and bribery, and we, as a good corporate citizen, will continue to give attention to fair business activities to earn the trust of our stakeholders and contribute to the achievement of a sustainable global society.
