Mission Statement & Group Values
The Basic Philosophy behind our Group Mission
The core of NYK Group’s mission statement, “Bringing value to life.”, originates from the vision of Yataro Iwasaki, founder of the Mitsubishi Group. His principles and steadfast values has formed the ideological basis of the NYK Group ever since our company’s foundation in 1885.
Our mission defines our purpose and reason for being, highlighting the values we bring to people, living beings and the environment, while supporting prosperous and fulfilling lives worldwide.
An item’s true value is realized only when it reaches the person who needs it, in the right place and at the right time.
The NYK Group is committed to playing a key role in delivering that value, while consistently contributing to a more sustainable society and environment.
Guided by this philosophy, we strive to bring lasting value for all stakeholders, while flexibly adapting to changing times and societies.
For us, that is the essence of “Bringing value to life.”
Group Values
January 2007 marked the birth of the NYK Group Values, based on the three pillars of “integrity”, “innovation” and “intensity”.
The essential character of NYK, which has formed over the course of our history, is made up of these Values. The NYK Group has faced numerous difficulties and challenges in the past. But by summoning the knowledge, courage and strength of each individual within it, we have always overcome these trials.
The NYK Group Values were established in January 2007 to instil the outlook and approach that we need in order to achieve our NYK Group Mission Statement. The NYK Group Values are put into action through the day-today operations of each Group employee, and they, pass on the spirit of the NYK Group to the next generation.

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