In countries throughout the world, interest in the environment has been rising at a rapid rate. We have reached an era in which we must all step forward to maintain awareness about the environment and to take action as conscientious members of society. It is an era in which everyone – corporations, individuals, public and private sector alike – must give serious thought to the global environment. In reality, animals such as gorillas, orangutans, polar bears, pandas, and other species threatened with extinction, have passed the point of no return. If we continue to postpone taking action with respect to issues that humankind has caused, we could eventually fall into a death spiral in which even global warming becomes unstoppable.

We at Menicon to fulfill our responsibility as a company involved with eyes,*¹ Menicon will continue contributing to society by providing superior visual correction, which has been our corporate principle since our founding, and providing everyone with a multitude of highly functional, high-quality products and services. With your support, for more than half a century we have led the industry, taking pride in our steadfast principles and shining history. When we consider Menicon's future, even as we fix our sights on the future of humankind and the Earth with our hope for "Infinite Vision,"*² Menicon also give thought to being a global enterprise that is friendly to people, animals, and the environment. As part of our dream to repay the entire Earth with the technology and wisdom we possess, we intend to devote all efforts to activities that include a new focus on ecology.

^*1: Used in our Corporate Message in 2001

^*2: Used in our Corporate Message in 2005