Believing that education is essential for improving people’s quality of life and developing their professional skills, Bridgestone supports inclusive and accessible education in the local communities in which it operates. With a particular emphasis on primary education and technical and vocational training, Bridgestone applies its strengths in tire manufacturing and sales to offer a variety of training programs that foster the next generation of automotive maintenance professionals. In addition, Bridgestone is helping to improve the educational environment for young people who will lead the next generation and providing opportunities for learning from a business perspective.
In 2024, Bridgestone undertook 286 initiatives*1 related to education in 18 countries and regions, including 263 initiatives with outside partners,*2 involving 2,364 employee volunteers,*3 reaching 25,049 people*4 from local communities.