Automakers Send Aid To Japan
The second greatest tragedy experienced by Japan begins to arouse the sympathy of the automakers. Here’s how some companies are mobilizing to help victims of natural disasters in Japan.
BMW : The German company donates € 1 million for organizations Save the Children and the Japanese Red Cross, which will be earmarked for reconstruction and traumatized children. BMW also claims that its employees contribute to such entities.
General Motors : General Motors Foundation donates US$ 500,000 to American Red Cross in addition to installing a link the computers of their employees to donate directly to the entity as they can.
Honda : Seeing the disaster up close, Honda contributed US$ 3.7 million to the affected areas, plus 1,000 generators and 5,000 gallons of gas. The Japanese automaker also give up part of the team for assist in the use of equipment. As for employees, Honda directs entirely donations of its subsidiaries for the Red Cross.
Mazda : Mazda help with US$ 375,000 for the Japanese Red Cross, and some other US$ 150,000 from the Mazda Foundation, headquartered in the US. Company employees are also encouraged to contribute.
Mitsubishi : Compatriot of the victims of natural disasters, Mitsubishi offers US$ 375,000 to the affected areas, in any case lending an unspecified number of cars for local authorities.
Nissan : One of the biggest aid comes from Nissan, the US subsidiary of Japanese automaker will donate US$ 1 million to the Red Cross, and half of that value will be in cash. The company said the block grants will total US$ 3.75 million, including employee contributions and 50 cars appointed to aid organizations in affected areas. In addition, Nissan will double, to US$ 500,000, the amount of donations coming from dealers, suppliers and customers.
Renault : The French manufacturer has already deposited € 500,000 on behalf of the Red Cross, and organize a donation campaign among its employees.
Subaru : Are US$ 500,000 in donations, plus US$ 500,000 in generators. The Japanese also promises to double the amount of donations coming from employees.
Suzuki : There will be US$ 380,000 to the Red Cross of Japan
Toyota : Toyota will contribute US$ 3.75 million to the Red Cross.
