The company originated in an area of Kyoto called "Omuro (御室)"(ja), from which the name "Omron" was derived.

Omron developed the world's first electronic ticket gate,[5] which was named an IEEE Milestone in 2007,[6] and was one of the first manufacturers of automated teller machines (ATM)[7] with magnetic stripe card readers.

The rating is based on the company's achievements in four areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Sustainable Procurement and Ethics.

Omron always strives to provide customers and society with high quality, safe and environmentally friendly products and services.

Omron wishes to become a trusted and long-term partner of customers and society, contributing to promoting the sustainable development of humanity and the planet.