Originally founded as a trading company, Mitsubishi Corporation today is one of the largest and leading global integrated business enterprises in Japan, present in virtually every industry and country in the world. The company operates in approximately 90 countries and owns over 500 affiliates, with 60,000 employees. Its diverse business operations range from natural resources development to investments in retail business, infrastructure, financial products and manufacturing of industrial products. Mitsubishi Corporation aims to create sustainable corporate value by helping to solve global problems through business.