Besides their environmental strengths,
ONO also ensures social ethics by aligning with standards set by the FairWear Foundation and the International Labour Organization, to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for their employees.
In the 2000's, «Y E S YOKO
ONO», organized by the Japan Society in New York traveled to 6 cities in North America from 2000 - 2002 and
also traveled in Asia from 2003 to 2004, including 5 cities in Japan (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, the Hiroshima Contemporary Art Museum, Mito Art Center etc.) In 2009
Ono participated in the Venice Biennale where she received the prestigious Golden Lion award for Lifetime Achievement.