noun
Used by a company to refer to itself in formal or business contexts. Can also mean 'this company' when pointing to a specific firm.
当社は創業100年の老舗です。
Our company is a long-established firm founded 100 years ago.
当社の製品は世界中で販売されています。
Our company's products are sold all over the world.
noun
this shrine
Used by a shrine to refer to itself in formal announcements or publications. Less common than the company sense.
当社は毎年多くの参拝者で賑わいます。
This shrine is crowded with many worshippers every year.