Initiatives in Business Activities
It is imperative for companies to conduct business activities that consider the community and the environment. The Group has long implemented initiatives such as energy-saving activities and waste reduction, as well activities that consider biodiversity, such as forest maintenance.
In particular, we believe that realization of a decarbonized society, as typified by carbon neutrality, is one of the most important initiatives in sustainability management.
The Group is committed to green growth that enhances corporate value as well as achievement of a decarbonized society.
Improving Corporate Value through Green Growth
- By FY2050
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Toward achievement of carbon neutrality
- By FY2030
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New renewable energy generation facilities
(cumulative: 20 megawatts, ¥5 billion)Reduction of CO2 emissions
(-50% compared to 2013)*Sustainable finance
(¥1 trillion cumulative since FY2020)Shift to EVs for company vehicles (EV ratio: 20%) - By FY2023
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Participation in GX league
*Covering Scope 1 and 2
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Theme 1 Promotion of decarbonization and renewable energy Theme 2 Strengthening of collaboration and support in the community Theme 3 Expansion of information disclosure |
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Decarbonization Initiatives in Business Activities
Introduction of energy-saving and renewable energy equipment
We are promoting decarbonization in terms of hardware, such as energy conservation of lighting and air conditioning equipment and the introduction of renewable energy power generation facilities. In particular, our Higashinagaoka branch, which was newly built in 2013, was recognized as an environmentally friendly store that achieved "zero CO2 emissions" and received the "5th Energy Conservation and Lighting Design Award (2014)" sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment.
Higashinagaoka Branch
Higashinagaoka Branch
Light duct
Fixed-direction solar reflective skylight
Solar panels
External roller screen
Air Curtain
Status of introduction of renewable energy power generation facilities
| Number of locations where installation has been performed | Power generation capacity | |
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| Solar power generation equipment | 37 locations | 333.11kw |
Use of renewable energy for electricity
Starting in February 2024, we have switched the electricity used at five large locations, including the Kyoto Bank head office, to electricity generated from solar power within Kyoto Prefecture.
Electrification of commercial vehicles
In March 2024, we introduced 50 EV bikes to replace our gasoline motorcycles.We are working to achieve our goal of switching 20% of our company cars to EVs, while also working to switch to renewable energy for the electricity we use.