4. Contributing to the Global Environment
with the Power of Technology- Realizing a Carbon-neutral, Recycling-oriented Society -
Contribute to mitigating climate change, promoting a circular economy
and the adoption of renewable energy by utilizing cutting-edge technologies
to pass on a sustainable global environment to the next generation.
Sustainable development goals
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Value creation
(1)Contribute to the mitigation of climate change
through technology and business
| Target vision | Encouragement of renewable energy and ICT-driven energy efficiency |
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Use renewable energy to reduce CO2 emissions and promote energy conservation through ICT as measures to combat climate change.
Main businesses
- Switch electricity used in business activities to electricity from renewable energy*1
- Procurement of renewable energy such as wind, solar, etc.
- Secure stable power through long-term Power Purchase Agreements
- Utilize AI, IoT, and other technologies to save energy (smart buildings, etc.)
- Construct distributed AI data centers
- Spread awareness of energy saving through the Eco-Denki App
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Progress in line with SBTi levels
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| Ratio of renewable energy to electricity used by the company*4: 50% or more (FY2030)*5 | Developing renewable energy power plants as a power generation operator |
| Ratio of renewable energy for base stations: 90% or more | Under consideration (To be updated at end of July) |
Contribution to CO2 reduction across society:
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Spread and expand household energy-saving services through electricity management apps, etc.:
Creation and expansion of climate change-related businesses:
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| FY2025 |
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| Ratio of renewable energy to electricity used by the company*4: 50% or more (FY2030)*5 |
| Ratio of renewable energy: 65%*6Update |
Contribution to CO2 reduction across society:
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[Notes]
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*1
Including the use of non-fossil certificates designated as renewable energy
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*2
Scope 1: Direct greenhouse gas emissions by the Company itself
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the use of electricity, heat, and steam supplied by other companies
Scope 3: Other indirect emissions not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2, such as emissions from the Company's supply chain activities -
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Based on SoftBank Corp.'s total emissions in Scope 1 (direct greenhouse gas emissions by the Company itself) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from the use of electricity, heat, and steam supplied by other companies).
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Total of the Company and Wireless City Planning, Inc.
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Procurement of renewable energy such as wind, solar, etc.
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The target companies are SoftBank Corp. and its major subsidiaries (in accordance with the boundaries specified in the ESG Data Book)
(2)Promote a recycling-based society (circular economy)
| Target vision | Promotion of resource conservation, reuse / recycling through the use of technology |
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Limit the amount of resources used and promote recycling and reuse.
Main businesses
- Promote recycling (mobile phones, base station equipment, etc.)
- Reduce waste in business activities
- Support the construction of new independent water reuse systems (WOTA, WOSH)
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| KPIs | Results |
| Mobile phones collected for reuse or recycling: 12 million (FY2020-2025) | 12.5 million |
| Recycling rate of decommissioned base stations: 99% or higher (annually) | 99.9% |
| Industrial waste recycling rate: Increase by 1% annually | Improved by 1.2% per year |
| FY2025 |
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| KPIs |
| Mobile phones collected for reuse or recycling: 14 million (FY2020-2025)Update |
| Recycling rate of decommissioned base stations: 99% or higher (annually) |
| Industrial waste recycling rate: Increase by 1% annually |
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(3)Contribute to biodiversity conservation
| Target vision | Promotion of efforts to reduce the impact on biodiversity in business activities and conserve biodiversity and natural capital |
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Aim to minimize the impact on ecosystems in our business activities
Main businesses
- Understand and reduce the impact of business activities through initiatives such as tree planting around development sites
- Conduct biodiversity conservation activities such as coral conservation
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| KPIs | Results |
Achieving Nature Positive by 2030:
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| Promotion of initiatives related to conserving biodiversity / natural capital |
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Achieving Nature Positive by 2030:
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| Promotion of initiatives related to conserving biodiversity / natural capital |
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*1
Equivalent to 1% of the daily water usage of a data center
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Equivalent to the usage of one unit based on the calculation model of our company (tree planting required for replenishment is over 2 hectares)
(4)Realize a prosperous society through the spread of renewable energy
| Target vision | Expansion of renewable energy services |
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We will promote and expand renewable energy businesses and services to create an environmentally-friendly society.
Main business
- Provide renewable energy to individual and corporate customers, mainly through Shizen Denki
- Support transitions to renewable energy through our agency purchasing service for non-fossil certificates
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| KPI | Result |
| Promotion of renewable energy power provision through offerings such as renewable energy power plans | CO2 emissions reduced by providing “Shizen-Denki”*1: 31,000 tons-CO2 |
| FY2025 |
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| KPI |
| Promotion of renewable energy power provision through offerings such as renewable energy power plans |
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[Notes]
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*1
Service that provides 100% renewable energy source through the use of non-fossil certificates
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Unless otherwise specified, the KPI metrics and targets, as well as results, are for SoftBank Corp. on a standalone basis.
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“Main businesses” include initiatives by SoftBank Corp. and group companies.