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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

3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING 6 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION 7 AFFORDABLE AND CLEA ENERGY 12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION 13 CLIMATE ACTION 14 LIFE BELOW WATER 15 LIFE ON LAND 17 PERTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

SDGs value creation

(1)Contribution to climate change policy/measures through
technology and business

Contribution to climate change policy/measures through technology and business Contribution to climate change policy/measures through technology and business

As countermeasures to mitigate climate change, we promote the use of renewable energy and energy conservation through ICT to reduce CO2 emissions.

Main businesses

  • Switch electricity used in business activities, including by base stations, to electricity from renewable energy*1
  • Utilize AI, IoT and other technologies to improve power use efficiency (develop next-generation batteries, etc.)
  • Utilize IoT to improve power use efficiency and promote environmental awareness
  • Implement initiatives aimed at net zero emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) group-wide
Representative KPI FY2022 FY2023
Target vision Encouragement of renewable energy and ICT-driven energy efficiency
1 KPI Ratio of renewable energy for base stations
70% or more (FY2022)
  • Net zero emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3) (FY2050)New
  • Carbon neutrality (Scope 1, 2) (FY2030)
    (Ratio of renewable energy to electricity used by the company*4: 100% by FY2030)
    (Purchasing non-fossil certificates and demonstrating additionality in renewable energy)New
  • Ratio of renewable energy to electricity used by the company*4: 50% or more (FY2030)*5
  • Ratio of renewable energy for base stations: 80% or more (FY2023)Update
Result Ratio of renewable energy for base stations: 72.1%
2 KPI Carbon neutrality (FY2030)*2
Results
  • Promoted switch to renewable energy
  • Considered energy-saving facilities using technology/the introduction of renewable energy with additionality*3
3 KPI Contribution to CO2 reduction across society:
Spread and expand household energy-saving services through electricity management apps, etc.
Result Households using the service: Approximately 1.2 million -

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[Notes]

  • *1

    Including the use of non-fossil certificates designated as renewable energy

  • *2

    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).

  • *3

    Considering ways to contribute to the expansion of new renewable energy sources, in addition to the use of conventional renewable energy sources.

  • *4

    Total of the company and Wireless City Planning, Inc.

  • *5

    New procurement from renewable energy generation (wind, solar, etc.)

(2)Promote a recycling-based society (circular economy)

Promote a recycling-based society (circular economy) Promote a recycling-based society (circular economy)

Promote the controlled use of resources, in addition to recycling and reuse.

Main businesses

  • Promote paperless operations through the spread and use of IoT
  • Promote recycling (mobile phone recycling, etc.)
  • Reduce water resource use and waste in business activities
  • Implement initiatives to conserve biodiversity
Representative KPI FY2022 FY2023
Target vision Promotion of resource conservation, reuse / recycling, and biodiversity (natural capital) conservation through the use of technology
1 KPI Mobile phones collected for reuse or recycling: 10 million (FY2020-2025) Mobile phones collected for reuse or recycling: 12 million (FY2020-2025)Update
Result 7.3 million phones (FY2020-FY2022) -
2 KPI Percentage of decommissioned base stations going to landfill: 1% or less (annually)
Result 0.04% -
3 KPI Promote initiatives related to conserving biodiversity (natural capital) Promote initiatives related to conserving biodiversity / natural capital
Reducing the impact of land development on biodiversityUpdate
Result Coral seedlings planted by “Future and Coral Project”: 136 -

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(3)Realize a prosperous society through the spread of
renewable energy

Realize a prosperous society through the spread of renewable energy Realize a prosperous society through the spread of renewable energy

We will promote the spread of renewable energy businesses and services to realize an environmentally-friendly society

Main businesses

  • Promote the use of clean energy, mainly through SoftBank Denki
Representative KPI FY2022 FY2023
Target vision Expansion of renewable energy services
1 KPI Renewable energy power provision: Expand provision of renewable energy power plans
Result CO2 emissions reduced by providing “Shizen-Denki”*1: 38,000 tons-CO2 -

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[Notes]

  • *1

    Service that provides 100% renewable energy source through the use of non-fossil certificates

  • *

    Unless otherwise specified, the KPI metrics and targets, as well as results, are for SoftBank Corp. on a non-consolidated basis.

  • *

    “Main businesses” include initiatives by SoftBank Corp. and companies in the SoftBank Corp. Group.

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